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Pikey Peak Trek - 8 Days

Tour Info

trip code

E-004

Starting Point/ End Point

Kathmandu

Accommodations

Lodge/Tea House

Max Altitude

4,065m (Pikey Peak Summit)

Duration

7 days

country

Nepal

Trip grade

Moderate

Activities

Trekking

Best Season

Autumn (Oct to Dec) for sharpest visibility and Spring (March to May)

Overview

Pikey Peak is one of the best-kept secrets of the lower Everest region. Sir Edmund Hillary famously claimed the view from Pikey Peak was his favorite in all of Nepal. This trek offers a grand sweep of the Himalayas, including Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu, without the extreme altitudes or crowds of Base Camp. It is a deeply cultural journey through Sherpa heartlands, ancient monasteries, and cheese factories.

Highlights

  • The Hillary View: Witness a panoramic view of eight 8,000m peaks from one summit.

  • Sherpa Heartlands: Visit Junbesi, one of the most beautiful Sherpa villages in Nepal.

  • Thubten Choeling: Explore a sprawling, active Tibetan Buddhist monastery.

  • Lower Khumbu Charm: Enjoy pine-scented forests and peaceful trails.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)

Airport transfer and pre-trip briefing at your hotel.

Day 2: Drive to Dhap (2,850m)

A long but scenic drive (7–8 hours) along the BP Highway and Sunkoshi River into the lower Everest region.

Day 3: Trek to Jhapre (2,920m)

A gentle 4–5 hour walk through pine forests with your first views of Everest and Numbur Himal.

Day 4: Trek to Pikey Base Camp (3,640m)

Climb through yak pastures and mani walls. The landscape opens up as you approach the base of the peak.

Day 5: Summit Sunrise & Trek to Junbesi (2,700m)

Morning summit of Pikey Peak (4,065m) for a 360-degree panorama. Descend to the beautiful Sherpa village of Junbesi.

Day 6: Visit Thubten Choeling & Trek to Phaplu (2,469m)

Morning visit to the ancient Thubten Choeling Monastery. A pleasant afternoon walk to the airport town of Phaplu.

Day 7: Drive/Fly back to Kathmandu

Retrace the road journey or take a 30-minute flight back to Kathmandu.

Day 8: Final Departure

Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport.

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What's included

  • Professional, licensed English-speaking guide and experienced porters.

  • All necessary permits (TIMS, National Park, or Restricted Area Permits).

  • Teahouse accommodation or high-quality camping gear (where applicable).

  • All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) during the trek.

  • First aid kit and pulse oximeter for safety.

What's excluded

  • Nepal Visa fees and International airfare.

  • Travel insurance (must include heli-evacuation).

  • Personal trekking gear (boots, down jackets, etc.).

  • Personal snacks, alcoholic beverages, and tips for the crew.

 

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