Pikey Peak Trek is one of the lesser-known Everest Region itineraries. The hike is very short, and the beginning and terminus are both within a day’s drive of Kathmandu. In 4 days, a physically fit hiker may finish the full trip. A trekker, on the other hand, may finish the trek in 6 days without difficulty. Several Buddhist sites may be visited along the journey (monasteries, gompas, and stupas). Similarly, if you only have a limited amount of time, this is the ideal journey to do to see the Everest region. This is also Sir Edmund Hillary’s preferred route.
Pikey Peak Trek’s paths provide breathtaking views of the Number Himal range and Mt. Everest. It is easier to complete since it connects the lower section of the Everest area. The path, according to many prior trekkers, has the greatest view of Mt. Everest. Take your time to consider your options and make a decision.
Spring and Fall is the best season to trek in the Himalayas in Nepal. Therefore, spring and fall would be the best time to go for Pikey Peak Trek. However, it can be done even during the months of winter. It is always best to avoid this trek during the monsoon as it gets wet in this region.
The Pikey Peak trekking is a circuit trail that circumambulates the pikey peak region. Travelers can start the trek from three alternative trailheads. The first option is to drive from Kathmandu to Dhap and start hiking. As a second alternative, directly fly to Phaplu from Kathmandu and start trekking. Thirdly, you can drive to Junbesi from Kathmandu. While starting from Phaplu or Junbesi, trek concludes at Dhap whereas starting at Dhap concludes at Junbesi making an anticlockwise circuit. Here, our standard itinerary follows the program with Kathmandu- Junibesi drive and start trekking to conclude at Dhap. Then driving back to Kathmandu
If you have a short time and want to do a short trek in the Everest region, this would be the best choice. Since this is less explored by the trekkers, it is a unique trek. Relatively, flying to Phaplu is a time saver idea. Then your trek starts from Phaplu. Driving to the trailhead lets you experience off-road driving on the mountain roads of Nepal. The road to Junbesi is a dusty adventure that intersects with the classical route to Everest Base Camp is various points. It is a scenic journey offering mountain views, interacting with the valleys, and several settlements of the lower Solukhumbu region.
If you are looking for a short trek in the Everest region, the Pikey peak trek would be a great choice. If you are running short on time and want to take the experience of the trek in the Everest region, Oriental Journeys will manage this trek without any bothers. Besides this, the trek is best to enjoy the diverse beauties of culture and nature. We provide the itinerary which allows for a more leisurely pace without having an extra physical challenge. Furthermore, we request fellow travelers to write us for a personalized tour program.
1st Day: Welcome to Kathmandu!
2nd Day: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhap, Trek to Sigane or Japre (Jhapre)
3rd Day: Trek from Jhapre to Pikey Base Camp
4th Day: Trek from Pikey Peak Base Camp to Chaulakharka via Pikey Peak
5th Day: Trek from Chaulakharka to Shivalaya
6th Day: Drive from Shivalaya to Kathmandu
7th Day: Fly Home
Days | Hotel/Lodge | Category | Place |
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01, 07 | Hotel Samsara Resort / Hotel Thamel | 3 star | Thamel |
20-06 | Lodge / Teahouse | Tourist Standard | en-route |
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A representative from Oriental Journeys receives you at the Tribhuvan International Airport and escorts you to your hotel in Thamel. Attend the introduction session and trip briefing. You will meet with your guide during the session. Discuss your queries, essential gears that you have carried. Overnight in the same hotel.
Your trip to Pikey Peak Trek starts with a day-long drive from Kathmandu. Most of the section of the path is off-road. It is dusty and muddy when it rains. It is one of the most scenic drives in Nepal that intersects with the Classical trail to the Everest Base Camp in many parts. Visit the 19th Century’s famous Thupten Choeling Monastery in a short break. Overnight at Junbesi.
After the breakfast start your trek to Lamjura. Encounter with local sherpa settlement on the trailside. It is a pleasant walk through the pine forest.
It is an about 5 hours trek from Lamjura to Pikey Peak. On the way take a glimpse of Mt. Everest, Number Chuli, Thamserku, Kangtega, Khatang, Kanchenjunga, Manaslu, Gaurishankar including many other small peaks.
Observe the silver lining mountains during sunrise. Walkthrough the grassy ridge of Bhulbhule and descends through the rhododendron forests. Encounter small settlements and pastures on the way.
After breakfast, we will continue along a dusty road leading us to Sign. Again the trail continues along the bumpy roads to Dhap. today is an easy hiking day, we trek about 5 hours to Dhap village. The trail is scenic with the view of Mt Everest and Numbur Himal through the Rhododendron forest. Visit local monasteries on the way. Overnight at Dhap
The drive to Kathmandu begins after breakfast. It is approximately 6-7 hours of driving distance from Dhap to Kathmandu. The first section of the road continues through the dense forest crossing several small villages. The driving route follows BP Highway from Ghurmi. Take a pause at the lunch place and enjoy your highway meal. Have a rewarding dinner with the Oriental Journeys team in a cultural restaurant in Kathmandu.
Today is the final day of your trip to Nepal. You have either option to extend your trip. Choose a cultural sightseeing tour in Kathmandu to get the cultural insight of Nepal or select other tours of your interest. A representative from Oriental Journeys escorts you to the Tribhuvan International Airport. You will fly home with a wonderful memory of Pikey Peak trekking.
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Pikey Peak Trek is one of the lesser-known Everest Region itineraries. The hike is very short, and the beginning and terminus are both within a day’s drive of Kathmandu. In 4 days, a physically fit hiker may finish the full trip. A trekker, on the other hand, may finish the trek in 6 days without difficulty. Several Buddhist sites may be visited along the journey (monasteries, gompas, and stupas). Similarly, if you only have a limited amount of time, this is the ideal journey to do to see the Everest region. This is also Sir Edmund Hillary’s preferred route.
Pikey Peak Trek’s paths provide breathtaking views of the Number Himal range and Mt. Everest. It is easier to complete since it connects the lower section of the Everest area. The path, according to many prior trekkers, has the greatest view of Mt. Everest. Take your time to consider your options and make a decision.
Spring and Fall is the best season to trek in the Himalayas in Nepal. Therefore, spring and fall would be the best time to go for Pikey Peak Trek. However, it can be done even during the months of winter. It is always best to avoid this trek during the monsoon as it gets wet in this region.
The Pikey Peak trekking is a circuit trail that circumambulates the pikey peak region. Travelers can start the trek from three alternative trailheads. The first option is to drive from Kathmandu to Dhap and start hiking. As a second alternative, directly fly to Phaplu from Kathmandu and start trekking. Thirdly, you can drive to Junbesi from Kathmandu. While starting from Phaplu or Junbesi, trek concludes at Dhap whereas starting at Dhap concludes at Junbesi making an anticlockwise circuit. Here, our standard itinerary follows the program with Kathmandu- Junibesi drive and start trekking to conclude at Dhap. Then driving back to Kathmandu
If you have a short time and want to do a short trek in the Everest region, this would be the best choice. Since this is less explored by the trekkers, it is a unique trek. Relatively, flying to Phaplu is a time saver idea. Then your trek starts from Phaplu. Driving to the trailhead lets you experience off-road driving on the mountain roads of Nepal. The road to Junbesi is a dusty adventure that intersects with the classical route to Everest Base Camp is various points. It is a scenic journey offering mountain views, interacting with the valleys, and several settlements of the lower Solukhumbu region.
If you are looking for a short trek in the Everest region, the Pikey peak trek would be a great choice. If you are running short on time and want to take the experience of the trek in the Everest region, Oriental Journeys will manage this trek without any bothers. Besides this, the trek is best to enjoy the diverse beauties of culture and nature. We provide the itinerary which allows for a more leisurely pace without having an extra physical challenge. Furthermore, we request fellow travelers to write us for a personalized tour program.
1st Day: Welcome to Kathmandu!
2nd Day: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhap, Trek to Sigane or Japre (Jhapre)
3rd Day: Trek from Jhapre to Pikey Base Camp
4th Day: Trek from Pikey Peak Base Camp to Chaulakharka via Pikey Peak
5th Day: Trek from Chaulakharka to Shivalaya
6th Day: Drive from Shivalaya to Kathmandu
7th Day: Fly Home
A representative from Oriental Journeys receives you at the Tribhuvan International Airport and escorts you to your hotel in Thamel. Attend the introduction session and trip briefing. You will meet with your guide during the session. Discuss your queries, essential gears that you have carried. Overnight in the same hotel.
Your trip to Pikey Peak Trek starts with a day-long drive from Kathmandu. Most of the section of the path is off-road. It is dusty and muddy when it rains. It is one of the most scenic drives in Nepal that intersects with the Classical trail to the Everest Base Camp in many parts. Visit the 19th Century’s famous Thupten Choeling Monastery in a short break. Overnight at Junbesi.
After the breakfast start your trek to Lamjura. Encounter with local sherpa settlement on the trailside. It is a pleasant walk through the pine forest.
It is an about 5 hours trek from Lamjura to Pikey Peak. On the way take a glimpse of Mt. Everest, Number Chuli, Thamserku, Kangtega, Khatang, Kanchenjunga, Manaslu, Gaurishankar including many other small peaks.
Observe the silver lining mountains during sunrise. Walkthrough the grassy ridge of Bhulbhule and descends through the rhododendron forests. Encounter small settlements and pastures on the way.
After breakfast, we will continue along a dusty road leading us to Sign. Again the trail continues along the bumpy roads to Dhap. today is an easy hiking day, we trek about 5 hours to Dhap village. The trail is scenic with the view of Mt Everest and Numbur Himal through the Rhododendron forest. Visit local monasteries on the way. Overnight at Dhap
The drive to Kathmandu begins after breakfast. It is approximately 6-7 hours of driving distance from Dhap to Kathmandu. The first section of the road continues through the dense forest crossing several small villages. The driving route follows BP Highway from Ghurmi. Take a pause at the lunch place and enjoy your highway meal. Have a rewarding dinner with the Oriental Journeys team in a cultural restaurant in Kathmandu.
Today is the final day of your trip to Nepal. You have either option to extend your trip. Choose a cultural sightseeing tour in Kathmandu to get the cultural insight of Nepal or select other tours of your interest. A representative from Oriental Journeys escorts you to the Tribhuvan International Airport. You will fly home with a wonderful memory of Pikey Peak trekking.
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