Pikey Peak base camp trek
Highlights
- Magnificient view of the world’s highest mountain Everest (8,848.86 m), Gaurishankar (7,134 m), Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), Manaslu (8,163 m), Langtang (7,246 m)
- Sunrise and sunset view from Mount Everest
- Promises a captivating trail with scenic landscape views
- Sightseeing and trekking along gushing rivers and dense forests
- Explore Sherpa and Magar culture
Overview
Pikey Peak Base Camp stands as a renowned trekking destination in the Khumbu region of Nepal. Lately, it has been drawing the attention of adventure enthusiasts from around the world.
It is one of the top treks in Nepal that offers a marvelous view of the world’s highest mountain Mt. Everest, and other high peaks such as Kanchenjunga, Gaurishankar, Langtang, and many more.
Pikey Peak, located at an altitude of 4,065 m, is the best hilltop in the Solukhumbu region. Explore the lesser-known captivating trail of Pikey Peak base camp that encompasses a unique landscape, dense forest, beautiful villages, gushing rivers, and many more.
Pikey Peak base camp trek is a high-altitude expedition that requires 7 to 9 days to complete. This trek is going to be slightly difficult for beginners. Avid trekkers have been enjoying the challenging trail and the adventure it offers. If you have good physical fitness and can walk for long hours, embark on this incredible trek.
Pikey Peak Base Camp trek starts from Dhap. If you wish to shorten the itinerary, take a flight from Kathmandu to Phaplu. It is a 30 minutes long air trip that may cost around USD162 depending upon the season and availability. The 30-minute flight shall be scenic as you will get a hawk-eye view of the mountain ranges. Cross several villages within a few minutes and arrive at Phaplu on the very first day. Stay overnight at Phaplu and pump up yourself for a trek from Phaplu to Pikey Peak base camp.
This trek is a heavenly package for trekkers, naturalists, photographers, wanderers, and nomads. The exquisite landscape view of beautiful villages, diverse vegetation, rivers, and forests is going to be crude and exciting.
Get a chance to explore Sherpa culture and Magar culture with a closer glimpse. Try their unique traditional cuisines and connect with them.
The trek challenges your strength and determination as you navigate through high altitudes and thrilling landscapes. Also, the pleasant weather enriches the walking and sightseeing experience.
The maximum altitude attained in this trek is 4,067 m. It is quite a high elevation so make sure you are physically fit and acclimatize frequently. Acclimatization is essential to skip altitude sickness.
Pikey Peak Base Camp Trek Itinerary
Once you arrive in Kathmandu, our agent will receive you at TIA. You will quickly reach the hotel, where you can shower and relax. You will get a small briefing about how your journey will take shape from the next day. You can also stroll around Kathmandu city, an ancient city with so much culture and architecture to explore.
Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhap Bazaar (2850 m, 8 hrs)
The first task would be to drive from Kathmandu Dhap Bazaar. The road trip to Dhap Bazaar is filled with scenic landscape views.
Enjoy the view of the Sunkoshi River and as you approach the destination, you’ll see dense forests, terraced rice fields, small waterfalls, and rivers along the way. You’ll pass via Khurkot to Ghurmi and finally arrive at Dhap Bazaar located at a height of 2,850 m.
It will take around 8 hours to arrive at Dhap Bazaar via road. Stay overnight at a nice lodge in Dhap.
Day 2: Trek from Dhap Bazaar (2850 m) to Jhapre (2815 m, 4/5 hrs)
You will encounter two ways at Dhap. At this point, you need to choose the right path otherwise you may lose track. Here, one path leads to Solukhumbu while the other leads to Okhaldhunga.
For convenience, look at boards with arrows or simply follow the guide. Take the trail that directs you to Solukhumbu. The trekking officially begins from Dhap Bazaar. You will come across Sigane, from where get a remarkable view of the peaks of the Numbur Himal range.
The trail from Sigane takes you to the beautiful village of Jhapre at an altitude of 2,815 m. Jhapre is no less than a viewpoint that offers a lovely glimpse of Everest and Numbur. Besides the scenic view, explore the ancient Buddhist Monastery in Jhapre. Stay overnight.
Day 3: Trek from Jhapre (2815 m) to Pikey Base Camp (4,067 m, 5/6 hrs)
Wake up early in the morning to start the trek early. Today’s trek is going to be the difficult one compared to other days as you’ll cover quite a high altitude in a shorter time.
Walk uphill and reach Bhulbule at 3,500 m altitude where you’ll have lunch. Observe the spectacular surrounding for a while and then make your way through a steeper and narrow trail for a few hours to arrive at Lamoche.
Continue walking on the rough terrain along houses of stone, Mani Walls, and dense rhododendron forest. After a stiff ascend through winding trekking trails for about 4 to 5 hours, you’ll finally set foot on Pikey Peak base camp.
Behold the stunning panoramic mountain ranges from the Pikey Peak viewpoint. You will notice the Himalayan ranges include many high peaks such as Everest, Kanchenjunga, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Langtang, and so on.
The mountain view from Pikey Peak base camp is like a still from a movie. It is a perfect location for trekkers to view the Mahabharat range from an altitude of 4,067 m. Wait for the spectacular sunset view. Enjoy a hot cup of tea while you capture the experience in your memory.
Also, visit the yak cheese factory nearby and try the cheese with a unique taste as it is made up of the milk of yak that is gazed at Lamoche. Stay overnight in a tent at the Pikey Peak Base Camp.
Day 4: Trek from Pikey Base Camp (4,067 m) to Jase Bhanjyang (3520 m, 4/5 hrs)
Wake up early to observe the sunrise. The entire mountain range turns to gold when the sun shows up. You don’t want to miss the moment.
It’s time to bid goodbye to the enchanting mountains. Take pictures, and make videos for the last time. Have breakfast in the tent and pack your stuff to leave the base camp.
Descending from Pikey Peak Base Camp, you will head to Jase Bhanjyang. You will walk through rough terrain and beautiful rhododendron forests. Take a rest at Lamoche and continue the trek to Jhapre.
Within 4 to 5 hours, you will arrive at Jase Bhanjyang where you can explore the Sherpa and Magar culture. Try their traditional cuisines that keep your body warm and energized.
Enjoy a musical evening among the locals as they play their traditional instruments and sing songs. Join them in their cultural dance and spend a joyful day. Stay overnight at Jase Bhanjyang.
Day 5: Trek from Jase Bhanjyang (3,520 m) to Junbesi (2,680 m, 5/6 hrs)
After a fulfilling breakfast, bid farewell to the locals who entertained you the other day. Thank them for their warm hospitality and head towards Junbesi.
While descending, enjoy the breathtaking view of beautiful villages, animals gazing, people engaged in their daily work, children playing, crops laid on the roofs and premises to dry, stone temples, praying flags, monasteries, and snow-capped mountain views. After 5 to 6 hours of scenic trekking, arrive at a hotel in Junbesi and stay overnight.
Day 6: Trek from Junbesi (2,680 m) to Phaplu (2,380 m, 5/6 hrs)
From Junbesi, walk parallel to Junbesi Khola to reach a suspension bridge. Cross the bridge and get to Beni Ghat.
Continue walking until you arrive in Phaplu. It normally takes 5 to 6 hours to reach Phaplu from Junbesi. Enjoy the evening and overnight at Phaplu.
Day 7: Drive from Phaplu (2,380 m) to Kathmandu (1350 m, 9/10 hrs)
At last, the trek ends today. From Phaplu, enjoy a scenic drive to Kathmandu. It’s gonna take around 9 to 10 hours to arrive in Kathmandu.
You can take small breaks and lunch on the way. You’ll be transferred to the hotel where you can shower and relax. Enjoy an authentic Nepali farewell dinner and call it a day.
Pikey Peak Base Camp Trek Physical Requirements
Pikey Peak Base Camp trek is considered a moderately difficult trek. Trekkers need to have good physical fitness and should have a prior experience in trekking. So, first-timers are not recommended for this trek. But still, if you want to venture into this trek, have an experienced trekker by your side and hire a guide.
Accommodation
As the altitude increases, the number of hotels and lodges decreases. So, it is better to book rooms beforehand. Our agency will contact hotels at each destination of this trek where you need to stay overnight. Facilities in hotels at higher altitudes may be limited. At the base camp, you will stay in a tent.
Meals
The hotels where you stay will arrange meals for you. The Pikey Peak Base Camp trek package includes the cost of three meals each day. Apart from these three meals, if you wish to savor other snacks, the cost will be additional. The food options may be limited, but the limited options they provide are delicious, appetizing, and energizing.
Pikey Peak Base Camp Trek Difficulty level
The difficulty level of the Pikey Peak Base Camp trek is a moderate trek. As the altitude increases, walking may become difficult for some trekkers, particularly from Lamoche to Pikey Peak Base Camp.
Pikey Peak Base Camp Trek Permits
You must attain TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) Permit to be eligible for trekking to Pikey Peak Base Camp.
FAQs
What is the Best time for Pikey Peak Base Camp Trek?
Pikey Peak Base Camp Trek, located in Solukhumbu, is one of the best treks in Nepal. Embark into this adventurous journey any time of the year. Frequent trekkers consider two seasons as the best seasons to undertake this amazing trek.
One is the autumn season. It begins around September and lasts till December. During autumn, the weather is fresh and clear. The favorable weather condition makes the journey enjoyable and achievable.
Similarly, The Spring season is also the best time to venture into the Pikey Peak Base Camo trek. It starts around February and lasts till June. During Spring, the rhododendron forest becomes dense and spectacular. The weather in Spring is just suitable to observe Himalayan ranges with clear visibility.
It is better to skip the winter season because there is a high risk of avalanches at the base camp. Similarly, there is a possibility of road blockage due to heavy snowfall. The visibility is poor due to fog, so you may not be able to view mountains.
The summer season is also suitable for trekking, but the weather becomes dry, and your intent to explore different species of birds, vegetation, flora, and fauna might not pay off.
Is it suitable for Solo trekking?
This trek is a lesser-known trek located in an isolated area. It is not as popular as the classic Everest Base Camp trek, so you have to be careful during solo trekking. Solo trekking is suitable if a guide accompanies you. Trekking alone in such an isolated area increases the risk of getting lost. The trekking trail includes dense forests, so you better not hover around the forest alone.
What is the cost of Pikey Peak Base Camp Trek?
If you are wondering about the Pikey Peak Base Camp trek cost, it may vary according to the group size, itinerary, and peak season. The cost usually ranges from $450 to $500. You can contact us to customize the itinerary and its price.
Conclusion
Pikey Peak base camp trek is one of the best treks in Nepal. It takes you to the vicinity of Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain. This trek is a blend of adventure and peace. So, this vacation, spend your time far from the crowded city to the lap of the Himalayas.
