Pikey Peak with Dudhkunda Lake

Nepal, Everest Region
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Pikey Peak with Dudhkunda Lake

At a glance
  • Trip Start: Kathmandu
  • Trip End: Kathmandu
  • Trek Start: Bhandar
  • Trek End: Phaplu
  • Trip Durations: 22 Days
  • Maximum Altitude: 4561m.
  • Season: Spring and Autumn
  • Group Size: 4-12
  • Accommodation: Full Camping Basis
  • Meals: Full Board
  • Accommodation Info: 4 night Hotel & 17 night Camp

Dudh Kunda, or “Milky Lake,” is a sacred lake nestled in the lap of Mt. Numbur in the Solukhumbu region of Nepal. This off-the-beaten-path trek, also known as the Lower Everest Trek, offers an immersive experience in nature and Sherpa culture. The trek requires camping and takes travelers through traditional Sherpa villages like Kaku, Basa, Taksindu, and Beni, providing insight into the local lifestyle.

Believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva, Dudh Kunda is a revered pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists. Devotees believe that taking a dip in its holy waters cleanses sins and grants wishes, including blessing childless families with children. During the full moon in August, pilgrims and Shaman priests (Jhankris) hold a week-long celebration here.

The trek offers breathtaking views of Everest, Numbur, and the Himalayan range, along with lush forests of rhododendrons, pine trees, and diverse wildlife such as mountain Thars, leopards, jackals, and pheasants. Rhododendrons bloom vibrantly from March to May, adding to the trek’s beauty. The trail is remote and less crowded, making it perfect for nature lovers seeking solitude and serenity.

Beyond the natural splendor, the warm hospitality of the region’s ethnic groups—including Sherpas, Khaling Rais, Tamangs, Magars, and Gurungs—enriches the experience. Trekkers can enjoy authentic cultural interactions, local delicacies, and stunning landscapes. Dudh Kunda remains an untouched gem, offering both spiritual significance and an adventurous trekking experience in Nepal’s Solukhumbu region.

Itinerary

Namaste! And welcome to Kathmandu, the colourful capital of Nepal where ornately carved balconies mingle with beautiful shrines and temples. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting on arrival at the exit gate of Kathmandu airport. Our staff will welcome you and pick you to your accommodated hotel. Please seek our company palmplate to find our staff at the main exit gate of the airport. Rest of the day you can relax at the hotel or short evening walk around local market on your own as per your wish.

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A well deserved rest day at cosy of hotel after a long tiring flight. This day, one can move around nearby local market to purchase or hire trekking equipment that is necessary for the trekking like sleeping bags, walking sticks etc, exchange currency as requirement or simply walk around in the local market or Kathmandu Durbar squire nearby with small entrance fee as per your preference on your own. Evening at the hotel lobby there will be pre-trip briefing in which you will be introduced with your trekking guide and explained about your trip in short, instruction for safety etc.

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Camp

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BLD

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8 hours
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6 hours walking
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4 hours walking
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3-4 hours walking
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4-5 hours walking
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5-6 hours walking
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5-6 hours walking
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4-5 hours walking
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3-4 hours walking
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Camp

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4-5 hours walking
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Camp

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5-6 hours walking
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Camp

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4-5 hours walking
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In August there will be a big Hindu and Buddhism festival in this holy lake.

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Camp

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BLD

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5-6 hours walking
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Camp

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5-6 hours walking
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Camp

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5-6 hours walking
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Camp

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4-5 hours walking
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After breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu by local reserved jeep. On arrival to Kathmandu, we check into hotel and take rest.

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This is the final day in Nepal. A chance to do some shopping, explore at leisure or merely relax by the hotel. We enjoy a final night together, reliving the trek and our extraordinary achievements.

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Hotel

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We say 'Namaste' for memories that will last a lifetime. There are no activities planned for today and you are able to depart the hotel at any time. Check out time from the hotel is at 12 noon. If you are departing later, you can arrange luggage storage at the hotel. For your final departure, our staff will pick you up from the hotel and transfer to Kathmandu airport approximately 3 hours prior to your international flight time.

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Breakfast

Drive

30 mins
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Includes/Excludes

Includes

  • All ground transportation as per itinerary
  • 4 night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with B/B plan.
  • Domestic Air fare (PHA-KTM) with airport tax
  • Cargo charges
  • TIMs (Trekking Information Management system)
  • Everest National Park Entry fee
  • Camp accommodation during the trek
  • 2 men A-shaped tent with luxury foam mattress
  • Kitchen tent with kitchen utensils and cooking kerosene oil
  • Dining tent with table and chair
  • Toilet tent and Shower tent
  • Nepalese staffs tent
  • Government-authorized, experienced English speaking Trekking Guide, Cook, Kitchen boy, Assistant Sherpa-Guide, and Required Local Porters for Camping basis
  • Food, accommodation, and wage for all Nepalese staffs
  • Hygienic camping meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) including drinking water during the trek
  • All camping charges during the trek
  • Medical supplies (First aid Kit will be available; the medicine will be of Nepali standard)
  • All Nepalese staff's insurance as per Nepalese Government rules.
  • Company service charge, VAT and government taxes etc.

Excludes

  • International flight with airport tax.
  • Nepalese Entry Visa fee
  • Food during stay in Kathmandu except Breakfast
  • All personal equipment and personal expenses
  • Photography Charges, Monument charges and Monument entry fees
  • Personal Medical and travel insurance(must cover helicopter rescue evacuation cost)
  • Personal Medicine
  • Telephone and internet charges
  • Laundry charges
  • Alcoholic beverage, bottled drinks and cold drinks during the trip
  • Rescue evacuation charges if required
  • Staffs and porters Tips...

Equipments

Clothing and Equipments List

  • Pack to pack out - bring enough waterproof bags to carry all non-biodegradable rubbish back down the mountain.
  • Remove all unnecessary packaging before leaving home.
  • Bring enough warm dry clothes so that you can wrap up rather than burn firewood in the evenings.
  • If you are going to trek higher than 5000m or you know it will be cold, buy an aluminum water bottle which can also be used as a hot water bottle at night.
  • The easiest way to keep hydrated while trekking is to buy a 1 x liter platypus-drinking bladder to carry in your day pack.
  • Make sure to buy proper trekking socks. Don’t buy synthetic socks as these promote sweating and can give you blisters. Always carry a few blister pads in your first aid kit and keep them handy in your day pack.
  • Walking poles are very useful while trekking and helpful when descending.
  • Please remember that waste disposal and recycling facilitates are limited in Nepal. When buying batteries make sure they are rechargeable and/or high quality so they last longer, and take them home to recycle.

More Lists

There is no definitive list. What you bring will vary according to the area, time of year and the length of your trek. Below is a suggested check list which you should adapt to your own needs. Ask yourself: Will there be snow/how long /high is the trek/are we camping?

  • Good quality trekking boots with ankle support
  • Lightweight shell/raincoat with hood
  • Detachable fleece liner or separate fleece
  • Fleece trousers
  • Shorts and / or convertibles trousers- quick drying
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat and warm hat(good quality)
  • Gloves
  • Spare T-shirt x 3
  • Sweat towel x 2
  • Spare socks x 3 ( walking sock and thin inner sock)
  • Small day sack
  • Sun cream
  • Small water bottle aluminum doubles as a hot water bottle.
  • Iodine or water purifying kit
  • Soluble vitamin tablets to taste water or powder fruit drink
  • Talcum powder
  • Walking sticks or Trekking poles(good quality)
  • Camp shoes/trainers/flip flops to wear in evening.
  • Spare underwear 3
  • Toilet kit
  • Tissues
  • Pen knife
  • Bum bag
  • Head torch(good quality)
  • Biodegradable washing liquid / soap
  • FILM
  • CAMERA
  • Ear plugs
  • Sleeping bag liner(good quality)
  • Sleeping bag(good quality-30)
  • Bin bag/ gasbag to keep kit dry
  • Small towel
  • Lip balm
  • Available in KTM

Personal First Aid (Aids Kit)

  • Antiseptic
  • Bandages
  • Blister plasters
  • Decongestant
  • AMS medication like Diamox
  • Eye drops – it can get very dusty on trails
  • Paracetamol and/or ibuprofen
  • Rehydration sachets, Imodium and antibiotics for traveler’s diarrhea
  • Scissors
  • Sterile dressing
  • Sticking plasters and tape
  • Throat lozenges / sweets
  • Tweezers
  • A sewing needle etc.

This trekking equipment list has been prepared by Adventure Zambuling Treks (P) Ltd.

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