Pikey Peak Trek 13 days
Starting Price
US$ 1190.00
Dana L
Awesome place
The trek was amazing and I got to see Mt Everest on the first day.
Sanne W
Amazingly beautiful views
Trek with best view of mountains and Everest
Trip Overview
Pikey Peak Trek in 13 days
Pikey Peak Trek 13 days cost / price : $1190.00 per person
13 Days Trek in Nepal
Outline Itineary
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu - Our representative will pick you up from International Airport and transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing
Day 03: We drive from Kathmandu to Shivalaya (1,838m)
Day 04: We trek from Shivalaya to Bhandar (2,180m)
Day 05: We trek from Bhandar to Namkheli (2,400m)
Day 06: We trek from Namkheli to Ngaur (3,419m)
Day 07: We trek from Ngaur to Pikey Base Camp (3,640m)
Day 08: Walk up Pikey Peak (4,065m) and then trek to Lamjura La (3,530m)
Day 09: We trek from Lamjura La to Junbesi (2,675m) and at afternoon, we will visit to Thuptenchholing Monastery
Day 10: We trek from Junbesi to Ringmo and onto Taksindu La (2,968m)
Day 11: We trek from Taksindu La to Phaplu (2,413m)
Day 12: We drive from Phaplu to Kathmandu
Day 13: Final Departure
Detail Itineary
Day 1. Arrive Kathmandu
Our representative will pick you up from International Airport and transfer to Hotel
Day 2. Sightseeing day in Kathmandu.
Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 3. We drive from Kathmandu to Shivalaya (1,838m)
Today we have an early start leaving the Kathmandu Valley in a private vehicle. Soon we escape the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu for the countryside driving through fields of wheat and millet, we see the farms and villages of rural Nepal. The road follows the Sun Kosi river until our lunch place in Khadi Chur. After lunch we cross the river and zig zag up into the foothills. Looking out of the window we can see rural Nepal life slowly going about their daily chores. After arriving to the town of Jiri we have a further one hours drive to get to our destination at Shivalaya and where we check into a friendly Sherpa tea house lodge.
Day 4. We trek from Shivalaya to Bhandar (2,180m)
After 6-7 hours of trekking from Shivalaya, we will reach Bhandar
Day 5. We trek from Bhandar to Namkheli (2,400m)
Today is a challenging but rewarding day today as we start the ascent of Pikey Peak. Once we leave the village of Bhandar, we head off the main Jiri to Lukla trail and join the less trekked trail to Pikey Peak. It will take 6-7 hours to reach Namkheli.
Day 6. We trek from Namkheli to Ngaur (3,419m)
In the morning after two hours of walking up the stone steps, you reach the top of the ridge and see the wonderful prayer flags of Goli Gompa. When we arrive at Goli Gompa where we can visit one of the three monasteries and later relax with a cup of tea and enjoy the spectacular Himalaya views.
It will take 6 hours to reach Ngaur.
Day 7. We trek from Ngaur to Pikey Base Camp (3,640m)
Today we will reach Pikey Peak Base Camp. We leave Ngaur village in the pine forest, walking through rhododendron trees following a lovely stone trail. After an hour we will emerge from the forest a get a view of Pikey Peak Base Camp a few hours more up the trail. We will arrive for lunch and you get a view of Goli Gompa in the ridge below.
After lunch we will stretch our legs and walk a bit more by walking further up the trail to gain a bit more altitude and have a look at our trail for tomorrow. Just an hour up the trail we will see the Summit and pray flags of Pikey Peak Two as well as the spectacular view looking back down the valleys below. We will return to Pikey Peak Base Camp for a relaxing afternoon looking forward to our summit the next day.
Day 8. Trek up Pikey Peak (4,065m) and then trek to Lamjura La (3,530m)
We will trek to Pikey Peak and reach Lamjura La.
Day 9. We trek from Lamjura La to Junbesi (2,675m)
At afternoon, we will visit to Thuptenchholing Monastery
Day 10. We trek from Junbesi to Ringmo and onto Taksindu La (2,968m)
It will take 6 hours to reach Taksindu La to Ringmo.
Day 11. We trek from Taksindu La to Phaplu (2,413m)
We have to trek form 6-7 hours to reach Phaplu from Taksindu La.
Day 12. Phaplu to Kathmandu
We will drive from Phaplu to Kathmandu and it will take 9 hours to reach Kathmandu
Day 13. Final Departure
Transfer to Kathmandu airport for the flight back home.
Cost Includes
01. Transport from Kathmandu to Shivalaya and Phaplu to Kathmandu
02. Basic Tea houses Accommodation during trek
03. All trekking permit
04. 3 times meals- breakfast, lunch and dinner during trek
05. English Speaking guide and all his expenses - travel insurance, meals, accommodation, salary and transfer
06: Kathmandu sightseeing with guide and transport
07. All government the taxes and company service charge
Cost Excludes
01. Expenses of personal nature like wifi, hot shower, telephone, telephone.
02. Travel Insurance
03. Drinks like coke, fanta, beer, whisky, coke, mineral water, hot water, tea, coffee
04. Tips for guide
05. Porter to carry luggage
06. All the cost not mention on above includes.
Pikey Peak Trek FAQs
The Pikey Peak Trek typically takes 5 to 7 days to complete, starting and ending with a drive between Kathmandu and Dhap or Phaplu. It is one of the most efficient short trekking options in the lower Solukhumbu region, making it perfect for hikers seeking Everest views without a 2-week commitment.
The trek is classified as easy to moderate difficulty, making it ideal for beginners, families, and solo hikers. It features gradual ridge climbs through rhododendron forests without any technical climbing, steep glacier crossings, or extreme high-altitude mountain challenges.
The maximum altitude reached is 4,065 meters (13,336 feet) at the summit of Pikey Peak, which is typically climbed early in the morning for sunrise views. The highest overnight accommodation along the route is usually at Pikey Peak Base Camp, which sits comfortably at 3,640 meters (11,942 feet).
Pikey Peak is famous for its panoramic sunrise views of Mount Everest, which Sir Edmund Hillary famously described as his favorite viewpoint in all of Nepal. From the top, you can view eight of the world's fourteen 8,000-meter peaks, including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Lhotse, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga.
Trekkers require two primary permits: the local municipality tourism fee (approx. NPR 2,000 / USD 15) and the Trekkers' Information Management Systems (TIMS) card (approx. NPR 2,000 / USD 15). Because it lies outside Sagarmatha National Park, expensive national park fees are avoided.
Yes, solo independent trekking is permitted on the Pikey Peak route because it falls outside of the highly restricted national park boundaries. However, hiring a local guide is recommended as trail signs are limited and ridge paths can become confusing in heavy cloud cover.
The best times to visit are Autumn (September to November) for crystal-clear mountain views and Spring (March to May) for valleys filled with blooming red and white rhododendrons. Winter trekking is possible but brings freezing nighttime temperatures.
Accommodation consists of authentic, community-run local teahouses and family homestays. Facilities are basic but cozy, featuring twin-sharing rooms, shared bathrooms, and open communal dining rooms centered around traditional wood-burning stoves.
Yes, basic electricity via solar or local hydro-power is available for device charging, but Wi-Fi networks are highly limited or absent at the higher camps. Cellular networks like Ncell and NTC provide decent coverage along most ridge lines.
The risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is comparatively low because you only spend a short time above 3,500 meters. However, since the trail climbs steadily from the valleys, drinking 3 to 4 liters of water daily and pacing yourself remains necessary.