one they way pikey peak trek
Trip Overview.
Pikey peak trek is a newly open trekking route in the lower Khumbu region Nepal. Its location in the lower Khumbu region nearly by Phaplu airport, pikey peak viewpoint high (Alt.4070m) offers you Sherpa cultural and strengthen mountains scenery of whole Mt. Everest range, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Dorjelakpa Himal range, Number Himal range, Langtang Himal range including 100 of mountains peaks from a close distance, Those who don’t have a long holiday for long trekking in mountain, but still want to see the east part Himalayas range including mount Everest range and other popular mountains from a close distance then this trekking route would be your best choice for a short trek in Nepal, during this trek you will not only see the mountains view, you shall walk through several rare villages like Sherpa, Magar, Tamang, Rai, and Chhetri where you can see their cultural religion & daily basic activities.
Pikey peak trekking begins from Kathmandu to Dhap by 6 to 7 hours drive via Bp high way, during the trek you will cross several Sherpa, Magar and Tamang villages like Jhapre, Pike peak base camp, Jumbesi, Thuptenchholing Gumpa then backs to Phaplu and fly or drive back to Kathmandu. On the trail, you can see the old monastery, Chorten, mane walls and temples many more. You will be no regard to do trek here, definitely, this is a highly recommended trekking route for all adventure sicker who love trekking and walking in the high batten trails.
Pikey Peak short Itinerary:
- Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your Hotel (1300m)
- Drive to Dhap from Kathmandu via Bp highway Approx 180km – 6 to 7 hours), Alt. 2840m.
- Trek to Jhapre ( 4 to5 hours ) Alt. 2825m)
- Trek to Pikey peak base camp 5 hours, ( Alt.3650m)
- Trek to Jumbesi (7 to 8 hours) Alt 2665m, via Pikey peak viewpoint.
- Trek to Thuptencholing Monastery (old Tibetan camp) 3 hour’s Alt 2930m.)
- Trek back to Phaplu 5 hours,( alt 2380m)
- Fly from phaplu to Kathmandu or Drive ( flight time 30 minutes and drive time 7 to 8 hours)
Your trek is end here, if you have no longer holiday in Nepal then want to back home or next destination then next day we will drop off at the airport, but staying here more days and want to see more things in Nepal like Jungle safari, mountain flight, temple tour, long adventure treks, peak climbing any outdoor activists here if you ask us we are happy to be your help during your stay in Nepal.
Pikey peak trek cost
The cost depends in groups size, generally cost start from $ 650 to 730 including transportations, food, guide, porter entrance tickets accommodation & trip necessary documents, If you only take a guide service then you can pay per day $27 including guide food and accommodation.
Pikey peak Food & Accommodation
During on this trek, you will stay overnight at basic guesthouses and Homestay, it’s a new open trekking route so there is not so fancy tea houses like an Annapurna and Everest base camp trek, in a few years they are going to many nice guesthouses. Regarding Food is available in the same tea house, they are very happy to serve with warm hospitality, you can eat same tea house, they provide you simple menu card whatever they can cook in their kitchen like rice, vegetable, brads, potatoes items, eggs, nuddles, including any hot drinks tea or coffee, we suggest for all trekkers please support to locals for organic foods and vegetable, your money will go directly to them. It makes a change then to build up their basic lifestyle.
Best season to Visit Pikey peak trek:
Normally the good time to go pikey peak trek start from beginning of October to End of the December and Spring season Mid March, April and May every year. These months are the best time to trek in pikey peak, the weather will be clear, fewer clouds, not so low temperature, most of the day it will come clear blue sky so we advise please trek in this months.
Safety and security:
Safety and security is the most important during this trek, we always suggest for all travels who visit in this kind of newly open route trek route please before you go plan proper and choose experienced guide who has been there before, and do not travel without a guide, always go with a guide because of you can’t find the right path to reach in camp.
pikey peak trek cheek list :
1 hiking boots (waterproof)
1 Medium size backpack (we also provide you duffle bag)
1 Day pack (25 to 30L)
1 Sleeping bag (-10 C)
1Down Jacket/Gore tax Jacket
1Inner sleeping sheet
2 Long-sleeve T-shirts
1 Water bottle
1Pair gaiters/over trousers
1 Pair sports shoes or sandal
2: Pairs of lightweight trousers
1 Pair shorts
1 Fleece / warm sweater
2 T-shirts
2 Pair’ light socks
3 Pairs of heavy wool socks
1 Sweatshirts/light sweater
1 Torch & spear batteries
1 Swimming costume/bathing suits (not for Everest region)
1 Medium size towel
1 Washing kit including washing powder, small clothesline and pegs, insect repellents etc. & personal toiletries
Moleskin for blister
Toilet paper, biodegradable soap/shampoo (toilet paper you can buy every place on the trek)
Personal medication. (If you are taking rebury otherwise for high altitude we provide)
Underwear (including thermals)
Warm hat/ gloves
Sunglasses, sun hat and sun cream
Spear plastic bags for wrapping clothes
Note: even high altitude medication you can bring in your favour like Diamox otherwise Nepalese taste we do have always (but we treat naturally all the time go slowly and drink lots of water)
for further more information please do not hesitate to contact us for a quick response at exploreinnepal@gamail.com
