5 Reasons to do Pikey Peak Trek

Lots of people prefer to do Everest Base Camp Trekking. However, many don’t succeed. It doesn’t mean that they don’t crave to see Mt. Everest. So, what is the easy option to view Mt. Everest? Answer to this question is the Pikey Peak Trek. It is the newest trekking route and falls in the Lower Khumbu Region. Find out 5 reasons to do Pikey Peak Trek.

People often argue that the best way to view Everest is by doing Everest Base Camp Trekking. In some extent, it is true. However, there are many factors that trekker needs to consider for EBC Trek. The usual factor is the altitude sickness. Moreover, cost factor too plays vital role. Therefore, Nepal has opened the short trekking route for the marvelous sight seeing of Mt. Everest. At a low altitude, trekkers can get beautiful memory of Mt. Everest region.

5 Reasons to do Pikey Peak Trek

Best Vantage Point for Mt. Everest view : Sir Edmund Hillary discovered the Pikey peak during his visit. He once wrote in his travel diary about Pikey Peak. According to him, the place offers splendid view of Mt. Everest. The surrounding landscape of cascading hills and terraced farmlands are added incentives on this trek.
Monasteries & Multi-ethnic Villages: There are many local monasteries, Mani walls and pagodas in the trail. Most noticeable monasteries on the trail are Chiwong Gompa and Thubtenchoeling Monastery. These monasteries are very old. There are numerous multi-ethnic villages. The trail is in the lower Khumbu area. Therefore, there are many ethnic groups residing in the area. Brahmins, Chhetris, Dalits, Rai & Sherpa are major people in the region.
Flexible Itineraries: Pikey Peak Trek in Nepal is possibly the most flexible trekking route of Nepal. You can start the trek from different trail heads. Start the trek either by flight or jeep drive. Dhap and Phaplu are different trail heads. Jeep drive from Kathmandu to Dhap or Phaplu takes about 5-7 hours. It depends on the road and traffic condition.
Green Lush Forests, Grassy Meadows & Cascading Hills: The trail is so fantastic to witness green lush forests, grassy meadows and cascading hills. These attractions are common in other trekking trails of Nepal. However, Pikey Peak offers astounding scenery of snow-capped mountains including Mt. Everest.

Outline Itinerary

1st Day: Drive to Dhap; Trek to Jhapre

2nd Day: Trek to Pikey Peak Base Camp

3rd Day: Sunrise View at Peak and Trek to Loding

4th Day: Trek to Junbeshi; Explore Tubthenchoeling Monastery

5th Day: Trek to Taksindu

6th Day: Trek to Phaplu

7th Day: Drive or Fly to Kathmandu

Best Time to Trek

Autumn and Spring season in Nepal are the best seasons to do trekking. Therefore, Pikey Peak Trekking is amazing during this time of the year. Avoid Monsoon season. However, winter season is okay to trek on this trail.

Trip Cost

Average cost of the Pikey Peak Trek in Nepal is 500 $ to 900 $. However, if you prefer to travel by air, the cost increases. Always plan your trip with the travel planner of Nepal Hiking Himalaya. We assure you the best trip costs.