Mountain Trek / Everest Region / Nepal Pikey Peak TrekNext tentative Date: Available as a Private Trek on a date of your preference.
The best-kept secret in lower Solukhumbu makes for a grand alpine landscape and culture trek, with Everest and other mountains dominating the horizon. |
The best-kept secret in lower Solukhumbu makes for a grand alpine landscape and culture trek, with Everest and other mountains dominating the horizon.
View of high Khumbu mountains and and deep Solu valleys seen from Pattale | |
Alpine forests and breezy ridge walk | |
The tiny settlement of Jhapre and layers of hills and mountains seen from here | |
Serene and gradual walk up to Pikey Peak Base Camp, above the treeline on crazy landscapes | |
Changing landscapes - thick jungles, alpine, rocky | |
360-degree view of the mountains and stretch as wide as the eyes can see | |
Lovely jungle descent down to Junbesi and Phaplu | |
Flight from Phaplu to Kathmandu with incredible mountain views | |
Well serviced lodge with warm hot shower in Junbesi and super comfy lodge in Phaplu, Kyirmu lodge. |
Anybody with basic hiking experience and an active lifestyle can opt for the Pikey Peak Trek. For the most part, the gradient of the trail is fairly levelled with some gradual uphill except one day, where you will experience a mix of uphills and steep downhill stretching over hours. The highest elevation you will reach is Pikey Peak (4,065M / 13,337Ft), making the risk of altitude sickness very low. We maintain a very comfortable hiking pace throughout the trek.
The accommodation on the first few days is at basic mountain lodges. For a safe and fun experience, there will be experienced trekking guide and porters (carrying your luggage) accompanying you.
The weather in the Himalayas varies greatly based on altitude and season. The higher you ascend, the colder and more unpredictable the conditions become.
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Group Size | Price per person* |
3 people | USD 850 |
4 - 8 people | USD 800 |
8 and above | USD 700 |
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Valid until Dec 31st, 2024
An unbroken chain of Khumbu mountains stretch across the horizon
Last rays of sun on Everest seen from Pikey Peak
Above the misty valley
An early morning jaunt to Pikey Peak is rewarding and peaceful
Photogenic houses are as charming as the views seen from here
A smiley lady in Pikey Peak Base Camp ready to serve you dalbhat and stories
Walking down to the picturesque Sherpa town of Junbesi
The entire trek boasts houses with traditional Sherpa architecture
Cheeky kids in Jhapre
At Pikey Peak top, surrounded by prayer flags
Catch great views of rolling hills and mountains as you gradually gain elevation
Walking up the vast open landsacpes to reach the famed viewpoint
Clear skies far away from light pollution and off the grid
Vibrant yellow morning in the valley and hills of Jhapre
Walking downhill through rhododenron forests to Junbesi
A girl in Jhapre
Buddhist Chorten and Mani Wall, with prayers incribed
Ridge to Pikey Peak gets the evening lights just before sunset
Mount Everest peeks between smaller neighboring mountains in the Khumbu region, seen here from Pattale
Terraced fields and woods are riddled by houses with dictinctly blue roofs of Sherpa houses
Dwarfed by mountains that rise high above the mist
Layers of hills merge into snowcapped Himalayas
Traditional house en route to Junbesi
Numbur mountain appears huge in the horizon of Khumbu mountains
Traverse through wide open pastures
Get views of mountain ranges Ananpurna to the west and Kanchenjunga to the south
Prayer flags flutter in the chilly dawn atop Pikey Peak
Basking lazily under the winter sun
Day 1 |
Kathmandu - Pattale |
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Day 2 |
Pattale - Jhapre |
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Day 3 |
Jhapre - Pikey Peak Base Camp |
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Day 4 |
Pikey Peak Base Camp - Pikey Peak - Junbesi |
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Day 5 |
Junbesi [Exploration to Thupten Choling Monastery] |
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Day 6 |
Junbesi - Phaplu |
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Day 7 |
Phaplu - Kathmandu |
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Day 1 |
Kathmandu - Pattale |
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Drive from Kathmandu to Pattale 8 to 9 hrs Set off to Pattale on an eight-hour-long scenic drive along the winding hilly roads east of Kathmandu. You will witness tiny villages nestled in the hills as well as the modernizing highway cities on this journey that constantly follows a river. We make multiple stops on the way for lunch, tea, and restroom. Our stop for the night is Pattle, a tiny village that offers a range of mountains on the horizon. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 2 |
Pattale - Jhapre |
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Trek from Pattale to Jhapre 4 to 5 hrs The architecture, culture and surrounding lush alpine landscape of Pattale is something to admire. We start walking after breakfast, and the sights of the mountains stay with us throughout. Jhapre is another lovely place with views of rolling valleys and mountains that start appearing closer. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 3 |
Jhapre - Pikey Peak Base Camp |
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Trek from Jhapre to Pikey Peak Base Camp 4 to 5 hrs The walk takes us above the treeline today, and in a wide prairie-like landscape, the panorama starts getting more dramatic. As we gain more elevation, we get 360-degree view of the mountains on one side and layers of hills on the other. It can get quite windy so have a windcheater handy. We check into a hotel at Pikey Peak Base Camp and have some hot food. Although we'll be going to Pikey Peak the following morning for sunrise, you may choose to either take rest for the day today or make it up to Pikey Peak in late afternoon to watch the sunset over the mountains. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 4 |
Pikey Peak Base Camp - Pikey Peak - Junbesi |
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Trek from Pikey Peak Base Camp to Junbesi, via Pikey Peak 7 to 8 hrs We set off to Pikey Peak early morning before dawn to catch the changing colors and sunrise over Khumbu mountains. Besides Everest, you can see other giant mountain ranges like Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Manaslu and Annapurna. After photo ops and catching final glimpses from Pikey Peak, we walk down to Jasmane Bhanjyang where we have a hearty breakfast, then on to the gorgeous monastery town of Junbesi through lush jungle. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 5 |
Junbesi [Exploration to Thupten Choling Monastery] |
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Explore Junbesi and hike to Thupten Choling 3 to 4 hrs Junbesi has a lot to offer. We explore this picturesque town of Junbesi and visit the biggest and oldest monastery of Solu- Thupten Choling. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 6 |
Junbesi - Phaplu |
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Trek from Junbesi to Phaplu 3 to 3.5 hrs Bidding farewell to the gorgeous Sherpa town of Junbesi, we make our way to Phaplu through a local school. The walk today is short and easy. We reach Phaplu in the early hours and settle down in the comfortable and homely Kyirmu lodge. You have an option to go on a guided evening walk to witness a beautiful sunset from this airport town. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Kyirmu Lodge, Phaplu
Day 7 |
Phaplu - Kathmandu |
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Fly from Phaplu to Kathmandu 20 mins We have an early breakfast in Phaplu before catching our morning flight back to Kathmandu. The flight gives us a bird's eye view of Pikey and the mountains. It's quite an amazing feeling to see how much we've walked, seen and experienced in this short but incredible trek to Pikey Peak. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Kyirmu Lodge, Phaplu |
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Phaplu, Solukhumbu
A well serviced, comfortable and very hospitable mountain lodge perfectly nestled in the airport town of Phaplu.
• | Free Wi-Fi | • | Room Service | • | Private Bathroom | • | Hot Shower | • | Bathtub | • | Free Toiletries | • | Towels | • | Electric Blanket | • | Slippers | • | Power Socket | • | Daily Housekeeping |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Child-friendly | • | Garden | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
For those short on time or looking to add an exhilarating experience of flying over the majestic Himalayas, you have the option to charter a private helicopter on the way down. Inquire for prices and options!
Group Size | Price per person* |
3 people | USD 850 |
4 - 8 people | USD 800 |
8 and above | USD 700 |
Valid until Dec 31st, 2024
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