Pikey Peak trek is a newly opened trekking route incredibly amazing Lower Everest Trekking Trails that offers the best view of Mount Everest in the Everest Region including some other important mountain peaks in Everest.
Pikey Peak is a 5, to the 6-day short trekking trail and is less crowded. It will be your great decision on choosing Pikey Peak Trek as your next great destination for your next hike.
Pikey Peak yet is still an underrated Trekking trail as this trip is in your short trek recommendation and the route is very new.
How to get to the Pikey Peak trek starting point?
There are a few ways to get to the pikey peak trek starting at Point. Some of them are listed below:
- Kathmandu to Phaplu flight(30 minutes)
- Follow the old route from Jiri and hike to Bhandar and change the direction towards Pikey peak until you reach Namkheli
- Get a Private or Shared Jeep Transportation to Salleri
Best Time to do Pikey Peak Trek
It is evident for anyone to choose the correct time to do any hiking. To do Pikey Peak Trek best time would be Spring and Autumn. Spring Trekking Season is from March to May while Autumn Trekking Season is from October to December.
On a lower altitude trek, spring would be a great time to gather the most amazing experience of walking through the forest of flowers.
In Autumn Season, the weather will be crystal clear and the mountain view seen while on the trek is spectacular.
Pikey Peak Trek Difficulty
The trek difficulty of pikey peak is simple and moderate type. It is an off-beaten path but not so hard. With good physical fitness and the accompany of your guide, you will be able to experience much better.
Short hiking means people normally underestimate it and that can later create more problems during the trek so please be well prepared before starting the trek.
Pikey Peak Trek Preparation and Packing Lists
Pikey Peak trek is also a trek that requires little preparation before starting the trip. You should buy your travel insurance which will help you a lot in case of a medical emergency. And with the gear and clothing, you can make lists for it. Here are lists of gears and apparel you will need for the Pikey Peak Trek:
- 2 Pairs of T-shirts
- One trousers
- A pair of thermal sets
- Towels, Toilet paper, and soap
- Trekking Poles
- A good hiking boots
- Rain gear in case you are traveling on monsoon
- Sunglasses, hat, and suncream
- Down jacket, if it is in winter
Ground Transportation for Pikey Peak Trek
Typically Pikey Peak is started from Salleri. To reach salleri, you need to take a Private or Shared Jeep Transport. Kathmandu to Salleri Jeep ride is about 7 hours and roughly around 180 Kilometers distance. The Jeep is comfortable to type and is specially designed for off-road rides.
Pikey Peak Trek Package Costs
Pikey Peak trek Is one of the cheapest and most affordable Trekking trails. For this 5 – 6 day of Pikey Peak trip, the normal cost ranges from 750-1300 USD per person. At this rate, you will get Food, Accommodation, Transportation, a Guide, and Permits that are required for the trip.
Outlined Itineraries for the Pikey Peak trek
There are a few routes for the Pikey Peak trek, among them we will list out two of the itineraries so that while booking this trip you will have the option to choose.
Itinerary 1
Day 1: Kathmandu to Phaplu by flight and trekking to Ghunsa. (Flights only on Mon & Fri)
Day 2: Trek to Pikey Peak Base Camp
Day 3: Pikey Peak Base Camp to Junbesi trekking. Visit Thupten Chholing Monastery
Day 4: Junbesi to Phaplu or Salleri trekking.
Day 5: Phaplu to Kathmandu by flight or ground transportation.
Itinerary 2
Day 1: Drive to Dhap (250km) from Kathmandu. 8/9 hrs drive
Day 2: Trek to Jhapre (2820 m) 5-6 hrs walk
Day 3: Trek to Pikey Peak Base Camp (3540m), a 5 to 6 hrs walk.
Day 4: Trek to Junbesi via Pikey Peak, excursion to Thubtenchoeling Gompa 8856 ft (2700m ) if time allows
Day 5: Trek to Phaplu / Salleri. 4593 ft (1400 m) 5-6 hrs walk.
Day 6: Catch a local jeep ride to Kathmandu (1300m) from Salleri 10/11 hrs drive. Some 300 KM drive
Itinerary for Pikey Peak Trek
After having your breakfast, you will be driving to Dhap from Kathmandu with your guide. It takes 9 -10 hours drive to reach Dhap. You are starting your Pikey peak trek from here.
The first part of the trail is going from Sigane for some hours. The guide will contact Japre Village (2920m/9580ft). The village provides you with a view of Everest and Nummer Himal. I will be staying here overnight.
You will climb up to Bhulbhule, there is a single lodge that provides a great view of the Everest Mountain ranges. Now following the Trail of Pikey Peak, splitting the trail from Bhulbhule. Then the trail continues to the hillside below Taklung Danda through the forest of rhododendron. Walking for about 2 hours, we will reach our destination.
Today group will have overnight here and take it easy. Looking for the morning to climb the Summit of Pikey for a Sunrise view.
Trekking to Junbesi is following the trails of old-growth forests. Furthermore, you will walk for some hours and reach Junbesiwhich is the traditional village of Sherpas. We will be watching the Buddhist monasteries along with the Sherpa culture and architecture, spending the rest of our day there.
It is a short and easy day today for Salleri. If you are strong enough and not tired; you can have a side trip to Chowong Gomba but if you would like to head to Salleri straight and relax it is some 5 hours walk today.
Catch an early morning jeep to Kathmandu from Sallri. It takes about 12 hours to ride. Alternatively, flights to Kathmandu from Phaplu are available on Monday and Friday