Pikey Peak Trek
Pikey Peak Trek, a recently advertised fantastic trek in the lower Everest region, may be your best option if you're looking for a less-traveled but still excellent trekking experience in Nepal. Located in the
Khumbu region near Katmandu, this is a wonderful (less-traveled) route. This quick Pikey trip offers the chance to visit a number of Buddhist temples and monuments, including stupas and gompas. Any path
you choose to take to Pikey Peak Trek will provide stunning views of the Numbur Himal, Mt. Everest,and other high peaks. One can observe a variety of magnificent 8,000-meter mountains, including Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Lhotse, Manaslu, Annapurna, and many more snow-covered summits, from the Pikey peak. The Pikey Peak is well-known for its beautiful dawn and sunset views, and visitors may enjoy the wonderful vista of the Himalayan peaks that extend beyond the Kathmandu valley to the plains.
Route and Itinerary
Pikey Peak trek can be reached via a number of alternative routes, as well as local people's pathways in the lower Khumbu region. Depending on your plans, the typical lengths (beginning and ending in Kathmandu) range from 5 to 7 days. We can design a nice custom trip for you based on the amount of time you have. If you have limited time and are physically fit, we can design a 4-5 day itinerary for you; however, a
more relaxing trip of 6-7 days allows you to hike without much physical demand and trek without stress while taking in some of the best scenery by adding some spare days on the Pikey Peak trek with a good,
well-planned itinerary that allows you to walk at your own pace and enjoy the holiday with peace and no rush.
How to get there?
You can get there in three different ways. 1) A 30-minute flight from Kathmandu to Phaplu is the first leg of this Pikey Peak trip. 2) From Kathmandu to Dhap or Salleri, take a private or shared local jeep, which
typically takes 8 to 10 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. 3) After reaching Bhandar,continue on the traditional Jiri Everest Base Camp Trekking path to Pikey Peak via Namkheli and Gola.
Best time to trek
Pikey Peak Trek is better in the fall and spring, as well as the winter due to its lower altitude, just like most trekking in Nepal. The area can get very damp during the monsoon and leeches may be active, it is
advised to avoid doing this trip during that time.
Flight or Drive?
It is advisable to fly both ways, which costs USD 308 per head roundtrip, if time does not permit a long ride or if you wish to choose a shorter route. If you have more time and want to save money, you can
use a bus or jeep to get to Dhap. It is a very gorgeous drive that lasts for around 7-8 hours, but be aware that driving is the most "adventurous" choice because Nepal's roads are poorly maintained, rather
bumpy, and lacking in services.
Cost of Pikey Peak Trek
The cost of the trekking package varies depending on your mode of transportation, but is typically between USD 550 and USD 590 for a 7-day program based on two individuals sharing. 7-Day Detailed itinerary:
Day 1: Kathmandu to Dhap (934 m/2850 ft) From Kathmandu, it will take about 7-8 hours to drive to Dhap. The road leads us 50 kilometers north of the Indian border and into the Gangatic Plains of the Terai from here. The path leaves the main road and climbs the winding, steep road to the trailhead, Dhap, where we'll spend the night.
Day 2: Trek to Jhapre (2250 m/73480 ft).
An undulating path leads you through a forest of vividly colored rhododendrons, white sub-alpine flowers, and infinite vistas of the foothills of the world's largest mountain range as the track swiftly departs the road. With terraced rice and vegetable crops cut into the hillsides, the valleys have steep sides. The day consists of a leisurely 5–6 hours of trail trekking. Japre (2920 m/9580 ft), positioned atop
a deep valley with beautiful views of Everest and Numbur Himal, is quickly reached. You will spend the night in the peaceful mountain village of Japhre, where there is a cute tiny stupa and gompa.
Day 3: Hike to Pikey Base Camp (3640 m/11,942 ft).
The trail ascends to a grassy ridge at Bhulbhule after Japre. The path splits shortly after Bhulbhule, and you'll turn right to Pikey Peak. The road then follows a lovely-looking woodland trail as it follows the
slope of Taklung Danda below. There are various rhododendrons along this trail; if you hike here in spring, you'll see them in bloom. It takes only a short distance—about two hours—to get to Pikey Peak
base camp after you enter the forest. The top is only a short ascent away from here, at 4065 meters/13336 feet. It is a good idea to get to the summit in the morning to catch the sunrise unless the
evening is exceptionally clear.
Day 4: Trek to Loding (8,251 ft/2515 m)
Start your day early to see a beautiful sunrise at Pikey Peak, then trek to Loding. The ascent to the summit will be moderate and covered in prayer flags. You'll be rewarded with expansive views that
stretch from Annapurna to Everest if the weather is clear. You'll travel a ridgeline that begins level and steepens as you enter the forest from Pikey Peak's highest point to Jase Bhanjyang, where breakfast is
waiting. You'll continue your walk through the forest's steep sections as you make your way down to Loding after breakfast. You'll have a few straightforward and charming options for lodging in Loding.
Day 5: Trek to Junbesi (2700m/8856 ft).
Walk down the ridgeline to Jase Bhanjyang for breakfast to start the day. There are a several possibilities for the descent to Junbesi after leaving there. The most likely is a dramatic detour that emerges from
the ridge immediately after Jase and descends sharply to Taktor through a magnificent old-growth forest. The Everest Base Camp trail from Jiri crosses this path. You must walk for around two hours on a
lovely trail to reach Junbesi. At a height of 2675 meters/8776 feet, the historic Sherpa settlement of Junbesi is considered to be the origin of Sherpa culture and architecture. tour to Thupten Chholing
Monastery in the afternoon.
Day 06: Trek to Salleri (2960 m/9711 ft).
Remain off the main trekking route and descend to Phaplu via a lovely woodland path. Another choice is to hike up to Chiwong Gompa, which is positioned on a clifftop overlooking the valley. Continue on
down into Phaplu, where you may relax in your welcoming tea house after finishing a fantastic journey.
Day 7: Return to Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft)
The Himalayas will be our last stop before we return to Kathmandu. Out of the Solu Khumbu, we travel through the massive Sun Kosi river, which originates hundreds of kilometers away in Tibet, before
returning to the main road, which leads us from the flatlands back into the Kathmandu Valley.
Highlights
• A recently publicized, less visited location that provides off-the-beaten-path trekking.
• Buddhist temples, monuments, and other sacred locations of the Sherpa culture.
• Verdant, lush forests and picturesque countryside scenes.
• Complete package includes meals, lodging, transportation, a guide, and a porter.
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