Pikey Peak trek takes you right into the Sherpa homeland, which is the Solukhumbu or Lower Everest. The summit of Pikey Peak stands tall at 4065 meters. During trek, you will immerse yourself in the local culture by spending a night at a local Sherpa home stay. Also, a visit to the local school and the nun monastery of Thupten Choling should not be missed. Because this area is hardly visited by trekkers, you will be able to discover authentic Nepal. Here, you will have plenty of opportunities to meet the friendly locals.
At High Camp, you wake up early in the morning to hike for a breathtaking sunrise view from the peak. From the summit, you have magnificent views of the snowy peaks of the Himalayas. Subsequently, Sir Edmund Hillary stated that Pikey Peak offers the most beautiful view of Mount Everest.
A smooth jeep drive takes you to the start of the Pikey Peak trek. In the local village of Sherpa Mude you spend the night at a Sherpa homestay. During a short village tour, you visit a local school where the children will curiously greet you. After that, you hike towards the small settlement of Japre, which features a local monastery and a large prayer wheel.
Towards High Camp, the trail goes through beautiful rhododendron forests and along small settlements. The next morning, you wake up early to climb Pikey Peak for a breathtaking sunrise. You can see several spectacular mountain peaks of 8000+ meters like Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Kangchenjunga. Afterwards, you descend towards the Junbesi valley, where several ancient Buddhist monasteries are located.
An inspiring visit will follow at the nun monastery of Thupten Choling. You comfortably continue the Pikey Peak trek to Phurteng. Another great sunrise and sunset viewpoint for the entire Khumbu region. After a descent towards Ringmo, you hike a wide, comfortable trail to Phaplu. A large local village with local shops. Finally, a jeep drive will bring you back to Kathmandu.
You can extend the Pikey Peak trek to Dudh Kunda lake; for details, check here.
Our itineraries are designed to be flexible. If you would like to modify this plan, let us know, and we will work with you to create a personalized trip.
Day 1: Arrival Nepal; pick up at the international airport and drop off at a hotel in Thamel Kathmandu
Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Pattale (2625 m – 7 hrs.)
Day 3: Trek to Sherpa Mude overnight at Sherpa Homestay(2600 m – 6,5 hrs.)
Day 4: Visit local school and trek to Japre (2820 m – 5,5 hrs.)
Day 5: Trek to Pikey High camp (3615 m – 6 hrs.)
Day 6: Climb to Pikey Peak (4065 m) and trek to Jasmane Bhanjang (2875 m – 6,5 hrs.)
Day 7: Trek to Junbesi (2700m – 5 hrs.)
Day 8: Trek to Thupten Choling monastery (3031 m) for a visit, and onwards to Phurteng (2950m – 7 hrs.)
Day 9: Trek to Phaplu (2470 m – 4,5 hrs.)
Day 10: Drive Phaplu to Kathmandu (9 hrs.)
Day 11: Free day at leisure in Kathmandu
Day 12: Departure; pick up from the hotel and drop off at the international airport
During the trekking season prices may rise. The final price depends on the trekking season, group size and the cost of local transfers.
Cost includes:
– Pick up and drop off from Kathmandu International Airport to the hotel
– 3 nights hotel room in Kathmandu; breakfast included
– Teahouse room during trek
– Return drive from Kathmandu to the start and from the end of the trek
– Licensed and certified mountain guide. Well experienced and English speaking
– Porter service for carrying luggage; 10 kg per person
– Salary, food, accommodation and insurance for the mountain guide and porters
– 3 meals per day; breakfast/ lunch/ dinner
– Free use of waterproof bag for your luggage
– TIMS card and local taxes
– Support of the Sherpa Heritage Trails head office in Kathmandu
Cost excludes:
– International flight to Kathmandu
– Nepal entrance visa
– Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu
– All beverage bills, hot shower, internet services, laundry and battery charge during trek
– Personal travel insurance
– Rescue operation charge in case of an emergency
– Any cost that arises due to a change of itinerary like flight delay, natural calamities, etc.
– Gratitude and tips for mountain guide and porters
