Nepal Trek - Pikey Peak (4065m)

The Pikey Peak trek is a truly astonishing journey through the Solukhumbu. It’s no secret that this is one of Graham’s favourite treks to lead groups on in Nepal. Pikey Peak itself give trekkers a taste of life on the trail, and with the summit being at just over 4000m it also give an ideal introduction to trekking at altitude. The approach is through jungle with tempting glimpses of the highest mountains on the planet as you go. While Pikey Peak itself isn’t particularly technical - anyone with a reasonable level of mountain fitness gained on regular walks in the UK should be able to have a successful ascent - the views from the top are easily one of the very best in the whole of Nepal. On a recent trek here Graham and his group enjoyed a dawn ascent, which gave views across much of the Nepal Himalaya as the sun rose. These views took in everything from the distant Annapurna range to Manaslu, the Ganesh Himal, Langtang and Jugal Himal, Rolwaling and Gaureshankar, to the high peaks of the Khumbu including Numbur, Everest, Thamserku, Mera Peak, Baruntse and Makalu, while far away to the east Kanchenjunga stood firm on the horizon.

Highlights include:

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Kathmandu
Take a private jeep journey into the mountains to the start of the trek at Dhap.
Trek through the foothills cloaked with jungle.
Make a dawn ascent of Pikey Peak.
Join the old approach route towards Everest on the way to the town of Junbesi
Visit the huge Buddhist temple at Thupchenchholing

February 28th - March 13th 2027

Arriving in Kathmandu on February 28th, and departing for home on March 13th, 2027

£2050 per person - land only price (8 places available)

This is a fully supported trek, based in lodges throughout. The cost includes all in-country transport, accommodation, guiding throughout, food throughout (excluding lunches and dinners in Kathmandu, and any bottled or alcoholic drinks), and hotel nights in Kathmandu at the start and end of the expedition.

Not included are international flights, your personal climbing and camping equipment, insurance suitable for 4000m treks in the Himalaya, tips for staff and guides, additional drinks (including all alcohol), and lunches and dinners while in Kathmandu.

This trek is suitable for any fit mountain walker. The peak is non-technical.

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Outline Itinerary for this trek:

Feb 28 - Arrive in Kathmandu
Mar 1 - Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Mar 2 - Drive to Dhap (2932M) 10-hour drive.
Mar 3 - Trek from Dhap to Jhapre (2920m), 4 – 5-hour trek.
Mar 4 - Trek Jhapre to Pikey Base Camp (3640m) 5 – 6-hour trek.
Mar 5 - Rest Acclimatization Day
Mar 6 - Trek from Pikey BC to Pikey Peak (4065m) and trek to Benjang (3640m) 3 – 4 hours trek
Mar 7 - Trek from Benjang to Junbesi (2675m), 4 – 5-hour trek.
Mar 8 - Explore around Junbesi, visit Thubtencholing Monastery. 2 -3 hours trek.
Mar 9 - Trek from Junbesi to Ringmu (2720m) 4 – 5-hour trek.
Mar 10 - Trek from Ringmu to Phaplu (2413m) 4 – 5-hour trek.
Mar 11 - Drive back to Kathmandu 10 – 12-hour drive
Mar 12 - Sightseeing and rest
Mar 13 - Fly back home