Pikey Peak

Overview

“Sunrise from pikey peak is lifetime experience, favoring the truth sun rises from  behind Kangchenjunga, illuminating the peaks to the north one by one, even as  the valleys below are shrouded in fog. Pikey peak is located at the height of  4065m in lower Everest region also known as Solukhumbu of Nepal. This newly  opened trekking route in Solukhumbu deeply invite us to explore lower Khumbu  region and most esteemed Himalayan ranges in world like mount Everest ,Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Lhotse etc. you can discover a unique and beautiful  culture of Sherpa people living there. Pikey peak is undoubtedly a best hill top  destination for those who are under limited time but want to taste the beauty of  Nepal. In a blink of an eye, pikey peak has gained a lot of popularity with its  awe-inspiring beauty. 

 Temperature and weather 

The average temperature in spring is 10-20 degree Celsius. It can slightly fall  during the night time but some warm clothes will do well. Rainfall is quite low at  this time of the year. The temperature in autumn is very favorable ranging from 9- 15 degree Celsius at day time. The average temperature in winter can fall below  zero and can be extremely cold.  

 Best time to visit 

 Best time to visit pikey peak is early spring (March, April, may) as you can see pink, white and red blooming Rhododendrons everywhere along with dazzling  view of mountains against deep blue skies. Another best time to visit is autumn  

(September, October, and November). Even though winter season offers very  beautiful scenery it is not considered ideal season to visit pikey peak. There is  heavy snowfall and extreme cold in this place. Monsoon season (June, July,  august) is a season of rainfall so you might find the trails wet and slippery which  actually can be very risky. 

 Accommodation and food 

Trek to pikey peak is a teahouse trek. However you cannot expect the tea houses  to have very much facilities. The teahouses there meets your basic necessities. It  provides you small room with twin sharing bed. They also give clean blankets,  pillow and bed sheets. You might have to share your bathroom and toilets with  your friends. Some teahouses also offers you hot shower and laundry but you  have to pay some extra money for it. Depending on the facilities provided by  teahouses the Price ranges from $2-$15 for a single room.  

Food- food is not much of a problem in pikey peak trek. You get enough options to  choose like traditional Nepali Dal Bhat and curry, Indian foods, eggs, pasta,  noodles, bread butter etc. you can also get pizza, momos, chow Mein and many  more. The meals might cost you 2-5$ including breakfast.  

 Guides/porters 

 Guides are definitely someone who help will help you with navigations. They  will have better idea about the places, directions and foods and accommodations.  They may also help you with your medical emergencies. They might charge you  25-30$ per day. Porters are available and are very happy to serve you. You can  give them your belongings to carry. It must not exceed 25 kilo. They may charge  you around 15-20$ per day. You can always share your porter if you don’t have  much belongings 

 Communication and electronic 

Even though internet facility is available the speed is not high enough. But it will  help you connect with your friends and family. Electricity is available throughout  the journey in the teahouses. They might charge you extra for charging your  electronics and some might offer you for free. Mobile coverage is also available  properly in lower altitudes however it might get slightly difficult to find one as you 

move higher. Satellite phones are commonly used there and you can also use it by  paying 3-4$ extra per 3 minutes. 

 Transportations 

Airplane– the only flights we can take is up to Phaplu. Our starting point can be  Kathmandu, Jiri or Rumjatar. The price range from 150-165$ per person. And we  should start our trek from there. 

Bus– to those who have enough time and want to go slowly exploring the beauty of  routes can certainly go by bus. You can reach Kathmandu to Phaplu by bus in  around 8 hours.  

 Safety/security/fitness 

Pikey peak trek doesn’t really need your past experiences. However any kind of  trek is challenging in terms of physical and mental stability. You need to be fit and  healthy enough to walk for 5-6 hours per day. It is always better to practice  running, jogging and simple exercise before you start your trek. This will help you  a lot with your trekking journey. It is sometimes likely to suffer from altitude  sickness but you do not have worry much about it. You can talk to your guides or  friends and take some rest or come to some lower altitudes. Walking slowly is best option whenever you trek to high altitudes.  

Other requirements  

Insurance policy– high mountains are not the kind of places you want to travel  without insurance policy. Travel insurance has become the part of trekking  requirements. If you ever have some medical emergencies your travel insurance  will have to bear it and that is why you need to mention the details about the  places you are going and altitudes you will be reaching.  

Valid visas/passports – all foreigners except Indians are required to have valid  visa and passports to enter Nepal. The visa application will need the passport  having minimum 6 months of validation along with your passport size photo. You  will receive your visa upon your arrival at tribhuwan international airport.