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. |
Limited spots available - maximum 10 people to a trekking group! In light of the global pandemic, we have adopted several safety and health protocols for all our treks and hikes. Your wellbeing is our top priority. Bookings are now more flexible, and a full refund is guaranteed should departure dates shift due to any extenuating circumstances.
Covid-19 Full UpdateGroup Size | Price per person* |
3 - 8 people | USD 850 |
8 and above | USD 750 |
Valid until Dec 31st, 2023
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International Add-on
For international travelers, we can add three extra days, which includes accommodation in a three-star hotel for three nights, airport pickup & drop off. Please see Prices section for detail.
Make it a Private Trek
Mountain treks are available as a private departure - just for you, your friends, family and colleagues - on a date of your preference. A minimum group size of four is required for standard prices. For smaller group sizes, please inquire.
7 days | Moderate | USD 850 |
The best-kept secret in lower Solukhumbu makes for a grand alpine landscape and culture trek, with Everest and other mountains dominating the horizon.
In light of the pandemic, several safety and health protocols are in full effect. Well-being of our trekkers is our top priority. Bookings are now more flexible, with possible full refund upon cancellation.
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. |
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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
At quite a vantage point, Pattle hosts views of the entire Khumbu mountain range, including Everest
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.
Drive from Kathmandu to Pattale 8 to 9 hrs |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Everest in clear sight
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.
Trek from Pattale to Jhapre 4 to 5 hrs |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rolling hills and dramatic landscape seen just before you reach Jhapre
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. Besides Everest, you can see other giant mountain ranges like Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Manaslu and Annapurna. We make it back to Base Camp before dark.
Trek from Jhapre to Pikey Peak Base Camp 4 to 5 hrs |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
An unbroken chain of Khumbu mountains stretch across the horizon
We set off to Pikey Peak early morning before dawn to catch the changing colors and sunrise over Khumbu mountains. 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.
Trek from Pikey Peak Base Camp to Junbesi, via Pikey Peak 7 to 8 hrs |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Vegetation thickens with alpine forest as you head farther down
Junbesi has a lot to offer. We explore this picturesque town of Junbesi and visit the biggest and oldest monastery of Solu- Thupten Choling.
Explore Junbesi and hike to Thupten Choling 3 to 4 hrs |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Buddhist symbols carved on a mani wall
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.
Trek from Junbesi to Phaplu 3 to 3.5 hrs |
Accommodation: Kyirmu Lodge, Phaplu
Meals Included: Breakfast
Domestic flights are short but have quite a view
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.
Fly from Phaplu to Kathmandu 20 mins |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Mountain Lodge |
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 an extensive menu. Services like battery charging, Wifi and hot showers (solar/gas heated) are available for an extra fee. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet | • | Hot Water Thermos | • | Daily Housekeeping |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Pikey Peak Trek |
Everest Region / Nepal
Mountain Lodge |
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 an extensive menu. Services like battery charging, Wifi and hot showers (solar/gas heated) are available for an extra fee. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet | • | Hot Water Thermos | • | Daily Housekeeping |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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 an extensive menu. Services like battery charging, Wifi and hot showers (solar/gas heated) are available for an extra fee. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet | • | Hot Water Thermos | • | Daily Housekeeping |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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 an extensive menu. Services like battery charging, Wifi and hot showers (solar/gas heated) are available for an extra fee. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet | • | Hot Water Thermos | • | Daily Housekeeping |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Kyirmu Lodge, Phaplu |
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 |
Everest Region / Nepal
Disclaimer:
This itinerary is subject to change depending on weather, local politics, trail/road conditions and other unforeseen factors out of our control. The guide will suggest best possible alternative should such a situation present itself. In this case, the finish date will remain the same, and will change only if absolutely necessary.
Group Size | Price per person* |
3 - 8 people | USD 850 |
8 and above | USD 750 |
Valid until Dec 31st, 2023
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Accommodation is on twin-sharing basis, which means there will be two people to a room. If you are travelling solo, we can assign a room partner (with someone of the same gender if you so prefer) or if you are travelling with someone you know, you can share the room with them. For families with kids, room allocation depends on your preference and room availability. A separate single room can be arranged for an additional charge – please find details in Prices section above.
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What are mountain lodges?
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What are mountain lodges? |
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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 an extensive menu. Services like battery charging, Wifi and hot showers (solar/gas heated) are available for an extra fee. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. We make sure that the lodges we select have clean rooms and change their bed sheets regularly. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms.
Toilets are usually common to a floor and could either be western or squat style. In lower elevations, attached toilet options are available. However, the options get limited to shared toilets as we go higher (above 3000 meters). Make sure you carry your toilet papers and soap.
Lunch and dinner are left out from price includes to give you full flexibility on meals, depending on your appetite and preference. Our hotels have a wide selection of food and drink options.
For vegetarians and vegans, or if you have any other dietary requirements, please let us at the time of booking so we can make arrangements.
You can carry some quick snacks and energy bars to munch on during the trek.
The baggage limit specified by Airlines is 15kgs per passenger. Excess baggage is allowed at an additional expense. However, we do not recommend making your backpack higher than the specified weight.
One lead guide and assistant guides (depending on the number of trekkers) will accompany you on the trek. All our team members are highly experienced in the mountains, with adequate trail knowledge and first aid training. Feel free to reach out to anyone for any kind of queries or emergencies as we leave no stone unturned to give you a great mountain experience.
• | Backpack/ Duffel bag (for porters to carry) |
• | Day bag (to carry while hiking) |
• | Hiking Boots with a good grip |
• | Extra pair of shoes (preferably, slip-ons) |
• | Comfortable hiking pants or shorts |
• | Quick dry, breathable T-shirts |
• | Windproof Jacket |
• | Downjacket |
• | Thermals (top and bottom) |
• | Sleepwear |
• | Trekking Socks |
• | Underwear |
• | Neck buff/ gaiter |
• | Gloves |
• | Rain gear |
• | Bag cover |
• | Water bottle (1.5 litres) |
• | Walking Poles |
• | Sunglasses |
• | Waist belt |
• | Ziplock bags |
• | Locks for your backpack/luggage |
• | Personal first aid kit |
• | Head lamp (with extra batteries) |
• | Personal toiletries |
• | High spirits |
• | Camera with charger and extra batteries |
• | Power bank |
• | Prescription Medications (if any) |
• | Trail mix/ Energy bars |
• | Playing cards, games or books |
• | Sleeping bag |
On the trails: We require everybody to respect and follow health guidelines issued by the local destinations if any.
Service providers: We’ve handpicked hotels that specialize in quality service and prioritize health and safety of their clients.
Airlines protocol: Most domestic airlines have suspended their in-flight services and require the passengers to wear a mask.
You must obtain travel insurance for the trek. This should cover emergency evacuation and medical expenses. Make sure that the policy also covers you for height up to 5000m (16405ft) above sea level prior to purchase as the majority only cover up to 4000m (13124ft).
The guide will have a well-equipped first-aid kit at all times. It’s best to avoid common problems like foot blisters and knee pain with proper packing. Please go through our equipment and medical checklist for better preparedness. If you have any pre-existing health conditions please 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 leave them in the vehicle. Please don’t bring or carry expensive items like jewellery etc or a large sum of cash while travelling for security reasons.
You can refill your water bottle with boiled or bottled drinking water available at lunch spots and hotels. Your guide will carry plenty of drinking water, so please ask him/her if you need a refill. We highly discourage buying plastic water bottles during the trek for environmental reasons.
If you’re looking to purify untreated water, steriPEN, LifeStraw, or purification tablets can be good alternatives.
If you have any issues or emergencies while trekking, please contact the lead guide or anyone from the team. They will help you contact the nearby hospitals, transport, ambulance, police office, army checkpoints, embassy, and even facilitate rescue operations.
We will also send you a list of relevant emergency contacts before the trip starts.
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.
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.
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.
Giving money or handouts of any kind to beggars and children is strictly prohibited, as it only promotes begging culture.
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.
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.
Possible expenses, other than meals, could be drinks, laundry, tipping, and shopping. Please make sure you have read the inclusions thoroughly so you know what you might need to pay for while traveling.
Our trips are planned to the last detail. However, there might be unforeseen circumstances arising from factors beyond our control (like political unrest, strikes, bad weather, natural calamities, bad road condition, airport closure, flight cancellations, etc). For this reason, please set aside Rs. 20,000 as reserve fund.
A service charge with tips are included by most hotels and eateries in their bills.
You are welcome to give some gratuities to the trekking crew if you like their service.
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.
• | Passport |
• | Visa |
• | Work ID (for flights and hotels) |
• | PCR Negative Report (72hrs before departure) or Proof of Vaccination |
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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