Pikey Peak Trek is a short and easy trip that explores the southern parts of the Khumbu region. The trek is praised to offer mesmerizing views of Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586 meters) Mt, Makalu (8481 meters) Mt. Lhotse (8516 meters) Mt. Everest (8848m), and Mt Cho Oyu (8201 meters) and along with many other Himalayan peaks. Similarly, trekkers can also enjoy the Sherpa culture in villages and traditional local villages. The trip stretches across the hills in the lower Khumbu Valley and entails great scenic beauty. Also, the trails are fairly easy and even children and the elderly can do the trek.
Pikey Peak Trek highlight,
Pikey Peak Trek begins with your arrival at Kathmandu. Then, you exit the valley and drive along hillside roads. The drive concludes as you reach Dhap where you rest and prepare for the trek. Then, the trek begins and you walk to Jhapre. The mellow trails head east towards the Pikey Base Camp after passing several Sherpa villages on the way.
Next, you hike to the top of the Pikey Peak viewpoint and enjoy the sunrise over the Everest Himalayas. The viewpoint offers a vista of the mountains in Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Everest, and Gauri Shankar ranges. Leaving Pikey Base Camp, you continue to trek east. Further, you head to Loding village and continue to Junbesi. Here, you can visit the Thubten Chhoeling Monastery which houses numerous Sherpa art and artifacts. Finally, you trek south towards Phaplu and visit the Chiwong Monastery on the way.
The trek is an easy trip to the Everest region. Also, trekkers with an average physical shape can also do the trek. Likewise, the autumn and spring seasons are the best time to enjoy the trip. Especially in the Spring month of March and April rhododendrons flowers bloom along the Pikey Peak trekking route which adds the extra attraction of the trek. Please follow the link here for Brief Information About Pikey Peak Trekking In Nepal.
Pikey Peak Trekking Itinerary.
Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2 Drive to Dhap (2,850 m) | 8 hrs.
Day 3 Trek to Japre (2,920 m) | 4-5 hrs.
Day 4 Trek to Pikey Base Camp (3,640 m) | 5 hrs.
Day 5 Sunrise at Pikey Peak viewpoint (4,060 m), Trek to Loding
Day 6 Trek from Loding to Junbesi, Visit Thubten Choeling Monastery (2,920 m)
Day 7 Trek to Phaplu (2,380 m), Visit Chiwong Monastery |5 hrs.
Day 8 Drive to Kathmandu from Phaplu | 7-8 hrs
Day 9 Departure.
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, receive at airport and transfer to Hotel, we will introduce with trek guide and trek meeting evening, stay overnight at Kathmandu.
After an early breakfast, you head to Dhap via road. You will travel in a private vehicle and drive along the Koshi River. En route, you get to see the amazing view of the river and hilly landscapes. Overnight stay at the lodge.
After breakfast prepare for the trek. Today’s destination is Japre. Trek through the local village, up and down hill lead us the beautiful village of Sigane continue walking toward to Jhapre village stay overnight at tea house.
You start early today after having breakfast. The graveled trail leads you to Bhulbhule from where you can see amazing views of Mt. Everest. The trails gently go uphill and after about 2 hours, you reach Lhamuje. Continuing along the trail, you will walk through grazing lands for yaks. After walking by a Mani wall, arrive at Pikey peak Base Camp stay overnight at tea house.
Today, you wake up at dawn to see the sunrise at Pikey Peak. It is a short walk from the base camp and the route is filled with prayer flags. From atop, you are rewarded with the spectacular panorama of mountain ranges like from East Kanchenjunga to Ganesh Himal in west. If weather is clear, You can also see Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Everest, Numbur and Gaurishankar. After soaking in the view, you descend back to the base camp and have breakfast. You pack up your bag and then head towards Loding.
After breakfast, you start your trek to Junbesi. The route takes you to Jase Bhanjhyang, and from there, you reach Taktor. Then, the route joins the old Everest trail from Jiri. We will arrive at Jinebesi at noon Lunch time, This is one of the beautiful walk Along the way, you see prayer flags and Mani walls. Junbesi, is a beautiful Sherpa village, After checking in at a lodge, and having lunch hike famous Thubten Choeling Monastery that is about 3 hours walk.
After breakfast, you embark on the final day of the trek. So, enjoy the serene views as much as possible. You descend through lush vegetation and reach a suspension bridge toward to Phaplu, Optionally on the way it is possible to visit Chiwong Monastery. The Mani Rimdu festival is held in the Chiwong monastery during month of October / November.
Today, you will depart to Kathmandu after having breakfast. We will drive via Salleri headquarter of Solukhumbu district, and Patale, here in Patale we will join rode we drive a week before and continue drive to Kathmandu.
After breakfast, we will transfer you at Airport for your departure.
Start Dates are your arrival date in Nepal and End Dates are the returning date from Nepal.
The set departure dates listed are specially quoted and specified for group joining option. Let us know if the set departure dates are not suitable for you- another dates which are suitable for you can certainly be added by us.
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Pikey Peak trek
We have just returned from a 6 day trek from Jiri over Pikey Peak and down to Phaplu with Visit Himalaya Treks. During the planning for our first visit to Nepal as also first time trekking, Visit Himalaya Treks was recommended to us by family and they were great help with recommendations to suit our plans and organised everything to ensure that everything went smoothly. Our guides Krishna and Bikram were highly knowledgeable of the area and tracks. Their recommended routes and choice of tea houses allowed us to manage the increasing altitude and our levels of fitness. As we travelled through different areas Krishna kept us informed of the cultural aspects specific to that area, one of our goals in coming to Nepal. Bikram also helped with the cooking at some of the teahouses with a variety of choices and we are now familiar with local cuisine. Visit Himalaya Treks offers a very wide range of treks and activities and from our experience with this trek I would look no further. October - 2019.
We always try to be flexible to design the trip itinerary for our client’s needs. However, if you are not convinced as our suggested itinerary then off-course you are always welcome to customize or change the trip itinerary.
Holiday should never be about making it to the final point quickly. Along your trek, we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation, and food.
Holiday should never be about making it to the final point quickly. Along your trek, we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation, and food.
An average physical fitness should be maintained prior to booking a trek. Any sort of illness or recent medical problems should be mentioned while booking a trip. Most of our itineraries are prepared to give you maximum time to acclimatize and pace-setting on the treks would be done according to your convenience. If you are having regular medication then tell us before the trip started which would be better for us to give you the physical feedback.
Our main concern is your safety. We never compromised on your safety during the Trekking and all our guides are properly trained and well equipped to take care of our client's safety even in remote areas as well.
There would be always back support in case of an emergency situation like severe high-altitude sickness or accident (which is least expected), you will be sent to the nearest hospital, if possible, otherwise rescued by a helicopter and sent you to the hospital as soon as possible. Since you are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred for the use of such emergency services, please make sure that your travel insurance covers both- medical and emergency evacuation costs.
It is not a problem at all because in this trek we will supply most of the foods from nearest store and remaining foods we buy from Locals that mean most of the time we served vegetarian food as well and our camping cook and guide will take care as well.
We use standard quality of (Camping Gears) like Clients tents (3 men tents for couple and two men tent for single), dining tents, Shower Tent, Toilet Tent, staff tend thick mattress, etc. Also, we care for our staff and provide them with proper equipment for the camping trek. You will also be requested to have the proper gear for your personal use which will be suggested while confirming the trip.
While during the camping trek it is really difficult to find the place to charge gadget somehow we will manage to charge if we stay close by village otherwise we have to take the portable solar panel to carry with us and charge our gadgets.
Now a day’s most of the areas has been covered by cell phone network connection. However, in this trek, we always send satellite phones along with our guide so you can easily be in touch with your family.
Yes, either you can store at the same hotel as you stayed or we can store your goods with us safely in our office free of cost.
This is a difficult thing to gauge. We have seen everything from USD 25 to USD 900 per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not required, but a small gesture of thanks to your guides and local porters. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. However, we recommend you to spend a minimum of 10% of your total trip cost for tipping the entire local staff.
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1 - 2 People | $760 |
3 - 5 People | $700 |
6 - 9 People | $660 |