Pikey Peak Trek is an easy, short trekking trail in the lower Everest region. It is a newly opened trekking route with great views of the eastern Himalayan Mountains. Pikey Peak is one of the famous viewing points for panoramic views of Mount Everest, Kangchenjunga, Makalu, and Lhotse. It is an ideal option for short-term trekkers. The beautiful landscapes and comfortable trekking route make the Pikey Peak trek very unique. From this vantage point, one can see the best sunrise and sunset panoramic views within the deep green valleys. At present, Pikey Peak is one of the most popular short-tour destinations in Nepal among tourists within 5 days of easy trekking. Pikey Peak is a seasonal snowy hill where local Sherpa people go for short hiking trips and to hang the prayer flag on the top.
The Pikey, named after the name of the local Sherpa deity, represents the sky over nature. During the monsoon period, in June or July, local Sherpa people worship their clan god and perform the ceremony of the Buddhist Lama and a group of monks. You get to learn a lot about Sherpa culture and tradition. The trail also takes you across other communities like Tamang, Rai, Chhetri, etc. Likewise, stupas, prayer wheels, and prayer flags are on the way. The overall journey is awe-inspiring and offers a lifetime experience.
In addition to this, the trail enjoys more peaceful surroundings as well as lower numbers of tourists than other trails in the region of Mount Everest. For this reason, the Pikey Peak trek is the perfect choice for those looking for a peaceful and relaxed journey. During the course of the journey, you will be able to explore the beautiful surroundings of rhododendron forests, tiny villages, and stunning ridges with views of the mountains all around.
Another benefit of the Pikey Peak trek is that one does not need any prior trekking experience or preparation to accomplish the trek. Even new trekkers with little experience and average physical condition can accomplish this trek in a few days’ time. The ideal times to undertake this trek are the spring and autumn months. These months are characterized by clear skies and good visibility of the mountains. For those who want to experience the Himalayas in a shorter period, the Pikey Peak trek is an excellent choice.
In the early morning, our guide will pick you up from your hotel and then start the day with a long drive from Kathmandu to Jhapre. The road follows the Sun Koshi River, which then merges with the Tama Koshi River to form another Koshi River until reaching Ghurmi. You will pass some settlements and Bazzar till reach the Jhapre (2920m). There’s a small gompa and stupa you can explore and observe and this is your last stop for the night.
Includes: Lunch, Dinner, a Private vehicle, an English-speaking guide, and overnight accommodation at an available local lodge.
Enjoy the sunrise view from Jhapre as the first golden rays of the sun fall on the snow-capped mountains. Continuing our trek along the trail, you reached Bhulbule. Subsequently, the trail becomes steep, climbing through rhododendron forests and small settlement areas of Lhamuje. As we cross Lhamuje, the trails open out to yak-grazing pasture and then lead to a long Mani wall. Following this, a climb along the winding road takes us to Pikey Base Camp. Here, you can visit the Yak Cheese Factory and relish the magnificent views of the surrounding Himalayas.
Includes: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, an English-speaking guide, Porter, and overnight accommodation at an available local lodge.
In the early morning, hike to Pikey Peak to enjoy the glorious sunrise over the Himalayas, such as Mt. Everest (8848m), Numbur Chuli (6958m), Thamserku (6608m), Kanchenjunga (8586 m), Makalu (8485m), Ghaurisankar (7134m) and so on. After enjoying the view, return to Pikey Peak Base Camp. From there, you will continue to walk down on the way the trails meet the Everest Base Camp trail coming from Jiri at Taktor. Continue your walk for some hours and reach Junbesi, another highlight of the Pikey Peak trek. It is the traditional village of Sherpas. You will see Buddhist monasteries, Sherpa culture, and architecture, which are an important part of the Pikey Peak trek experience.
Includes: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, an English-speaking guide, Porter, and overnight accommodation at an available local lodge.
Junbeshi is a beautiful village located at the junction of the Everest trail and the trail to Thuptenchholing Monastery. The splendid view of Mount Numbur in the background matches the pleasant environment of the village is an ideal place to relax. The presence of the famous monastery, Thuptenchholing Monastery, has made this village the most important Sherpa village in the country. Due to its remoteness and increasing population, the 800 resident monks and nuns live here with limited resources.
Includes: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, an English-speaking guide, Porter, and overnight accommodation at an available local lodge.
This is the last day of the Pikey Peak trek. You will drive from Junbesi back to Kathmandu. The journey gives you a final view of the region’s beauty as you pass through scenic hills, quiet villages, and gentle slopes. Along the way, you will see prayer flags, prayer wheels, and carved mani stone walls that show the area’s rich spiritual culture. Following the Madhya Pahadi Highway, the drive provides a smooth and memorable conclusion to your Pikey Peak trek.
Includes: Breakfast, lunch, a private vehicle, and an English-speaking guide.
We did the Pikey peak trekking 5 days in September with Asian heritage. It was a very special, unique and most beautiful experience in my life. Our guide Rohit is very friendly care of us. He was always happy to tell us a lot about the country, mountains, peoples, culture, as well as the nature and make for a perfect time in Nepal. We had amazing views of almost all Everest region mountains including the massive views of the tallest mountain in the world Mount Everest. It was an unforgettable experience.
Thanks to Nilam the owner of Asian heritage for all the logistics arrangements for our Nepal trip. Special thanks to our guide Arjun for his patience into the mountain, had a great experience with him and would recommend this agency.
I recently completed the Pikey peak trek, and it was an unforgettable experience. Our Guide Rohit is very professional and knowledgeable with almost 20 years of experience on the Mountain in Nepal. He was always careful to our safety throughout the entire trekking. Our Porters, Lakpa and Milan were really strong, hard-working; they carried our gear and supported us throughout the journey. Asian Heritage manages our Transportation, hotel accommodations and logistics part. I would highly recommend this company to anyone who is looking to trek to Everest region.
We had a very short holiday and Asian heritage organized a 5 days Pikey peak trek for us. We had an amazing experience staying in teahouses in the mountain & experiencing Nepalese hospitality. Our guide Shiva was always happy to fulfill our every need. Nilam and his staff organized everything for us very quickly & efficiently as we booked the trek at the last minute. We were rewarded with stunning views of the many mountains including the highest mountain in the world Mount Everest.
We did the Pikey peak 5 days and had the best time! Everything was great and was well organized. Especially our guide Chandra and the porter Manoj made the whole experience very special. They told us a lot about the mountains and Nepali culture and looked after us the whole time. This made us feel very safe. We also played a lot of card games and laughed in the evenings. Highly recommend!
