Jiri to Peekye and Junbesi Trek
Jiri to Peekye and Junbesi trek through the Original Everest Trekking Trail, blending cultural immersion, Himalayan views, and rural Sherpa life on the classic original Everest trail.
Highlights
Overview of the trek: The 15-day Jiri to Peekye and Junbesi Trek includes two cultural days in Kathmandu and an 11-day trekking route from Jiri through Peekye Peak to Junbesi and Phalu, returning to Kathmandu.
Kathmandu cultural highlights: Before the trek, visitors explore sacred and historic sites in Kathmandu Valley, including Swayambhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Ason Bazaar.
Highland trekking highlights: The route passes through Deurali, Bhandar, and Golla Village, ascends to Chhamdingma and Peekye Base Camp, offering panoramic Himalayan views of peaks like Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Everest, Numbur Himal, Gauri Shanker, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and Annapurna.
Monasteries and final viewpoints: The journey continues to Jasawarngyang and Junbesi, home to Thupten Chöling Monastery, with Phurteng providing sunrise/sunset Everest views, and a final day to Phaplu with Chiwang Monastery en route.
UNESCO sites and best seasons: The program culminates in Kathmandu with visits to Pashupatinath, Bhaktapur, and Boudhanath, with peak seasons in March–June and September–January.
Introduction
This 15-day Jiri to Peekye and Junbesi Trek includes two full days of cultural touring in the Kathmandu Valley, plus an 11-day trek through the lesser-visited sacred Peekye Peak to Junbesi and Phalu, the Solukhumbu district headquarters. This stunning journey begins in Kathmandu (1,350 m), where you will explore sacred and historic sites like Swayambhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and ancient Ason Bazaar. After a scenic drive to Jiri (1,900 m), the trek starts through traditional Sherpa villages and dense mid-hill forests.
The Jiri to Peekye and Junbesi Trek trail passes through Deurali (3,230 m), Bhandar, and the cultural hub of Golla Village, where you can experience daily Sherpa life and visit local monasteries. As you ascend to Chhamdingma (3,640 m), Peekye Peak Base Camp, you are rewarded with grand panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Gauri Shanker, Numbur Himal, and peaks like Manaslu, Annapurna, Langtang, and Ganesh Himal. A sunrise excursion to Peekye Lookout offers a breathtaking east-to-west Himalayan panorama: Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Everest, and the entire western range.
The journey continues through Jasawarngyang to Junbesi (2,700 m), home to the significant Thupten Chöling Monastery. After a cultural day visiting the monastery and learning about its revered history, the trek heads to Phurteng for sunrise and sunset views of Everest. The final trekking day leads to Phaplu (2,425 m) via the cliffside Chiwang Monastery, followed by a flight or scenic drive back to Kathmandu.
This extraordinary 15-day program, the Jiri to Peekye and Junbesi Trek, concludes in Kathmandu with visits to three of the most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Pashupatinath temple, the medieval city of Bhaktapur, and the Great Boudhanath Stupa. This itinerary blends culture, moderate trekking through Sherpa villages, and never-ending Himalayan scenery. The best seasons are March to June and September to January.
