Duration: 7 Days
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The Pikey Peak Trek is one of the best short treks you can endeavour in Nepal. Considered the best vantage point to view World’s tallest mountain, Mount Everest, and several other peaks. It is said, Sir Edmund Hillary claimed that the sight of the lower Everest region from Pikey Peak is the best in all of Nepal. Situated at an elevation of 4065 m, in the lower Everest region, the pikey peak offers visitors a majestic sunrise and sunset view over layers of hills and panoramic mountains. Despite the diverse scenery and tranquil beauty it has to offer, the place has not reached the hype, and many are still unaware of this gem. Along with the magnificent view, the trail to Pikey Peak is also a great choice to observe the culture and lifestyle of the lower Everest region. With the finest view of the Himalayas from Dhaulagiri in the west to Mt. Kanchenjunga in the east including Everest, there's no other trekking trail like this one which is easily accessible with fewer visitors.
Only 7-days long, the trek starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Dhap followed by a short hike to Jhapre. From Jhapre, you'll continue your trek to Pikey Base camp and then Pikey Peak. While descending, the trek follows the trail through Chaurikharka and ends at Shivalaya. The Pikey Peak Trek is a perfect option for trekkers looking for a short escape and seeking less travelled destinations that are easily accessible in the Everest region.
Travellers can expect some light physical activities.
Narayan Baniya (nature pathfinder) and Sumir Gyawali (yoga teacher) guide me in this adventure. Actually they manage perfectly my short time and all the noisy burocratic thinks like documents or Covid control. They makes me feel safely and had care of me since the moment I reserved .. now I’m at home and still feel the power of their experience, friendship and good nature. They makes me “enter” in the Nepali lifestyle, from metropolitan Kathmandu until the top of the mountain were the vibes are soo deep. Their good vibes are compatible with all, Sumir had a clinical yogi eye and Narayan the calm you need to arrive over the clouds.. it was like a day dreaming and I never forget this experience out of time. Thank you Antonio
A great & well organised experience. I highly recommend Himalayan recreation to anyone planning to trek to the Annapurna Basecamp. Everything from start to finish was all taken care of, taking away all of the stress of organisation so that I could focus on enjoying the trek. Ashok was very responsive on whatsapp at all times and was able to adapt the tour when circumstances changed. For example, when my flight to Pokhara was cancelled, Ashok arranged for a friendly driver to take me all the way there by private car instead (I did have to wait 1.5 hours for the driver, but traffic in Kathmandu is difficult). My guide Santosh and porter Bal were very friendly and accommodating and were good company during the trek. They have the English skills required to answer the majority of questions, particularly relating to the trek. Overall, a very good experience. The trek itself is very beautiful. It has everything, including rural villages with rice terraces, bamboo forests, and epic mountains. The accommodation is basic but everything you need for a trek (much better than camping). The weather forecast is inaccurate - I enjoyed decent weather despite the forecast being constant rain/thunder. I found the difficulty to be much easier than others state, and could have completed the trek in 5-6 days. Almost anyone with a decent level of fitness would be able to complete this trek (adjusting the duration to accommodate).
The Annupurna Poon Hill Trip is a lovely trek through the lower elevations of the Annupurna range of the Himalayas. Starting from Pokhara, a 90 minute drive in a taxi drops us off at the beginning of the trek and then goes up from there. My guide, Raj, was absolutely awesome and provided a lot of great information about the area during our trek over the several days that this trek takes place. The second day of the climb takes us to the small town of Ghorepani, and then an early climb the next morning to Poon Hill. I went on this trip in the 2nd year of the virus. According to my guide, the number of travelers was still way down from pre-pandemic years. So, in one way, it is a great time to travel since you will have most of the trails to yourself. The tea houses are also pretty empty. The negative side to this is that there are limited menu items and several places didn't have WiFi. There are a few recommendations I would make about this trip. The first is the ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara. I took the bus and regretted it about halfway there. While the distance is only 200 km, it took about 8 hours on the bus. If I were to do this again, I would have opted for a 30 minute flight. It costs more, but is so worth it. Second, make sure you bring toilet paper with you on the trek. The tea houses I stayed in during my trek didn't have any. So, bringing a roll of your own is a huge help. And speaking of bathrooms, most of the toilets along the route are not the western style sit-down toilets. Rather they are the hole in the grounds. So, make sure to use the bathroom before leaving the tea house since the next western-style toilet isn't until the next guest house, which could be a half day hike away. Finally, if you have time after the trek, spend an extra day in Pokhara. It is much more interesting than Kathmandu. Otherwise, the trek was wonderful and the folks at Himalayan Recreation did a great job in staying in touch, picking me up at the airport when I arrived in Nepal, and provided excellent service all the way through.
This trip was the first we took with those guys. It was very nice, guide was interesting and gave us a lot information about Bhaktapur and Nepal itself. After they arranged few more trips for us. First was Chitwan national park and jeep safari. After Pokhara and paragliding. And then return to Kathmandu. It was very helpful to have someone local there who can arrange flights, pick ups, all the activities and return wherever needed. We didn't have more time, but all the time we had, they managed to organize for us, without stressing or worrying. I truly recommend them, because they are very responsible and helpful for any situation. I firstly met them in Kathmandu for our first trip and they helped us with all the others.
This is your arrival day. Our team representative will be there at the airport to welcome and greet you during your arrival time. You'll then be escorted to a hotel in Kathmandu where you can freshen up and take a rest after completing the check-in procedures. In the evening, you'll have a short briefing session about the trek. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.
Things to look out for:
Meet and greet at the airport.
Briefing session at the hotel.
Keep in mind:
During the briefing session, feel free to ask any queries to your guides and clear your confusion as it is very essential to have the right information. Also, you can ask for guide help if you've anything you need to buy or purchase.
This is the very first day of your trek. Today, you'll have a drive from Kathmandu to Dhap which takes around 7-8 hours. It is a smooth ride for most of the parts while a few parts are bumpy and off-road rides. On the way, you'll pass through several villages among which one of the renowned villages is Okhaldhunga. You can witness layers of hills and mountains during your ride today. From Dhap you'll begin walking to Jhapre or you can also choose to ride up to Jhapre as the vehicle goes up to there but it is an entirely off-road ride. Overnight stay at Jhapre.
Scenic long ride.
Stunning views of hills and mountains.
After arriving at Dhap, you can either trek to Jhapre pr Sigane depending on the time you've left. You can also choose an off-road ride as it too is available. Either way, you'll have great fun as the trail is filled with scenic views of hills and mountains.
You'll begin your walk from Jhapre to Pikey Base Camp today. The trail starts with an uphill climb and then a straight roadway up to Bhulbhule. You can find one lodge at Bhulbhule which is also a great place to enjoy the view of layers of hills far away. Most of the trail today is dry and rugged. After walking for around 3-4 hours you'll finally be able to see houses in a far distance. Another 1-2 hours of the walk will lead you there at Pikey base camp. You'll be able to view majestic sunset views in the evening from Pikey base camp. Overnight stay at Pikey Base Camp.
Magnificient views of hills and mountains.
Dry and rugged trails.
Sunset view from Pikey Base Camp.
This is a big day for you as you'll be heading to the top of Pikey peak. You'll start your walk early in the morning as you don't want to miss the magical sunrise from the top. It is about 2 hours of ascent to the pikey peak from the base camp. Once you reach the top you can witness a huge amount of prayer flags. After a while, the sun will start to rise and this is a moment that will seem magical and ureal as the first ray of sun touches snow-peaked mountains. You get to witness the wide range of mountains from east to west along with the magical sunrise. After spending some time enjoying the scenery, you'll start your descent to Chaulakharaka. Another 4-5 hours of the walk will lead you to Chaulakharka where you'll be spending the night. Overnight stay at Chaulakharka.
Magical sunrise view from Pikey peak.
Wide range of mountains from east to west.
Pikey peak is considered the best vantage point to view the 360-degree mountain range along with the valleys of the lower Everest region. Make sure to take in every moment and enjoy the view while you're there.
Today you'll say goodbye to the mountains and return to Kathmandu via bus. The drive today follows the route alongside the river and small settlements, also on the way you can sneak a peek at some mountains and layers of hills. It takes around 6-7 hours to drive to reach Kathmandu. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, you can choose to either rest at your hotel or stroll around the city for shopping. In the evening you'll have a farewell dinner as it is the final day of your trip. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.
The scenic ride back to Kathmandu.
Farewell dinner at Kathmandu.
All ground transport in a private vehicle, including airport transfers
Two nights accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
3 standard meals a day during the trek
Snacks of seasonal fruits during the trek
Best available twin sharing lodge for accommodation during the trek.
Kathmandu-Dhap by Jeep and Shivalaya to Kathmandu by bus
Himalayan Recreation’s experienced, government licensed, English speaking trekking guide during the Pikey trip
Porter services during the Trek (1 porter = 2 trekkers)
All costs of staff which includes food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment’s and medicines.
Duffel bag use while trekking, Trekking map and trip achievement certificate
Required Permit fee and TIMS Fee- Trekkers' Information Management System
First aid medicine kit
Farewell dinner with Cultural show in a fine restaurant on second last day.
Government taxes & office service charge
Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the above itinerary
Personal Travel insurance & Personal trekking equipment or expenses
Alcoholic drinks and beverages
Tips for trekking Guides, Porters (tipping is expected)
Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the 'Price Includes' section.