Early in the morning after breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in the same jeep we are using to drive to Dhap Village. Today’s jeep journey is long but it is equally joyous. The road is bumpy in some sections where the floods have damaged and the construction works are also going on the full phase. Majority of the road is black topped and we can have comfortable jeep drive to Dhap. On the way, we can see the glimpses of mountains, terraced farmlands, villages, towns, rivers, and forests. Upon reaching Dhap, we will explore the village where you can visit the local monastery and if the weather permits, you can also get the astounding scenery of mountains and cascading hills. The best part about the village is its serene tranquil setting and the grassy meadows hill. Overnight in a tea house.

We will begin the trek after breakfast. Today is the first day of the trekking. Therefore, we will do short stretching and exercise before beginning the trek. The trail is easy through the grassy meadow hill and majority of today’s trek is on the road. The green lush alpine forests and the grassy meadow provide surreal experiences while walking. It is the gentle walk and mainly gentle downhill. Upon reaching the village, we will visit this village full of local houses, monasteries, and tea houses. Farmlands and the views of hills and mountains can surely enhance the overall trekking experiences. On a clear weather, you can also get the scenery of Mt. Everest from the village. It is one of the scenic villages on the Pikey Peak Trekking route. Overnight in a tea house.

Finally, we will reach the Pikey Peak Base Camp from Jhapre. The trail is easy to walk with few gentle uphill sections.  It is also the most scenic route in this trekking route where you get to walk through hamlets, chortens, pagodas, monasteries, and mesmerizing cascading hills environment. We will stop at the Lhomuche Village for lunch and enjoy the warm meal with the best views. After lunch, we will walk on the gentle Nepalese flat trail through the grassy meadows. After reaching the long Mane, we will have to walk uphill for a bit before again walking through the grassy meadow trail. Upon reaching the Pikey Peak Base Camp, we will explore this small place and spend evening enjoying tranquil environment. Overnight in a tea house.

Early in the morning before dawn, we will begin the trek to the Pikey Peak summit. We will wait for the sun to rise and observe the before and after sunrise scenery. If you have brought the binoculars, you can use it to observe far mountains like Kanchenjunga, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Makalu, and Annapurna. The sight of the mountains like Everest, Choyou, Lhotse, Numbur, Nuptse, Kwangde Ri, etc. are seen marvelously from the top. We will enjoy the summit experiences for about 45 minutes and head back to the tea house for breakfast. After breakfast, we will retrace the same trail back to Jhapre. Overnight in a tea house.

We will wake up early and have breakfast. The jeep will be waiting and we will hop on the jeep back to Kathmandu. Upon reaching Kathmandu, the company representative will meet you and review about the trip. You can have free time to enjoy the clamor of Thamel in the evening. Overnight in a hotel.

Finally, our airport representative will take you to the airport for final departure. We will bid farewell with promise to meet again for another adventure in Nepal.

The altitude of Pikey Peak is 4065 m above sea level and the height of the Pikey Peak Base Camp is about 3640 m above sea level. Even if the altitude is above 3500 m above sea, it is one of the best and easy treks to do in Nepal for the Himalayan experiences. The trail doesn’t have steep uphill and downhill sections making it wonderful for trekking. All you have to do is choose the best time of the year to do the trek and rest can be momentous. The trail reaches the height of the Pikey Peak through the alpine forests and grassy meadows.

The chance to get the mesmerizing scenery of more than a dozen mountains including 7 mountains listed in the top 10 mountains of the world list can never go unnoticed. The tranquil environment, less risk of altitude sickness, and multi - ethnic cultural environment make it the famous short trekking route destination. If you have less than a week’s holiday but wish to get the Himalayan experiences, then the Pikey Peak Trek in Nepal is the best choice.

Normally, the Pikey Peak Trek takes about 3 to 9 days depending upon the itinerary that you have chosen for the trip. If you add the side trip like the Dudhkunda, then you may have to add additional 4 to 5 days in the original itinerary of the Pikey Peak Trek. Understand that you can do this trek in less than 5 days if planned properly. Note down that the trekking itinerary can be 3 to 4 days but inclusion of the road trip and arrival - departure activities can make it longer.

Yes, the Pikey Peak Trek in Nepal is suitable for beginners as the difficulty grade of the trail is moderate or easy. Make sure that you are well prepared to walk at least 6 to 7 hours in an average during the trek. Build up the physical fitness level by doing exercises like running, swimming, cycling, walking, and hiking at least one month prior to the trek. Additionally, build up the cardio - vascular level to boost breathing in the 4065 m altitude.

Choose the months of spring season (March - May), autumn season (September - November), and the months of winter season (December - February) for a wonderful trekking experience in the trekking route of the Pikey Peak Trek. Avoid the months of monsoon season (June - August). Heavy rainfall and low visibility can dampen the overall trekking experiences of the Pikey Peak Trek. The best part about this trek is the scenery of mountains and you don’t get to see the mountains during the monsoon season.

You need Gaurishankar Conservation Area permit that costs NRs. 3000 to foreigners and NRs. 1500 to SAARC citizens. Similarly, you also need to obtain the Likhupikey Rural Municipality Entry Permit that costs NRs. 2000. If you are going towards the Everest Base Camp from this place, then you must also acquire the Sagarmatha National Park permit and the Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit. Nowadays, the cost of the Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality has hiked and it costs NRs. 3000. The cost of the Sagarmatha National Park entry permit is same as the Gaurishankar Conservation Area entry permit.

Few years before, there were no proper facilities of lodging and meals in this trekking route. Nowadays, you can get proper lodging facilities in the tea houses present in the area. Get the basic meals like Dal Bhat, Noodles, Chowmein, MoMo, and in some tea houses you can get foods from Chinese, Indian, and Continental cuisine’s basic foods. So, don’t worry about the availability of lodging and meals facilities.

Well, the Pikey Peak Trek is less risky in terms of the altitude sickness. Therefore, people love to visit this destination if they couldn’t afford to do the Everest Base Camp Trek. The highest altitude is 4065 m above sea level and the highest place a trekker spend overnight is at 3640 m. Even if the concern of the altitude sickness is low, make sure that you are maintaining the uniform pace and stay hydrated throughout the journey.

The trail head of the Pikey Peak is either Dhap or Jhapre. You can reach the trail head by jeep and it takes about 8 to 9 hours to reach the village. If you wish to walk from Dhap, then it takes about 2 to 3 hours and the trail is easy to walk with majority of the section being the newly opened mountain road. Don’t be surprised if you see tractors and four wheel jeep in this section between Dhap and Jhapre. Nowadays, you can take a jeep directly to Jhapre instead of staying at the Dhap.

It is highly recommended for trekkers to hire a trekking guide to do the Pikey Peak Trek. It is newly opened trail full of wilderness sections. Moreover, a trekking guide can help you for smooth navigation and logistics management. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of mountains and immerse into the local culture without any hassles of trip management by hiring a trekking guide. Note down that there is no rule about you must hire a trekking guide for this trek but it is highly recommended.

Yes, the Pikey Peak Trek is good for cultural experiences. Trekkers get chance to know about the traditions and cultures of the People living in the lower regions of Everest. You get chance to immerse into the culture and traditions of people like Sherpa, Rai, Magar, Gurung, Brahmins, Chhetris, and Dalits during this trekking.