Pikey Peak Trek

The Nepal High Trek is pleased to present you the best 5 Days Pikey Peak Trek package for you. Grab this chance to explore the darling destination of Sir Edmund Hillary. There are two places in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal which is also the home of the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest (8848.86 m). The higher elevation place is called Khumbu and the lower section is called Solu. Yes, the Pikey Peak (4065 m) is located in the Solu region whereas the Everest and the Everest Base Camp Trek is in the Khumbu region of the district. You can find the another trekking package of the same destination in our website but this one is to those seeking short journey to the famous Pikey Peak.

Best Altitude Sickness Risk Free Trek in Everest

Some of our clients always inquire about the best altitude sickness risk free trek in the Everest region. Therefore, we are constantly in pursuit to find out the newer trekking routes for better trekking experiences including the better sight of Mt. Everest. In doing so, we have come to a conclusion that the Everest View Trek and the Pike Peak Trek are the best alternatives to the high – altitude trekking routes in the Everest region. One can get the best view of Mt. Everest during the trek. Additionally, you can also get mesmerizing scenery of mountains like Choyou, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga from the summit of the Pikey Peak (4065 m). Therefore, we proudly present you the trekking package of the less altitude sickness risk and short Everest trekking package.

Favorite Place of Sir Edmund Hillary in Nepal’s Everest Region

Sir Edmund Hillary once mentioned in his auto biography that the Pikey Peak region is his favorite place in Nepal. It is definitely one of the pulling factor for you to do the Pike Peak Trek in Nepal. The sight of the cascading hills, terraced farmlands, green lush forests, and mountains seen from the Pikey Peak is unmatched. In fact, trekkers can knit a heavenly Himalayan walking holiday in relatively lower elevation places in comparison to the Everest Khumbu trekking adventures. Similarly, the risk of the altitude sickness is also lower in this journey giving you more confidence to complete the trek.

Pikey Peak Trek: Explore Lower Solukhumbu Lifestyle

High up in the mountainous region of Khumbu, you get to know about Sherpa culture and traditions. However, you get chance to immerse into the multi – ethnic cultures including that of the Sherpa People in the lower Solukhumbu areas. The significance of the Pikey Peak Trekking in Nepal is very high due to this fact where you get to know about Rai, Magar, Brahmins, Chhetris, Dalits, and Sherpa communities in one single trip. Basically, the journey of the Everest Base Camp Trek provides the aspects of the Sherpa culture alone but this trek is different in terms of cultural importance.

Availability of Accommodations and Meals

You may be wondering about the availability of accommodations and meals during this relatively new trekking trip. Don’t worry about the facilities of lodging, meals, electricity, and drinking water. Nowadays, the Pikey Peak Trekking route is capable to host the standard trekking activities due to presence of different tea houses and lodges. These lodges expand up to the Pikey Peak Base Camp (3640 m). Travelers can get food choices ranging from cuisines of the world to the local dishes. Therefore, don’t worry about the availability of meals and lodging facilities during the trek.

How to reach trail head of Pike Peak Trek in Nepal?

Earlier, trekkers had to start their trek at least two nights before reaching the Jhapre. Therefore, the number of trekking days were more than the present itinerary. Nowadays, you can directly reach the Jhapre Village by road and the condition of the road is also top notch except on some sections where you may have to drive in a bumpy road. The best way to reach the trail head is by using the jeep transportation. It takes about 6 to 7 hours of road trip from Kathmandu to reach the trail head of the Pikey Peak trek in Nepal.

What are the mountains seen from Pikey Peak Nepal?

The mountains seen from the Pikey Peak Nepal are the most spectacular ones. In fact, you get to see the mountains as far as Dhaulagiri range and the Kanchenjunga ranges. Relish the chance to get the mesmerizing scenery of mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, and Choyou. All these mountains are the top 10 mountains of the world. Besides these mountains, you can also get the view of mountains like Amadablam, Nuptse, Numbur, Langtang, etc. Therefore, the place is the most interesting viewpoint for Himalayan experiences.

Top tips for best experiences in Pikey Peak: Get Binoculars

We recommend you to bring a binocular for this trekking journey. If you have a binocular, you will be able to witness the majestic scenery of Himalayas in the best possible shape. In fact, the journey of the Pikey Peak Trek in Nepal offers the breathtaking scenery of almost all the mountains present in Nepal under the list of the 14 eight thousands meter peaks. Besides the sight of the mountains, you can also be able to observe wildlife and birds by the help of the binoculars. This is recommended by the top trekking guide of the Nepal High Trek.

Is it possible to do the Everest Base Camp Trek from Pikey Peak?

Yes, it is possible to do the Everest Base Camp Trek from Pikey Peak. After completing the trek, you can descend down to the Junbesi village. From this village, you can continue the trek on the classical Everest Base Camp Trek via villages like Bupsa and Surke to meet the contemporary EBC Trek route either in Phakding or in Lukla. Make sure that you tell our travel planners about your plans to reach the Everest Base Camp after doing the Pikey Peak Trek.

Trek to Dudhkunda from Pikey Peak

The best side trip to do from the Pikey Peak Trek route is the journey towards the famous Dudhkunda. After 2022, there are few lodges in this route which can help you to do the tea house trek. The trail follows places like Junbesi, Bheri, and Thupten Chhoiling monastery before reaching the Dudhkunda. Instead of the trek to Everest Base Camp, you can choose to go on this wilderness adventure hike.

Why Nepal High Trek for Pikey Trek in Nepal?

We are highly dedicated and trustworthy trek company based in Kathmandu with the vision of sustainable tourism and policy of providing quality services with impeccable hospitality. Our rates are flexible and you can always customize the trekking trip in Nepal with us. Book with us for the best trekking experiences in the favorite place of Sir Edmund Hillary.