Pikey Peak Trek

Pikey Peak trek is one of the famous and demanding trekking destinations of the Khumbu region and offers some of the best views of some of the famous mountain ranges of our country. Pikey peak, one of the famous and adventurous climbing peaks of the Khumbu region provides trekkers with an awesome opportunity to gain trekking and technical climbing experience which will help them to climb the challenging trekking peaks of our country. This trek is an exotic trek which offers the visitors an opportunity to do the sightseeing of mountain ranges as well as explore the unique cultures and lifestyle of people living in this region for many years.

One can do the sightseeing of some of the highest mountain ranges of the world which includes the sightseeing of some of the highest mountain ranges of the world such as Everest (Highest mountain of the world), Annapurna, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, Makalu, Manaslu, Pumori, Amadablam, Chulu Himal and other many beautiful peaks of the world. You will also get an opportunity to explore the unique lifestyle and culture of people living in the Khumbu region for many years. One of the major attractions of this trek is the sightseeing of the rare species of animals and birds which are found only in the Khumbu region of our country.

Pikey Peak trek starts with the sightseeing of the capital city of Nepal. We will then start our trek and pass many ancient villages, monasteries, rhododendron forests to reach the summit of this beautiful peak. One of the major attractions of this trek is the sightseeing of the sunrise and sunset view from the top of the Pikey peak. The last day of our trek will be in Patale Bazar and we will get back to Kathmandu by Tourist bus or Jeep and end our marvelous journey.

Outline Itinerary

  1.  Day 01  Arrival at Kathmandu:
  2.  Day 02  Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley:
  3.  Day 03  Departure from Kathmandu to Dhap Dada(2932m) by Tourist bus or jeep::
  4.  Day 04  Trek from Dhap Dada to Jhapre(2820m)::
  5.  Day 05  Trek from Jhapre to Lhamuje or Boudha(3458m):
  6.  Day 06  Trek from Lhamuje Dada or Boudha to Pikey Base camp(4065m):
  7.  Day 07  Trek from Pikey Base Camp to Pikey View Point and Trek to Dhimses Dada:
  8.  Day 08  Trek from Dhimses Dada to Lapcha Village:
  9.  Day 09  Rest day at Lapcha:
  10.  Day 10  Sightseeing of Lapcha Village and Shomdong Dada:
  11.  Day 11   Program Day at Lapcha:
  12.  Day 12  Trek from Lapcha Village to Kerung:
  13.  Day 13  Trek from Kerung to Patale Bazar:
  14.  Day 14  Departure from Patale to Kathmandu by Bus or Jeep:
  15.  Day 15  Rest Day at Kathmandu:
  16.  Day 16  Departure from Nepal:

  • Day 01

    Arrival at Kathmandu

    After arrival at Tribhuvan International airpot you will be warmly welcomed by our assistant and you will be transferrred to hotel via Taxi or Van according to Group size.

    Camping
  • Day 02

    Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley:

    On this day we will explore some of the historical place of Kathmandu valley such as Boudhanath Stupa, Swoyambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple and lifestyle of people living in this valley:

    Camping
  • Day 03

    Departure from Kathmandu to Dhap Dada(2932m) by Tourist bus or jeep::

    After an early morning breakfast, we will take a long and scenic drive to Dhap Bazar from Kathmandu. We will follow the path of Sunkoshi river and take a drive along the bank of Sunkoshi river. We will cross Ghulmi and then driving ahead will reach to Dhap Bazar. Overnight at Dhap Bazar.

    Camping
  • Day 04

    Trek from Dhap Dada to Jhapre(2820m):

    After an early morning breakfast and then trekking via the dusty and rough road, we will reach Sigane. Again, trekking via the same dusty road and then crossing the ancient settlements, we will reach Jhapre.

    Camping
  • Day 05

    Trek from Jhapre to Lhamuje or Boudha(3458m):

    After early breakfast in the morning we will march towards our next journey to Lhamuje. This day might be little bit difficult because we have to cross through very horizontal way and route is also little bit long. We will see lots of greenary hills and dense forest in the our way. Overnight at Lhamuje or Boudha:

    Camping
  • Day 06

    Trek from Lhamuje Dada or Boudha to Pikey Base camp(4065m):

    Enjoy the morning view of the Himalayas and start a day’s trek to Pikey peak base camp. The trail climbs through the Rhododendron forest coming to Yak pasture. Cross the long Mane wall and climb further to Pikey peak base camp. Enjoying the splendid view of snow peaks:

    Camping
  • Day 07

    Trek from Pikey Base Camp to Pikey View Point and Trek to Dhimses Dada

    On this day we will wake early in the morning so, that we will not miss sunrise and amazing views of himalayas such Mount Everest, Kanchanjunga, Lhotse and many other mountains from  highest point of our trek. Climb along the rocky ridge to the Pikey peak (4,065 m).  After that we will start our trek for Dimses dada:

    Camping
  • Day 08

    Trek from Dhimses Dada to Lapcha Village

    Today’s trek is going to be mech easier and we will trek along the trail of Junbesi Khola. We will continue our trek along the green fields which are cultivated with paddy and wheat. Trekking ahead via the green lush green fields will take us to Phalpu. Overnight at Phalpu.

    Camping
  • Day 09

    Rest day at lapcha village and sightseeing of lapcha village:

    On this day we will explore Gumbas, Monastries, Culture and lifestyle of people living in lapcha village:

    Camping
  • Day 10

    Trek from Lapcha village to Shomdong Dada and returning back to Lapcha village:

    After having early breakfast in the morning, we will trek up to Somdong dada. Somdong Dada is also known as view point from where we can see majestic views of Greenary Jungle and many mountain view.

    Camping
  • Day 11

    Program Day at Lapcha:

    On this day we will celebrate by dancing and singing with the villagers of Lapcha village:

    Camping
  • Day 12

    Trek from Lapcha Village to kerung:

    After having breakfast we will Departure for our next destination. But before departure from lapcha village there will be a farewell program by villagers and students which might be the memorable moments of your life. After having farewell we will continue our journey for Kerung:

    Camping
  • Day 13

    Trek from Kerung to Patale Bazar:

    After having breakfast we will departure for Patale Bazar. This is the last day of trek so we will enjoy a lot by Dancing and singing at night in the Hotel:

    Camping
  • Day 14

    Departure from Patale to Kathmandu by Bus or Jeep:

    After completing the last day of our trek in Patale Bazar, we will departure for Kathmandu by bus or jeep enjoying the long drive and amazing views of Greenery hills , Sunkoshi river and Thama koshi river and beautiful houses etc:

    Camping
  • Day 15

    Rest Day at Kathmandu:

    This is free day so, one can explore some of the place if they want and can do shopping inside kathmandu valley.

    Camping
  • Day 16

    Departure from Nepal:

    You will be transfer to airpot, 3 hours before your flight by our assistant. There will be small farewell by our assitant at airpot before departure :

    Camping

Include

  • Two nights standard accommodation in 2/3/4/5 star category hotel in Kathmandu located tourist center, or up to you.
  • Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking
  • Local fresh fruits like orange, apple, banana and grape etc.
  • All accommodations during the trek.
  • Your destination map.
  • Both ways domestic Flights with airport tax.
  • An experienced Government licensed holder Climbing guide and porter to carry your luggage during the trek.
  • Permit
  • Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment’s, transportation, local tax for Guide and porter
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • If you need we will provide you sleeping bag, down jackets, Duffle bag and, if necessary etc.
  • All necessary Government paper works and national park entry permits and TIMS Card etc.
  • Travel & Rescue arrangement.
  • All government taxes and Vat.

Exclude

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car or van. It is depend of the group.
  • Meals yourself Kathmandu (L+D).
  • equipment / Gears
  • Your Travel insurance.
  • International airfare.
  • Nepal entry visa (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Nepal’s Airport in Kathmandu).
  • All kind drinks (Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, Water )
  • Personal shopping and laundry etc.
  • Personal trekking Equipment’s.
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected, but it is not mandatory)
  • If do any tour and sightseeing and other activities etc.

Usefull Info

Important Note and Optional Activities: We, at Pikey Paradise trek are always concerned about the safety of our clients while travelling with us. Just be sure that your trek leader has the authority to cancel or amend any part of itinerary if it is necessary for the safety concerns. We will work and put every effort to keep the above itinerary as it is but as we are travelling in the remote and isolated areas od mountainous region, we can’t guarantee it! Some of the major factors of changing the itinerary are the health of clients and also the extreme weather conditions. Our trek leader will try to do their best as to run according to the plan on the trip but we personally recommend to be prepared for the changes in itinerary if necessary. You will be informed if there will be changes in the itinerary by your trek leader. Your trek leader will assist you with information about your options but please note that any additional activities you undertake are not part of our itinerary and our makes no representation about the safety of the activity. We recommend to use your own judgements when choosing any optional activities in your free time.

Acclimatization:

Trekking itinerary of Pikey Paradise is designed with a high degree of minimization of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). We won’t be going to the higher altitudes too fast as it causes a serious medical condition which may lead to death. The higher the altitude the less oxygen there is in air. On the height above 5000m in mountain ranges, oxygen level drops low at more than 50%. Human body need to adapt at this attitude so we will take acclimatization and rest days on some of the points of our trek. We recommend to the clients who are suffering from heart and lung disease to consult with their doctor before being a part of the journey. Mild headaches, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorder are symptoms of AMS. Our itineraries are designed to try to prevent AMS but it is important to remember, some people can be more susceptible than others.

Trek leader and Staff Arrangements:

We, at Pikey Paradise firmly believe that if you want to get the most of the output from your staffs, you must treat them well. We also believe that a happy staff is a hard-working staff. We extremely believe in these things and also try our best to maintain a good relationship with our staffs.

Most of the emphasis are given to the local leaders and local guides as we believe working with the staffs of local communities is ore fruitful. We provide training for all our staff and all our trek leaders are trained in the following as a minimum;

  • Intensive Wilderness First Aid
  • Trekking Guide Training
  • Eco Trekking Workshop & Adventure Meet
  • English Language
  • Conservation & Biodiversity
  • Rock & Ice Climbing & Mountaineering (for expedition leaders)

At, Pikey Peak, we guarantee our clients that they are working and coping with the best professionals of the country who are friendlier and also much experienced on their respective field. All of our guides are fluent in speaking English and if you want, we are ready to provide you guides who are good at speaking other languages such as French, Spanish, Japanese, German and Italian. We only select professionals who are experienced, have leadership skills, are friendly in nature and also have a good personal ability. All these years, we have learnt that one of the major needed things in the trip is the leadership quality that a guide should have so that the trip will be safe, enjoyable and successful.

You will also be glad to know that most of our guides are actually from the mountainous region of our country and have spent half of their whole life in the most isolated and remote areas of our country. Mountainous region is the home for them and walking through these challenging paths is in their blood. They’re not ‘familiar’ with local communities, they’re a part of them. They don’t ‘know’ local culture, they practice it. They truly love their home and relish getting the opportunity to show travelers why.

Porter Care

One of the most underrated professionals of our country are the porters who are a major part in the trekking and expedition journeys at the Himalayas. No doubt, the entire trekking and expedition industry in Nepal is built on the back of these hard-working porters. We must be blessed with the effort of the porters as their tireless efforts of carrying supplies, equipment and baggage makes the journey to the Himalayan region successful. So, its kind of unfortunate that they have endured a history of exploitation and abuse at the hands of the industry. In an effort to combat this, we are firmly committed to porter rights.

We assure all our porters are well treated, well paid and we also provide the level of shelter, clothing and footwear that these harsh environments demand. Porters who become sick are treated with the same care and attention as team members and we have previously used helicopters – at our expense – to rescue porters from dangerous situations. And for the porter’s sake we require that all trekkers keep their bag weight under 15kgs/33 pounds.

We totally support the work of the International Porter Protection Group (IPPG), making our resources available to them to help improve the working conditions of the porters.

Environmental Concerns:

Most of the areas of the Himalayan region is stunningly beautiful but at the same hand it’s to risky as well. Future generations have just as much of a right to appreciate it as we do and so the tourism industry has an obligation to protect and preserve it. We employ a ‘zero impact’ policy on the natural environment and the traditional communities that live there. We enforce a number of do’s and don’ts, and staff can advise how to minimize your impact.

Trekking to the base camp of the mountain of our country is not an easy task and one should be in a good health and physical condition. Most of the days have four to five hours of walking and some of the days are up to seven hours as well. Although less but these walks are very much tiring and difficult. It’s a good idea to prepare yourself in the lead-up to your trip with some regular exercise, the best form of which is long walks in hilly areas. Technical experience is not required, hiking/camping experience is an advantage, but by far the most important thing is a positive attitude and a generous amount of determination.

We recommend to let us know if you have any pre-existing medical conditions as it might be difficult above 5000m if you get sick. Also, before coming to Nepal it’s important to consult your doctor regarding vaccinations and any other medical concerns that the trip may raise. Medical and evacuation expenses are your responsibility

A typical day on the trail:

You will be waked up early in the morning with a bucket of hot water to wash in. You will then have your breakfast and then pack your bag to head for the trek. We will trek through forests, hills, mountains and local villages all about 3hours. We will then stop for an hour at a particularly pleasant spot and have our lunch. We will then again start our trek and trek about another 3hours to reach the destination where we will stay for overnight. Then you can have tea or coffee and some light snacks, before exploring the area with trek leader or just relaxing until dinner is served in a warm dining hall.

Evenings are quite interesting and fun as we will be chatting and doing entertainment stuffs with our fellow trek mates. Finally, it’s off to bed for a well-deserved night’s rest before you start it all again.

Pre-Trip Meeting:

Our trek journey starts with a pre-trip meeting at Kathmandu at our office. We will be usually doing the pree-trip meeting on the second day of our trekking journey and then you will be introduced to your fellow trek mates. You will also be introduced with your trek leader and then you can ask the important questions to your trek leaders in the pre-trip meeting.

The Trekking Group:

For the Everest Base Camp trek, there will be one leader, one assistant leader and one Sherpa porter for each group of two trekkers. This arrangement ensures that should any one of them fall ill, the trip can still go on as planned. We can run the trek for groups of any size, but generally have a maximum of ten people, as we’ve found this to be the optimum size for a successful trip. However, if you’d like to make a group booking for more than ten people it can easily be arranged.

Accommodations:

The cost of the accommodations in this trek is included in the trip cost and we have chosen accommodation options based on the following criteria; standard of hygiene, standard of service, location, food standards and cost. All accommodation is based on twin share. We will provide you single supplement if there is different sex. For the solo trip and on request single supplement will be charge US$300.

Toilet Facilities – On trek, toilet facilities are available at Tea Houses but some places are beyond your expectation and you should be satisfied with a local toilet.

Meals during Trek:

All Meals on full board basis will be provided during the cost spent on trek. Three meals (Nepali, Sherpa, Tibetan, Bhutanese, Continental, Italian and Indian cuisine) a day will be provided from the teahouse/lodge menus. Each day dinner and breakfast are used to take in the same lodge you spend the night. Lunch will also be provided by our company and at the same cost.

 

 

 

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