Highlights:
⇒ Pikey peak Trek is an easy short trail in lower Everest region with great mountains views.
⇒ Enjoy peaceful trekking and less crowded trails.
⇒ Beginner’s friendly trek.
⇒ Enjoy beautiful, lush rhododendron forests, alpine meadows and valleys.
⇒ Explore traditional Sherpa and Tamang villages their culture, lifestyle and tradition.
⇒ Awe-inspiring sunrise and sunset views.
⇒ Explore historic Thupten choeling Buddhist monastery.
⇒ Staple Nepali cuisine of Himalayas with panoramic views.
Overview:
The pikey peak trek is short yet a hidden gem trekking route which is relatively low altitude trek with peaceful and less crowded trails. This trek is suitable for beginners who want to explore the beauty of lower Khumbu region without the challenges of high altitude. This trek rewards panoramic views of the Himalayas including Everest and other peaks like Makalu and Annapurna. It is also known for its breathtaking views of sunsets and sunrises.
This trek takes you to through lush rhododendron forests, terraced fields, and traditional Sherpa villages. During spring this trail offers intense view of blooming rhododendron and other wildflowers while in autumn perfect views of mountains and crystal-clear skies beauty is alluring. Along the way, you feel welcomed by the sherpas and tamang communities and trekkers can explore the ancient and historic monasteries like thubten chholing monastery decorated by praying flags. The spiritual ambiance of prayer flags, stupas add a meditative quality to the journey. Unlike the crowded trails, this trek offers a peaceful and serene environment, making it an ideal choice for those seeking solitude and authenticity.
With its unmatched Himalayan views, rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes it is a perfect combination of natural beauty and cultural exploration, making it a must visit destination for those seeking unforgettable journey in Nepal.
Benefits:
◊ This trek offers a tranquil and less crowded environment, making it meditative and beneficial for mental health.
◊ It provides authentic cultural exposure to the Himalayas and is a paradise for photographers, making it ideal for those interested in photography.
◊ Being a short and easy trek, it allows individuals to take a refreshing break from daily life, fostering spiritual growth, fitness, and personal development.
Cost:
The cost can differ based on several factors. We offer customized packages as per customer demand. Here’s a simple idea of cost required for this trek:
| No of person | cost | Remarks |
| 1 person | USD 600 per person | |
| 2 person | USD 580 per person | |
| 3 to 5 person | USD 560 per person | |
| 5 to 10 person | USD 500 per person |
For further inquiry please contact mountain reserve treks and expedition.
Itinerary
This trek lasts for 7 days. It start’s from Kathmandu and ends in Kathmandu.
- Arrival Kathmandu, welcome program by mountain Reserve treks & Expedition and transfer to hotel
- Day(1) Drive from kathmandu to Dhap Bazzar 2850m, driving distance:240km, 8hrs
- Day(2) Trek from Dhap to Jhapre 2815m,14 km, 5/6 hrs
- Day(3)Trek from Jhapre to Pikey peak base camp 3640m, 13.73km, 5/6 hrs
- Day(4) Trek from pikey peak base camp to Pikey peak summit view point 4065m, and back to Jase Bhanjyang 3520m, 7km , 4/5 hrs
- Day(5) Trek from Jase Bhanjyang to Junbesi 2680m, 11.2 km, 5/6 hrs
- Day(6) Trek from Junbesi to Phaplu 2380m, 13.26km, 5/6 hrs
- Day(7)Drive from Phaplu to kathmandu 1350m, 280km, 9/10 hrs
Departure dates:
This pikey peak trek can be undertaken year-round as it is low altitude trail, but the most popular seasons are spring and autumn as it offers the convenient weather. There are prescheduled dates as well as you can custom departure dates as per your convenience. If you want to join prescheduled dates or want a customize dates, please contact mountain reserve trek and expedition.
Useful information:
This 7 day trek is ideal for both beginner and experienced trekkers searching ideal destination for refreshment reaching a maximum altitude of 4065m. There are several factors that should be considered during preparation of this trek such as packing essentials, foods, accommodations, trekking permits and altitude considerations.
List of equipments for this trek:
- Clothing items
- Footwear
- Head wear
- Jackets and thermals
- Gloves
- Trekking pants, shirts
- Gear and equipments
- Sleeping bags
- Tents
- Trekking poles
- Water purification like tablets, filter papers
- Head lamps
- Sunglasses
- Trekking bag
- Bag packs
- Personal items
- Toiletries
- Sunscreen
- Snacks
- Documents
- Cash
- Phone and gadgets
- Notebook and pen
- Maps and guidebooks
- First aid kit
- Miscellaneous
Food and accommodations:
During the pikey peaks trek food and accommodation is generally provided by local tea house along the route. Here, the options are quite basic as compared to towns but they are nutritious and suitable for trekking.
For breakfast, you can expect options like porridge, Tibetan bread, pancakes, toast, and eggs that are often served with hot beverages like tea, coffee etc. whereas lunch and dinner generally feature Nepali staple dish dal Bhat i.e. rice, lentils and vegetables served with pickles. You can also find other option of Nepali cuisine like Momo, noodles, fried rice and soups. Dal Bhat is the most popular and recommended dish among trekkers as its energy rich and full filling. Snacks like chocolates instant noodles energy bars can be found along the trek but it can be little pricy as challenges of transporting supplies to remote areas.
For accommodation this trail relay on tea houses and guest houses that offers basic needs and facilities. Rooms generally contains two simple beds, mattresses and blankets. Generally, it is recommended to carry a sleeping bag as blankets may not be sufficient. You can expect electricity, hot showers and Wi-Fi access at an extra cost.
The food and accommodation facilities are basic yet it provides an authentic experience of Himalayas lifestyle.
Best time and information of this trek:
The best time recommended for this trek is spring and autumn as these seasons offers ideal weather for crisp views and blooming rhododendron. Although, these seasons are considered favorable but this trek can be done throughout the year but it can consist several challenges like in winter temperatures can be freezing, especially at night and in monsoon the trails can be muddy, visibility can be less due to clouds and heavy rainfall.
Overall, pikey peak trek is a short, moderate trek of 7 days starting and ending in Kathmandu offering stunning panoramic views with cultural exposure of Himalayas. For this make sure to prepare for moderate trekking. Additionally, either the trek is suitable for less physically demanding adventure it is very essential to have appropriate gear to ensure safety. Pikey peaks offers an ideal way to get attest of the Himalayas without the long duration or intense difficulty of other treks.