Overview

Sir Edmund Hillary once said that Pike Peak Top is the most astounding place to gaze at Mt. Everest. Pikey Peak Trek offers panoramic views of mountains as far as Mt. Dhaulagiri and Kanchenjunga. The area is full of lush green forests and grassy meadow hills and is a photographer’s paradise. Situated in the lower Solukhumbu region at the periphery of Mount Everest Himalayan range, this viewpoint is famous for sunrise and sunset. Unique Adventure International is a trekking agency in Nepal that expertly sells this trekking package with the best Pikey Peak trek route. Be at the divine hilltop which acquired its name “Pikey'' from Sherpa Clan scriptures. Witness the overwhelming masses of snow capped mountains and cheer in the adventurous lower Khumbu.

Pikey Peak Trek duration lasts 10 days and is categorized as a short trekking route in Nepal. Trekkers take the scenic flight to Phaplu Airport. Trekkers will trek past rhododendron forests, coniferous, pines, and multiethnic villages. Sherpa, Rai, Chhetri, Brahmin, and others reside in these parts of the Khumbu region. Trekkers get some glimpses of attractions that one can see while doing Jiri Everest Base Camp Trekking. Thupten Chholing Monastery is the sacred place where one can rest their soul for mental enlightenment. The presence of holy lakes and prayer spots (Deuralis) offers spiritual beckoning as well. During a research visit to Pikey Danda, our travel planners found out that pictures taken from this trekking trail in Nepal are incomparable to other trekking regions of Nepal. During August and spring the place blossoms in different colors with flowers like rhododendrons, orchids, and magnolias. If trekkers can’t risk the high altitude destinations yet want to rejoice in Himalayan vistas then this is an ideal trekking package.

Join our team for Pikey Peak short trek and see the delightful Himalayan range along with the alluring lower Khumbu locale as seen by Sir Edmund Hillary. Unique Adventure International ensures quality logistics support and unblemished hospitality.

Pikey Peak Trek Highlights

Explore the disliked trekking courses
Find out the distinctive ethnic gatherings, exceptional cultures and customs including Sherpa individuals, Sherpa are known as mountain individuals.
Amazing scene of the Lower Everest area. Regularly grinning neighborhood individuals' friendliness.
Homestay with locals.
Amazing perspectives on the most noteworthy pinnacles, for example, Mount Everest, Mount Makalu, Lhotse, Makalu, Choyou, and so forth.
Visiting distinctive old and wonderful religious communities of the lower Khumbu locale.

Pikey Peak Trip Factors:

Trip Duration: 10 Days

Grade: A moderately challenging journey

Activity: Adventure - trekking

Starts in: Kathmandu

Ends in: Kathmandu

Trek Type: TH [teahouse] with camping where necessary

Accommodation: Hotel, camping or lodge (tea house)

Meals: All meals provided on the trail

Transportation: Flights and private vehicles

Outline Itinerary of Pikey Peak Short Trek:

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to hotel

Day 02: Fly to Phaplu and trek to Chayalsa, overnight at a guesthouse

Day 03: Trek to Kerung, overnight at guesthouse

Day 04: Trek to Jhapre, overnight at guesthouse

Day 05: Trek to Pikey base camp, overnight at guesthouse

Day 06: Climb to Pikey Peak and continues trek to Jase Bhanjyang, overnight at guesthouse

Day 07: Trek to Junbesi, overnight at guesthouse

Day 08: Trek to Phaplu, overnight at guesthouse

Day 09: Fly back to Kathmandu, overnight at a hotel

Day 10: Departure at your own destination

Detailed Pikey Peak Trek Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to hotel

After you reach Kathmandu, you will be picked up by our airport representative at the Tribhuvan International Airport and after that, you will be transferred to the particular hotel. You will briefly learn about your tour and check in to the hotel.

Day 02: Fly to Phaplu and trek to Chayalsa, overnight at the guesthouse

We fly to Phaplu, Himalayan foothills, and then start our trek into the Solu region. The views from the flat surface are astonishing since they offer vivid views of terraced hills and the gigantic Himalayan. Also, you can see the superb sight of Sherpa communities, go around the local market in Salleri, and visit local monasteries including the Chilsa monastery. We will stay overnight at the guesthouse.

Day 03: Trek to Kerung, overnight at guesthouse

Today, on our way to Kerung, you can see Tamang, Sherpa, and Magar cultures. And, you can also enjoy the views of striking sceneries of higher peaks and landscapes. Going around monasteries and Buddhist stupas at Kerung is the fascinating part. The primary pikey peak trek accommodation is at a guest house to refuel your energy with the local cultural dining options.

Day 04: Trek to Jhapre, overnight at guesthouse

After trekking for about six hours from Kerung, you arrive at Jhapre. Trek to Chhapra you will see wild orchids and stunning landscapes all along the Solu Okhaldhunga border along the Pikey Peak trek route. Here too, you will visit monasteries and Buddhist stupas. The cultural performance in Jhapre is worth watching.

Day 05: Trek to Pikey base camp, overnight at guesthouse

This is the highest point of the trek and you can see plants and animals found in the Himalayan region. Also, you will see centuries-old monasteries, mani stones, Buddhist stupas, and more. Moreover, this particular area is suitable for marathon and mountain bike races.

Day 06: Climb to Pikey Peak and continues trek to Jase Bhanjyang, overnight at guesthouse

We walk down today where we will witness a picturesque landscape. Here, you can see yaks grazing and get a chance to drink fresh and tasty yak milk. Trekking ahead we arrive at the saddle called Jase Bhanjyang and from here you can take a shortcut which will let you arrive at Junbesi.

Day 07: Trek to Junbesi, overnight at guesthouse

Today, we head off to reach Junbesi. On the way we trek up to Pikey Peak where you will witness a sunrise view and the Himalayan range from Kanchenjunga to Dhaulagiri as well as Everest. After you pass Pikey Peak you trek down through the distinctive landscape to Junbesi Valley.

Day 08: Trek to Phaplu, overnight at teahouse

After visiting Thupten Choling Monastery and observing typical Tibetan medicinal therapy at Junbesi village, you trek to Phaplu which takes around six hours. Here you can taste tasty local food and drink and participate in the Sherpa cultural program in tea houses.

Day 09: Fly back to Kathmandu, overnight at a hotel

You return to Kathmandu taking a scenic flight. On this pleasant day you may have a full day at leisure and either relax at the hotel or explore the Thamel and overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Departure at your own destination

Our airport representative will shift you to the airport from the hotel for your way back to your home country. Recall your entire journey and embrace your Pikey Peak trek experience.

What is included?

Airport pick up and drop off, upon arrival and departure in Kathmandu (International and domestic both).
Pre-trek briefing.
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast as per the program.
1 well-experienced English-speaking assistant guide if the group size exceeds 5+ persons.
Well-experienced and equipped trekking porter/s (one porter carries for 2 guest's luggage, 25 kgs - 30kgs).
Food during the trek (full board with breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee and seasonal fresh fruits).
Guesthouse accommodation during the trek.
All necessary trekking permits.
Internal flight Kathmandu - Phaplu - Kathmandu for guests and guide inclusive with all taxes and transfers.
In the worst case, assist with all rescue and evacuation arrangements.
Unique Adventure sleeping bag and down jacket, duffel bag, area trekking map.
First aid medical kit and oximeter to check pulse, heart rate, and oxygen saturation at higher altitudes.
All applicable taxes are as per the government rules and regulations.
All organizational requirements.

What is not included?

Nepal visa (can be obtained at the airport or immigration counters at the borders: USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days and two passport-size photographs are required).
Your international flight to and from Nepal.
Travel insurance (for helicopter evacuation if needed whilst trekking).
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, internet/e-mail, etc.
Bar and beverage bills.
Tips for guide, porter, driver.

Why us? Is a conscientious question that requires an honest answer of integrity and devotion of the highest standards.

We are what we were from the very beginning: Read on to know us the way we are…

At Unique Adventure International, We do not pretend to be what we are not, ours is a simple ethic, hospitality straight from the heart. When doing trips with us, you will soon find out excellence with us is not just a norm, it’s more a habit.

We have walked the length and breadth of the Himalaya across Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan for over two decades…and still counting, we have enjoyed all of it so much; right to the hilt. We love our mountains and enjoy it so much when we tread its trails with our trekking guests, who also love these mountains as much as us or maybe even more. We have much knowledge of the land and meticulously plan things so our guests get the utmost from their sojourns with us; we know how chaotic it can be for our guests when they organise holidays so far from home…keeping this in mind, we sort out for the long haul and ensure our guests do not only have fun on the way but also get value for money with purposeful journeys. We know and understand that this may probably be a once in a lifetime holiday where you will explore a world not too familiar and its binding for us to make doubly sure you are completely safe throughout the whole course of your expedition when you are in Nepal. With each trip we do with you, we are constantly searching for ways to improve our services so that your expectations of us are met beyond what you could have ever expected on all fronts. We want that you go home with a happy heart and unforgettable memories of an odyssey well done. With Unique Adventure, this is central to all our thoughts when we meet you.

A small business with big ideals…

We are a small outfit with big ideas and we know how complex human nature can be; its only but human to understand your weaknesses and respect your strengths, both of which will be put to the test on the punishing trails of Nepal, but it’s always our mission to understand you and make your journey as calm as possible.

This is the whole reason why we get repeat clients who never seem to get drained with the Himalayas and enjoy the way we guide them throughout the trip…

We know how worrisome it can be when you choose to live life on the edge… so we go the mile to make sure your holidays become more purposeful, more significant…

We do not push you, no matter what the circumstances…

We know you want it slow and easy the moment your plane hits the tarmac in Kathmandu. We understand your instinctive curiosities and ensure you are left alone with enough space to do what we have planned for you – ‘your way’’. You call the shots – it’s your trip – and we provide you enough freedom to make your own decisions in harmony with your group. We help you to become friends and bridge gaps; it’s a matter of pride for us to mention here that we created some of the best friendships where some morphed into lifetime partnerships and this is how things shape out with us when you assemble in our country. And when we are out with you in the country at high elevations, we ensure that our crew leads you in ways comfortable to your body and physical needs.

Our ‘True-to-Life’ practical itineraries…

Our itineraries are meticulously planned and based on the way you see it when your trip commences. Our themes are hands-on and we take you to some difficult but extraordinary places where some would likely pass by. We know you thirst for the unknown and interesting; your search for things that will ignite your emotions and imaginations, seeking for the ‘whys’, how’s and when’s’ into the mountain culture, lifestyles and traditions that you witness in territory you have never been familiar with. We put in a lot of effort to create astonishing one-off experiences which would make great notes for memorable stories to pass down to the coming generations. Each trip we design opens up new avenues to a whole new world that you are not familiar with…and when you discover the answers, it could be a life changing experience you would have never expected.

Trips to match your time frames…

We are flexible in the way we operate our trips based on your exclusive needs. We understand the kind of pressure ridden world you hail from and know you have worked hard for your dream holidays. Our programs are typically designed to give you the most and the best based on your time limitations without any blemishes on the joys that come with your venture.

You could be planning a budget trek or a luxury tour, maybe even a trekking peak; whatever the choice, we give you an extension combo so you have a scintillating mix of history, the outdoors and even jell in a jungle safari into the potpourri so you have varied experiences within the timeframe you’ve chosen. Our website is programmed to give you a host of options to make you smile…

Accommodation: They say Home is where the Hearth is…and yes, the Pillow!!

We are extra wary when arranging your accommodation before you enter our country. We know we’ve got to give you something that’s closest to home. After consulting with you and being twice as sure about what you’re expecting when it comes down to that most important part of life: resting your body and mind at night, we make sure we give you the best accommodating facilities available at a hotel that’s not only comfortable but also a place that is spanking clean with fresh linen and staff who understand your needs and go the length in making sure you feel at home, no matter what the length of your stay with us.

This also includes the sanitized conditions of the food you are served. Even when on the trails, we go the mile to make sure you find a cosy teahouse with no dampness and enough ventilation to keep you healthy and warm with food that’s organic and clean. We know how important the hearth is wherever you stay. With us, be sure that all your personal needs are taken care of well. Ours is the kind of hospitality that comes straight from the heart…

Safety and Security: This is mandatory and imperative…

Our safety and security arrangements for all our inbound guests cross all boundaries; from the moment your jet hits the tarmac at the airport in Kathmandu. This is a process that begins prior to your arrival in Kathmandu, when we design your itinerary based on the program you have chosen. It begins with choosing the right team for you, especially if it’s a trek. We make sure your crew is primed for any contingency when at altitude. We believe in following firm standards with focus on risk assessment knowing mountain climbing is always a risky business despite the excitement it offers. All the planning is done prior to your arrival so you have a carefree, footloose and fancy free journey, without any hassles.

We always advise our guests to go through medical routines in their home countries before embarking on trips above 3000m. We also encourage our guests to get insured before coming to Nepal.

Your entire stay in Nepal is monitored from day one, especially when you are on the mountains. We take nothing for granted, nature can be a monster when least expected. When booking your trip through ‘Unique Adventure, you are not just a client – you are more than all that - you are a parent, a brother/sister, a close colleague – in a word – ‘family’; and all our safety precautions and personalized services are purely based on this relationship.

We Respect and Care for the local folks and Love the Environment we operate in…

We are conscious in the importance of preserving the natural beauty and culture of Nepal, so that future visitors can also enjoy the wonders of this beautiful but fragile environment. We are sensitive and devoted to responsible travel with minimum impact on the environment and local communities. The planet is large enough for everyone to explore and it’s the curiosity of human nature to explore and discover the unknown. We are always careful about the ecosystems that surround us when we are on the mountains, but we don’t let this spoil the spirit for adventure. We seek to enjoy in ways beneficial to others and wish to respect this beauty that God created for us to appreciate; and we want to keep it that way. Equally important, we instruct our crew and travellers to be aware of the values of responsible travel, by: respecting people, cultures and local environments, in creating goodwill; with cross-cultural sharing and experiences; and helping make sustainable development practical, where we put in efforts to give back more than we take.

Our Trekking crews are Principal to the Company…we’re Family…

One paramount issue for trekking companies in Nepal are employees directly connected to guests when trekking in the Himalayas and this is key to any trip conducted anywhere on the Himalayas. Our staffs in general receive fixed monthly salaries and our trekking crews get special rates as defined by the Ministry of Labour in consultation with the Ministry of Tourism - Government of Nepal.

This also includes the provision of Social Security for mountain workers as per government directives. In addition to this, we also provide climbing training to new comers listed on our payroll. All our seasoned guides are well trained in the use and application of First Aid in the event of any unexpected injuries that may occur in the course of the journey when at altitude.

Field Employees are constantly upgraded for personal development, delivered via courses in English, about nature, history, and ongoing training as mountain guides with techniques based on safety precautions...along with this, our mountain crews are insured and covered against any eventualities. The insurance package covers the cost of health care if injured or sick and provides a lifetime gratuity if any employee is physically disabled. We treat our employees as valuable assets. We know their security and happiness is vital to ensure yours throughout your stay in Nepal…

Innovation: We are constantly juggling new Products…

Ours is a constant search for new trails in the great wilderness. We’re always innovating new areas for travel within and around the city limits and out on the mountains. Nepal has so much to offer in her ancient heritage cities and within the vast expanse of her Himalayas. We ceaselessly research new products in order to give our old clients new thrills; this has always been part of our company’s policies for giving more value for money. We know that many of our guests rarely get time to travel and when they do, they’d sure like to make the best of it; besides Nepal, we even cut across borders giving our guests unbelievable historical and cultural highlights of Tibet, Bhutan and India. We even design divine spiritual tours for the holy who’d sure like to hike down footsteps of ancient ancestors along the Mount Kailash Mountains so that they could come face-to-face with the gods. You even get opportunities to stroll down the cobbled stone Squares of Patan and Bhaktapur and slip into the Forbidden Temple of Pashupatinath. Beyond the spiritual of Kailash in Tibet, our programs take you to the highest region on earth, at an elevation of 4,900 meters (16,000 ft). Very much noted as the ‘roof of the world’, Tibet is symbolic of a mesmerizing culture seeped in spirituality and nature. From superb temples and tranquil monasteries to the Yangtze River and adorable Pandas, our products are molded in a way that ensures you experience a whole new world of amazing discoveries that tells you about God’s gift of a wonderful planet we all live in.

‘Please visit our highly informative website for some of the most extensive information on some of the most stimulating holidays ever conceived’. Get friendly with us on: www.uniquetreks.com

We give you Mountain Yoga

The Mountain Yoga we offer on the trail is an earthy, friendly and unassuming space, dedicated to healing and transformation as your mind battles the vagaries of nature while on your journey in the wild. When you decide to holiday on the mountains; it’s like a calling into the high and wild to experience Mother Nature at a higher level and to explore her true beauty. But there’s another calling that wants you to find release from your inner demons. It might be seen as the feeling that there has to be more to life than our day-to-day routines in the machine of modern day society. As you go higher above the tree-lines, our certified yoga guides give you the kind of alignment helpful to your body’s needs when adjusting to the thin air at altitude. They are compassionate, knowledgeable and guide you with postures and breathing exercises that promote physical fitness at higher elevations, keeping the mind calmer, making your self-awareness more acute, and help you get more balanced, while preventing you from having any problems with altitude mountain sickness. Yoga is an ancient practice known for thousands of years to clean out even the deepest mental grooves and rigid mindsets which may hamper your trip and spoil the fun on your trek.

We are the only adventure company in Nepal offering our guests mountain yoga which enhances hassle free trips and keeps our guests safe from common altitude problems.

Our Success Ratio…

We’ve been through it all – the ups and downs have been full and plenty. The series of earthquakes of 2015 affected us bitterly; however, we kept the faith. We knew this was nature at its best and worst. We do not take anything for granted when it’s a tryst with Mother Nature, especially in the wilderness above the tree-lines. We knew we would still need these mountains more than they need us...These mountains teach us so much about life. It was Almighty God that created these mountains with all its stark beauty, but then a natural calamity can be lurking somewhere around the bend, and we must always be aware of the environment - and this comes with respect, consciousness and faith.

Despite the hurdles and hiccups, our Success Ratio has been over 98%, why? Because experience has taught us the hard way to Love God, respect the mountains, to learn from our mistakes, and to always, at all times, be Honest with our Guests…and let God do the rest.

No words, just loads of emotions

I surely knew my first Trek experience in Nepal would have been unique but not to this extent! Nature, views, local people, paths, silence, incredible sunrises and sunsets and MUCH MORE made this experience a unique one. Actually, it won't be unique because I am now almost ready to embark on my flight back to Italy and am already planning my next Trek to Nepal. Of course with Unique adventure: all has been greatly organised. Last but surely not least, the gentle and professional presence of my guide Lapka and porter Nzima surely contributed to this unforgettable experience: good rhythm, dense silence and also chats and dancing time (!)

Francesca Roveda

No words

No words, just loads of emotions I surely knew my first Trek experience in Nepal would have been unique but not to this extent! Nature, views, local people, paths, silence, incredible sunrises and sunsets and MUCH MORE made this experience a unique one. Actually, it won't be unique because I am now almost ready to embark on my flight back to Italy and am already planning my next Trek to Nepal. Of course with Unique adventure: all has been greatly organised. Last but surely not least, the gentle and professional presence of my guide Lapka and porter Nzima surely contributed to this unforgettable experience: good rhythm, dense silence and also chats and dancing time (!)

Francesca Roveda

Pikey Peak Trek Packing List:

Good wind/rain jacket
Warm fleece jacket or jersey
Good boots, either light-weight trekking boots or light full leather boots
Good -20 Sleeping bag (which can be rented or bought in Kathmandu)
A comfortable day pack, preferably with a waistband.
Fleece jacket or pullover
Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
Down vest and/or jacket (optional)
Lightweight gloves
Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses with UV protection
T-shirts
Underwear
Hiking shorts
Lightweight cotton long pants
Light and expedition weight thermal bottom
Fleece or wool pants
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
Thin, lightweight inner socks
Thick, warm wool hiking socks
Hiking boots with spare laces
Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)

Other Necessary Equipments for Pikey Peak Trek Preparation:

Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
Small pad or combination lock-to-lock trek bag
Basic First Aid Kit (We also provide comprehensive first aid medical kit and Oximeter)
Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bag
Day pack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
Water bottles (2 bottles recommended)
Toiletries
Small wash towel

FAQs

1. What is the distance of the Pikey Peak Trek?

The Pikey Peak Trekking distance is approximately 70-80 kilometers (43-50 miles) round trip. The trek typically spans over 5-7 days, depending on the specific itinerary and pace of the trekking group.

2. What is the average cost for trekking the Pikey Peak ?

Pikey Peak Trek cost varies depending on the trekking company, the duration of the trek, and the services included. On average, the cost ranges from $600 to $1,200 per person. This generally includes permits, guide and porter fees, accommodation, meals, and transportation.

3. What is the difficulty level of the Pikey Peak Trek?

The difficulty level of the Pikey Peak Trek is a crucial factor to consider as it is marked to be a moderate trek. It is suitable for trekkers with a reasonable level of fitness and some prior trekking experience. The trail involves some steep ascents and descents, but it does not require technical climbing skills.

4. Are there any Pikey Peak Trek blogs?

Yes, there are many travel blogs and personal accounts detailing the Pikey Peak Trek experience. These blogs provide insights into the trek's highlights, challenges, and tips for a successful journey. Searching for "Pikey Peak Trek blog" online will yield numerous results with detailed itineraries and personal stories.

5. What is the best season for the Pikey Peak Trek?

Pikey Peak Trek's best seasons are during the pre-monsoon (spring) and post-monsoon (autumn) periods. Specifically, March to May and September to November are ideal times for trekking, offering stable weather, clear skies, and moderate temperatures.

6. What is the altitude of Pikey Peak?

Pikey Peak stands at an altitude of 4,065 meters (13,333 feet) above sea level. This elevation provides stunning panoramic views of the Himalayan range, including Everest, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga.

7. What is the weather like on the Pikey Peak Trek?

The Pikey Peak Trek weather varies with the seasons. During the spring and autumn, the weather is generally mild and clear, with daytime temperatures ranging from 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F) and colder nights. In the winter, temperatures can drop significantly, especially at higher altitudes, and there is a chance of snowfall.

8. What are permits required for the pikey peak?

Trekkers need two permits for trekking Pikey Peak:

Gaurishankar Conservation Area Permit (GCAP): Required for entering the conservation area.
TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) Card: Ensures the safety and security of trekkers.

9. How should I prepare for the Pikey Peak Trek?

Pikey Peak Trek preparation involves:

Physical Fitness: Engage in regular cardiovascular exercises, strength training, and hiking practice to build stamina and endurance.
Gear and Equipment: Ensure you have appropriate trekking gear, including comfortable hiking boots, layered clothing, a good-quality sleeping bag, and a daypack.
Acclimatization: Spend a few days in Kathmandu or at lower altitudes to help acclimatize before starting the trek.