Are you someone who wants to avoid crowded trails and prefers to enjoy the hike in solidarity? If the above question describes you, you have landed on the perfect package. The Pikey Peak takes you to the off-beaten trails and boasts the privilege of learning the Sherpa Culture closely.
Despite being one of the least popular treks, Pikey Peak Trek remains the favorite destination of Sir Edmund Hillary to admire the beauty of the majestic Mount Everest from afar. Unlike the many treks, this one showcases an authentic picture of the rural villages and allows you to walk on the less crowded trail.
Moreover, the trail also provides you with a wonderful opportunity to explore the Buddhist culture. Most of the villagers belong to the Sherpa community, hence there are several monasteries notably Thupten Chholing and other monasteries around the trails. You can visit these prayer houses and interact with the monks too.
Hence, we invite you to embark on the newly found trekking journey, where you’ll get a golden chance to indulge in nature’s unspoiled beauty. We assure you, the journey will be the best holiday of your life. All you have to do is let us know your travel preferences, and we will take care of the rest.
Major Highlights
- Enjoy the relatively new and short trekking destination with its unspoiled natural beauty.
- Observe the ethnic community of Brahmin and Chettri as you reach Dhap
- Walk along a less crowded off-the-beaten trail and enjoy nature in solidarity.
- Get an opportunity to witness the glorious panoramic view of the Everest range.
- Catch the golden sunrise and sunsets amidst the phenomenal mountains from Pikey Peak.
- Explore the significant religious shrines and Thubten Choling Monastery along the trail.
- Get acquainted with the local sherpas and learn their lifestyle as well as culture.
- Indulge in an assortment of the local delicacies of the Sherpa community.
- Explore Ringmo, a famous place for apple orchards and its products.
- Hike up to Chiwong Monastery, located on a cliff presenting a panoramic view of the valley.
Route Summary
As you land at the Tribhuvan International Airport, one of our staff will greet you and then take you to the hotel in Kathmandu.
The journey starts with a long drive to Dhap. From there, you will begin your trek and reach Japre. Moving along the trail, you’ll pass by Bhulbhule to attain Pikey Base Camp. Subsequently, you’ll catch a beautiful sunrise from Pikey Peak. From the top, you can see the spectacular vistas of Annapurna, Kanchenjunga and other surrounding mountains.
After enjoying the views, we’ll now descend following a flat ridgeline trail to reach Jase Bhanjyang. After resting there for a while, you’ll make your way to Loding for an overnight stay.
Continuing your trek, you’ll march to Junbesi. Here, you’ll explore the Thubten Choling Monastery. Now, crossing a small village named Taksindu, the trail will then take you to Phaplu. Bidding farewell to the Himalayas, you’ll end your journey with a drive back to Kathmandu.
Is The Trek For You?
Do you want to explore a different trail from Everest Base Camp and enjoy the serene hike in peace? If yes, then the Pikey Peak Trek is definitely for you!
The pikey peak trek is among the off-beaten trekking trails in the Khumbu region. Following a different trail from the infamous Everest Base Camp route, the pikey peak trek allows you to explore the Khumbu region on a less crowded trail. You can enjoy the trail in peace and get yourself immersed in nature.
Talking about the difficulty level, the trek is graded as easy to moderate and is attainable by all age groups. Due to the journey’s gradual progression, you can easily complete this trek with enough time to acclimate your body to the new and varied altitudes.
Having said that, you do have to be in good health and have good physical fitness. Nevertheless, you do not need prior trekking experience to embark on this journey.
When Is The Perfect Time?
Now that you have all the information that you need regarding the Pikey Peak Trek, it's time to see the best times to embark:
Like many treks in Nepal, the best times for this trek are Spring(March-May) and Autumn (September-November). The two seasons shower you with the most favorable weather conditions and clear blue skies. The magnificent white giants are visible perfectly during these times. In spring, the trails are covered in Rhododendron forest, and the hike is enjoyable under the warm sunshine. In contrast, the fall season lets you walk the trails in the breezy air and makes you spot a color change in nature.
You can also go on this trek in winter and monsoon. Since these two are considered the off-seasons for trekking, the trails are less crowded, enabling you can enjoy the hike in peace. However, it does have a catch. The weather is challenging during both times, resulting in the low visibility of the white giants. The trails are also slippery and muddy, which can make the journey even more stressful and pose safety concerns as well.
With this, we’ve reached the end of the Pikey Peak Trek overview. If you liked the package, all you need is to send us an inquiry from our website and we shall contact you immediately! We hope to organize a memorable trip for you.
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