Pikey Peak Trek

Pikey Peak Trek is magnificent that passes through the rhododendron forest with Sherpa settlements in the Solu Khumbu region of Nepal. The highest point of Pikey peak is situated at an altitude of 4,065m and is a popular trekking destination and a Great Himalayan Trail in Nepal. 

In clear weather travelers can see the stunning view of the world’s highest mountains including Mount Everest & Makalu. Additionally, the scenery from Pikey Peak is breathtaking, and the trek to the summit is a great way to experience the beauty of the Himalayas.

In addition to experiencing the natural beauty of Everest foothills, you also get to learn about the Sherpa culture. You pass by Buddhist chortens, gompas, and stupas that are draped in colorful prayer flags on your route. The flats are covered in enormous herds of emerald-green livestock including yaks, sheep, and wild mountain goats.

Visitors can see an unmatched vista of the Himalayan tapestry from Pikey Peak. Nothing compares to the marvel of enormous mountains as you hike along the meandering path that crosses over raging mountain rivers, through green bamboo woods, and through thick carpets of red, white, and pink wildflowers, golden marigolds, and scarlet rhododendrons.

Moreover, the Pikey peak name is derived from the name of the Sherpa clan deity. During July; local people hold celebrations to worship their clan god, the eastern Chyabo Pikey, as Pikey Hlapchen Karibu. However, trekking in the rainy season is not advisable but other than rainy time in Nepal trekking to Pikey peak is always outstanding.

Price Per Person for 6 days hike in Pikey Peak route.

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Pikey peak trek itinerary details

Hike-to-pikey peak itinerary compared to most walks in this region leading up to the Pikey hill station. The special route pikey trek is designed for world travelers who wish to hike to the spectacular mountain but are restricted time-wise. Travelers who wish to trek the Great Himalayan Trail (GHT) in a more relaxed manner can try this itinerary. Nevertheless, if the itinerary does not suit you then send us an inquiry for a tailor-made itinerary.

Scenic Overland drive to Dhap (2,850m/9,351 feet), 9 hours.

We begin our journey about 5:00 AM in the morning with a drive from Kathmandu to Dhap, passing Sindhuli and the impressive Okhaldhunga Bazaar. Okhaldhunga is the headquarters of the Okhaldhunga District in the Sagarmatha Zone of Nepal.

We follow the highway road along the Sunkoshi River banks until you reach Ghurmi Village. Along the way, you can sit back and admire the constantly changing landscape with dense forests, terraced rice fields, and countless gushing rivers.

Eeventually we reach Dhap guest houses in the late afternoon as from Kathmandu to Dhap Bazaar distance is 250-kilo meters by road.

Before the sunrise makes a plan to hike Chagesthan Temple at Jantardhap in the morning. The hill station at Chagesthan Temple offers an amazing mountain range that starts from Kanchenjungha to Langtang Including Mount Everest. Numbur, Dudhkunda, Thamserku, Khengtega, Mera peak, salpa la, Ramdung, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Gauri Shankar, and Dorje Lhakpa are also clearly visible from this hill.

Spend some time to get sunrise and return to the lodge for breakfast. The journey from Dhap especially for the first part is amazing because of the landscape and potatoes terrace. As you close to Sigane, you will get the best view of the Numbur mountain range. The path from Sigane follows a street under development for the first 2-3 hours. The first town you reach is called Jhapre situated at an elevation of 2920 meters.

Jhapre village is situated over a profound valley with pleasant perspectives of Everest and Numbur Himal. There’s a little Buddhist Monastery and stupa where tourists can hike in and watch. The distance from Dhap to Jhapre is roughly 13 kilometers. In Jhapre, you stop overnight in a lodge.

Follow the nature path which ascends to a lush edge at Bhulbhule ridgeline. As you are at the top point, tourists can see countless mountains including Everest, the highest mountain on earth. Not long after Bhulbhule, the path parts and you’ll go right to Yak grazing land at Pikey peak base camp. Hike over the ridgeline is possible for skiing in the winter months as the landscape is similar to the European Alps.

Tourists will have Lunch either at Bulbule or at Lamuje guest house and pass some old yak houses and a long mani stone divider. The nature trail is a slope underneath Taklung Danda and goes through a delightful forested path.

In the spring months, the rhododendron trees along the route make your pikey path astonishing after they bloom. Hike the pikey base camp in springtime is super because of the colorful rhododendrons. Jhapre to Pikey Peak base camp distance is 15-kilo meters and we stay overnight in a local Sherpa Guesthouse.

Hike the Pikey peak is a top viewpoint trek in a lower Solu Khumbu territory. Tourists need to walk in the very early morning to get sunrise over the mountains photography. You will see the Sun rising over mount Everest (8,848m) including countless summits.

They are Number Chuli (6,959m), Thamserku (6,608m), Kangtega (6,685m), Khatang (6,853m), Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Manaslu (8,163m), Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Gaurishankar (7,134m), Dorje Lakpa (6,966m) and Langtang. Subsequent to taking in the broad display from Pikey hill, we will plummet to the Junbesi Valley followed by the Lamjura hill station.

You will cross numerous Mani dividers and Chortens prior to arriving at Junbesi. At Junbeshi, tourists can visit an old monastery. The distance you cover today is about 22 kilometers. Stay overnight at the lodge.

Hike to Thubten Choling Monastery is a great and worthy walk that we have to ascend 340 meters above Junbesi guesthouses. After breakfast, travelers can hike the monastery for a 3/4 hour round trip hike along the Junbesi Khola with a gentle uphill climb to Thupten Chholing Monastery.

Have a meditation with the local monks and nuns in the monastery and explore the village before you trek back to Junbesi. Thubten Choling Monastery (often spelled Thupten Choling) is situated at an elevation of 3,020m/9,900 feet and is one of the popular side trips to Dudhkoshi destinations around Junbesi.

It’s a Buddhist monastery founded by His Holiness Trulsik Rinpoche in the 1960s after fleeing Tibet. The distance from Junbesi town to the stupa of Thuptencholing Monastery is about 7.7 kilometers [4.79 miles] and it’s a day trip that takes 5-6 hours of hiking.

If you add an extra day in Junbesi is worth staying long hours in the monastery to stay with nuns and monks for meditation.

Otherwise, today the trail is gently downhill along the small stream and can enjoy delicious local food and participate in farewell to our staff. Phaplu is a scenic little village with a few shops, cafés, and restaurants. A number of different treks end in Phaplu Bazaar, as this is where trekkers catch their flight back to Kathmandu.

Solududhkunda is the only municipality in Solukhumbu District in Nepal. The town of Salleri, which is located within the municipality is the headquarter of the Solukhumbu District and offers beautiful lodges, coffee shops, and market place. Tonight we stay in Saleri in a guest house.

How much does the Pikey peak trek package price?

The Pikey peak trek package price of US$ 423 per person is a standard trekking price on double occupancy basis. Its a newly promoted off the beaten path that stays with enough guest houses en route.

For the deluxe plan, we add comfortable beds with attached private toilets/bathrooms in possible places. Likewise, we also add a flight from Kathmandu to Phaplu and also from Phaplu to Kathmandu as a round trip. AND WE ARE OPEN TO CUSTOMIZING YOUR TOUR AND PACKAGE PRICE AS PER YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

We can organize your private Pikey Peak Trekking starting on any date that works for you. Please contact us for more information.

Question: Do I need experience for pikey Pikey Peak Trekking?.

Answer: Pikey Peak Trekking is an easy hike in Nepal best for novice trekkers. Tourists can walk around 5-6 hours every day with a lightweight backpack. However, a special climbing experience does not require it.

Question: Is pick up service available on my arrival in Kathmandu?.

Answer: Yes sure. Provide us with your flight details. Our spokesperson will come to pick up you at Kathmandu international airport.

Question: Can I store my luggage/stuff in Kathmandu?

Answer: Yes, you can leave your luggage at your hotel or at our office. Store your stuff in the Gokyo Treks agency office for free.

Question: Is Pikey peak GHT trekking Safe for the Solo Female Trekkers?

Answer: Absolutely. Nepal is a safe country to travel to for solo travelers; GHT pikey peak is perfectly safe for solo female trekkers. We have been organizing the trek even for solo female travelers since its establishment.

Question: What kind of accommodation and food can I expect on pikey trekking?.

Answer: We provide you with tourist standard accommodation in Kathmandu. And during the trekking routes, you will have homestay accommodation. We advise you to take your own sleeping bags if you have one with you otherwise, you may rent them while you are in Kathmandu.

Likewise, all the small guesthouses along the trek route have attached restaurants and they cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian such as curry rice, Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, bread, soups, and fresh vegetables.

dinner and breakfast are provided in the same lodge you spend the night every day and Lunch provides on the way to the next place where you are hiking.

Question: What opportunities will I have for a shower en route?.

Answer: Every Guest house they have a shower but you need to pay roughly US$3 per shower.

Question: How do I get drinking water on express Pikey Peak Trekking?.

Answer: There are enough places of local houses and shops where you can buy bottled mineral water. But we advise against buying mineral water in plastic bottles, as currently there are no provisions for disposing of these types of plastic waste in the mountain. Therefore, we suggest you buy a metal bottle and water purification tablets before you depart from Kathmandu. You can get water on stream or on local taps easily.

Question: Can I load my digital camera or other batteries on my trip?

Answer: As a lodge trek there are more chances to charge the battery. We recommend you bring an extra pair in case. Remember to bring your adapters.

Question: Are there any communication facilities on Pikey trail?.

Answer: At the Pikey peak hike route, buy a Nepal Telecom SIM CARD for telephone call service as well as 4G data.

Question: Can I use credit cards on Pikey Peak trekking routes?.

Answer: No. You need to have cash Nepali rupees because credit cards work only in the bigger city tours/city areas.

Question: When should I book my trip and what are the payments terms?.

Answer: Our trips book up months in advance, we recommend booking early to avoid any kind of misunderstanding. We will, of course, make every effort to accommodate last-minute bookings.

And regarding the deposit, we prefer a 10% advance deposit of the total price of the trip in order to confirm your reservation before you arrive in Nepal. And the rest of the payment can be made after your arrival in Kathmandu.

Question: Who will carry my luggage on trek?

Answer: We provide porters to transfer your luggage. As we are a responsible trekking tour operator agency, every porter carry a maximum of 24 kilos of your backpack which means 2 guests (12-kilo luggage of each guest): 1 porter basis.

Question: How much distance do I walk each day?

Answer: When walking/trekking in the mountains, the distance you cover each day can vary greatly due to gradient, terrain, and altitude. As such it is very hard to give specific distances for each day, however, you have to be prepared to walk roughly about 5 hours each day.

Question: Do I need walking poles?

Answer: It is better to hike with walking poles. Learn how to use trekking poles for balance and stability, whether on the sidewalk or on trails. Walking poles can help prevent slips and falls. They are just recommended but not compulsory.

Question: Is there any alternative route to Hike from Jiri to Pikey Base Camp?

Answer: Tourists can plan an alternative hike to Pikey peak from Jiri Bazaar. Jiri is In this way, Jiri to pikey peak lodge Trek takes 3 to 4 days to reach Pikey peak at 13,337 feet. Jiri is a municipality in the Dolakha District in the Bagmati Province of Nepal. Mainly Jirel people are inhibiting this area and the landscape is called Nepal’s Switzerland.

Question: How much additional money do I need daily?.

Answer: You can allocate US$ 08 – 10 for a lunch/dinner in Kathmandu and it depends on your spending habits. US$ 7 to 10 US$ each day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, tea coffee, and some drinks while you are on your trek.