Pikey Peak Trek

The Pikey Peak trek is a quite different trek from the classic ones on the most common routes in the Annapurna and High Khumbu (Everest) areas. This trek in the lower Solukhumbu offers the opportunity to travel through valleys and mountains dominated by Chetri and Sherpa populations, with groups of Gurung and Rai communities. The route has an important trace of Tibetan Buddhism, among which the Thupten Chholing monastery stands out, an extremely important central point for a large group of Buddhist monks and nuns and refugees from Tibet.

And of course, let’s not forget the short climb to Pikey Peak, which has one of the most complete panoramic views of the Himalayas which, with the Everest pyramid just to the north, on clear days stretches from Dhaulagiri in the west to Kanchenjunga in the east.

The trek starts in Jiri, the central town of the lower Solukhumbu, and Shivalaya, to finish in Phaplu from where we will take a flight back to Kathmandu, thus avoiding having to make the return trip by the same route, and shortening it a little. The itinerary we present here is a renewed route compared to the more classic one, which lasts three more days, starting and ending in Jiri, which means two long days driving instead of only one.

The route does not offer the comfortable lodges of its northern neighbours. Here the accommodations are more basic, with little possibility of plugging in our many devices and with a more restricted meal offer. But this same reason gives it authenticity, sleeping even a couple of nights in a homestay.

We will travel through a landscape that is the most common in the medium-altitude mountainous areas that dominate the country and we will be closer to its people in some valleys where the economy provided by the treks is not the only one that counts. Here the villages are real, not groups of lodges, and locals work hard in their subsistence economy in small farms.

Thus, the Pikey Peak trek becomes one of the treks that offers a much richer and more cultural approach in all Nepal and surprises all the travellers who have undertaken it.

* This itinerary is designed with an arrival flight in Nepal in the morning in mind. In case the flight arrived in Kathmandu in the afternoon or evening, the schedule would be adapted.

FULL TRIP according program 

PRICE INCLUDES
·       All transfers by private vehicle to/from airport

·       Private Jeep from Kathmandu to Shivalaya (or Jiri) and from Phaplu to Kathmandu

·       3 nights with breakfast in Kathmandu

·       Accommodation in lodges and three meals a day during the trek according the itinerary description

·       Local English-speaking Mountain Guide during the trek

·       1 guide assistant for groups over 6 pax

·       1 porter each 2 or 3 clients

·       TIMS Trek permit card (Trekkers’ Information Management Systems)

·       Gaurishankar National Park entrance fee

·       All government taxes and VAT

·       Wages, food and accommodation, expenses, and insurance for all staff

PRICE EXCLUDES
·       International flight from/to your origin point to/from Nepal

·       Entry Nepal VISA

·       Lunch & Dinner (except indicated)

·       Tips to staff

·       Hot and cold drinks, phone calls, internet connection or any other personal expense

·       During the trek hot showers, battery charges or any other personal expense

·       Medical and/or travel insurance. For most of our treks you must have a mountain accident insurance that works in Nepal until 5500 meters’ altitude and include helicopter rescue.

·       In general, any concept not specified in the program, as well as any type of personal assistance to the traveller for matters outside the program of this trip.

In option for late returning flights on the last day, we can keep one room during the day in order you can have a shower before long flight back home.

JUST TREK with no services out of the trek itinerary in Kathmandu or Pokhara 

PRICE INCLUDES
·       Private Jeep from Kathmandu to Shivalaya (or Jiri) and from Phaplu to Kathmandu

·       Accommodation in lodges and three meals a day during the trek according the itinerary description

·       Local English-speaking Mountain Guide during the trek

·       1 guide assistant for groups over 6 pax

·       1 porter each 2 or 3 clients

·       TIMS Trek permit card (Trekkers’ Information Management Systems)

·       Gaurishankar National Park entrance fee

·       All government taxes and VAT

·       Wages, food and accommodation, expenses, and insurance for all staff

PRICE EXCLUDES
·       International flight from/to your origin point to/from Nepal

·       Entry Nepal VISA (check information)

·       Tips to staff

·       Any service out of the trek

·       Hot and cold drinks, phone calls, internet connection or any other personal expense

·       Hot showers, battery charges or any other personal expense

·       Medical and/or travel insurance. For most of our treks you must have a mountain accident insurance that works in Nepal until 5500 meters’ altitude and include helicopter rescue.

·       In general, any concept not specified in the program, as well as any type of personal assistance to the traveller for matters outside the program of this trip.

* The indicated price is the price per person in US dollars for a group of 6 travelers in full format as described in the program.
If you prefer, you can contract only the trek, from the pick-up at your accommodation to the return. Without services outside the trek.
We can customize your trip with no problem.
Contact us to request the dossier with detailed information and the complete price table and ask us any questions you may have.

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE

Programs may have to be adapted according to the schedules of your flights to Nepal. The itineraries are designed taking into account that the international flight arrives at Kathmandu in the morning or noon. If you arrive to Nepal afternoon or later it would be better to have a margin day before starting your trek, although it is not essential.

DO YOU WANT TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP?

Related to the trek itinerary and Kathmandu and/or Pokhara staying we plan the “minimum days recommended” to have a comfortable and safe trip and trek. But always is a good idea to add some extra day during the trek (for rest or as safety extra day) or in your days in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

Like all our tours, the itinerary can be customized and adapted to the taste, needs and preferences of the traveller, especially when it comes to staying in Nepal outside the trek route.

You can opt for the full trip or just hiring the trek and travel on your own in Nepal.

EXPERIENCES TO NEPAL OUTSIDE THE PROGRAM

Whether for free days in Kathmandu or Pokhara, as if you want to add more days to your trip, we offer a number of options and extensions. With them you can add and complete activities and experiences on your trip. Some are already included in some program, but in general we prefer that you choose them on your own, if you are interested in any, depending on your tastes and way of traveling. Ask us for more information if you are interested.