Everest Enduro is a thrilling mountain biking journey that takes you through the newly discovered Everest Enduro Pikey Peak in the Everest Region, offering breathtaking views of the seven summits of 8000-meter peaks: Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Everest, Lhotse, Manaslu, Annapurna, and Shishapangma in Tibet, along with numerous other majestic peaks like Gaurishankar, Lhotse Shar, Nuptse, AmaDablam, Mera, Numbur, and Thamserku, each leaving an eternal mark on your heart and creating unforgettable memories.
Located at an elevation of 4,065 meters, Pikey Peak is a hidden gem nestled in the lower Khumbu region of the Solukhumbu District, making it an ideal destination for mountain biking enthusiasts looking for a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural immersion. The Everest Enduro offers a unique odyssey through culture, nature, and adventure, taking you through lush valleys and forests while allowing you to taste local cuisines and encounter unique flora and fauna.
This adrenaline-pumping adventure serves as a bridge to connect you with the region’s traditions and spirituality. The peak’s name is derived from the Sherpa Clan deity, and in the month of July, the Sherpa ethnic groups celebrate a religious festival to honor their tribal god, the eastern Chyabo Pikey, also known as Pikey Hlapchen Karbu.
El Yak is an unconventional adventure organizer that is built on the foundation of offering a purer and traditional mountain biking experience, elevated to a higher level of both altitude and experience. Our Guides shall bear complete responsibility for making your biking trip a unique kind of experience.
Welcome to an unparalleled adventure in the Nepal Himalaya!
trip highlights
Duration: 10 Days
Difficulty: Hard
Distance: 30 km
Climbing: 400
Maximum Elevation: 4000 m.
Temperature: 20 degrees
Fitness Level: 3 of 5
Group Size: 2 to 4 Person
Day 01 – Arrival in Kathmandu and drive to Nagarkot
When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, you’ll be welcomed by our personnel and they’ll transfer you to a hotel in Nagarkot in a private vehicle. Nagarkot is one of the most popular tourist destinations located approximately 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu. After reaching Nagarkot, take some time to unpack and recover. In the evening, you can explore the surroundings of Nagarkot and enjoy the views of Himalayas including Mount Everest.
Highlight of day 1:
Views of Himalayas including Mount Everest.
Total duration: 2 hours
Total distance: 32 km
Day 02 – Bike check and enduro ride around Nagarkot (2,175 m/ 7,136 ft)
Day 2 begins with a thorough check of your bikes, ensuring that the bikes are in good riding condition. Following the bike check, you’ll head on an amazing enduro ride around the hills of Nagarkot. This ride allows you to familiarize yourself with your bike and the local terrain while taking in the breathtaking scenery.
Total duration: 3 hours
Total distance: 30 km
Day 03 – Half Day enduro ride around Nagarkot Trails and drive to Mulkot
Today, you’ll spend the morning exploring more trails around Nagarkot. Your enduro ride in Nagarkot will continue until midday after breakfast. Following your Lunch in Nagarkot, you will head to Mulkot through the Araniko highway until Dhulikhel, where you will switch to the B.P highway. From Kuseshwor, the road will take you along the Sunkoshi River till you reach Mulkot. Mulkot Bazaar is a small marketplace on the banks of the Sunkoshi River.
Total duration: 4.5 hours
Total distance: 45 km
Day 04 – Drive to Jhapre (2,920 m/ 9,580 ft)
After breakfast in Mulkot, you’ll drive towards Jhapre via Mid-hill highway. One of the highlights on today’s route is the famous Mirror wall. It is offered to the goddess Sati Devi Mata as a form of protection against accidents to vehicles passing on that road. Jhapre is a small village in lower Solukhumbu region. If the weather is on your side and the skies are clear, then you’ll be treated to beautiful views of Everest Region and Numbur Village from Jhapre.
Total duration: 4 hours
Total distance: 45 km
Hightlight of day 4: famous mirror wal
Day 05 – Ride to Pikey Peak Base Camp (3,640 m/ 11,942 ft)
Today, we’ll leave Jhapre and ride towards Pikey peak base camp. As you ride towards base camp, you’ll pass through lush forests, local settlements, monasteries and temples, with breathtaking views of towering mountains. Today’s ride is both challenging and rewarding as you’ll ascend to higher altitudes. Once you reach Pikey peak base camp, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of surrounding peaks. You’ll spend the night here.
Total duration: 3 hours
Total distance: 12.8km
Day 06 – Trek to Pikey peak summit (4,065 m/ 13,336 ft) and ride to Phaplu (2,413 m/ 7,916 ft)
Today, you’ll set out early in the morning to reach the summit of Pikey Peak. The summit of Pikey Peak provides a spectacular view of Everest, Lhotse, Numbur along with many mountains in the region, stretching from Kanchenjunga in the East to Dhaulagiri to the West. From the summit of Pikey Peak, you may enjoy grassy trails followed by challenging single tracks that lead to the pine forests of Loding. If we have time, we will visit Loding Monastery before continuing on to Phaplu. Today’s trip will include both downhill and opportunities to explore the Solu pine forest routes.
Total duration: 4 hours
Total distance: 18.3km
Day 07 – Enduro ride in Phaplu community forest
You’ll be exploring the trails in the Phaplu community forest today. Riding through the dense forest, you’ll be able to appreciate the natural splendor of the place. Phaplu Community Forest is a natural forest region with numerous routes where one can spend the entire day enjoying the very best of enduro biking.
Total duration: 4 hours
Total distance: 32 km
Day 08 – Enduro ride around Monasteries (Phaplu)
Today, you’ll begin your adventure in Phaplu by exploring the region’s monasteries. You can begin by visiting Chiwang Monastery and Thupten Choeling Monastery. These monasteries are not only spiritually significant, but they also provide insights into the local culture and way of life. Following the monastery visits, you will have the opportunity to ride around the monastery trails.
Total duration: 3 hours
Total distance: 32 km
Day 09 – Drive back to Kathmandu
After breakfast in Phaplu, it’s time to bid farewell and drive back to Kathmandu. Once you reach Kathmandu, you’ll be transferred to your hotel where you can relax and rest. In the evening, there’ll be a farewell dinner to mark the end of the adventure.
Total duration: 5 hours
Total distance: 70 km
Day 10 – Shopping and final Departure
Your Everest Enduro-Pikey Peak has come to an end. Our staff will transfer you to the Tribhuvan International Airport. You need to reach the airport 3 hours prior to your departure and will wish you a safe flight.