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 - 8 people | USD 850 |
8 and above | USD 750 |
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Valid until Dec 31st, 2023
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.
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• | 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 |
Pikey Peak Trek |
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Everest Region / Nepal
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 - 8 people | USD 850 |
8 and above | USD 750 |
Valid until Dec 31st, 2023
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We take altitude sickness very seriously and all our itineraries are designed to go on a slow pace, covering short distances as we go higher. With the increase in every thousand meters, we stay an extra night at the same stop or place with a similar elevation to acclimatize our bodies to the altitude.
During the trek, we will also take precautions by staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol consumption, and going for acclimatization hikes as needed. Our guide will check your vitals with oximeter every evening during the trek so we know how your body is reacting to the changing elevation. If you see any symptoms of AMS or have a headache, please contact our guide immediately. In most cases, mild headaches can be tackled with food, hydration and rest. We don’t recommend diamox (pills for altitude sickness) but you can take it as precaution starting a day or two before the trek if you are coming from sea level.
Our guide will have a well-equipped first-aid kit at all times. Please go through our equipment and medical checklist for better preparedness as the common problems like foot blisters and knee pain can be tackled with proper packing. If you have any pre-existing health conditions, kindly let us know when booking.
Pack your passport, flight tickets, phone, wallet, camera equipment, cash, and all your valuables in your day pack or waist belt. Please don’t bring or carry expensive items like jewellery etc or a large sum of cash while travelling for security reasons.
Buying and renting gears – Kathmandu has a lot of gear shops. If you happen to miss anything, you can buy them at Thamel before your trek. Items like a sleeping bag can be rented in Kathmandu for about USD 1 a day
What not to carry – Oxygen cylinders, drones and satellite phones without permission, and sharp items like nail clippers and scissors, etc., can be confiscated at the airport.
• | Hiking Boots with a good grip |
• | Rain gear (for you and your bag) |
• | Comfortable hiking pants |
• | Quick dry, breathable T-shirts |
• | Windproof Jacket |
• | Sleepwear |
• | Trekking Socks (thick) |
• | Underwear |
• | Neck buff/ gaiter |
• | Sun hat/cap |
• | Downjacket |
• | Thermals (top and bottom) |
• | Fleece jacket |
• | Sleeping bag |
• | Sleeping bag liner |
• | Gloves |
• | Woolen hat/beanie |
• | Day bag |
• | Duffel bag (for porter) |
• | Quick dry towel |
• | Extra pair of shoes (preferably, slip-ons) |
• | Water bottle or camel bladder (1.5 litres). |
• | LifeStraw filter or purification tablets |
• | Flask (for hot water) |
• | Walking Poles |
• | Sunglasses (Polarized, with good UV protection) |
• | Locks for your backpack/luggage |
• | Waist belt |
• | A pair of binoculars |
• | Trail snacks and energy bars |
• | Head lamp (with extra batteries) |
• | Camera with charger and extra batteries |
• | Phone with charger |
• | Power bank |
• | Travel adapter (type C, D and M) |
• | Sunscreen (SPF 30 or above) |
• | Sanitizer |
• | Wet wipes |
• | Toiletries (incl toilet papers, soap, etc) |
• | Personal first aid kit |
• | Rehydration salts/tablets |
• | Throat lozenges |
• | Prescription Medications |
• | Lipbalm (SPF 30 or above) |
• | Passport with visa |
• | A copy of Work ID (for expats) |
• | A copy of Insurance papers |
• | Permits (carried by guide) |
• | Flight tickets (carried by guide) |
• | Money |
• | Credit Card |
The overall baggage limit is 15kgs (33lbs) per passenger, a policy set by the airlines for mountain flights. Excess weight is allowed at an additional expense. However, we recommend not exceeding this weight limit as it should be sufficient for the trek.
During the trek, porters are assigned to carry your bags. One porter carries the luggage of two trekkers in a big duffel bag that the company provides. The maximum weight carried by one porter is 25kgs (55lbs). This means you will pack two bags for your trek: a day bag for yourself and a softshell duffel that goes inside the porter’s bag.
A duffel bag is your pack that goes inside the porter’s bag. You can also go for a backpack as long as it is soft-shelled and easy to squeeze in. Each duffel bag can be no more than 75 liters & 10-12 kg per person or 150 liters & 20-25 kg for two people. Everything that you will not need during the walking hours of the day will go in a duffel bag. Do not put your valuables in it, as well as any items like cameras/laptops with a risk of getting crushed.
A day bag is your backpack that you will carry during the trek. Anything that you will need during the day, like rain gear, a warm layer, a water bottle, sunscreen, basic toiletries, your phone, and camera, money, important documents, a pair of gloves, a hat, and a few snacks, goes in this bag. A 35-50 liters bag & 5-6 kgs is your ideal daypack. It is advised to buy a good quality bag with adjustable waist straps, as good load distribution makes all the difference while trekking.
Leave no Trace: Please don’t litter, and also dispose any trash properly (you can hand them to your guide). Plucking flowers and vandalizing trails is off limits. We’ll leave the beautiful trails as we found them.
A Few Rules: Any form of physical violence or verbal abuse, harassment, solicitation of prostitution, or possession or use of illegal drugs or illicit materials is strictly prohibited.
Alcohol and Drugs Policy: Heavy alcohol consumption dehydrates your body and doesn’t pair well with trekking for obvious safety reasons. We recommend you limit your alcohol intake to a minimal amount during day time. Let’s wait till the evening to raise a glass or two.
No Handouts of any kind: Giving money or handouts of any kind to beggars and children is strictly prohibited, as it only promotes begging culture.
Photography and Drones: It’s advisable to ask permission of the locals before taking their photos, although by experience we can tell that they love being photographed. Strict drone policies are enforced throughout Nepal – so please don’t fly drones on the trip.
Travelling in a Group: What makes group travel fun is the diversity. This also means that there will be people of all different ages, physical fitness, and walking pace. Please be mindful and respect the time allocated by your lead guide to avoid any inconvenience to the group.
Please print and fill up the Booking Form. It’s pretty simple and short, please let us know if we can help you with it.
We’ll send terms and conditions, along with payment details. To confirm your spot, please pay 50% of the trip cost in advance.
Note: Full payment to be made at least 7 days before trip departure.
A few days before the trip, the lead guide will host a small briefing to discuss logistics and safety matters, and also answer any questions you have.
Do some light training and set your gears. Then off to the mountains we go!
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