Pikey Peak Trek Guided

31st Mar, 2020

Pikey Peak Treks Itinerary, Cost, Difficulty, Location and Best Time 

Summary of Pikey Peak Trek

The newly open Pikey Peak Trek is the trekking route in the lower Everest region. This trek takes to you beautiful area in Pikey Peak (4060 m) which belongs to Sherpa settlements. Pikey peak trek is also known as the dal bhat trek as it is famous and delicious food in the region. Pikey peak is one of the best hilltop journeys having amazing scenarios of the many mountains include Mount Everest. Also it is part of Everest Base Camp Trek and Dudh Kunda Trek.

The trekking route to Pikey Peak is less trekker comparison to other areas in the Everest section but this trekking route has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. This trek is appropriate for those who want to observe the highest peak of the earth and rocky landscapes of the Everest region. Along with this, you can entertained with some of the panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges from Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m), in west to Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586 m) in east.

If you are planning for short trek around the Everest Region, this trek would be one of your best and right choices. Pikey Peak Trek is not only provides with wonderful mountains views and picturesque beauties but also the cultural presentations of the Sherpa lifestyle in the lower Everest region. As it lies 4067 meters, it wouldn’t be very difficult for the experienced ones. Though, the physical exercises are the most important things that every trekker is suggested for. There are many places to starting point for Pikey Peak Trek but our 10 days itinerary is created for both experienced and beginners. The judicious level short trekking aimed for the Everest region is basic. If you have a short time frame and would like explore the Everest region, you can join us at High Pass Adventure. This is the important article to know about your unbelievable trek to Pikey Peak Trek.

Pikey Peak Trek Highlights

-Scenic drive along the beautiful valley and green hill
-Walking through beautiful village and Rhododendron forest
-Exploration of unique culture, lifestyle and tradition of Sherpa people
-Observing views of the highest peak in the world such as Mt. Everest (8848 m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Mt. Makalu (8462 m), Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586 m), Mt. Lhotse (8516 m) and many more
-Chance to visit many beautiful old monasteries
-Trekking up to Pikey Peak Hill (4060 m) for wonderful sunrise and sunset view

Pikey Peak Trek Location 

The Pikey Peak is 4060 m height above sea level. It is located east from Kathmandu and West from Lukla in lower Everest region of Nepal. There are three routes to get Pikey Peak namely Jiri, Phaplu and Dhap. Nowadays, Dhap is popular place to start trek to there and reduce the old and long itinerary. Who are starts the trek to Everest base camp from Jiri, the trekking trails through near the Pikey Peak.  You can see wonderful panoramic mountain views of the Gaurisankar and Mahalangur Range because this place is standing on south part of those ranges.

Pikey Peak Trek Difficulty

Respect for the trek is best way approach it and prepare the travel in life time for research and experience nature and culture of the world. Pikey Peak Trek difficulty level is easy and moderate level so it requires physical fitness, good health condition trekkers but no need previous trekking experiences in a life. The walking distance is 5/6 hours in a day through beautiful village and Rhododendron forest in a moderate altitude. Pikey Peak Trek is completely Tea house model trekking but make sure to not expect luxuries accommodations. It is short and easy trekking destination compare others trek in Nepal because altitudes increase gradually to 4060 m height from 2700 m height with in 3/4 days. So, we strongly recommend to Pikey Peak Trek for previous trekking experience.

Best Time for Pikey Peak Trek

Pikey Peak Trek is suitable for every season, for the special experiences with different landscapes and environment can be enjoyed with different seasons. Typically, there are four season in Nepal namely spring, Summer, autumn and winter. These seasons have their own specific features. Considering this, you can desire your best time your amazing Trek

Autumn season (September, October, November)

Autumn is the best time of the year for Pikey peak Trek and also called as past- monsoon period as you can expect the least rain fall when trekking. Though, you need to be careful during trekking as you might face some light rainfall in the month of September. The temperature and weather during this season is moderate and positive. The day time temperature ranges can be between 15-20 degrees as you can see decrease in temperature as you trek to higher altitude. As you know those nights are colder but you will be comfortable with warm gears. In general, autumn offers suitable temperature and weather for Pikey Peak Trek.

Spring Season (March, April, May)

Spring is the second appropriate time of the years for Pikey Peak Trek. The nature is most beautiful during this season. It is also considered as the time of the years. Spring is per- monsoon period and it is the time when nature reveals its hidden beauty. Simply it regenerates its lost beauty. You can see yourself surrounded by rhododendron flowers while trekking to the Pikey Peak during this spring season. Nowadays increasing the number of trekkers in the spring season because of the spring nature, weather and temperature are best. The temperature in the day time is ranges between 15-20 degrees. You wouldn’t expect rainfall but sometimes may rains in mid May months but you will be comfortable with rain gears.

Off-season Trek to Pikey Peak (winter and summer)

Off-season treks are trekking during winter and monsoon seasons in Nepal. Trekking to Pikey Peak in winter and monsoon are not so popular in comparison to autumn and spring. During winter season, the temperature of the Everest region falls to a minus degree. There are less numbers of trekkers due to cold in this region. It might be difficult to fit yourself. Most of the lodges and houses are reminded closed. So, you may hardly found hotel and lodges yourself and difficult to walk on the snow for you.
Likewise, monsoon falls after the spring in the months of June, July, and August. Everest region suffer from lot of rain during the monsoon. Due to the rain falls, the trail to Pikey peak becomes muddy, wet and slippery. It might be challenging when walking on muddy trails. So you can see few trekkers trekking to Pikey Peak in the Monsoon and winter season.

Accommodation and food at Pikey Peak Trek

Nowadays there are tea house accommodations in Pikey Peak trekking route. There are tea house and lodges at various places on the trek where you can stay for overnight. The tea houses and lodges provide you best service but do not expect the Luxurious Lodges so the services will be very basic. Tea houses also provide facilities of hot showers and laundry along with food and stay. Extra amount will be charged for using services like hot shower, wifi (internet), boiled water, extra blankets and charging the electronic device. The cost of accommodation are depends on the place and facilities. You can choose basic food item from menu, like rice item, bread item, Potato item, noodles item and other basic local foods. You wouldn’t expect luxuries food like city restaurants and star hotel but they will serve you them best.

Pikey Peak trek Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu city sightseeing
Day 03: Drive to Dhap Bazaar from kathmandu (2850 m) walking 6-7 hrs
Day 04: Trek to Jhapre (2815 m) walking 4-5 hrs
Day 05: Trek to Pikey Base Camp (3640 m) walking 4-5 hrs
Day 06: Trek to Junbesi (2680 m) walking 6-7 hrs via Pikey Peak (4060 m)
Day 07: Explore the Thuptenchholing Gompa (2925 m) walking 3-4 hrs
Day 08: Trek to Phaplu (2380 m) walking 4-5 hrs
Day 09: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 10: final departure

Pikey Peak Trek Cost

The Pikey Peak Trek Cost is not as much expensive compare with others Everest region trekking as Everest Base Camp Trek. But the cost is different depends on requires service. You have read all information about Pikey peak Trek for the cost details. If you buy the full trekking package, all including accommodations, food, transport, permits, and guide/ porter.

Here is tentative cost of Dhaulagiri circuit trek for one person

Accommodation- USD 3-8
Food- per meal, USD 5-10-
Local Jeep Cost to Dhap from Kathmandu $17
Personal Expenses per days basis $10-$20 (wifi, shower, bar bills, charging etc)
Hiring guide and porter per person per day basis $18-$25 per person

Some Important Tips for Pikey Peak Trek

Carry Appropriate Trekking Gear

Packing list is important for you in Pikey Peak Trek. Do not forget to pack suitable trekking gears with you according to weather and temperature of the year you will be trekking for. Make sure to carry warm clothes in winter season and rain gears for monsoon season with you.

Physical Fitness

Pikey Peak Trek suggests you for physical exercises before your trek as it make you comfortable and easy. It does not require technical training but it would be better to train simple exercise like hiking, jugging, cycling or walking before trek Nepal for Pikey peak Trek.

Walking Phase

You need to walk slowly when it comes to high altitude trekking is a better option. Walking slowly makes you less tired and you can simply enjoy you trekking experience. Make sure that you do not hurry your way to get your target sooner. Yours trekking guide will help you for right timing during the trekking.

Hire a Guide and a Porter

We strongly recommend hiring a guide and porter for your trekking to Pikey Peak. A guide always be with you to help throughout the trip because they will take you through the routes which are easier and help you to communicated with local peoples. That is best way to know a lot about natures and cultures with a guide. Moreover, hiring a porter is another best option for the trek because they will be carried bags and load to make reduce pressure of your load and make you easier and relaxed during the walking. At all, hiring a trekking guide and porters would be best choice for relaxed trekking experience.