Pikey Peak Trek

7 reviewsShort trek in Everest
Trip Fact:
  • Duration 7 Days
  • Difficulty Level Moderate
  • DestinationNepal
  • Max Altitude4,065m
  • AccommodationHotels in Kathmandu and Guest houses during trekking
  • MealsBreakfast in Kathmandu and All meals during trekking
  • Trip Start/EndPhaplu/Dhap
  • Group Size1-30pax
  • Best SeasonMarch, April, May, September, October and November are the best months.

Introduction to the Pikey Peak Trek

The Pikey Peak Trek is one of the most mesmerizing journeys in the lower Solukhumbu region of Nepal. This short and moderately difficult trek offers breathtaking Himalayan views, rich cultural encounters, and tranquil trails. This is one of the gems in the Himalayas of Nepal, which is perfect for adventure-seeking trekkers.

The trek to Pikey Peak is a less-known journey compared to Everest Base Camp, making it an ideal choice for trekkers who want to trek in the Khumbu region. It is one of the best ways to experience the beauty of the Himalayas in a peaceful environment. This trek provides closer looks at the Sherpa culture and Buddhist traditions.

Pikey Peak Trekking is perfect for beginners wanting to trek in Nepal without the risk of altitude problems. Dream Heaven Adventure ensures a comfortable and memorable experience, allowing trekkers to enjoy the charm of the Pikey Peak. So, join us for an unforgettable journey to Pikey Peak.

Why choose Pikey Peak Trek?

Choosing the Pikey Peak Trek will offer you much more than a normal trek journey. While other trekking routes are crowded with numerous tourists, the Pikey peak trek offers a more secluded and tranquil experience. You can connect to nature and have a peaceful experience. You will see an unforgettable mountain view while trekking to Pikey Peak.

Trekking to Pikey Peak is not just about mountainous views; it is also a chance to experience local life. You can explore more about Sherpa people and their centuries-old traditions. You will be able to participate in local festivals and see a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage that has been preserved over generations.

This Pikey trek in Everest is a good fit for a busy schedule, as it can be completed in 7 days. This trek is less demanding and ideal for those who want to enjoy an enriching adventure in the Himalayas. You can enjoy the rewarding experience without the stress of navigating busy and dangerous tracks.

Trekking in Pikey Peak Everest

When is the best time to Hike Pikey Peak?

The best time to hike Pikey Peak is during the spring, autumn, and even winter. Spring (March-May) is one of the best times of the year. Spring offers blooming rhododendrons and clear skies, making it perfect for mountain observations. With stable weather conditions and wonderful scenery, you will definitely enjoy trekking to the Pikey Peak during the spring season.

Autumn (September-November) is the best time to trek in Nepal with warm temperatures and a stable climate. Trekking during the autumn season in Nepal offers crystal-clear views of mountain peaks. You will have longer trekking hours and warm daylight.

Winter (December-February) is also a good time to trek the Pikey Peak. Although it is extremely cold, the winter perfect time to explore the beauty of the Himalayas. Snow covers the trails, revealing beautiful mountains; however, occasionally, fog may obscure the view of the mountains.

Additionally, we do not recommend trekking Pikey Peak during the monsoon season (June-August). Nepal faces heavy rainfall during the monsoon season, and it is challenging to trek. Due to natural disasters like floods and landslides, it is risky to trek, and clouds might block the mountain views.

How to trek to Pikey Peak?

Trekking to Pikey Peak is one of the best experiences in a lifetime. But you should be careful while trekking or before starting the trek officially. You should follow the instructions below correctly in order to complete this trek smoothly.

Stay Fit: You should stay healthy in order to trek to Pikey Peak, as it is high altitude. Make sure to do some cardiovascular exercise before starting your journey. It helps you stretch your muscles and get ready for long walking sessions. If you have old medical conditions, let us know so we can design plans for you.

Hire Guides and Porters: If you are trekking to the Himalayas of Nepal, hiring guides and porters will be an easy process to do. The government of Nepal has made it mandatory to trek with a guide; you should hire a licensed guide. Hiring a porter helps you share your burden, as they will carry heavy loads for you.

Choose an experienced trekking agency: You should choose a reliable trekking agency for your trip to Pikey Peak. Be sure to hire them only after knowing their terms and conditions along with the service they provide.

Permits and necessary documents: It must be known to you that trekking in the Everest region needs various permits. We will issue all necessary permits through the agency and the guide will handle it accordingly. So, you just enjoy the trip.

Who can do the Pikey Peak Trekking in 2025/2026?

Pikey Peak Trekking is a moderate trekking route in Nepal. It has manageable trekking trails, making it a perfect choice for beginners without any trekking experience. The altitude is considered lower in comparison with other trekking routes in Nepal.

This trek can be done with family, including children and elders. The Pikey Peak Hike is a perfect destination for photographers, as it provides one of the best views of mountainous peaks. Trekking to this peak is budget-friendly compared to other popular treks like Annapurna Base Camp & Everest Base Camp. It is a great offer for trekkers with limited time who want to enjoy an adventurous journey.

Itinerary

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our airport staff will receive you. We will then transport you to your hotel. You can also visit our office in Thamel to hear out the tour plans and preparations. After a brief discussion, you can rest and prepare for your trip ahead.

  • Hotel in Kathmandu
  • 1,400 m

Altitude: 2,850 m/9,350 ft
Duration: 7-8 hours

Your Pikey Peak trek begins with a scenic drive to Dhap. After having breakfast in Kathmandu, you will enjoy a drive to Dhap through beautiful scenery. Dhap is 230 km away from Kathmandu. It takes around 7-8 hours to reach Dhap, a small settlement and gateway to Pikey Peak. As the roads are bumpy, you may feel worn out traveling for long hours. You will stay overnight at Dhap and get ready for the journey ahead.

  • Guest House/Lodges
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 2,800 m

Altitude: 2,830 m/9,285 ft
Duration: 5-6 hours
The trek to Pikey Peak officially starts after having breakfast at Dhap. You will start trekking towards Jhapre, where you will be spending a night. Jhapre is a small village and also the first stop while trekking to Pikey Peak. The spectacular views of Mt. Everest and Numbur Himal can be seen from Jhapre.

  • Guest House/Lodges
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 2,920 m

Altitude: 3,640 m/11,942 ft
Duration: 5 hours

The fourth day of the Pikey Peak trek is all about hiking to the base camp of Pikey Peak. The altitude of Pikey Peak base camp is 3,640 meters. The trek will be smooth and comfortable, ascending through the beautiful rhododendron forests. You will see wonderful mountain views and pass through deep forest to reach the base camp. You will be residing at the base camp today and preparing for the next day.

  • Guest House/Lodges
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 3,640 m

Altitude: 4,065 m/13,336 ft
Duration: 8-9 hours

It is going to be an exciting time trekking to the summit of the Pikey Peak. You will start an early-morning hike towards the Pikey peak. You will trek through the uphill route, which faces the western side of the mountain. The summit offers panoramic views of the world's tallest mountain. 

The mountains that can be seen from the top of Pikey Peak are Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Everest, Mt. Numbur, Gaurisankhar Himal, Kanchenjunga, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Nuptse, etc. After spending some time and capturing photos, we will begin our trek to Junbesi, passing through Jasmine Bhangyang.

  • Guest House/Lodges
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 2,700 m

Altitude: 2,475 m/8,120 ft
Duration: 5-6 hours

You will do an early morning hike to the Thupden Choling Gompa, which is home to hundreds of monks and nuns. After exploring the historic monastery, you will trek to Phalpu. This is also the last overnight stay on the Pikey Peak trekking trail. So, enjoy your time in nature and collect memories for a lifetime.

  • Guest House/Lodges
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 2,475 m

Altitude: 1,400 m/4,593 ft
Duration: 8-9 hours

This is your last day with us as your Pikey Peak trek ends. You will return to Kathmandu by sharing a local jeep. Your guide will arrange for your to take an early morning jeep from Phaplu to Kathmandu. Upon arriving in Kathmandu, you can stroll around the city or rest and reflect on your journey. 

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • 1,400 m

Cost Details

Includes

  • All necessary airport pickup/drops as per itinerary
  • Double/twin sharing hotel/accomodation in Kathmandu including breakfast ( 3 star standard hotels)
  • All meals in Mountain including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ( as per itinerary)
  • Breakfast in Kathmandu and All Meals in the Mountain (as per itinerary).
  • Local professional trekking guide ( including all expences)
  • Strong and friendly porters ( Normally 1 porter for 2 trekkers will be provided)
  • Trekking Permit for Pikey Peak and Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) permit
  • Necessary Duffel bag, walking poles and Sleeping bag provided by DHA Team ( Should be returned after trek)
  • All trekking equipment for trekking staff
  • All necessary government and local taxes
  • Transportation by sharing Jeep from Kathmandu to trek start point and back to Kathmandu ( Flight/Private jeep option also available)

Excludes

  • Meals in Kathmandu (Lunch/Dinner)
  • Your travel insurance
  • All kind of personal expences
  • All drinks - alcoholic and non alcoholic

 

Good to Know

Why choose this trek with us?

We provide our clients with well-planned trekking arrangements. You will not regret choosing Dream Heaven Adventure as your travel partner. We are a responsible and registered trekking company providing eco-friendly tourism practices.

We have a team of an experienced guide and a porter with proper equipment for emergency procedures. You can check our reviews that are flawless. With us, you can experience the unique cultures and traditions of local people, as our guides and porters are familiar with them and trekking areas.

If you have any special requests or conditions, we can design your trip according to your preferences. You can choose between private or group treks. We provide you with budget-friendly and quality service. You can enjoy the beauty of nature hassle-free with us. So, choosing us for your Pikey Peak trek will not do any harm to you.

Pikey Trek in Nepal

Packing List for the Trekking in Pikey

Clothing

  • Down jacket
  • Waterproof jackets
  • Water proof pants
  • Long sleeve t-shirts
  • Thermal underwear
  • Neck gaiter
  • Gloves etc

Footwear

  • Comfortable hiking boots
  • Sandals
  • Pairs of woolen socks

Trekking equipment

  • Sleeping bag
  • Trekking poles
  • Head lamps
  • Sunglasses
  • Power bank

Toiletries

  • Sunscreen
  • Lip balm
  • Tooth paste
  • Tooth brush
  • Soap
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Wet tissues
  • Quick dry towel etc

First Aid Kit

  • Bandages
  • Blister tapes
  • Antiseptic
  • Painkillers
  • Water purification tablets etc.

Documents and Money

  • Verified Passport
  • Travel insurance
  • Nepal entry visa
  • PP sized photographs
  • Carry Cash

Permits

  • Sagarmatha National Park entry permit
  • Gaurisankhar Conservation Area Permit
  • Trekkers Information Management System Card

 

Client Reviews

  • Megan Armishaw
    Megan ArmishawUnited Kingdom |March 03, 2023
    TripAdvisor

    Pikey Peak 4 day Trek

    We have just completed our 4 day trek to Pikey Peak with Dream Heaven Adventure and we had an incredible time! Our guide Shambu and porter Chandru were so kind and helpful, introducing us to a lot of the local culture and always on hand to help with anything we needed. The trek itself was really beautiful with great views of the Everest range, rolling green hills and lots of snowy trails (in February) and the highlight was summiting Pikey Peak at sunrise. The homestays were basic but well equipped with everything we needed and all had very delicious food. The team were really flexible with everything before and during the trek, both with the itinerary and the number of hours trekking each day which we really appreciated!

    From our first email enquiring about the trek, Suman couldn't have been more helpful and was always very quick to reply and answer any question we had. The team met us at the airport and made sure our entire trip in Kathmandu went smoothly from that point onward. Thank you Dream Heaven Adventure team, we'll definitely be visiting Nepal for another longer trek soon!! 🙏

  • Ed Snook
    Ed SnookUnited Kingdom |February 26, 2020
    TripAdvisor

    Epic trek!

    We went on the Pikey Peak trek in October 2019 through Dream Heaven Adventures, and had a fantastic time. Suman put together a brilliant package for us, which included a 7 day trip from Kathmandu, with 5 days trekking. One of the key reasons to us having a fantastic time was down to our guide Kumar. He looked after us very well throughout, from providing interesting nuggets of information on the Nepalese way of life, to finding the most comfortable options in the rural teahouses. His cracking sense of humour and constant upbeatness made the whole trek a fantastic experience. Our porter Buddy was also terrific and very friendly. As well as carrying a bulk of our baggage, he kept the warm drinks coming at the chillier stops!

    One thing to consider, we hadn't quite appreciated how cramped the public jeeps can be in Nepal, which can take it's toll on a long drive! We would suggest reviewing the travel options carefully, or maybe purchasing an extra seat on the jeeps to give that little extra elbow room.

    All round a fantastic trip for us, and would book through Dream Heaven again.

  • Smith L
    Smith LCanada |December 10, 2019
    Google

    Pikey peak trek - Highly recommended

    Highly recommended this agency "Dream Heaven Adventure", Suman and his team arranged everything in last minutes and were perfect. The guide was very friendly and accommodating. I would recommend to everyone to use this agency for any treks or tours in Nepal.

  • Cristina, Brigitta and Dorothea
    Cristina, Brigitta and DorotheaItaly |October 05, 2019
    Google

    Trekking to Pikey Peak

    It was wonderful trek with our guide Hupi. Everything was very well organized. We had an amazing time during our trek to Pikey peak. I am sure we will plan our next trip with Dream Heaven and Hope with guide Hupi.

  • K
    Kristen KendallUnited Kingdom |July 19, 2019
    TripAdvisor

    Pikey Peak Trek with Dream Team

    Dream Heaven Adventure organized our memorable trip to Pikey Peak. The services were excellent. They booked very good hotel in Kathmandu and the tea houses in the mountain were also well selected.

    Our guide Hupa Raj was the best person; he assured us that we are in well taken care. While trekking, my husband felt hurt in his lap but he did an excellent job. He assists us very much and we always felt very safe. If you are planning to visit Nepal, don’t forget to pick DHA, they will make your trip incredible.

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