Trip info
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Min 1 Max 12
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Moderate+Demanding
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Mar-May, Sep-Nov
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4,065m/13,335ft
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12 Days/ 11 Nights
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Private Jeep
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Hotel/ Teahouse/ Lodge
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Meals are included
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Pikey Peak Trek Highlights
- Easy to Moderate trek in the Solukhumbu region (lower Everest region)
- Perfect trek for beginners or trekkers short on time to do two weeks/longer trek
- Visit the local cheese factory and gompa ruins of Jasmane Bhanjyang
- Witness excellent views of eight-thousander mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga
- Trek through lush rhododendron forests and beautiful Sherpa villages
- Meet with friendly mountain people from different communities and get to see their daily lifestyles
- Breathtaking landscapes and snow-capped mountain views
- Less crowded trekking route with a great trekking experience
- Visit Thupten Choling monastery
- Scenic drive from views of Bhote Koshi river, terraced fields, and traditional houses
- Acclaim the Pikey Peak Summit at an altitude of 4,065m/ 13,336ft
The Pikey Peak Trek is an accessible and relatively short trek in the Solukhumbu region of Nepal that offers panoramic views of Mount Everest and other peaks without the difficulty of the higher Everest region treks. Highlights include spectacular sunrises and sunsets, immersion in Sherpa culture, and trekking through rhododendron and pine forests.
The 10 days Pikey Peak trek takes you to one of the tallest hills and the best vantage point in the Sherpa homeland of the lower Khumbu region. Pikey Peak offers the most amazing broad views of the eastern and western Himalayas in Nepal.
From Kathmandu take a long drive to Lower Solukhumbu district. Upon reaching a small village called Dhap, begin the trek to Sigane or Japre village following subalpine forest. First views of Mt. Everest and the Numbur Himalayan range can be seen from Japre.
After spending a night at Japre, trek to Pikey Peak Base Camp. Mostly the trail is deserted and peaceful, with views of the Everest region mountains getting closer. Passing grassy ridge and old yak herders house, reach the base camp for the night stay.
Before dawn, on the fourth day, climb the much-awaited Pikey Peak summit at 4,065m/13,336ft. Amazing views of the eastern region mountains include Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and the western region mountains like Annapurna, Manaslu Dhaulagiri are visible. Enjoying the views, descend to the base camp, then continue the trek downhill to Jasmane Bhanjyang. Visit the local cheese factory and the ruins of an ancient gompa. Descend toreaching Junbesi for an overnight stay.
Bidding farewell to the Solukhumbu region Pikey Peak, take a drive from Sallery to Kathmandu, passing by Tama Koshi and Bhote Koshi tributaries. Upon reaching Kathmandu valley, engage in collecting souvenirs and enjoy the night away.
Customize Your Pikey Peak Trek:
- This is a general itinerary, which can always individually be “tailormade”. The Pikey Peak trek package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste, For more information please contact us.
12-Days Pikey Peak Trek Itinerary
We recommend that you schedule your arrival in Kathmandu in the morning or during the day. This will give you enough time to relax and recover from jet lag before starting your adventure. Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
After checking in. You will be briefed about your upcoming adventure. If you have any doubts, check your equipment and visited to Thamel, the main tourist hub. Spend the night in Kathmandu.
Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight
In the morning, you visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath, as part of a guided sightseeing tour. The tour lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours. In the afternoon, you will be briefed about your upcoming adventure. If you have any doubts, check your equipment and visit the Swayambhunath Monkey Temple near your hotel. Spend the night in Kathmandu.
Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight
Meals: breakfast
Today, you will travel from Kathmandu to Dhap Bazaar on the first part of your Pikey Peak Trek itinerary via road. To get to Ghurmi bazaar, continue traveling along the road that runs alongside the Sunkoshi River.
Along the route, you may take in the Nepali countryside's dynamic landscape of thick woods, terraced rice fields, and countless flowing rivers. Once you get to Dhap Bazaar, you may take a leisurely stroll among the marketplaces.
Accommodation: Teahouse/ Lodge
Meals: breakfast, Lunch, Lunch
After breakfast, your Pikey Peak Trek will begin at Dhap Bazaar. The peaks of the Numbur Himal range will be visible as you make your way to Sigane. The first couple of hours of the journey from Sigane will be spent traveling along a road that is still being built. The name of the first settlement you will encounter is Jhapre (2920m). It has wonderful views of Everest and the Numbur Himal from over a deep valley. There is a stupa and a cute tiny Buddhist monastery. You will make a night's stay at Jhapre.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Following Jhapre, the Pikey Peak Trekking Trail ascends to a grassy ridge at Bhulbhule. You will enjoy lovely views of the Everest range from there. The path splits just beyond Bhulbhule, and you will turn right to Pikey Peak. A lengthy mani stone wall and several ancient yak homes are both on your path.
The route then winds through a lovely woodland track as it follows the contour of the slope below Taklung Danda. Along a flat route, rhododendron trees may be seen in abundance here (which you can see in bloom if trekking in the spring). Reaching Pikey Peak base camp takes about two hours once you have left the jungle.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
One of the best moments of your Pikey Peak Trekking journey will take place today. To reach Pikey Peak in time to see the sunrise, an early morning start is required. The route is simple; it ascends straight away from Base Camp and carves a path through the mountain's western face. You will be rewarded with views of the majestic Himalayan peak Thamserku (6623m), which dominates the skyline, as the sun begins to rise.
A little distance after turning the curve, you will see prayer flags flapping in the wind and Pikey Peak's peak just out of your grasp and looking behind you, you will see Mt. Everest and an incredible view of the Himalayan range, which includes six additional 8,000-meter peaks as far as the eye can reach: Lhotse, Makalu, Annapurna, Manaslu, Kanchenjunga, and Dhaulagiri. After reaching the summit, you will return to Base Camp.
A rise through a pine grove will make up the first section. The air is crisp, clean, and light. You will spend most of the day above 3600 meters. From Base Camp, you will go to Jasmane Bhanjyana for an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today, you will go into the forest on the Pikey Peak Trail's after breakfast. You will pass across the meadow after the woodland. After that, you will reach Taktor, where you may eat lunch. The journey will then continue on a broad gravel road into Junbesi.
You may visit a Buddhist Monastery before getting to Junbesi. Beautiful tea houses and a Buddhist stupa may be seen at Junbesi. The Sherpa, Magar, and Tamang people live in this village. The sight of rivers, a lively monastery, and snow-capped hills greet you as you enter Junbesi, a mountain sanctuary. After the last few days of trekking, it's a terrific spot to unwind.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Even though you might easily spend the entire day admiring the views from Junbesi, you should definitely take the short excursion up to Thuptenchholing Monastery. One of Nepal's biggest monasteries, it is perched high above the valley and is home to a majority of female monks. You may peek inside the buildings' internal areas and visit the kitchens. The monks are courteous, hospitable, and inviting, and it's an interesting location to explore.
Next; option is to trek through a forest for two to three hours till you come to an extremely high-perched ridgeline. The valley floor is far, far below you if you gaze down, but if you look forward, you will be rewarded with breathtaking vistas of Ama Dablam and Mount Everest. This ridgeline is great for long walks and is a really rewarding excursion. It might be feasible to do both of these hike in a single day if you have the energy.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today after breakfast, you will descend the dusty Pikey Peak Trail via the Junbesi River until you reach a steel suspension bridge. After crossing the bridge, you will arrive at Beni Ghat. Before reaching Phaplu, you will continue your Pikey Peak trail on a scenic route. At reaching Phaplu, you can participate in a traditional Sherpa cultural program while enjoying local food and drinks.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
You will return to Kathmandu today by sharing a Jeep from Phaplu. You leave early this morning from Phaplu (about 5:00 AM). After about 8 to 9 hours of drive, you will reach to Kathmandu. Once in Kathmandu, you will be taken to the hotel. You are free to relax and wander around for the remainder of the day. In the evening AlpineTrav Treks will organize a farewell dinner in the evening to commemorate the successful completion of the Pikey Peak Trek itinerary.
Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight
Meals: breakfast, Lunch
It’s a free and easy day to spend, perhaps shopping or resting in the hotel’s beautiful courtyard. Still, if you want to experience a short and thrilling day trip, you can contact us, and we’ll manage it for you according to your time availability and preferences. At eventide, we will relish a farewell dinner to celebrate your successful completion of our trek.
Accommodation: Hotel Vajra
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Thank you for joining us on this trek and it has been a pleasure getting to know you during this time. We hope this venture has enriched your experience with happy memories. You will be assisted in your last minute preparation. Our representative will take you to Tribhuvan International Airport three hours before your scheduled flight. Bon voyage for a safe and pleasant trip home. Safe Journey!! We hope to see you again.
Meals: Breakfast
Pikey Peak Trek 12-Days Cost Details
Cost Includes
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking
- Tea, coffee with Hot boiled water for drinking purposes on the trek
- Accommodation at Hotel Moonlight in Kathmandu for 4 nights
- All private ground transportation including airport transfers
- Accommodation at clean and cozy teahouses/lodges during the trek
- All required permits for the trek (TIMS Card & National Park Fees).
- Experienced English speaking local trekking guide
- Assistant guide to client ratio for personalized attention and support
- 1 porter for every 2 trekkers: Porterage of your duffel bag (15kgs)
- Duffle bag for porter use (1 duffel bag per trekker)
- Comprehensive first aid kit with high altitude medicine
- Trekking Area Map, and Water Purifications Tablet
- Staffs salary, food, equipment, and insurance, included on-trip cost
- Official expense, all local and government tax and VAT.
- Sleeping bag if needed (it is refundable)
- Farewell celebratory dinner in Kathmandu with trek team
Cost Excludes
- International flight tickets and Nepal entry visa fee
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu during stay
- Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24. al equipment
- Personal hiking equipment
- Personal expenses. Additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances such as other events beyond control.
- Drinks except tea and coffee. (Bar Bill, laundry and telephone calls.)
- Travel Insurance: Liability of insurance against any kind of medical expenses etc.)
- Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
- Tips for treks guide and porter (it is appreciated)
12-Days Cost Trip Details
- The trip cost always depends on group size, hotel accommodation category and client’s desire budget
- The included itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which AlpineTrav you. This trip itinerary can be modified according to your time and requirements
- The itinerary shall be changed after an understanding between both AlpineTrav and the client. Additional activities could be either added or reduced as per client’s request before the trip confirmation
- Price shall be adjusted in our mutual understanding, if the client intends to add some services we shall charge him/ her for those additional services and if he/she intends to lessen some services, we shall wave the charges accordingly
- The Pikey Peak Trek itinerary has been published in 3-star hotel and tea house/lodge services for better understanding of the customers.
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Useful Info
Please take care to note: Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails traveling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather, the health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The trek guide will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
Accommodations
We will provided you, comfortable Stays in Cities and on the Trail Your comfort is our priority, whether in the bustling city or the serene mountains: In Kathmandu: Stay at Hotel Moonlight or a similar hotel, offering modern amenities for a relaxing experience, Room Arrangement: are on a twin-sharing basis, and during trek stay in teahouse/lodge, known for their warmth and hospitality.
Meals in Pikey Peak Trek
During the trek, meals are typically served in teahouses, offering a variety of Nepali and international dishes. Which you can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.).
- Breakfast and Dinner (On OPEN/CHOICE Menu) Served at the teahouse or lodge where you will spend the night.
- Lunch: Provided en route to the next destination, offering flexibility to enjoy the day’s journey.
- Special Touch: All breakfasts are provided throughout your stay in Kathmandu, and will also enjoy a specially prepared farewell dinner to celebrate the end of the trek.
What is the best time to trek in Pikey Peak?
The best times to trek in Pikey peak are during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). During these seasons, the weather is generally stable with clear skies, offering excellent views of the mountains. Spring brings blooming rhododendrons and lush vegetation, while autumn offers crisp, dry conditions.
Physical Fitness
Pikey Peak Trek is a moderate to challenging trek where you will be walking for 5-7 hours a day. You will need some experience in trekking or hiking but it is always a good idea if you have done any kind of trekking activities! We have met people from all walks of life, shapes and sizes who have completed the trek. The only difficult part is the risk of altitude sickness and the effect it can have on your body. It would be good if you can prepare yourself physically by increasing your stamina and oxygen intake before going to Nepal.
FAQs About Pikey Peak Trek
Pikey Peak is located in Nepal in the Solukhumbu region. Solu is the lower part of the Everest region.
The Pikey Peak trek is generally considered a moderate-difficulty trek. While it’s not as challenging as some other treks in Nepal, it still requires a reasonable level of physical fitness and endurance. The trek involves daily hikes of 5-6 hours, with some steep ascents, particularly to Pikey Base Camp. The highest point on the trek is 4,065 meters (13,336 feet), which is a viewpoint rather than a summit. The trek is classified as moderate due to the elevation, the daily hiking duration, and the presence of some steep inclines.
Pikey peak is 4,065 meters high. The top offers stunning views of the Himalayan range. Like; Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Cho oyu, Gaurishankar, Numburchuli and more..
Yes, Pikey peak trekking is totally worth it. It is a fantastic short trek with phenomenal mountain views and an adventurous trekking experience. The trail has a gentle pace and is full of natural wonders like rivers, streams, lush forests, terraced fields, bridges, waterfalls, etc. Moreover, you get to experience peaceful trekking accompanied by undisturbed scenery.
The best time to trek Pikey Peak is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. These months have the most favorable weather conditions with clear skies and moderate temperatures, making for a comfortable and enjoyable trekking experience. However, in winter, at an altitude of 4000 meters, the Pikey Peak section may remain closed due to heavy snowfall. However, it is best to trek during the above months.
No, you do not have to take the Lukla flight during the Pikey peak trekking. Instead, you’ll take a long 7 – 8 hours drive from Kathmandu to Dhap or Jiri, where the journey begins.
No, you are not trekking in a restricted area of Nepal. You are trekking in the lower Everest region. So you need a TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) card along with the National Park permit. If you are trekking from Jiri, you need a Gaurishankar Conservation Area Project (GCAP) permit. With (TIMS) Card.
Yes, Pikey peak trek is one of the best family trekking packages in Nepal. You can do this trek with your toddlers and elderlies.
The Pikey peak trail has many ascends and descends. You walk 5-6 hours a day on average. There are a handful of steep sections too. No technical climbing is involved in the trek, and the altitude gain is also minimal compared to other short trekking routes.
AlpineTrav has a competent teams of trekking guides crew who are highly skillful in combating the difficulties or any kind of emergencies that might come up during the trip. If you feel sick with the altitude, in the first place you must let your guide know about it so that he knows just what to do. With all the years of experience, he can sense the intensity of the seriousness and respond accordingly, either by bringing you down to a lower elevation or rescue you using a helicopter. If the helicopter is unable to fly due to any reasons, AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions will use local staffs and contacts to coordinate an alternative rescue and treatment procedures, which could mean using horses or stretchers to carry the sick person off the mountain to the nearest health post or safe helicopter landing spot.
The following information will give you some ideas on what to bring for a hike. It is important not to forget the essential items, as this will determine your comfort and safety on the hike. Equally important is that you do not burden yourself with unnecessary equipment on the hike. That is why we have listed some below.
General
- All season sleeping bag and down Jacket
- Duffle bag
- A wind and waterproof thin layered jacket
- Daypack
Upper Body- Head / Ears / Eyewear
- A pair of half gloves
- A warmer hat that covers the ears
- Sunglasses
- Neckwarmer
- Sunscreen (35 to 60 SPF)
- Headlamp and an extra set of batteries
Hands
- A pair of half gloves for walking poles(if you prefer)
- Warmer shell gloves and liner
Upper Body
- long sleeve t-shirts
- Thermal tops
- wool jacket or pullover
- Sports bras for women and girls
- Water and windproof shell jacket
Lower Body
- Thermal underwear (especially trousers)
- windproof and waterproof trousers
- warmer trousers
- Comfortable trekking pants
- Extra casual sport pants
Footwear
- A pair of good waterproof trekking boots
- Pair of sandals
- 4-5 pairs of woolen socks
- Sock liners
- Light shoes and sneakers
- First Aid Kits and Medicines
- Assorted adhesive bandages (fabric preferred)
- Blister treatment cream or similar
- Insect / anti-itch ointment
- Ibuprofen or other pain-relief medication
- Diamox (125mg to 250mg tablets for altitude sickness)
- Warps, splints, and wound coverings butterfly bandage
- Water purifying pills
(Note that our guide will carry medicine and first aid kit during the trek. However, we recommend that you bring your own personal first aid kit as well)
Miscellaneous – but must useful on the trek
- 4 passport size photos with original passport
- Water bottle & filter
- Flight details
- Bathroom kit (conform, should be included toilet paper, plastic bags, hand wipes, towel, and soap, etc.)
Extra things
- Comfortable trekking poles
- Quality energy dry foods (up to you)
- Power bank and music players
- Camera (memory card, chargers, and extra batteries)
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