Pikey Peak Trek
- Region
- Everest Region
Overview
Pikey Peak Trek is the newly opened trekking trail which offers a majestic view of the Everest Himalayan Range and Numbur Chuli. The trail starts from Jiri Passing through beautiful settlements and you can visit the ancient Buddhist Monastery and enjoy the unique Sherpa culture on this trek.
The Pikey Peak is the most popular for its sunrise and sunset views and one can enjoy the glorious sight of the peaks along with the Himalayan range of Mt. Everest, Makalu, and Annapurna. It starts from Jiri and ends at Okhaldhunga.
Pikey Peak climb in Nepal provides a unique, off-the-beaten-path adventure with stunning Himalayan panoramic views. Located in Solu Khumbu, it stands at 4,065 meters.
The trek to Pikey Peak takes you via picturesque Sherpa villages, lush rhododendron forests, and pristine landscapes, presenting an actual cultural revel alongside the natural beauty.
What sets Pikey Peak apart is its tranquility and lesser-known reputation compared to extra popular trekking destinations in Nepal. The trail allows trekkers to immerse themselves in the rich neighborhood lifestyle, encountering conventional Sherpa hospitality and exploring historical monasteries alongside the manner.
The climb to Pikey Peak itself is a rewarding revel, supplying a 360-degree panorama of the encircling mountains, with the dawn and sunset growing a magical play of colors over the snow-capped peaks. Pikey Peak Climbing allows the ones in search of a quieter and more real hiking experience inside the heart of the Himalayas.
Highlights
- This Peak, often called the “hill of the butterflies,” is a hidden gem that gives trekkers a danger to get away from the crowds and experience the raw beauty of Nepal’s Himalayan landscapes.
- The trek normally begins from Jiri or Phaplu, taking a much less-traveled route that leads via terraced fields, Sherpa villages, and dense forests. This less explored path presents a sense of tranquility and a reference to nature that is on occasion lacking on greater famous routes.
- Trekkers have the opportunity to interact with local groups, study traditional farming practices, and witness religious ceremonies in ancient monasteries.
- The warm temperature and hospitality of the Sherpa people add a private touch to the journey, making it a memorable and enriching experience.
- The climb to Pikey Peak itself is taken into consideration mild, making it handy to an extensive range of trekkers. The summit rewards climbers with a breathtaking landscape, showcasing now not only the long-lasting peaks but also the rolling hills and valleys that make up the Solu Khumbu place.
- As the trek is especially less recognized, vacationers can relish the sense of solitude and reference to nature, creating an intimate and proper Himalayan adventure on Pikey Peak.
Itinerary
Day 01Arrival in Kathmandu
You will be welcomed by our airport representative at the airport and then transferred to the hotel. We will give you short briefing about the trip after having checked in the hotel.
Day 02Kathmandu to Jiri (1,966 m)
Today, we will have breakfast early in the morning and drive to Jir. It is 200 km far from Kathmandu. We drive you to Jiri early in the morning by private car which may take about 7/8 hours. We spend a night there at lodge.
Day 03Jiri to Shivalaya (1,770 m) 5 hrs
Jiri is one of the beautiful village from here we starts our trek after breakfast. The way starts through pine forest and and then slowly ascends and passes a ridge called mali danda. From here, the trail descends down and crosses the river and finally arrives at Shivalaya.On the way you can see Number Himal and other beautiful scenery of countryside. We spend a night at Shivalaya.
Day 04Shivalaya to Bhandar (2,190 m) 7hrs
Shivalaya is a small village located at the bank of a river. From here the trail climbs up through small villages and finally arrives at Deurali from where you can see the breathtaking views of Bhandar village, Numbur Himal along with different sorts of flowers like rhododendron . From Deurali the way is down and after 1 hour of descending you will get to a beautiful village called Bhandar. This village is inhabited by Sherpa where you can visit a very old Buddhist Monastery. We spend a nigh there.
Day 05 Bhandar to Chaula Kharka 8 hrs
The way descends directly to Likhu khola and crosses the river and then ascends to Chaunla Kharka. You can see different sorts of flora and fauna along with beautiful scenery of DhudKunda Himal and old Buddhist Monastery. We spend a night there.
Day 06Chaula Kharka to Nour (3,350m) 5 hrs
After having spent a night at Chaula Kharka, we trek to Nour. Today, we will go directly for Lunch camp. The entire way is uphill today and on the way, you can visit a very old monastery located at the middle of Jungle and different sorts of flowers, birds and animal can be seen. We spend a night at Nour.
Day 07Nour to Pikey Base Camp (3,640 m)
On the next day, we trek to Pike Base Camp where you can get only few normal lodges for accommodation. We will go directly lunch Camp there.
Day 08 At Pike Base Camp
Today, we will get up early in the morning and hike to Pike peak which takes about 2 hours. Pike peak is the last destination of our trek from where you can see the sunrise along with superb views of Mt, Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Annapurna and Gaurishankar. After that we will descend down to Pike Base Camp and stay overnight.
Day 09Pike Base Camp to Jhapre (2,820m) 7/8 hrs
From here we trek to Jhapre and the entire way is down and flat. On the way, you can see the same beautiful mountain views that you have seen from the Pike Peak. You can see the unique culture of Sherpa and Buddhist monastery and yaks as well. We spend a night at Jhapre
Day 10Jhapre to Dhap 6 hrs
Jhapre is a small village and from here the way is up and down. You can see the beautiful views of Tamang and Sherpa village on the way to it along with the panoramic view of Mt. Everest. At the end of the day we will arrive at Dhap where we spend a night at lodge.
Day 11Dhap to Okhaldhunga 7 hrs
We take breakfast in the morning and then trek to Okhaldhunga.Okhaldhunga is the main district headquarters where you can get all the facilities of bank, hotel and transportation. We spend a night there at lodge.
Day 12Okhaldhunga to Kathmandu
From here, we drive to Kathmandu by private car which takes about 9 hours. We will get to Kathmandu at the end of the day and spend a night.
Day 13Final Departure
Today, we will drop you to the airport for your final departure.
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Includes/Excludes
What's included?
- Arrival and departure transportation
- Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- All necessary paper work and permits
- Trekking poles with company T-shirt
- An experienced English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide and local porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Guide and porter salaries, insurance, equipment, transport, food and accommodations
- Foods (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) with tea or coffee during the trek
- All accommodation during the trek
What's excluded?
- Kathmandu city tour guide and entrance fees
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Deserts (cakes, bakes and pies)
- Mineral Water
- Boiled Water
- Electronic device re- charge
- Hot shower
- Personal Expenses
- Wi-fi
- Travel Insurance and evacuations insurance
- Tips for guide and porters
