The Pikey Peak Trek is moderately strenuous, but massively magnificent, and relatively short, but spectacularly royal—royal in a sense that the heavenly views of the Himalayas from the Pikey Peak hilltop are unparalleled; furthermore, the sunrise and the sunset are sheerly sublime.
The next important point to mention would be pikey peak trek difficulty: it is an easy trek, so much so that, anybody, even beginners, with a healthy physique and an urge to trek can complete it. Thus, though Pikey peak trek location is in the lower Khumbu region, is quite new, it has become pretty popular, and not just because it is easy, but also because of the unmatched views of the landscapes of and the soaring mountains.
The adored-for-sunrise-sunset Pikey Peak (4065 m) has an intriguing origin of its name—it is derived from the name of a Sherpa clan deity, Chyabo Pikey which is especially worshiped in the month of July.
Luckily, such an amazing region, to describe general Pikey peak trek itinerary, is not far from Kathmandu—after about an 8-hour drive, which itself will be quite thrilling, you will reach Jiri, the place from where the trekking sets forth. Thereupon, you will walk your way across some beautiful small villages that you will find culturally quaint with innocent and expansive people. You will instantly fall in love with them. The tea houses run by the local citizens may not be as luxurious as fancy lodges, but they are adored and preferred for the warmth and affection received there.
A beautiful aspect of the trek is the landscapes and the natural resources are not monotonous—they keep changing, and obviously, you will be led through lush forests of rhododendrons, pines, firs, magnolias. It will be refreshing.
Inevitable to mention:
The solidarity projects, funded by Association for Development of Nepal (ADN) located in Chartres, France in association with the Evasion Trekking and Kathmandu Heritage Tour, Nepal, have been helping develop Merangding, Angpang and Pattale villages.
Thus, please, do join this trek for the solidarity and for what you want out of this trek. We are at your service.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu – Welcome Dinner
Day 02 : Visit Swoyambhunath & Patan
Day 03 : Drive Kathmandu to Jiri
Day 04 : Trek Jiri to Shivalaya
Day 05 : Trek Shivalaya to Bhandar
Day 06 : Trek Bhandar to Namkheli
Day 07 : Trek Namkheli to Naur Gompa
Day 08 : Trek Naur Gompa to Pikey Base camp
Day 09 : Trek Pikey Base camp to Gora
Day 10 : Trek Gora to Merangding
Day 11 : Trek Merangding to Pattale via Angpang
Day 12 : Drive Pattale to Kathmandu
Day 13 : Free day in Kathmandu
Day 14 : Departure
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu – Welcome Dinner: you will be transferred to the hotel by one of our representatives. In the evening, welcome dinner at one of the traditional Nepali restaurants in Kathmandu.
Overnight: Hotel
Elevation: 1334m
Day 02: Visit Swoyambunath, Patan and Patan museum: start our tour visiting a magnificent Buddhist stupa, Swoyambunath which is 10 minutes’ drive from Thamel followed by a visit of Patan to witness its incredible architecture from medieval period.
Swoyambunath is one of the oldest stupa of the Kathmandu Valley. It is situated on one of the highest hills in the valley. It watches over the Valley from the top of a hillock on its western side just three kilometers west of the city center. The stupa is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swayambhu is also known as Samhengu and is recognized as a World Heritage Site. It is also one of the oldest and most glorious Buddhist shrines in the world which is said to be two thousand years. The four sides of the stupa are painted with the eyes of Lord Buddha.
Patan- the second largest town in the valley is situated to the south of Kathmandu. Patan's great building boom took place under the Mallas in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Numerous temples of widely diverse styles, as well as many Buddhist monasteries, are scattered around the fascinating town. Patan is famous for its crafts and metal works which are wonderful souvenirs. We visit Patan Museum as well.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Jiri (1905m): a scenic drive to Jiri which takes about eight hours from Kathmandu. The road is about 180km long and quite narrow but it offers great views of surrounding landscapes and Himalayan ranges. Jiri is a small town named after Jirel, primary ethnic people live in and around the town.
Overnight: Lodge
Driving Time: 8 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 571m
Day 04: Trek Jiri to Shivalaya (1767m): your first day of trekking to Shivalaya takes about 5 hours. The beginning of your trek is a gentle climb up for about two and half hours to Mali Danda (2220m) and then the trail gently descends to the Shivalaya (1800m) which takes about 2 and half hours.
Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 5 hours
Difference in Elevation: - 138m
Day 05: Trek Shivalaya to Bhandar (2105m): from Shivalaya the trail begins steadily climbing to the Deurali pass (2710m) which takes about three hours. You can enjoy scenery as well as some snow capped mountains at a far distance. Then the trail descends to Bhandar which takes about one and half hour. Bhandar is a pretty village lined with prayer walls and small Gompas (Monastery).
Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 4 ½ hours
Difference in Elevation: + 338m
Day 06: Trek Bhandar to Namkheli (2800m): as we continue our trek, we leave main trail behind and head to Pikey region. Trail goes through lush alpine forest all the way down to Thadokoshi where we stop for awhile before we start our uphill trek through Chaula kharka. We stop for the lunch at the place called Chamare. Then we continue our trek with gradual uphill walking through pine and rhododendron forest. It’s about six hours trek.
Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 6 hours
Difference in Elevation: +695m
Day 07: Trek Namkheli to Naur Gompa (3350m): we continue our trek by gradually ascending to Gompa village, then short hike to lunch place. After the lunch, trail goes through lush rhododendron forest and mostly its uphill walk all the way to Naur Gompa. It’s about 6 hours trek. At Naur Gompa you can visit beautiful Buddhist Monastery and Cheese factory which is about 10 minutes walk from the lodge.
Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 6 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 550m
Day 08: Trek Naur Gompa to Pikey Base camp (3640m): we start our trek to Pikey Base camp through lush rhododendron forest enjoying the view of valley below us. It is about 3 hours trek. In the afternoon, we go for a day hike (acclimatization hike) and explore the neighboring hills.
Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 3 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 290m
Day 09: Trek Pikey Base camp to Gora (2700m): we get up early in the morning and hike to Pikey Danda (Pekey peak) (4065m) to catch the sunrise over the magnificent mountains. Pikey Danda is situated at 4065m of elevation and it offers spectacular panoramic views of Everest (8848m), and Makalu regions. It takes about 1 ½ hour to reach the peak, we spend about an hour up there then come back to Base camp. After breakfast, we start our trek to Gora. It is mostly downhill walk all the way to Gora. It takes about 5 hours to get to Gora through the Himalayan pine and rhododendron forest. Gora is a traditional Sherpa and Tamang village mainly involved in agriculture. The accommodation in Gora is much more basic, it is more like a homestay than a guest house.
Overnight: Lodge / Home stay
Walking Time: 5 hours
Difference in Elevation: - 940m
Day 10 Trek Gora to Merangding (2210m): today we will have a fairly easy and short trek to Merangding; it is about 3 hours trek through the villages of Danda Kharka and Ghunsa. So, we will have enough time to explore the Merangding village and the projects that have been funded by ADN.
We will have lunch and then start exploring the ADN funded projects.
We will explore the surroundings of the village and interact with the locals to learn more about their culture, religion and lifestyle.
Overnight: Lodge / Home stay
Walking Time: 3 hours
Difference in Elevation: - 490m
Day 11: Trek Merangding to Pattale (2840m) via Angpang: start our day descending to Sisha Khola followed by a steep climb to Angpang village, where we will stop to visit more projects funded by ADN. We will visit the school where ADN has funded to establish the computer lab for the kids so we will interact with the kids and teachers and some villagers as well. After our lunch in Angpang, we will hike about an hour to Sikari danda where we will catch our transportation to Pattale; it will be about 30 minutes’ drive to Pattale. Pattale offers a magnificent mountain views of Mahalangur mountain range including Mt. Everest.
Overnight: Lodge / Home stay
Walking Time: 3 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 630m
Day 12: Drive Pattale to Kathmandu (1334m): we will a scenic drive for about 10 hours back to Kathmandu.
Driving Time: 10 hours
Overnight: Hotel
Difference in Elevation: - 1506m
Day 13: Free Day in Kathmandu (1334m)
You will free day to explore the city on your own or simply relax at your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 14: Transfer to the airport and departure.
| Srl. |
Description |
Qty. |
Remarks |
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| 01 | Day back-pack |
1 |
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| 02 | Gore-Tex Jacket |
1 |
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| 03 | Down Jacket |
1 |
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| 04 | Fleece Jacket |
1 |
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| 05 | Micro Fleece |
1 |
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| 06 | Trekking pants(Trousers) |
2 |
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| 07 | Hiking shoes (Boots) |
1 |
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| 08 | Runners (sport shoes) |
1 |
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| 09 | Trekking Socks |
3 |
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| 10 | Rain poncho |
1 |
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| 11 | Sun-glasses |
1 |
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| 12 | Water bottles |
2 |
||
| 13 | Thermal underwear(long) |
1-2 |
||
| 14 | T- shirts |
2-3 |
||
| 15 | Sunscreen/lotion |
1 |
||
| 16 | Flip flop (sandal) |
1 |
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| 17 | Towel |
1 |
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| 18 | Hat(Baseball cap) |
1 |
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| 19 | Pristine drops (Water purifier) |
1 |
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| 20 | Head light/flash light |
1 |
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| 21 | Sleeping Bag |
1 |
||
| 22 | Gloves |
1 |
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| 23 | Wind Proof Trouser (s) |
1 |
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| 24 | Personal medical kid |
1 |
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| 25 | Toiletries |
1 |
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Climate:
From the eternal snow of the high peaks to the extensive tropical lowlands, Nepal has a wide variety of climates.
Spring: March to late May: In this season, Kathmandu is in full bloom, lots of different types of flowers can be seen at this time of the year. Temperature is mild, end of the cold winter and approaching warm and hot summer. Temperatures vary between 10 ° C to 28 ° C but can rise up to 30 ° C. Between 2000 and 3000m, temperature rarely drop below 0 ° C. However, few frosts or snowfalls are possible in March above 4000 m.
The summer/monsoon period: It interrupts the majority of trekking from late June to late August. Some of the trekking regions "trans-Himalayan", Dolpo and Mustang, however, remain protected from monsoon prevailing rest of the country. They are the only channels available in Nepal in the summer.
Autumn: mid September – mid December - Perfect temperature and weather for trekking. Brings cooler days, but clear skies. Above 3000 m altitude, temperatures can drop to -10 ° C at night.
In winter: mid-December - mid-February - Nights are generally cold, dry climate, Above 3000m, temperature drop down to 0 ° C to - 15 ° C at night, the days are often sunny.
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