Pikey Peak Trekking Route
Pikey Peak Trek in the famous Everest region is one of non touristic Eco trekking route of Nepal. This trekking trail provides the opportunity to explore the famous Everest region trekking away from the madding crowds of the Gokyo valley and Everest base camp trekking trail.
The name of the peak comes from the name of a Sherpa Clan deity. Sherpa people hold different celebration during month of July to worship their clan god, the eastern Chyabo Pikey, as Pikey Hlapchen Karbu in the celebrations. From the Pikey Peak you can enjoy the breath-taking sunrise and sunset views. this trekking offers the excellent vistas of the haughty peaks of the central and eastern Himalayan range of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Annapurna, Gauri Shanker, Lhotse, Numbur, Khatang, Karyalung, Shishapangma, Mera Peak, Thamserku, Lhotse Shar, Nuptse and a small portion of Ama Dablam. It also offers the unique Sherpa culture and picturesque landscapes.
The name of the peak comes from the name of a Sherpa Clan deity. Sherpa people hold different celebration during month of July to worship their clan god, the eastern Chyabo Pikey, as Pikey Hlapchen Karbu in the celebrations. From the Pikey Peak you can enjoy the breath-taking sunrise and sunset views. this trekking offers the excellent vistas of the haughty peaks of the central and eastern Himalayan range of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Annapurna, Gauri Shanker, Lhotse, Numbur, Khatang, Karyalung, Shishapangma, Mera Peak, Thamserku, Lhotse Shar, Nuptse and a small portion of Ama Dablam. It also offers the unique Sherpa culture and picturesque landscapes.
Pikey Peak Trek commences with the scenic flight from Kathmandu to Phaplu, a Himalayan settlement. Rumjatar and Jiri are also other alternative entry points to trek to the Pikey Peak. In this trek you pass through the beautiful settlements of various ethnic groups, forest of rhododendron, valleys etc enjoying the beautiful landscapes and scenery. in this trek you can visit the ancient Buddhist Monastery of Thupten Chholing as well as enjoy the unique Sherpa culture with their friendliness. During the trek you cross places like Junbesi, Phaplu, Taksindu, Beni, Dudhkunda, Taksindu and back to Salleri. Pikey Peak trek is the camping trek as there are no lodges and tea house on the way. The best seasons to go for Pikey Peak trek are spring and autumn season.
Pikey Peak Trek Fact
Mode of Trekking: On Tea-House-Lodge basis.
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
Location: Lower Khumbu Region
Trek duration: 07 days.
Trip duration: 12 days
Best Season: Season Spring & Autumn
Trip Highlight: Glorious views of the giant Himalayan peaks -- Mt. Everest, Makalu, Annapurna ranges, explore typical Sherpa community and culture.
Outline Itinerary Pikey Peak Trekking Route
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing
Day 03: Fly to Phaplu and trek to Salleri
Day 04: Trek to Ghunsa
Day 05: Trek to Pattale
Day 06: Trek to Jhapre
Day 07: Trek to Pikey Peak Base camp
Day 08: Climb Pikey Peak and trek to Junbesi
Day 09: Trek to Phaplu
Day 10: Flight to Kathmandu
Day 11: Leisure day in Kathmandu.
Day 12: Departure.
Day by day itinerary for Pikey Peak Trekking Route
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
After you arrive in Tribhuvan international airport in Kathmandu you meet our representative. They transfer you to your hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing
This day you will go for sightseeing in the Kathmandu valley. In the morning after having breakfast you go visit Buddhist and Hindu temples Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, which reflect the local culture and tradition of Nepalese society. Then in the afternoon you visit Kathmandu Durbar square and Patan durbar square. In the evening you will return to the Hotel.
Day 03: Fly to Phaplu (2,413 m ) 30 Min and trek to Salleri (2390m )
Trekking distance 6 Kms / Approximately 5 Hours
Trekking distance 6 Kms / Approximately 5 Hours
This day early in the morning you take flight to Phaplu and then trek to Salleri. From phaplu it takes 4 hours to reach Salleri. You can see the local market in Salleri and enjoy a visit to local monasteries such as Chewang monastery.
Day 04: Salleri to Ghunsa (2250 m )
Trekking distance ---Kms / Approximately 6 Hours
Trekking distance ---Kms / Approximately 6 Hours
This day we head to Ghunsa walking uphill and downhill. We pass through the some small villages of Tamang, Magar and Sherpa as well as forest of rhododendron and pine. On the way we can experience some of the Tamang, Magar and Sherpa cultureas well as enjoy the views of beautiful view of mountains and landscapes.
Day 05: Ghunsa to Pattale ( 2840 m )
Trekking distance --- Kms / Approximately 7 Hours
Trekking distance --- Kms / Approximately 7 Hours
Today is little bit difficult On the way we can visit monasteries, mani walls and Buddhist stupa at Kerung. Kerung is the mixed settlements of Tamang, Magar, Sherpa and others and we find the mixed culture of them. En route we enjoy the mesmerizing view of the mountains.
Day 06: Pattale to Jhapre ( 2820m)
Trekking distance --- Kms / Approximately 6 Hours
Trekking distance --- Kms / Approximately 6 Hours
This day we get closer to Pikey peak. We enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. In jhupre we visit monasteries and a Buddhist Stupa and enjoy the cultural show performed here
Day 07: Jhapre to Pikey Peak Base camp (4,065m)
Trekking distance --- Kms / Approximately 6 Hours
Trekking distance --- Kms / Approximately 6 Hours
Today we reach the base camp of the Pikey peak and prepare for the climbing the peak. we enjoy the surrounding view from the base camp.
Day 08: Climb Pikey Peak and trek to Junibesi
Trekking distance --- Kms / Approximately 6 Hours
Trekking distance --- Kms / Approximately 6 Hours
This day we climb the peak. While climbing the peak we can enjoy the sunrise view and mountain peaks. We can see view of mountains from Kanchenjunga to Dhaulagiri including Everest. After climbing the peak we descend down to Junbesi valley.
Day 09: Junbesi to Phaplu
Trekking distance --- Kms / Approximately 6 Hours
Trekking distance --- Kms / Approximately 6 Hours
This day we return back to Phaplu.
Day 10: Fly back Phaplu to Kathmandu (1400 m) 30 min flight
Fly from Phaplu to Kathmandu will take 30 minutes of amazing scenic mountain flight lands you in the domestic terminal of the airport. Up on arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel and in the afternoon enjoys as leisure. Remember there is high chance of cancelling flight because of the weather condition. We do have some evidence trekkers had to stay for 3 days because of the weather condition. So be prepared and make one leisure day in Kathmandu so that you can be safe.
Day 11: Leisure day in Kathmandu
It's also spare day in case of bad weather in Lukla. Remember, there are high chances of cancelling flights because of weather condition in Lukla. You have option to stroll around the local tourist market in Kathmandu to observe the living style of local people in Kathmandu valley. You can observe the traditional houses, arts and crafts, local people selling clothes, fruits and vegetable around Indrachook and Ashanon located on the North Part of the Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Day 12: Departure
Transfer to the airport by private vehicle according to your flight schedule.
Day 11: Leisure day in Kathmandu
It's also spare day in case of bad weather in Lukla. Remember, there are high chances of cancelling flights because of weather condition in Lukla. You have option to stroll around the local tourist market in Kathmandu to observe the living style of local people in Kathmandu valley. You can observe the traditional houses, arts and crafts, local people selling clothes, fruits and vegetable around Indrachook and Ashanon located on the North Part of the Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Day 12: Departure
Transfer to the airport by private vehicle according to your flight schedule.
