Destination Pikey Peak Nepal

Trip Difficulty Moderate Trip

Duration 7 Days

Activities Trek and Hike

Accommodation Tea House Lodges

Max altitude 4100m

Group Size 1-20 Pax

Meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Vehicle Jeep

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Highlights of Stunning Pikey Peak Hike/Trek 7 days-$560

Pikey Peak Hike catering best photo opportunities of Everest, Makalu and Kanchenjunga Mountains.
Pikey Peak Hike, a delightful trail in the lower Everest region of Solu Khumbu region.
An easy to moderate difficulty hike to Pikey Peak.
My advice, Pikey Peak Hiking with guide from trekking companyn, nice for your safety.
Cheap and best price offer with fixed hike departure dates.
Walk for 5 to 6 hours every day, trekking 12 km to 18 km per day.

Overview of Stunning Pikey Peak Hike/Trek 7 days-$560

Pikey Peak Hike is for everyone who love to see Mt Everest, the tallest peak in the world without trekking to Everest base camp. For this short hike, we first drive to Pattale for 8 hours by jeep through hilly roads from Kathmandu and then continue walk to Peak Peak.

Pikey Peak Hike caters a wide variety of culture, nature and the Himalayas. For a live culture of the Sherpas and Rais, Pikey Peak is the best trekking if you have a week hike holidays in Nepal. Pikey Peak Hike is perfect for beginners like families with children to seniors and adults.

Pikey Peak hike is popular for a great views of Mount Everest, Makalu and Kanchenjunga mountains. The newly discovered hiking trail in Everest foothills. We walk through scatter Sherpa villages and forest, a alternative hike to Everest Base Camp.

Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal is also the Pikey Peak Hike beginning and ending point. If you want to trek on a less crowded off the beaten track, Kathmandu to Peak trek is the best for you. An amazing short trek, Pikey Peak trip explores a rural lifestyle of the Sherpas. Pikey Peak route from Kathmandu to Dhap by drive and hike to Jhapre, Pike Peak and its base camp, Junbesi and Phaplu.

In 7 days Pikey Peak Hiking package price, it includes sharing jeep transfers, English speaking guide, all necessary trekking permits, basic tea houses accommodation sharing with other guest, three times meals-breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Pikey Peak Hike 7 days Itinerary

Day 1:Kathmandu to Dhap Bazaar(2850m,7 hours, 250km)
Day 2:Dhap Bazaar to Jhapre(2815m, 4 hours, 13 km)
Day 3:Jhapre to Pikey Base Camp(3640 m, 5 hours, 15 km)
Day 4:Pikey Base Camp to Junbesi(2680 m, 6 hours via Pikey Peak 4065 m, 22 km)
Day 5:Exploration trip to Thupten Chholing Gompa(2920m, 4 hours, 9 km)
Day 6:Junbesi to Phaplu(2380m, 4 hours, 11km)
Day 7:Phaplu to Kathmandu

Detail Itinerary of Stunning Pikey Peak Hike/Trek 7 days-$560

Day 01: Kathmandu to Dhap Bazaar(2850m,7 hours, 250km)

Get an early morning jeep drive to Dhap from Kathmandu, following Sunkoshi and Tama Koshi river. Lunch and drive through dense rhododendron forests and numerous settlement. Explore around dhap bazaar and stay night there.

Day 02: Dhap Bazaar to Jhapre(2815m, 4 hours, 13 km)

Breakfast and trek to Jhapre village via Sigane. It is famous for exceptional vantage points to view the mountains-Everest (8848m) and the Numbur Himal and we will also visit gompas and stupas in the village. Overnight at a lodge.

Day 03: Jhapre to Pikey Base Camp(3640 m, 5 hours, 15 km)

Breakfast and trek ascends through rhododendron forests, small settlement and a pasture with grazing Yaks. Cross a long Mani wall and climb along the winding road to Pikey Base Camp. Discover Yak Cheese Factory and enjoy the magnificent views of Everest and its surrounding valley and mountains.

Day 04: Pikey Base Camp to Junbesi(2680 m, 6 hours via Pikey Peak 4065 m, 22 km)

Wake up early in the morning, and climb up to pikey peak(4065m) through steep rocky ridgeline. Enjoy gorgeous sunrise view over Mt. Everest (8848m), Kanchenjunga (8586m) and Makalu, and trek down to Junbesi via Lamjura Pass. Walk around Junbesi and stay at teahouse lodge.

Day 05: Exploration trip to Thuptenchholing Gompa(2920m, 4 hours, 9 km)

Today will be our exploration day around the village. We will hike up to the Thuptenchholing Gompa which was founded in the 19th century. The trail ascends uphill along the Junbesi Khola to the Gompa. The Gompa offers in-depth insights into the culture and religious heritage of the region. After spending some time here, we return to Junbesi. Overnight at a lodge.

Day 06: Junbesi to Phaplu(2380m, 4 hours, 11km)

Today we will follow the descending dusty trail along the Junbesi Khola until reaching a steel suspension bridge. On crossing the bridge we will reach Beni Ghat. We will continue our walk along the trail filled with scenic pleasures before reaching Phaplu. We can explore the area as we bid farewell to the Rolwaling region. Overnight at a lodge.

Day 07: Phaplu to Kathmandu

We will walk to the Phaplu airport from where we get on a scenic flight or drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

Kathmandu to Dhap by jeep transfer
Basic Tea houses Accommodation during trek
All necessary trekking permit
3 times meals- breakfast, lunch and dinner during trek
English Speaking guide and all his expenses – travel insurance, meals, accommodation, salary and transfer
All government the taxes and company service charge

What's Excluded ?

Hotel and meals in Kathmandu.
Expenses of personal nature like wifi, hot shower, telephone, telephone.
Travel Insurance.
Drinks like coke, fanta, beer, whisky, coke, mineral water, hot water, tea, coffee.
Tips for guide.
Porter to carry luggage.
All the cost not mention on above includes.

Note: We operate private trip everyday.

We can operate private trip for solo, group, family, students as per your requirements.

Trip Information - Stunning Pikey Peak Hike/Trek 7 days-$560

Pikey Peak Hike, a Teahouse Trek in Nepal

Pikey Peak is a teahouse lodge-style treks. The lodges provide your meals in a communal dining room. You will sleep in private rooms with a shared bathroom. There is a range of standards and service in teahouse lodges depending on location. i.e. lodges at higher altitudes and places with fewer trekkers tend to have more basic facilities.

Meals on Pikey Peak Hike

All three times meals at the teahouse lodges (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner) include while on the trek. If you are paying for the meals directly to the lodges you would need to carry a lot of cash. Having this amount of money with you will be a security risk and for peace of mind, it is better to pay for the meals to us when booking the trip. Also, it is difficult to know in advance how much cash to bring with you. No ATMs when on trek.

With our meal plan, you can select your dishes from the menu at the lodge. Breakfast includes cereal, porridge, or rice pudding and an egg dish with bread or toast. Lunch includes one dish such as fried rice, dal bhat, momos, or pasta. For afternoon tea, you get a hot drink plus biscuits. Dinner is two courses including soup and the main dish chosen by you from the menu.

We cater to a variety of dietary requirements. There are always meals that are suitable for vegetarians. During booking, we find out if you have any dietary needs and agree upon meal plans before departure. If you have any questions about the food provided please get in touch with us to discuss further.

Equipment Lists for Pikey Peak Hiking Tour

This is the mandatory kit list for the safety of everyone in the group and to ensure a successful trek. You must have the following items tailored for Pikey Peak trek. Your guide will check your gear in Kathmandu before departure for the trek.

As a reminder, the weather on this trek will vary season to season and day to day as you ascend to higher elevations. At the start of the trek you will experience warm conditions with temperatures up to 20 Celsius. You experience the coldest temperatures in Pikey Peak Base Camp at an altitude of 3,640m. Overnight lows here will be down to around -8 Celsius.

You should bring a rucksack or backpack for gear required during the day. Your pack should contain items such as warm clothes, jacket, camera, water bottles, personal first aid kit and snacks. The weight limit is 5kg. A porter will carry the rest of your personal equipment packed in a duffel or kit bag. The weight limit for your duffel bag is 15kg. Please mark your bag on the outside for easy identification.

Footwear
Walking Boots.
Trail shoes.
Walking socks.
Gaiters.

Clothes
Waterproof and Windproof jacket
Trekking trousers.
Long sleeve tops or shirts (not cotton).
Micro fleece.
Mid to heavyweight fleece or synthetic/ primaloft top.
Sleeveless/ gilet or body warmer type fleece / synthetic top.
Thermals or base layer for top and bottom (merino wool or synthetic).
Medium weight down jacket.

Head and Gloves
Fleece gloves.
Warms mittens and/or gloves.
Wool or fleece hat.
Sun hat.
Bandana or scarf (eg. Buff Headwear).
Head torch with extra batteries.
Sunglasses.

Personal equipment
Sleeping bag.
Fleece or silk liner for your sleeping bag.
Day pack of 30 litres.
Trekking poles
Stuff sacks for keeping your gear dry and organized.
Two water bottles.
Sunscreen and lip salve with a high SPF.
Water purification tablets (Pristine, Biox Aqua or Aqua Mira).
Favorite snack food.
Books and cards etc.
Camera with spare batteries and memory cards.
Insurance certificate.
Earplugs (optional).
Baby wipes (optional).
Hand sanitizer.

Travelling
Duffel bag for your personal gear on the trek.
Travel clothes.
Toiletry bag with soap, travel towel, toilet paper, toothbrush etc

Any personal medications.
Blister treatment (Competed patches are the best)
Rehydration powder (eg Dioralyte).
Analgesics (paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin).
Plasters and zinc oxide tape.
Throat lozenges.
Diamox (helps with acclimatisation).
Threat and risk assessment
Risk assessment for Pikey Peak trek

Risk assessment for Pikey Peak trek

You should be aware trekking in Pikey Peak involves a risk of personal injury or death. You must accept these risks and be responsible for your own actions and involvement. Adventure travel requires an open and flexible attitude. You may experience extreme conditions and unpredictable weather. There could be last-minute changes to the itinerary beyond our control. The ability to work in a team is an important aspect of our trips.

We have performed a threat and risk assessment for our Pikey Peak trek. Our trips have a degree of risk. This is part of the attraction of adventure travel and why so many people choose to join this type of holiday. By identifying the hazards we assess the level of risk. We have control measures in place to reduce this happening or to reduce the impact.

Our risk assessment is available to clients on request. We have listed below a summary of the significant risks and hazards.

Falls and trips resulting in physical injury eg. slipping on ice or falling off the path.
Altitude illness including but not limited to AMS, HACE, and HAPE.
Climatic injuries (dehydration, sunburn, heat exhaustion, hypothermia, or heat stroke). Please note during the months of April and October it will be very hot and humid for the first three days of the trek.
Crossing a river with no bridge resulting in drowning and/ or a fall.
Rockfall and landslides.
Snow and ice avalanches.
Lightning strike.
Wildlife, pack animals (e.g. donkeys or horses), or stray dogs. Pack animals can knock people off the path. Dogs can attack and bite. Discuss rabies vaccination with your doctor.
Earthquake.
Risk of fire in the hotel or lodge.
Endemic local diseases. Discuss vaccinations with your doctor before departure.
Physiological injury. Such as heart attack, appendicitis, hernia, toothache, etc. in a remote area.
Road traffic accidents.
Contaminated food and/ or water.

This trip visits a remote area. You are away from the usual emergency services and medical facilities. Evacuation for a serious injury requiring hospitalization could take up to several days. This delay could impede your ensuing recovery. Helicopters are the usual means of evacuation. They are not always available or hindered by poor weather and flying conditions.

Weather and conditions for Pikey Peak Trip

Pikey Peak trek has a wide range of temperatures. This depends on the season, altitude and time of day. In the mountains between 1,000m and 3,500m the nights will be cool around 5 Celsius. During the day temperatures sometimes rise to 20 Celsius. At higher altitudes temperatures range from about 15 Celsius to -8 Celsius.

Season for Pikey Peak Tour

The trekking season in Nepal is late September to May. October and November is generally recognized as having the best weather. Spring is a popular time of year with warmer weather than in Autumn. Also there is the advantage of seeing spring flowers and rhododendrons in bloom.

The trekking months with highest temperatures are April, May, September and early October. The trekking months with the lowest temperatures are March, November and December.