Pikey Peak Trek - 8 Days

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Pikey Peak Trekking
Pikey Peak Trekking
Pikey Peak Trekking
Pikey Peak Trekking
Trip Details
  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Moderate
  • Trip Style: Trekking and Cultural excursion
  • Transport: Public & Private vehicles
  • Food: Full board on trek
  • Accommodation: Hotel & Teahouse
  • Group Size: 01 to 12 Pax
  • Max Elevation: 4068 Meters

Highlights

  • A perfect journey to the altitude of 4068 meters above sea level along with the most beautiful views of different mountain ranges, snow-covered peaks, and valleys.
  • A scenic drive from Kathmandu to Kathmandu to Dhap Bazaar in a comfortable tourist bus.
  • Trekkers get to immerse deep into the culture, tradition, and lifestyle of the Sherpa people living in the trekking region. You will be amazed by the hospitality and welcoming nature of the locals.
  • The trail to Pikey Peak passes through lush forests, vegetation, amazing settlements, farmlands, and traditionally-built settlements.
  • This trekking trail is comparatively less crowded, making it a perfect route for anyone who loves a peaceful journey embracing nature.
  • You will also get a chance to explore a different level of peace and tranquility during the Pikey Peak Trekking journey.
  • As the trail is relatively easy, we recommend it for both seasoned and first-time trekkers.

About Pikey Peak Trek

Pikey Peak Trek is a short, quick, and adventurous trekking journey located in the Solukhumbu region of Nepal. Adventure Bound Nepal brings to you, an 8 Day Trek to the Pikey Peak which takes you through such mesmerizing part of the Himalayas. Even though this trekking package is short, it offers a lot of thrills, adventures, and scenic views of the mountains and valleys. The Pikey Peak trekking journey takes us to the highest altitude of 4068 meters above sea level and leads us through several streams, rivers, waterfalls, lush and dense forests, and traditional settlements.

Our journey to the Pikey Peak Trek begins as you land at the Tribhuwan International Airport (Kathmandu) and settle for a night in the hotel arranged by Adventure Bound. On the second day, our guides will take you on a driving journey from Kathmandu to Dhap. We begin our walking journey from Dhap as we ascend to Jhapre on the second day. Slowly and gradually, we ascend through such mesmerizing parts of the Solu-Khumbu region before reaching the highest point of the trek. Throughout the route, trekkers can also enjoy a peaceful and serene walk through the depths of nature.

As we ascend higher on the Pikey Peak Trail, you will also meet several Sherpa and other people. These people have the best way of welcoming and offering hospitality to the guests. Therefore, they will never make you feel like you are somewhere far away from your house. On this verge, the trekkers can also delve deeper into the culture, tradition, and lifestyle of the people living in this region. Furthermore, you shall also try out different locally prepared cuisines along the route.

The Pikey Peak Trekking package stands as one of the best options for people who have a very limited time frame but want to explore the wilderness of the Himalayas.

Reasons to Choose Adventure Bound

What would you look for in any travel agency if you want to go for trekking in the Himalayas? Would that be their safety standards, ratings and reviews, and pricing options? Adventure Bound stands as the best travel and trekking agency in Nepal, regardless of the angle you choose to look. This trekking agency was established in 2009 and since then, we have helped a lot of wanderers and adventure lovers book the best packages of their life.

The core vision and mission of the entire Adventure Bound team is to provide all the explore enthusiasts with the best, most adventurous, and most affordable packages. Due to that reason, we have helped so many people reach different destinations. Moreover, there are so many other reasons why trekkers must choose Adventure Bound for the Pikey Peak Trekking journey:

  • Adventure Bound was operated in 2009 and since then we have helped a lot of trekkers and adventurers explore different parts of the Himalayas.
  • We guarantee safety, security, and sustainable trekking adventure to the trekkers ascending the Pikey Peak Trek or any other trekking route in Nepal.
  • As a locally established trekking agency, Adventure Bound's staff have proper knowledge about all the trekking routes.
  • Our team of experienced, seasoned, and professional guides offer the most comprehensive leadership throughout the journey.
  • We also make sure to arrange hygienic and safety-inspected hotels and lodges during the Pikey Peak Trek.
  • Adventure Bound also provides trekking equipment like sleeping bags and down jackets for the trekkers.
  • To ensure your safety and health, our guides will do regular health inspections every day while ascending the Pikey Peak Trek.
  • We also provide the trekkers with a welcome and farewell dinner along with a certificate of accomplishment after the trek is completed.

What Permits are Required for the Pikey Peak Trek?

Ascending on the Pikey Peak Trek requires special permits as we need to go through Sagarmatha National Park and Gaurishankhar Conservation Area. Entering both of these places requires the trekkers to obtain different permits. Here are the permits that the trekkers must-have for the Pikey Peak Trek:

  • Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
  • Gaurishankhar Conservation Area Permit
  • Local Area Permit
  • Trekkers Information Management System

Itinerary

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On the first day, you arrive at Kathmandu International Airport. Here, our representatives will be waiting to welcome you at the arrival gate. For your convenience, our representative will be holding your or your company’s name card. From there, we transfer you to the hotel where you can rest and freshen up before we meet at the reception area to discuss trip details and any other information as required.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight in hotel.
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1,400 meters (4,600 ft)

After a reposeful first night at the valley, we will drive to Dhap in a jeep. Despite an exuberant first few hours of the travel, the last hour of some of your journeys might be more stressful. Pikey Peak Trek, yet, mitigates when you get to witness the wilderness of the Himalayan region. It involves the lush green forest and the majestic Sun Koshi River throughway.

This drive from Kathmandu to Dhap will be an amazing trip across several rivers, valleys, small and big settlements, lush forests, and waterfalls. Moreover, the trail leading to Dhap leads to both pitched roads as well as some under-construction portions. It takes a few hours to drive from Kathmandu to Dhap. As you reach Dhap, our trekking guides lead you on the first walking journey of the Pikey Peak Trekking route. After another couple of hours of trekking, we reach the last destination of the day, Jhapre.

Jhapre is a small beautiful village located at an altitude of 2920 meters above sea level. In this village, you will also see a small Buddhist Gompa and stupa. Moreover, the people living here offer warm hospitality and delicious local food.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel / Guesthouse / Teahouse
  • Place: Jhapre
  • Altitude: (2920 m/9581 ft)

Another day awaits another lovely adventure as we travel from Jhapre to Pikey Base Camp. The journey starts as soon as we have our breakfast and leads through an amusing pathway. The trekkers can enjoy the surrounding environment, and live the nature while walking a trail that passes through a grassy ridge up until Bhulbhule.

Pikey Base Camp is located at an altitude of 3640 meters and it takes about 6 to 7 hours for an average trekker to cover the distance between Jhapre to Pikey Base Camp. Here, you can experience the thrill of having locally prepared food instead of any fine dining. That is because Bhulbhule does not have any high-end hotels or lodges for lunch. The village has unfortunately got a sole lodge and that as well with no big name. Still, they will offer you a good meal along with an exalted view of Everest that will no doubt, take you to paradise.

After having lunch in Bhulbhule, the Pikey Peak Trekking trail you started from splits up. After that, we need to take a right turn to reach Pikey Peak. This section of the trail is also amazing as it leads us through lovely settlements, people, and vegetation.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel / Guesthouse / Teahouse
  • Place: Pikey Base Camp
  • Altitude: 3640meters

On the fourth day, we will finally ascend to the Pikey peak located at an altitude of 4068 meters. We recommend the trekkers to wake up early in the morning and hike to Pikey Peak. From the height of 4068 meters above sea level, you will get to witness one of the most scenic sunrise views. Take your time to enjoy the sunrise and stroll around the peak for some time. After that, we will descend towards Loding.

The pathway following a scenic beauty takes you to a long Mani stone wall and the earliest yak houses. The resplendent rhododendron blooming during spring will make your trip a worthwhile one. Soon as you finished walking through the forest, it’s not too long when you’ll be resting at the Pikey Peak base camp.

A little more short and quick walk from the camp in the early morning and we reach this beautiful village named Loding. Located at an altitude of 2536 meters, Loding is the best place to rest after the hike to Pikey Peak.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel / Guesthouse / Teahouse
  • Place: Loding
  • Altitude: 2536meters

On the fifth day of your Pikey Peak trek, you will set off the day by walking down the ridge line after enjoying your morning breakfast at a tea house in Jase Bhanjyang. After a delicious breakfast and a minute of tranquility, we continue the excursion by taking an alternate route. This trail leaves the ridge in no time and plunges through the old and dense grown forest to Taktor.

The ally connects the trail of the Everest Base Camp trek nearing Jiri. As the place is well-facilitated here, you have the option to choose from different tea houses. There you can take your time and have lunch before continuing the trip. A couple of miles from Taktor, the trail will take you to an old-fashioned Sherpa village. It lies at an altitude of 2675 meters/8776 ft.

This remote village exudes the rich traditions and architecture of the Sherpa clan. The people here mostly follow Buddhism. and believe Solukhumbu is a sanctified valley. From there, we follow the trail that goes down to a stream and clambers up into an apple orchard farm called Ringmo. Here you can see apples being harvested in huge quantities and people preparing apple cider and pie before trading them on to the market.

This section of the Pikey Peak Trek does not finish yet as we walk further on the trail leading to Taksindu La. This place offers the perfect and spectacular views of several mountains. Within a few more moments of walking towards the Taksindu Monastery, we finally reach the lodge where we spend the night.

The old monastery of Taksindu is normally open in the early morning and late afternoon. So just make sure that you don’t visit the gumba during mid-day and be kind to donate while leaving the spot. After a visit to this monastery, we continue walking towards Junbesi. This part of the trail passes through woodland and rocky trails, passing monasteries.

Thupten Choeling

On the way to Junbesi, you’re also likely to visit Thupten Choeling. This is an old monastery established in 1968 by the lama of Tibetan Buddhism Trulshik Rinpoche. Almost 1000 monks and anis live here under Trulshik Rinpoche trust even in the current time. Moreover, these monks and anis also perform Buddhist rituals, and chants, and offer meals to the visitors regularly.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel / Guesthouse / Teahouse
  • Place: Junbesi
  • Altitude: 2700meters

After spending a beautiful night at Junbesi and Taksindu (2842 meters), you shove off from the circuit to a small trek route. From there, we need to follow a trail through the forest to reach Phaplu. Some hikers prefer to go on a trek to Chiwong Gompa, climbing the cliff to overlook the valley. This splendid gumba has been worshipped by people residing here ever since it was set up in 1923.

The locals visit the monastery on any day of the year but rejoice most during the Mani Rimdu festival in Autumn. People gather and celebrate the auspicious day by putting on shows. This 19-day festival was initially celebrated in recognition of the founding of Buddhism. It begins immediately after Kojagat Purnima.

Throughout the festival, the Buddhist monks disguise themselves and amuse the crowd. They go on to put on masks and perform different rituals at the monasteries. Even visitors including hikers are welcome to take part and celebrate the festival.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel / Guesthouse / Teahouse
  • Place: Phaplu
  • Altitude: 2842 meters

On the seventh day, we bid goodbye to the splendid hills and mountains of Phaplu. After an early morning breakfast in the hotel, The trekkers embark on a sharing jeep and go for a ride 10-hour drive to Kathmandu.

Along the way, you’ll witness the scenic view of mountains, deep valleys, and lush green forests. After you arrive in Kathmandu, you’ll be driven straight to your hotel. Freshen up and take a rest before you join the rest of your travel companions for dinner.

Overnight stay will be arranged by Adventure Bound in one of the good hotels in Kathmandu.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel / Guesthouse / Teahouse
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1400meters

Finally, this is the last day of the 8 day Pikey Peak Trek as the trekkers wake up in the hotel and have their breakfast. After that, you can expect the representatives from Adventure Bound to pick you up from your hotel almost 3/4 hours earlier than the scheduled time. The officials of your travel agent will assist you until your final departure.

Even though it’s an end to your momentous journey of Pikey Peak, the adventures you had while there have hopefully fortified you.

Cost Details

Included

  • All Airport pick and-drop services
  • 2-night standard twin-sharing hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
  • Kathmandu to the starting point of the trek and back to transport by Local Bus. A Private land cruiser is available by adding extra cost.
  • Twin-sharing tea house accommodation during the trek
  • 3 Meals a day throughout the trek: (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and a cup of Tea/ coffee during breakfast time.
  • Gov-licensed, experienced, helpful, and friendly guides and porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accident insurance
  • All required trekking permits
  • Use of sleeping bag, down Jacket & Duffel bag, (if you don’t have your own, need to return after the trip is completed.)
  • First aid medicine kid including a pulse oximeter
  • Government taxes & office service charge

Not Included

  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Nepal entry visa fee
  • Your travel and medical insurance (recommended)
  • Porter fee for single trekker (optional)
  • Personal expenses like phone calls, laundry, costs of alcohol, recharging batteries, additional porters, bottled or boiled water, all desserts, tea coffee hot showers, and WiFi, among others
  • Tips for trekking staff (tipping is expected)

Useful Information

Best Time to Go for the Pikey Peak Trek

All set to go for an amazing exploration of the Pikey Peak but confused about which season to choose? Well, we recommend Spring and Autumn as the best seasons for the Pikey Peak Trekking package. Whether you want a calm ascend or the best views of the surrounding environment, these two seasons offer both of those. Moreover, all the hotels and lodges remain open in these seasons. Therefore, the trekkers can also expect the best food and accommodation. The Spring season starts in March and extends till May, whereas the autumn season lasts from mid-September to November.

Besides, if you want to go for some adventures and thrills, you can also choose the winter season for this to ascend. However, remember that during the winter season, most of the hotels and lodges remain closed. Moreover, there are also higher chances of snowfall on the trail and the temperature might go below average. Therefore, winter is not an ideal season for anyone to go for the Pikey Peak Trek. We only recommend that trekkers will proper knowledge and experience in trekking to go for the Pikey Peak Trek in the winter season.

Affordable and easy means to get access to Pikey Peak trip

Before going on the Pikey Peak trek, you must find a proper hiking team that can assist you. With their expertise and experience, the journey becomes comparatively easy and comfortable to navigate. Besides, for a long and monstrous trip like this, you must also find the best means to reach the journey’s starting point with ease.

We can reach the starting point of Pikey Peak, Dhap in two ways; by airplane flight and drive by bus. In the Pikey Peak Trek Package with Adventure Bound, we take you on a drive in a comfortable tourist bus. If you do not want to go for the perfect views and want to reach the starting point of the trek as soon as possible, you can take a direct flight. This will indeed allay your time and also you can caper the tiring journey making it more convenient.

However, if you want to cut the cost and go to the starting point of the trek while enjoying some of the gorgeous views, you can go for the drive on a tourist bus. By doing so you don't have to traverse through trails and mountains that'll take more than a week.

Pikey Peak Trek Difficulty Level

Pikey Peak Trek is not a very difficult trekking route but as we ascend to an altitude of 4068 meters above sea level, there certainly are some risks. However, the difficulty level of any trekking journey also highly depends on the way you prepare. Therefore, the Pikey Peak Trek's Difficulty Level also depends highly on the way you make yourself ready.

However, there are several other factors that also directly or indirectly cause impact on the difficulty level of the Pikey Peak Trek. For example, this trekking route can be comparatively easier during the autumn and spring seasons if you compare it with the winter season. That is because of the extreme temperature, most of the tea houses remaining closed, and cold breezes hitting time and again making trekking very difficult during the winter season. However, during the spring or autumn season, the sky is clear, all the tea houses remain open, and the temperature also remains adequate. Therefore, the Pikey Peak Trail is comparatively less difficult in the spring or autumn season.

Besides, your fitness and readiness also determine the difficulty level of this trekking journey. If you do not train well and do not concentrate on the trekking essentials, without a single doubt, Pikey Peak Trek will be very difficult. Therefore, we recommend the trekkers prepare properly and pack all the requirements before hitting the trail.

How to Prepare for the Pikey Peak Trek?

As we have stated in the difficulty section, Pikey Peak Trek's difficulty depends upon the way trekkers prepare for the journey. Therefore, we recommend all the trekkers to be very smart and cautious while preparing for the Pikey Peak Trekking trail. One of the major things that the trekkers must know is that this 8 Day Pikey Peak Trekking package does not have any acclimatization. This means that you will ascend to 4068 meters and return without a single day of rest.

Moreover, as we ascend higher and higher, the weather condition drastically changes and the oxygen level also decreases significantly. To add more difficulty, you will also find only one lodge in the place named Bhulbhule while walking on the rugged and rough terrain of the base of the Himalayas.

To overcome all of these difficulties, here are a few of the most important preparation steps for the Pikey Peak Trek suggested by Adventure Bound:

  • Go for physical exercises like playing outdoor sports, running, jogging, short hiking, etc to be physically fit.
  • Prioritize meditation and listening to binaural beats for peace and calmness in your mind. This helps you be mentally prepared for the Pikey Peak Trek.
  • We also recommend that trekkers prioritize yoga and flexibility exercises to prepare their bodies for the ascending journey.
  • Drink enough water and increase the fluid level in your body to keep yourself hydrated during the trek.
  • Do not consume any alcoholic beverages or unhealthy food during and before the trekking journey because that can cause harm to your immune system.
  • Go for thorough research about the trail and the entire route before heading for the trekking region.
  • Try and understand the overall lifestyle, tradition, culture, and habitation of the Pikey Peak Trekking region.
  • Stay physically and mentally strong and confident so that you do not feel exhausted while ascending on the trail.

Pikey Peak Trek Packing List

Another crucial thing to do before ascending any trek is to pack list for the Pikey Peak Trek. Before hitting any trekking trail including the Pikey Peak Trail, be sure to pack accordingly. Let us give you a few of the most important packing lists for the Pikey Peak Trek itinerary.

  • Hiking Gear, hiking boots, warm and waterproof clothing layers.
  • Water Bottle, Snacks, Some Extra Cash (NPR).
  • Sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and creams for sun protection.
  • Lip Balm, Water Purification Tablet, and First Aid Kit.
  • Warm and Comfortable sweatshirts, tracks, and other light clothes.
  • Washable and fast-drying socks, t-shirts, and undergarments.
  • Thermal Inner, down jacket, and sufficient warm clothes for the trek.
  • Headlamps, Trekking poles, and Gaiters.
  • Smartphones, Cameras, Binoculars, etc.
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, face wash, soaps, and shampoo.
  • Towel, Tissue Papers, Hand Sanitizers, Wet Wipes, and Basic First Aid.

Booking the Pikey Peak Trek

Are you excited to go for an adventurous, adrenaline-rushing, and heart-throbbing trekking journey? In that case, the Pikey Peak Trek package would be the best trekking package for you to book. Booking this package is very easy if you do it with Adventure Bound. All you need to do is scroll to the top of this page and check the prices listed out there. After that, you will have to insert the number of people in your group and click on the BOOK NOW button.

As you click the button, you will be redirected to the payment option, where the trekkers will have to make a 20% advance payment to confirm the booking. That is it! Your Pikey Peak Trekking package booking has been confirmed. Now you can make the rest of the payment before heading to the trekking area. Moreover, if there are any queries and questions regarding the package or our services, we recommend you connect with us via WhatsApp or Viber at +977 9851046019 (LAXMAN ARYAL).

Remember that booking the Pikey Peak Trekking package with Adventure Bound means ensuring a safe and adventurous trekking journey. Since our establishment in 2009, Adventure Bound has helped a lot of trekkers and travelers wander around Nepal. We believe in sustainable, safe, environment-friendly, and adventurous trekking. Therefore, with Adventure Bound and its experienced staff, you will be in for one of the best adventures of your life.