For Kathmandu to Pikey Peak, you will first travel to the trek starting point-Dhap Bazaar and Phaplu by road and flight to begin your trek to Pikey peak. The most popular and budget-friendly method is to take a shared public jeep or a private jeep to Dhap, the main starting point for the Pikey Peak trek.
Kathmandu to Pikey Peak Jeeps leave early in the morning at around 5:00 AM from Kathmandu. The drive is long and can take 8 to 10 hours, depending on road conditions and traffic. The roads can be bumpy, especially the final stretch. It costs approximately USD 25 to USD 35 per person.
The Private Jeep journey from Kathmandu to Pikey Peak is faster and more comfortable, typically taking 6 to 7 hours. A private jeep for the round trip can cost between USD 400 to 500 (one way around USD 200-250). It offers greater comfort, flexibility, and a shorter travel time.
Flight and Road Travel finishing point-Phaplu is recommended. You can save significant time on the return journey by flying back to Kathmandu from Phaplu, a nearby airstrip. Kathmandu to Dhap travel by jeep as described above to begin your trek.
Phaplu to Kathmandu by bus/jeep after completing the trek which typically ends in Phaplu or Salleri, you can also take a short flight. The flight takes about 30 minutes. The flights typically cost around USD 180 per person. Flights are not daily, so booking in advance is essential. You can also take a shared or private jeep from Phaplu/Salleri back to Kathmandu that takes 8 to 10 hours.
Kathmandu to Pikey Peak Distance
The driving distance from Kathmandu to the trailhead of the Pikey Peak Trek is approximately 230 to 280 km, taking about 7 to 10 hours by road to reach Dhap or Salleri, the common starting and ending points. The total driving distance for the entire trek, from Kathmandu to Salleri and back, is about 515 to 523 km.
Kathmandu to Pikey Peak trailhead by overland
Kathmandu to Dhap is drive of about 230 km, taking 7 to 9 hours by jeep. This is a common starting point for the trek. Kathmandu to Salleri is a drive of about 270 km, taking 7 to 8 hours. This is often the end point of the trek.
The Total Distance Of The Trip
The total driving distance is approximately 515 km to 523 km, depending on the exact route and starting/ending points. This includes the drive to Dhap and the drive back from Salleri. The total distance of pikey peak trek will vary depending on the specific itinerary and the route chosen for the trek itself, which is approximately 55 km to 60 km. Below is some of our particular pikey peak trek itinerary.
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