Trip Facts
- Total Duration 10 days
- Trip Grade Mild to Moderate
- Max Altitude 4070m.
- Start From Dhap
- End From Phaplu
- Min Size 2 Pax
- Max Size 10 Pax
- Trip Mode Trekking
- Accommodation Tea House/Camping
- Best Season: Autumn to Spring
Trip Highlights
- Magnificent Landscape and Scenery
- Lush green forest including Rhododendron
- Traditional Tamang, Magar & Sherpa villages
- Impressive Buddhist Monasteries, Stupas, and Mani Walls
- Stunning Mountain views including the world’s highest Peak Mt. Everest
- Excellent Trekking Experience
- Exciting mountain flight
- Alpine meadows
Pikey Peak trekking in the lower Solukhumbu section is specially designed for those who like to explore nature and are interested in the local culture but may not have time for a longer trip or are unable to go to high elevations.
Pikey Peak is a newly introduced trekking route in the lower Solukhumbu region which allows us to enjoy the panoramic Himalayan view including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Manaslu, and Annapurna-I. Lower Everest region not only magical landscapes; you will also experience unique local ethnic (Sherpa, Tamang, and Magar) people’s culture, food, and hospitality. The view of sunrise and sunset over the giant peaks is so enchanting that it will become your lifetime memory.
If you are looking for an adventure journey as well as want to try to experience the local delicacies, this Pikey Peak Trek can be very suitable for you. You can find typical local foods like Dal Bhat Tarkari, Falgi, Shyakpa, Rilduk, and many more…
Pikey Peak Trek starts from Dhap, after a 7-8 hours Jeep drive from Kathmandu. We follow the popular local trading route; gradually ascend towards north to Jhapre. We continue heading north through Rhododendron and Pine forest and alpine meadows to Boudha and North-East to Pikey Peak. Along the trail and from Pikey Peak, you will see magnificent Mountain View and surrounding valleys. From Pikey Base Camp, the trail goes east to Junbesi, Thupten Chholing Monastery, and Salleri at the last of the trek.
Trip Itinerary
Days | Programs |
01 | Arriving in KTM and transfer to Hotel (1300m) |
02 | Drive to Dhap (2840m) 7-8 hours |
03 | Trek to Jhapre (2820m) 3-4 hours |
04 | Trek to Pikey Base Camp (Dairy) (3640m) 7-8 hours |
05 | Trek to Jasmane Bhanjhyang (3550m) via Pikey Peak (4065m) 3-4 hours |
06 | Trek to Junbesi (2700m) 5-6 hours |
07 | Day excursion to Thupten Chholing Monastery Drive to Phaplu (2470m) 6-7 hours |
08 | Drive to Kathmandu |
09 | Sightseeing in Kathmandu: Swayambhunath Temple, Patan Darbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa |
10 | Departure to Home |
Trip Cost
Per-person | U.S. $855 |
Single Supplementary | U.S. $100 |
Trip Deposit | U.S. $200 |
Single Supplement Kathmandu only
What's Included
- 3-night accommodations in Kathmandu including Breakfast and tax
- Three-time food (breakfast, lunch, and Dinner) with Tea or Coffee during the Trekking
- Accommodation during the Trekking sharing basis
- Guide and porter’s wages, food, accommodation, and insurance on Trekking.
- National Park and TIMS cards Fee
- Airport Transfer
- Transfer from Kathmandu-Dhap-Kathmandu by sharing local Jeep
- Guide and transfer for city sightseeing
- Entrance fee for city sightseeing
- Government Tax
What's Excludes
- Cold and hard drink and water
- Food in KTM
- Travel insurance emergency evacuation and personal medical expenses.
- Any donation along the trail and anything that is not mentioned above
- Tips and gratitude to Our Staff
Trip Highlights
- Magnificent Landscape and Scenery
- Lush green forest including Rhododendron
- Traditional Tamang, Magar & Sherpa villages
- Impressive Buddhist Monasteries, Stupas, and Mani Walls
- Stunning Mountain views including the world's highest Peak Mt. Everest
- Excellent Trekking Experience
- Exciting mountain flight
- Alpine meadows