Grading:
4068m
Activities
2 Days drive
4 Days Trekking
Best Season
September - May
Meals
6 Breakfast
6 Lunch
5 Dinner
Accommodation
5 Nights at Lodge
Transportation
Jeep / Bus / Flight
PRICE STARTS FROM
Per person
Overview
Pikey Peak Trek is newly introduced trek in Solukhumbu. Dhap , Jhapre, Pikey Peak , Junbensi , Thupten Chholing Gumpa, Phaplu are major places of this trek. You will have the most beautiful sunrise and Himalayas view of Numbur , Thamserku and Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Annapurna, Manaslu, Kanchanjunga and Dhaulagiri etc. Many Buddhist mane walls, stupas, chhorten, Monasteries, sherpa people life style and culture , flora and fauna are other attractions of this trek.
Trip Highlights
- Kanchenjunga – Annapurna Himalayas view with Numbur , Thamserku and Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Annapurna, Manaslu, Kanchanjunga and Dhaulagiri) as far as the eyes can see.
- Sherpa culture and life style
- Buddhist Mane walls, Stupas, Chhorten, Monasteries
- Less touristic area trek
- Rhododendrons trees and flowers
Pikey Peak Trek
Pikey Peak Trek start after drive from Kathmandu to Dhap. Dhap is the trek starting point. You will trek Dhap to Jhapre on the first day trek. In second day, Trek to Pikey Peak Base Camp. Next morning, you will wake up early in the morning 30 minutes climb to Pikey Peak 4068m for the best sunrise and Himalayas view from Kanchenjunga to Dhaulagiri range. After this beautiful view, you will come back to Lodge in Base Camp and trek down to Junbensi. Junbensi is the classic trekking route Jiri -Everest Base Camp Trek. You will hike to the most popular Thuptenn Chholing Gump at the area. You will bless by the Ringpoche Lama. From Junbensi, you will hike to Phaplu. You will drive or fly back to Kathmandu from Phaplu.
If you are looking for less touristic area, short trek and scenic Himalayas view from Kanchenjunga to Dhaulagiri ranges, Pikey Peak Trek will be the best choice for you. Himalaya Trip organize 6 Days Pikey Peak Trek
Hotel in Kathmandu
If you want to includes the Hotels in Kathmandu, It is possible to include. For the flexibility , you may book own accommodations Hostel to 5 star Hotel in Kathmandu and you can stay more than one night in Kathmandu before and after the trek at your prefer place.
Porter option
This is short trek from Kathmandu. We take necessary things during the trek with you. Rest of luggage, you will leave at your Hotel in Kathmandu. If you are okay with 5-6kgs backpack, you do not need porter for this trek. If you could not carry own backpack, you have an option to hire a porter with the cost of extra US$120 per porter. You can share a porter between 2-3 people.
Outline
Day 01: Drive Kathmandu – Dhap (2932m)
Day 02: Trek Dhap – Jhapre 2820m
Day 03: Trek Jhapre – Pikey Peak Base Camp 3640m
Day 04: Hike to Pikey Peak and trek to Junbensi 2700m,
Day 05: Hike to Thupten Chholing Gumba and back to same place
Day 06: Junebensi – Phaplu (2469m)
Day 07: Drive Phaplu – Kathmandu
Daily Itinerary
Kathmandu - Dhap
2932m, Dhap 7-8 hours drive B,L,D Lodge
My guide will come to pick you up at your Hotel in Kathmandu. Drive from Kathmandu – Dhap (2932m) by Jeep or Bus. It takes 7-8 hours drive. Overnight at the Lodge in Dhap.
Dhap - Sigane - Jhapre
2820m Jhapre 5-6 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
Today is first of trek. You will walk from Dhap – Jhapre 2820m. The trail is mostly up and down on the gravel road. It takes 5-6 hours walk to reach Jhapre, overnight the Lodge.
Jhapre - Bhulbhule - Lhamuje - Pikey Peak Base Camp
3640m, Pikey Peak Base Camp 6-7 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
After the Breakfast, you will start the trek. Today , you will trek from Jhapre – Pikey Peak Base Camp 3640m via Those Gumba, Bhulbhule - Lhamuje and finally at the Pikey Peak Base camp. It takes 6-7 hours walk, overnight at the Lodge.
Peak Peak - Jase Bhanjyang - Junbensi
2700m, Junbensi 7-8 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
Early in the morning, you will climb to Pikey Peak 4068m, for the best sunrise and Himalayas view Numbur , Thamserku and Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Annapurna, Manaslu, Kanchanjunga and Dhaulagiri). After the this beautiful view, you will come to Base Camp for Breakfast and trek to Junbensi 2700m. It takes 7-8 hours walk, overnight at Lodge.
Junbensi - Thupten Chholing Gumpa - Phalpu
2469m, Phaplu 6-7 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
Today , you will visit Thupten Chholing Gumpa in the morning. This Gumpa is most popular Gumpa in this area. You will bless by Ringpoche at the Gumpa and back to Junbensi 2-3 hours walk and trek from Junbensi - Phaplu 2469m, 3-4 hours walk, overnight at the Loge.
Phaplu - Kathmandu
1342m, Kathmandu 8-9 hours drive B,L,D Lodge
Today, you will drive from Phaplu to Kathmandu by public Bus or Jeep. It takes 8-9 hours drive, overnight at your own Hotel.
Option: There is flight option from Phaplu to Kathamandu.
Whats Included?
- Trekking permit
- One English speaking government certificate holder trekking guide.
- Kathmandu - Dhap and Phaplu - Kathmandu by public bus or Jeep.
- All meals (6 Breakfast, 6 Lunch, and 5 Dinner) with 5 Nights Lodge accommodation during the trek.
- Guide's: food, lodge, flight, insurance, equipment, salary etc.
- Fingertip Pulse Oximeter, we use every day to check your oxygen level and pulse in your body to minimize high risk.
- Himalaya Trip T-shirt.
- Local fresh fruit like orange, banana, apple etc.
- 13% Government VAT and official charge.
Whats not Included?
- International airfare and visa fee (15 days for USD$25 and 30 days for USD$40).
- Hotel and meals in Kathmandu.
- All the drinks such as: tea, coffee, coke, beer, mineral water etc.
- Your Trekking Gears and Personal shopping.
- Hot Shower, Battery charge, Boiled water, WIFI etc.
- Tips for the guide .
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How and where can we process the Nepal's Visa ?
You will get on arrival Visa in Kathmandu International Airport . If you fill up this form Department of Immigration Nepal and bring it with you from there. It will be much faster and avoid the long queue.
- US $ 30 or equivalent foreign currency for Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 15 days.
- US $ 50 or equivalent foreign currency for Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days.
- US $ 125 or equivalent foreign currency for Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 100 days.
Regardless of the provision stated in 1(a) and 1(b), tourists with the passport from South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations aren’t required to pay visa fee for 30 days. However, Indian nationals do not require visa to enter into Nepal.
Do you have a packing list ?
This is a short trek in Everest region. You do not need any special gears.
I recommend you , Sleeping bag, Trekking boots, Trousers, Socks ,warm jacket, T-shirts (two or three) and long-sleeved shirt, Sunscreen (SPF 20+) , Backpack, Torch (flashlight),Camera ,memory card and battery charger( spare batteries) ,Quick- drying towel, Toilet Paper, warm hat, gloves, thermal underwear , sun glass, water bottle etc.
What kind of food do we expect during this trek ?
The Lodges have Menu; you will have your own choice. The foods are hygienic. But it is not like cities foods. Non-veg food are not recommend. It is not fresh and hygienic .
- Breakfast: Simple Breakfast (Eggs any item has, toast or Tibetan Bread, Pancake, Muesli, Oat Porridge etc.)
- Lunch: Nepali Thali (Plain Rice, Lentil soup, Potato Curry, Green Vegetable, Papadam,Tomato Hot spicy, Chicken curry optional), Macorani , Spaghetti, Potato item, Mo.Mo or dumpling, Pizza, Friend Rice, Fried Noodles, French fries etc.
- Dinner: Nepali Thali (Plain Rice, Lentil soup, Potato Curry, Green Vegetable, Papadam,Tomato Hot spicy or pickle, Chicken curry optional), Macorani , Spaghetti, Potato item, Mo.Mo or dumpling, Pizza, Friend Rice, Fried Noodles, French fries etc.
- Dessert: Fresh Fruit (Apple, orange, pomegranates, Banana with any seasonal fruit) serve as sweet dessert.
Note: All the drinks soft, hot, hard drinks are not included.
When is the best time to do this trek ?
We organize this trek all the months. But if you are planning to do this trek at the best time. We recommend you following time.
- Winter (December – February): This is coldest time of the year. It will be snow during this time. But you can still do this trek.
- Spring (March – May): This is best time to trek on Pikey Peak trek. You will have wonderful weather with warm temperature. You will also have chances to see the Rhododendron flowers.
- Summer (June – August): This is monsoon in Nepal. There is chances of raining every day and it will be cloudy and risk of landslide. The rain poncho or rain jacket is needed.
- Autumn (September – November): This is another best time to do Pikey Peak trek. After the raining season. It will be fresh and clear weather will be appear. It will be warm temperature.
