Pikey Peak Trekking 7 Days
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Overview
This Pikey Peak Trekking has another name Pikey Peak Dudhkunda trek. So, it offers the most effective opportunity to explore the renowned Mt. Everest Base Camp Trekking. Further, numerous trekkers explore this region for trekking and are located far away from the regular trekker crowds.
You can indulge yourself in the gorgeous and spirited cultural path to Pikey peak. Likewise, the Pikey Peak Trekking offers a broad vantage in seeing Mt. Everest and Dudhkunda. Moreover, the Pikey Peak Trekking route passes through terraced hillsides and alpine forests, and the paths are windswept open ridges of Pikey peak (4065m).
From here, the perspective is incredible, together with the seven 8000-meter peaks such as Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Lhotse, Manaslu, Annapurna, and Shishapangma in Tibet. Further, Himalayan peaks like Gauri Shanker, Lhotse Shar, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Number, Khatang, Shishapangma, Mera, Thamserku, etc., are viewable all over the horizon.
The view is higher than the timberline onto high craggy ridges to over 4000 meters on the way to Dudhkunda, which is just breathless with Unrestricted views of Mera Peak, Thamserku, and Makalu. We tend to explore the native monasteries and Shengeephuk cave as we trek up to the sacred lake of Dudhkunda (4560m) within the lap of Mt. Numbur and Karyolung.
Where tumbling ice falls, suspend precariously above the holy mountain lake blue calm water. We tend to trek down via Trakshindo monastery to Phaphlu, requiring a breathtaking drive back to Kathmandu to finish our trip to Sherpa Everest Pikey Peak Dudhkunda trek or Pikey Peak Trekking.
What can you expect?
This newly introduced trekking route in the Khumbu region allows us to enjoy an up-close view of Everest and the lower Khumbu region, along with magical landscapes. The idea of sunrise and sunset over the giant peaks is so magical that it will become your lifetime memory.
Apart from majestic Himalayan views, you will be able to discover unique geography and the life it supports. The unique Sherpa Culture and their hospitality are very intriguing. Above all, this newly discovered trekking route offers an off-beat and solitary experience.
Trip Highlights
- ☞Explore a variety of mountain region cultures and traditions.
- ☞Visit Buddhist monasteries that hold great significance to the people of that area.
- ☞ A beautiful panoramic view of Mt. Annapurna to Mt. Kanchanjungha.
- ☞ Walk through beautiful forests, valleys, and rivers.
- ☞ Beautiful sunrise over majestic Pikey Peak.
What's Included
Included Services
- ✓Airport pickup and drop services in a private vehicle
- ✓Transportation from Kathmandu to Dhap to Jhapre sharing jeep both way (optional flight with extra costs)
- ✓Food all along the trip (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- ✓One licensed and experienced English-speaking trekking guide
- ✓Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of guide and porter during the trip
- ✓First Aid Medical Kit carried by the guide
- ✓Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map (in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- ✓All the required permits and paper works
- ✓Mobile SIM Card that works all over Nepal and a map of the trekking region
- ✓Complimentary welcome or farewell dinner in Kathmandu at a cultural restaurant
- ✓Porter
Optional Addons
Excluded Services
- ✗International airfare
- ✗Visa charges
- ✗Your travel and medical insurance
- ✗Personal expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc.
- ✗Food and accommodation in Kathmandu
- ✗Emergency expenses such as expenses on charted helicopter
- ✗Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- ✗Tips for guides and porters
Detailed Itinerary
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Did You Know?
- It is best to trek Pikey Peak from September to December and February to May.
- Pikey Peak was Sir Edmund Hillary’s favorite viewpoint.
- Sherpas are also called the “Kings of the Himalayas.
What is a 7-day Pikey Peak trek?
Pikey Peak Trek 7 days is a short trek when compared with other famous treks. This trek to the lower Everest region offers some of the most stunning views and experiences: The itinerary to this great journey includes
The Pikey Peak trek is a 7-day trek that takes you to the top of the Pikey Peak Mountain in the Solu region of Nepal. The trek starts with a flight from Kathmandu to Phalpu. The trek begins immediately on the first day. With an average of 5-7 hours of walking per day, you will be reaching the Pikey Peak summit around day 3. From there visiting various Monasteries you will be returning back to Phaplu. A short and sweet trek for those who are short in time but want to experience the same level of great views.
What is the difficulty level of the Pikey Peak trek?
Pikey Peak trek takes you to an altitude of 4065 meters, which is the Pikey Peak summit. Comparatively, other trek takes you to altitude well over 5000 meters. This trek settles at just 4000 meters. This doesn’t make it less hard of a trek. The trek is considered as a moderate to a difficult level of a trek. Thus, a good fitness level is expected from the trekkers. The trail is rocky with steep ascents and descents that really test the hiker to their limit. With a walk/ hike of about 5-7 hours per day. The trek really becomes tough from the second day.
What are the best months to do the Pikey Peak trek?
The peak moment to trek the Pikey Peak summit is the months of fall and spring. The months of September to November denote the fall in Nepal. Whereas spring lies in the months of September to November. Trekking in a great season offers you magnificent views and an easy trail. With perfect day and night temperatures, for you to trek easily. Do consider a great season to trek in Nepal.
What are the accommodations like during the Pikey Peak trek?
Accommodations throughout the Pikey Peak are basic yet comfortable. You will be staying in teahouses and lodges along the trail. Tea houses offer you simple rooms with shared bathrooms. The tea houses are one day stay. They offer you delicious food and a bed for you to recharge yourself for the next day. Some teahouses also have hot showers and Wi-Fi connections, but they come with an extra price tag.
What kind of gear and equipment is required for the Pikey Peak trek?
Trekking with good gear becomes a difference between a good trek and a worse one. There is various trekking gear that one needs to consider for trekking Pikey Peak. Some of the more essentials include good pair of hiking boots, warm clothing, a waterproof jacket, a backpack, and a sleeping bag. It is also helpful to bring a trekking pole, for steep ascents and descents. There are several other items that you need to consider, check more on Trekking Gear for Nepal
What are the options for transportation to and from the starting point of the Pikey Peak trek?
The Pikey Peak Trek starts in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. These 7 days of trekking in the lap of Everest, do end here in Nepal. The most common way to get to the starting point of the trek is a flight from Kathmandu to Phaplu. From there the trek starts towards Pikey Peak. After completion of the trek, trekkers return back to Kathmandu via a short flight.
The Pikey Peak trek typically starts and ends in Kathmandu. The most common way to get to the starting point is by taking a domestic flight from Kathmandu to Phaplu or Lukla, followed by a trek to the starting point of the Pikey Peak trek. After completing the trek, trekkers will take a flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu.
Are there any age restrictions for the Pikey Peak trek?
There are no special restrictions for the Pikey peak trek. But it is a challenging trek requiring a good level of fitness. Children under the age of 12 are not recommended to participate in this trek. Even for someone who is older and has a health issue, should consult with a doctor before attempting to trek the Pikey Peak.
