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7 Days
Daily Tour
Unlimited
English
Pikey Peak lies in the Ramechap district of central Nepal. This trek is getting popular for the sunrise, magnificent view of majestic mountains of Nepal including Mount Everest, Buddhist monasteries, Sherpa settlements, and the luring green valley. The name Pikey came from the clan deity of Sherpa which resembles the sky over nature. During the mid-summer, locals hike up to the hilltop and offer Tibetan praying flags with the monks from the monasteries to worship their deity to protect them from natural calamities.
Pikey Peak trek offers you to experience the jaw-dropping panoramic view of the Great Himalayas including Everest ranges, Thamserku, Khangtega, Number Himal, Mera Peak, Ramdung Himal, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Gaurishangkar, and Dorje Lakpa from low altitudes. Pikey Peak trek is a perfect alternative to skip the hectic flight of Lukla to experience Mount Everest. Besides that, it is also suitable for new trekkers and hikers.
Picky peak trek is an exploration of both Nature and Culture. This package is designed and categorized as a short trek of 7 days. You can minimize this trek by skipping side trek to Thuptenchhiling Monastery. Flight back to Kathmandu from Phaplu is optional.
We drive to Dhap. This takes approximately 8 hours to reach there. The path follows the Sunkoshi River which joins Tama Koshi River ahead on our drive forming a large Koshi River until reaching Ghurmi. On the way, you can see the beautiful view of landscapes and the deep village, dense forest of Rhododendron. Passing the numerous settlement areas it takes appx.3hr to reach. We can see beautiful mountain peaks like Number peak, Everest peak, Makalu peak, Gaurishankar peak, and others peak from Dhap. Meal: (Lunch and Dinner) Overnight at teahouse
From a ridgeline south of Dhap, you'll start the trek, and as you reach near Sigane, you will have a view — the peaks of the Number Himal section of the Himalayan Range. The trail from Sigane follows a road under construction for the first couple of hours. The first village you reach is called Jhapre (2920 m/9580 ft), perched above a deep valley with nice views of Everest and Number Himal. There’s a pretty little gompa and stupa here, and this is your stop for the night. Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) Overnight at teahouse
After Jhapre, the trail climbs up to a grassy ridge at Bhulbhule. There’s a single lodge with no name and nice views of the Everest range from here. Soon after Bhulbhule, the trail splits and you'll turn right to Pikey Peak. You’ll pass some old yak houses and a long mani stone wall. The trail then contours the hillside below Taklung Danda and goes through a beautiful forested trail. There are many rhododendrons here along a level path (which you can see in bloom if trekking in the spring). As you leave the forest, it’s not far to Pikey Peak base camp, about 2 hours away. From here, it's a short climb to the summit at 4065 m / 13336 ft. Unless you have an unusually clear evening, it’s better to climb to the summit in the morning for sunrise. Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) Overnight at teahouse.
In the early morning, we will begin our trek along the steep rocky ridgeline to reach Pikey Peak (4065m) which takes around one hour. From there you can see the breathtaking sunrise view over the Himalayan range and the beautiful view of Mt.Everest, Khatang, Thamserku, Number Chuli, Khangtega, Thamserku to the north, Dhaulagiri (8167m), Manaslu, Gaurishankar to the west, Kanchenjunga to the east. Pikey peak is the place carrying the historical importance of religion for Sherpa's. We can see views, highland from there. We can see almost all the peaks of Nepal from there. We got to see the river flowing, green field of Terai region, thick & green forest, eye-catching mountains & scattered settlements, and heart touching peacock dance. The weather was getting cold. The scent of many herbals like sunpati, Dhupia, makes us relax. We found that many people come to pick the sunpati from there. Capturing the beautiful views, we will trek downhill towards Junbesi which takes around 6 hours by walk. Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) Overnight at teahouse
Junbesi is a traditional Sherpa village sitting at an altitude of 2675 m/ 8776 ft, and is the cradle of Sherpa culture and architecture. The Sherpas consider the Solukhumbu a sacred valley. In this remote part of Nepal that borders Tibet, Buddhism flourishes and there are numerous Buddhist monasteries along the way. Today we will explore Thubtenchoeling Monastery and hike back to junbesi. Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) Overnight at teahouse
This is a shorter trek. The trail ascends uphill along the Junbesi Khola to the Thuptenchholing Gompa. The Gompa offers in-depth insights into the culture and religious heritage of the region. There are many facilities of hotels for domestic as well as international tourists. Reflecting on the Sherpa culture and tradition, Syabru dance is famous there. We enjoyed the Syabru dance performed by the local Sherpa people. We also got the opportunity to perform with them. We enjoyed several types of dishes made up of potatoes (Rilduk, Rikipur, local potato fry, daal of potato, pickle of potato, and many more). We were pleased to see Phaplu airport, Phaplu hospital, Phaplu paramedical school, and Gumbas carrying historical importance. Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) Overnight at teahouse
Drive back to Kathmandu by local bus or Jeep. Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch) Optional: You can take a flight from Phaplu also or You can hire a private vehicle also.
The Pikey Peak Trek is a popular trekking route in the Everest region of Nepal. It takes you to the summit of Pikey Peak, which stands at an altitude of 4,065 meters (13,335 feet). The trek offers stunning views of the Himalayan range, including Mount Everest, and allows you to experience the local Sherpa culture.
The Pikey Peak Trek is considered to be a moderate trek, suitable for trekkers with a reasonable level of fitness. The trail involves some uphill and downhill sections, as well as steep ascents to reach the summit. However, it does not require any technical climbing skills.
The best time to do the Pikey Peak Trek is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. These months offer stable weather conditions, clear skies, and good visibility of the mountains. However, the trek can also be done during the winter and summer months, although the weather can be more challenging.
Yes, it is an easy trek, which can be completed even by a beginner without prior trekking experience with basic fitness levels.