Short Pikey Peak Trek

Best season for Short Pikey Peak trek

The ideal seasons for the short pikey peak trek are:

Spring Season: The time of March to May have very clear and clean weather, the weather remains good and stable most of this season with forests blooming with national flower rhododendrons. If you want to witness beautiful rhododendron flowers, you must choose this season as it is a treat to have a glimpse of.

Autumn Season: The months from September to November do have blue skies, the weather is clear, clean and weather conditions remain stable with best visibility of picturesque scenes and the whole scenery looks so majestic and breathtaking at the same time. For best visibility and scenery, you must choose this season.

Monsoon season: We suggest you to not travel or just avoid this season. The time of June to August, it remains very rainy, the trails are very slippery and muddy. Leeches trouble your walking. Still it has positive sides too. The clouds look fascinating, and the bloomed flowers make whole of the grasslands look so beautiful. The hills are decorated with monsoon flowers and its chilled atmosphere makes you feel serene.

Winter season: We also suggest you to not travel or just avoid this season. The time of December to February, the weather remains extreme cold, snowy everywhere, the trails are very slippery due to snow. Still if you prefer snow, it is the best ever season. The snowy hills looks so beautiful and crystals of ices on lakes, rivers just make the trails more interesting to walk on.

Trek Difficulty

This Short Pikey Peak trek is considered as a moderate trek very suitable for beginners as it is not that easy and not that challenging. Very suitable for beginners and also for experienced trekkers to explore the destination thoroughly. The average time of daily hiking ranges from 4 to 7/8 hours. No prior high-altitude experience is needed but a commendable physical and mental fitness is required.

Fastest and Shortest overland way to see Mount Everest

Nepal’s most important yet very underappreciated trekking destinations is Pikey Peak, which stands tall at 4,065 meters above sea level. From its location in the lower Everest region, it provides a unique vantage point on Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain, as well as other stunning Himalayan peaks like Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Lhotse, and Nuptse.

The fact that it offers the quickest and easiest path to seeing Everest, without the strenuous and lengthy hikes to Kala Patthar or Everest Base Camp, is what makes Pikey Peak so unique. If you don’t have a lot of time or are searching for a more peaceful environment, Pikey Peak is a great option. The trip is ideal for adventurers who want to experience the splendor of the Himalayas without a significant commitment because it can be finished in only five to seven days.

Pikey Peak not only has amazing vistas but also gives trekkers a peek into the Sherpa culture, allowing them to experience the customs, friendliness, and spiritual legacy of one of Nepal’s most famous ethnic groups. Another notable aspect of Pikey Peak is its high cultural worth. As the route passes through historic monasteries, traditional Sherpa communities, and revered chortens, hikers get a taste of real Sherpa culture.

In comparison to the more popular trails in the Everest region, Pikey Peak is still mostly undiscovered by mass tourism, making for a more intimate and culturally fulfilling visit. Known for their Buddhist practices and climbing prowess, the Sherpa people extend a warm welcome to visitors, inviting them to share their meals, spiritual practices, and traditions.

The yearly Pikey Peak Festival, which features lively dances, customs, and regional foods, further highlights the area’s cultural value. Furthermore, the trip’s lower height reduces the likelihood of altitude sickness, making it accessible to a larger audience. In a way that few other hikes can compare, Pikey Peak combines accessibility, cultural significance, and breathtaking scenery to provide a comprehensive Himalayan experience.

Whether you are an experienced trekker or a first-time tourist, Pikey Peak provides an amazing trip into the heart of the Himalayas and the essence of Sherpa culture.

Why Choose Short Pikey Peak Trek?

Geographic Relevance (location and views)

Pikey Peak lies in the Solukhumbu region near the Everest region. The Pikey Peak trail marches on through dense rhododendron forests, terraced farming lands, grazing grasslands and friendly sherpas plus tamang traditional villages.

The view point of the Pikey Peak offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the towering mountains including Mt. Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Dhaulagiri, Lhotse, and Annapurna. It is unparalleled viewpoint in the nation.

Ecological relevance (floras and faunas)

Short Pikey Peak trek approaching the peak that is situated in between temperate cosystem and an alpine ecosystem. So, the biology here is pretty diversed. There we can witness blooming rhododendron forests in spring, oak trees and pine forests.

The faunas here includes Himalayan monals (Danphe, the national bird of Nepal), musk deer, Himalayan thars, and red pandas too. Red panda is enlisted as an endangered species in the country.

Cultural Relevance

The peak name “Pikey” is derived from the local Sherpa protector or their deity “Pikey Lhapu Karpo”, who protects the region from all unnatural factors. The peak is believed to be a very holy peak by the communities of ethnic groups residing around Sherpas, Tamangs, and Rais.

The trail transverses via various traditional villages like Jhapre, Thuptenchholing, and Junbesi (if you chose to visit). The prayer flags fluttering in the air spreading the prayers of peace and harmony, mani walls, and ancient monasteries depicting the Buddhist culture to its fullest.

Locals of the region unwind their craftsmanship through weaving, woodcarving, and traditional agriculture farming / livestock farming methods. The trail to Pikey Peak embraces local economies. Yak Cheese production is very popular too.

Hillary Trail

Pikey Peak is an essential section of the trail that Sir Edmund Hillary used while he was on his way to Everest expeditions with Tenzing Norgay Sherpa in the 1950s. Before the Lukla airport was built all of the Everest expeditions had to pass through this region. It is the symbol of witness to that era of Mountaineering in Nepal.

Recommended extensions for short pikey peak trek:

• Extra acclimatization days in Thadapani & on the way to Jhapre

You can add an extra acclimatization day in Thadapani while ascending as you have directly come from 1300 meters altitude to 2900 meters altitude within a day. And, you can also add an extra acclimatization day on the way to Jhapre while descending as you have directly go from 4065 meters altitude to 2921 meters altitude within a day. Acclimatization will help you in minimizing the possible consequences that happens because of altitude sickness.

• Combine with a visit to Junbesi and Phaplu monasteries

You can combine the trip with a visit to Junbesi and Phaplu as they have sublime monasteries depicting the Buddhist culture and traditions to its fullest. For that, you need to follow the trail through Jarse Bhanjyang and reach Junbesi. There are apple gardens in Junbesi. Then you can move to explore Phaplu. It is almost a town in Solukhumbu. There’s an airport in Phaplu as well.

• You can extend your trek to Dudh Kunda / Gokyo Lake / EBC

There are other famous trek destinations if you wish you extend your trip. Everest base camp is a bit challenging. You can visit Dudh Kunda which needs an extra two days to each. You can also march on to visit Gokyo Lake from there.

Packing list for Short Pikey Peak trek

• Trekking bag, large enough to fit all your requirements
• Regular medicine (if prescribed by the doctor)
• A windproof jacket
• Basic toiletries such as: toilet paper, sanitizer, soap, face wash, shampoo, towels, toothpaste, toothbrush, body spray, lip care etc.
• Sunglasses and sun protection cream
• Trekking shoes with good grip and multiple pair of socks
• Raincoat is a necessity, a torch light, trekking pole, water purifiers, power bank
• Abundant inner wears.
• 4- 5 passport sized photographs
• Thermos / Water bottle ( min/max. 1 liters )
• Mini bag for daily purpose, to keep energy bars, chargers, extra batteries
• Important identifying documents
• Cash in hand

Booking Short Pikey Peak trek Package with us

If you ever wish to book a package of Pikey Peak trek, Info Nepal Tours and Treks has brought you with exciting offerings and services. For all trekkers and travelers who are very excited to visit and explore the sublimity of the Pikey Peak, we are for your service. In the package, we provide a complete range of services you will need and want, assuring your good journey to be very smoothly operated from the starting point to the ending point, beginning with an airport arrival pick-up, or managing permits, transportations, assist in various shopping or anything to your departure drop-off, in our own style of Nepali hospitality and authentic tradition.

Commence your fantastic journey with a lot of enthralling experiences on the way, you can either drop us an email or give us a quick call at (+977) 9841936940 or Whatsapp the same number or [email protected]. The specialty of our Info Nepal Tours and Treks team is based on responding quickly to the interested trekkers and travelers.

We’ll work closely with you to tailor our services and make sure everything is customized to meet your specific needs, if you wish to extend the trip we will customize the itinerary accordingly. Our goal is to turn your vision into reality and ensure that your adventure is everything you’ve dreamed of and more. We will serve with every ability we do possess, either you are a beginner trekker or a seasoned trekker, we got you covered.

If you have any questions before making your decision, don’t hesitate to reach out. Info Nepal’s supportive staff is always available to answer queries, offer advice, and provide any additional information you might need.