How difficult is pikey peak trek?

This trek involves many ups and downs which make it a little hard but the good thing is that this trek poses less risk of altitude sickness which is the best part of it. So, people with some trekking experience can do it easily

Do we need to train for Pikey peak trek?

Yes, if you do some hiking around for a few weeks prior which is really helpful to do, this trek has several ups and downs. Or as an alternative running, jogging, cycling also can be helpful training to do this trek.

Can I walk solo to pikey peak trek?

Yes, you can do solo or on your own pikey peak trek but this trek is new and doesn't get as crowded. You might have some difficulty finding the trail as it is not as developed as other commercial trekking trails.

Can I do a shorter pikey peak trek?

You can shorten it by 2-3 days if you start from Dhaap but the itinerary we designed at best as this just doesn't take you to Pikey peak but also you get to experience local Sherpa people, culture and tradition as well as it's more scenic before you get to the destination.

Pikey Peak Trek Cost and Short Itinereary 2026-2027

Pikey Peak Base Camp Trek in Nepal is one of the shortest and the finest trekking trail in Nepal that takes you close to the panoramic view of Mount Everest in a comfortable and easy way.

Lies in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal, Pikey Peak trail provides stunning views of 6 highest mountain above 8000+ Meters in a range. Despite being so close from the main city of Kathmandu, the popularity of Pikey Peak Base Camp is not so overwhelming due to the lack of active participation by the local.

However, recently, with the help of local government and concern authority, tea house and lodges are built in every place and trail are maintained to increase the flow of travelers. Thus, now we have multiple options of tea houses and also the road connectivity with the trail as smooth and maintained.

Pikey Peak Base Camp Trek is a moderate and low altitude trek, hence, easy for all age group to conduct comfortable.

This has started capturing attention of travelers to explore the Pikey Peak Trail which can be done in a short span of time and take one to the closest point to have a magnificent views of the Mount Everest.

The Pikey Peak Trek Route is one of the shortest trek that can be done comfortably from the main city of Kathmandu and takes you close to explore Mount Everest and other Himalayan ranges associated with it.

Pikey Peak is a moderate trekking trail that takes one to the highest point at Pikey Peak at the altitude of 4065M.

Pikey Trek is not only associated with the Mount Everest but is also a dramatic trek that experience one with the 6 Highest Mountain in Nepal and is possibly the only trek that offers a rewarding experience with the majestic view of Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Kanchenjunga, Mount Manaslu, Mount Makalu and Mount Annapurna.

Highlights

Easy and comfortable and short tea house trek
Varied vegetation and divers ethnic settlement
Trek through scenic rhododendron forest and local Sherpa village
Scenic landscape and breathtaking Himalayan vista
Panoramic view of 6 Highest mountains in the world
Typical local hospitality trek
Majestic Jeep Drive

FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT PIKEY PEAK TREK

Trekking Region: Gaurishankar

Trekking District: Solukhumbu

Beginning/Ending Point: Kathmandu

Trekking Duration: 6 Days

Trek Start: Dhap

Trek End: Junbesi

Trek Distance: 54KM/34 Miles (appx.)

Per Day Hike: 6/7 Hours

Highest Overnight Lodge: Pikey Peak Base Camp (3640M)

Highest Altitude: Pikey Peak (4065M)

Permits: Gaurishankar | TIMS Permits

Mode of Transport: Jeep/Bus | Private/Sharing

Best Time: Spring/Autumn

Accommodation: Tea House | Lodge

MOUNTAIN SEEN DURING PIKEY PEAK TREK

Pikey Peak Trek is one of the shortest trek that take one to the closest point at Pikey Peak to explore the magnificent views of the Himalayan range including Mount Everest.

Apart from Everest, there are numerous others Himalayan that can be explored during the Pikey Peak Trek. Below are some of the mountain view that one can have during the Pikey Peak Trek:

Mount Everest (8848.86M | 29,031.7 Ft)
Mount Kanjunchanga (8586M | 28,169Ft)
Mount Lhotse (8516M | 27,939Ft)
Mount Makalu (8481M | 27,825Ft)
Mount Manaslu (8167M | 26,795Ft)
Mount Annapurna

Pikey Peak Base Camp Trail

Pikey Peak is one of the shortest trekking trail that provides trekkers with magnificent glimpse of Mt. Everest and other Himalayas. Despite being so close from the main city and a perfect destination to explore the wide ranges of the Himalayas, Pikey Peak Base Camp Trek is still under shadow.

This is so because the trail has not been so popularized by the concern department and also the local not taking much active participation in building tea houses and lodges for the trekkers.

However, in recent year, the local government has contributed a lot and now, there are tea houses and lodges everywhere and also trail as well maintain with sign board providing the information and also the direction for the trail.

The starting and ending point of the trail are connected with roads and trekkers can easily reach without any difficulty. Overall, Pikey Peak Base Camp Trail are perfectly duilt and maintained by the local authority keeping the comfort of the trekkers.

Pikey Peak Trek Difficulty

Pikey Peak Base Camp Trek is comparatively easy and low altitude trek then the Everest Base Camp, Manaslu Base Camp or Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Among the Base Camp Trek in Nepal, Pikey Peak is one of the moderate and low-altitude trek.

The best part of the Pikey Peak Trek in Nepal is its low altitude overnight stay. Here, trekkers will be staying at the low altitude below 4000 Meter and then then very next day hike to the Pikey Peak and then descend to further low altitude for overnight stay.

Moreover, the trail are easy going with the scenic view of the landscape, forest and the Himalayan vista throughout. This will make a wonderful hike without disturbance.

Pikey Peak Trek Crowd

The Pikey Peak Base Camp Trek is one of the closes distance trekking route from the main city of Kathmandu that can be easily done within 5/6 days of time-frame depending upon the transport one take.

Pikey Peak Base Camp Trek is a recently recognized trekking trail despite being a popular destination. As the local realize the interest of the trekkers towards the Pikey Peak, now there are lodges/tea houses available, which was not seen couple of years ago.

Due to its least comfort, fewer trekkers dare to trek Pikey Peak. Moreover, the trail are not very common among the guides and only some of the professional guides are well-to have knowledge about the trail. This makes Pikey Peak a least crowded trekking trail in Nepal.

Food and Accommodation in Pikey Peak Trek

Pikey Peak Trek is a tea house trek, trekkers will be staying in a tea house operated by locals. Those are basic with mattress and pillow. Every room will have two separate bed and some of the rooms will have attach bathroom inside and others common within the floor.

Those tea houses are of similar standard as to Everest Base Camp Trail or Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

As this is least crowded trail, however, all the tea houses will have a menu card for travelers to choose when it comes to food. However, there won’t be multiple options, however, you will get basic foods which are popular in the mountain region including typical local foods.

Best Time to Trek Pikey Peak

Pikey Peak is a moderate trek that starts from lowland to the Himalayas and passes through the villages and forest with scenic villages. Trekking to Pikey Peak is possible throughout the year due to its low elevation.

However, Monsoon will not be a good time for Pikey Peak trek due to rain and disruption of the trail and road.

The best time for Pikey Peak Base Camp Trek is Autumn, Spring and Winter. Those are the season, that relatively provides with scenic Himalayan vista and trail will remain clean and clear for hike.

Months like October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, and Jun will be best time for Pikey Peak Trek

Short Pikey Peak Base Camp Trek

Pikey Peak Base Camp Trek is a short version of trek that takes one of the panoramic views of 6 highest mountain in the world. Short Pikey Peak Base Camp is a comfortable way of trekking in the low land of Solukhumbu district.

Pikey Peak is a short trek, however the shortest version of Pikey Peak Trek will be of 5 Days and one can extend to couple of more days depending upon time frame. If one wants to complete the 5 Day version of Short Pikey Peak Trek then having a private transport from Junbeshi will be highly recommended.

Due to least option of shared jeep, one has to reserve prior to start a drive from Junbesi to Kathmandu. Below is the Itienary of Short Pikry Peak Trek:

Comfortable way to Trek Pikey Peak Base Camp

Pikey Peak Trek is comfortable and easy trekking trail at the low altitude. However, the best way to accomplish Pikey Peak Trek is to start from Dhap and end at Junbeshi. Till Dhap, one can take a Jeep ride and from Junbeshi one can take Jeep ride to Kathmandu.

This will shorten the number of days and also the trek will be mainly throught the proper trekking trail, skipping the off road hike will be the best and comfortable way to trek Pikey Peak.

Below is how one can trek to Pikey Peak Base Camp in a Comfortable way:

PIKEY PEAK TREK ITIEARY:

DAY 1: Drive to Dhap

DAY 2: Trek to Jhapre

DAY 3: Trek to Pikey Peak Base Camp

DAY 4: Trek to Junbesi VIA Pikey Peak

DAY 5: Drive to Kathmandu

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I can’t say enough great things about Kumar and Santosh at Discover Altitude. They set my trip up with minimal notice, even made some custom changes and everything went perfectly. They have great connections for everything tourism in Nepal. If you want a guide to show you around Kathmandu-they’ve got you. If you want to go for a trek-it’s their bread and butter. If you want to go for an expedition at half the cost of western companies with guides whose experience will blow your mind-easy day. Whether you’re planning a trip for next year or next week they will take care of you like family. They took the time to have tea with me and discuss my trip from start to finish over a map, they held my luggage safely while I was in the mountains, and they checked in at possible friction points (like flights) to make sure everything was going well.

I’ve heard horror stories from backpackers who used other companies and there are a ton around here. It was overwhelming for me to pick one, but Discover Altitude was recommended to me so I figured I’d give them a try. This is now the second trip they planned for me. I also recommended them to some friends who did a luxury Everest view trip with them and had nothing but good things to say. You can roll the dice and try someone else, but if you want to take the safe bet and know that you’ll have an amazing trip at a competitive price there’s no other option.

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency.

I had the incredible opportunity to complete 4 different treks with Discover Altitude: Three Passes, ABC, Annapurna Circuit and Langtang. Each time, the experience exceeded my expectations! The owners, Kumar and Santosh, along with their guides are exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and attentive to every detail. Everything was very well planned for all treks, and I felt safe even at the highest altitudes, thanks to their friendly and supportive guides.

There are many agencies to choose from, and I visited many, but when I met Kumar and Santosh the quality of their personalities quickly became evident. They treated me as a friend they genuinely wanted to support, not just a client, caring only about the money. Even if I hadn’t signed up, they would have treated me the same, not as potential or lost business. This authenticity is why I chose them! This was the only agency where I had that gut feeling, which turned out to be correct. They always went the extra mile. Before each trek, they spent a lot of time going through all the details with me to ensure I had everything I needed and was ready to go. They also checked up on me along the way. During all these times, they truly became my friends!

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency. They are also very competitively priced for both solo and group trips! I cannot recommend them highly enough!

A short walk from Jomsom to Muktinath.

We had great dealings with Kumar and the team at Discover Altitude. Kumar was our initial contact, and Santosh was our day to day contact on-the-ground. Their communication was great, and everything went smoothly.

Before departing for Nepal, we emailed Kumar about what we had in mind, and he presented us with different options. We settled on a short trip from Jomsom to Muktinath - flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara and on to Jomsom the next day to commence our hike. (We took the same air-route in reverse on our way back.) In total, the trip was six or seven days, with three days hiking. (This worked out well due to our schedule, but next time we might spend a few more days walking.)

Our guide on the trip was Amar Magar. We really recommend him. (Ask for him by name!) He was thoughtful, organised, and provided clear information on what we were doing each day. His patience and pleasant manner made the trip really enjoyable.

The hike itself was good. The area from Jomsom to Kagbeni (where we stopped for the first night) was primarily along the road and the riverbed, and the scenery was primarily the dry and desolate scenery one might expect of the Mustang area. Kagbeni was a nice village to rest. (There are a number of tea houses, and an interesting temple where one of the monks showed us around.) The walk up to Muktinath the next day was a little bit tough - being a climb of about 1,000 meters. (Not 'technically' tough; more of a challenge due to low fitness levels!) After resting, we visited the Hindu pilgrimage site, which was quite an interesting experience as it attracts a lot of visitors. We stayed the night at a tea house in Muktinath, and then walked back to Jomsom via a different route, stopping at a village called Lupna on the way back. The route from Muktinath to Lupna was probably the highlight of our trip, with much more diverse terrain, including great alpine scenery, fantastic rocky cliffs and forests, and the picturesque village of Lupna itself, with a very old temple and some caves used for solitary retreats.

If you have limited time, then I would recommend the approach we took. It provides a glimpse of the Mustang region (without getting in to the Upper Mustang region, which requires more time and an expensive permit), and a taste of walking in the region. On our walk, we met a number of people who had walked the Annapurna Circuit, taking around two weeks. We might plan better and aim to do that next time!

In terms of practical considerations, noting it was mid-May, we found that we were able to walk in t-shirts and long pants. We carried a lot of warm clothing with us, but didn't need really it. (We were a bit cold briefly after arriving at Muktinath, but generally we didn't use our warm clothing. It would be smart to take something - but no need to take too much.) The bedding provided in the rooms was more than adequate, and we didn't need our own sleeping bags. (Taking a sleeping bag liner might suffice from a cleanliness perspective if this is a concern.)

Mustang - Kagbeni, Muktinath 6-day tour

We chose a 6-day course that tours Kagbeni and Muktinath, the gateway to Mustang from Kathmandu. It takes 3 days to actually walk, so it's a safe course even for beginners.

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (30-minute flight), then hike 3 hours to Kagbeni. Hike 5-6 hours to Muktinath. Return to Jomsom via a different route. Take a lunch break at Rupna on the way. Fly to Pokhara. Fly back to Kathmandu.

It was late May before the rainy season, but we were blessed with clear skies and were able to see the beautiful mountain ranges of Nilgiri and Annapurna. The desolate landscape of Mustang was very beautiful, and it was a very interesting experience to get a glimpse of the life of the villagers in Kagbeni.

It was quite hot during the daytime walks in late May. Short sleeves are fine. If you don't want to get sunburned, wear thin long sleeves. Since it gets cold in the mornings and evenings in Muktinath, I wore a light down jacket, but if you layer up a warm long sleeve jacket, you can wear a hiking jacket instead of a down jacket.

Our trekking guide, Amar, was very kind and not only guided us on hiking but also carefully explained the history and people's lives. (In English) He always took care to make the trek comfortable, and the walking pace was adjusted to suit our physical strength, so we were able to enjoy it without any strain.

Kumar handled advance reservations and questions, and he responded to emails very quickly. After arriving in Kathmandu, I visited the office and Kumar gave me a brief explanation of the schedule. In Kathmandu, Santosh handled my communications and accompanied me to the transfer between the hotel and the airport. Both of them were cheerful and kind.
During the tour, I asked to change my plan to stay in Pokhara for two nights after the trek (of course, the additional hotel fee was at my own expense), and I am grateful that he quickly and readily responded to my request, such as changing my flight on the return trip.

A Once-in-a-lifetime EBC Trekking Trip

What a once-in-a-lifetime trek to EBC! Waking up at midnight to dogs barking or in the morning to birds chirping and singing and the sound of rushing river, looking out the window and seeing the mountain so close as if within reach, roaming around Namche Bazaar and checking out the local markets, setting off in the sound of school children's morning drill, crossing rivers and valleys over the suspension bridges, passing the mani stones in the villages and the stupas on the trail, watching porters with oversized load strapped on their heads stepping to the lively beat of loud Nepali songs, navigating rocks uphill inside the dark clouds and white-out snow, trekking on the winding trail through dusty forests, misty mountain passes, wide open scrub land, and rugged and rocky barren land, with the famous and mysterious mountain peaks seemingly around every corner or suddenly elusive behind the wandering clouds, and flying down in helicopter provided every moment to admire the mountainous landscape and appreciate local life in this harsh environment. It’s been almost two weeks since I came back yet the sceneries and sounds on the trail still linger.

The EBC trek was also grueling - the long distance, the high elevation, the thin air at times mixed with dust or animal smell, the coldness at night, the completely unpredictable weather that could change by the minute – and every little inconvenience could pile on the exhaustion from a long day of trekking, but the thoughtful services by my guide Krishna made all these bearable. Every day after arriving at the tea house he made sure food was ordered and I had a spot to sit next to the stove to warm up. Every morning before we leave the tea house, he made sure bill was paid and everything was packed and ready. On the trail he was patient, watchful, and protective when the yaks and horses approaching. My tour company Discover Altitude was very flexible and allowed me to change my trekking schedule on the fly, including booking tea houses during peak season and securing single room occupancy. In fact, the three unplanned tea houses in Jorsalle, Phungi Thenga, and Dughla, allowed me to enjoy the real serenity near nature and away from crowds. The company also booked a helicopter, outside of my original plan, to fly me out back in Kathmandu in time. Their flexibility was crucial for me to have a successful and enjoyable EBC trekking trip.

Thank you Krishna for your kind-hearted service.

And thank you Santosh for showing me the street food, the hidden temples, and the vibrant life around the old town of Kathmadu.

EBC with Amar, the best guide!!

I did the Everest Base Camp trek (8 days to reach EBC, Day 9 was to Kala Patthar). Started at the end of April and finished in May. We had great weather that time of year. The early days in the trek were warm enough for leggings and a lightweight shirt. A few people were in shorts. Day 7 was the first day I needed to wear down clothing items, gloves or a warm hat. Other days could be done with a baseball cap and a few layers - started the day with a windwall jacket and would switch to a vest or just my long sleeve dry fit top while trekking. The cardio keeps you pretty warm. Taking altitude sickness medication is key. Start taking it a day before you leave. We had no issue with altitude sickness but several people at the tea houses were not as lucky.

Kumar, the owner of Discover Altitude, organized everything for us and it was planned perfectly. He booked the best tea houses for us and everything was so well-organized that all we had to think about was making it to the top. Amar was our AMAZING guide. His brother Shukla was the porter. They were the nicest, most professional duo. Amar took very good care of us and it was obvious that he was one of the most well-respected guides on the trail. He knew everyone and was so experienced that we had a lot of tips and guidance that I don’t feel everyone else had on the mountain. Definitely request amar as your guide. We quickly realized how important the planning is and who your guide is for success on this trek.

Great experience and recommend doing Kala Patthar early the next morning for sunrise views of Everest!

Awesome 10 day EBC trekking experience

I’m towards the tail end of my 10 day EBC trek arranged by Discover Altitude. Overall, I’ve been very happy with the trip so far. Santosh did his best to make sure my trip went according to plan. He was also extremely accommodating to my request for alterations to itinerary during the trip. Always ready to help, no questions asked.

I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank my guide, Sandip Lama. He is an energetic and hardworking young man that went above and beyond to make me trip as comfortable as possible. He’s also flexible in accommodating my last minute change request. For example, when I saw Ama Dablam for the first time, I was blown by its beauty and came up with the idea of doing a side trip to its base camp. It’s require at least half a days time. Sandip agreed without any hesitation and helped with the trip planning. In the end, the side trip didn’t happen simply because I ran out of steam. As a guide, Sandip’s main responsibility is leading me with the trip. But he also offered to carry my bag when I got very tired. This is what I call above and beyond. Again, thank you Sandip and I hope we’ll embark on my adventures in the future!

Discover Altitude is the best!

Discover Altitude is the best trekking guide / tour operator in Nepal. Two days ago my friend and I reached Everest Base Camp on May 4th (trekking day 8).

On day 9, helicopter picked us up at Gorakshep - last tea house before EBC. Helicopter transported us back to Kathmandu via Lukla — 2.5 hour stop for refueling and other logistics. Hiking back down 3 extra days is not for everyone.

Reaching EBC was a small miracle for me. I was the biggest person (XXL) trekking. I trained for over a year… lost significant amount of weight to even attempt EBC. Everything had to go perfectly and it did. Planning was key. Some days were incredibly challenging and required very-very slow / steady pace.

At every step my guide was right there to support as needed. On some hills my guide was 12 inches behind me in case I lost balance from exhaustion.

We were blessed to have Amar as our guide and his younger brother, Shukla, as porter. They did everything for us … from finding bathrooms, ordering meals, dealing with hotels, first aid, and fun to talk with too. Multiple times during the trek other guides whispered to us that Amar is one of the best guides in the region.

We opted for the luxury tour with nicer hotels + helicopter ride to Lukla to start + helicopter return from the top. Paying extra for luxury tour is worth every penny. We met some hikers not having a good experience. Painfully obvious they chose the wrong guide / tour operator.

If you are in perfect shape and you’ve trekked Nepal many times before- maybe having the best guide isn’t as critical. But for us we relied on our guides for every decision … even down to what to eat and drink at different altitudes.

TIPS:

1- take diamox right from the start (1 day before starting the trek)

2- take helicopter to/from Lukla. If you don’t take helicopter, be prepared to sit around for days waiting on weather to clear for airplane flight. People stuck at the airport waiting multiple days to get out aren’t having a good time.

3- go vegetarian. You’ll love ra-ra noodle vegetable soup

4- bring tons of electrolyte packets and drink 5 liters/day

5- pack for very cold days at the end (EBC). Both outer-wear gear and warm jackets for nights at the hotel. Be prepared for extremely dry air at night. Bring nasal spray to help breath through your nose.

6- get plenty NPR cash in Lukla or Kathmandu. In a pinch, tea house hotels can run your CC to give you NPR cash… will cost 10% extra charge.

7- tip your guides as generously as you can

8- don’t bring huge camera unless you are ok lugging the extra weight. Newer iPhone or Android do fantastic job.

9- go slow. Don’t skip rest (acclimatizing) days.

10- Book your trip with Discover Altitude. Kumar will email you immediately with details to help you customize your trip. He will work through every question / idea with patience. We had at least a dozen unusual requests including special activities in Kathmandu after the trek. Kumar and our guides made them all happen. Remember to request booking at nicer hotels.

11- go with friend or family you really enjoy being with for two weeks. Having someone to motivate you and just hang out together makes the trip so much better.

12- day 2 to Namche might be your hardest day, particularly after Hillary Bridge… 1-2 hours straight uphill at the end. Don’t give up. Go slow and ask for help (horse available if can’t make it up that hill).

No. of Person	Price Per Person
1 person	US$999
2 - 6 people	US$899

Short Pikey Peak Trek Cost 2026

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FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT PIKEY PEAK TREK

MOUNTAIN SEEN DURING PIKEY PEAK TREK

Pikey Peak Base Camp Trail

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Best Time to Trek Pikey Peak

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Itinerary

Day 1:Drive from Kathmandu to Dhap (2932M)- 7 hours.

Day 2:Trek to Jhapre (2820M) - 6 hours.

Day 3:Trek to Pikey Peak Base Camp (3640M)- 7 hours.

Day 4:Trek to Pikey Peak (4065M) and Descend to Junbeshi ( 2699m/8,858ft.)- 7/8 hours.

Day 5:Trek to Ringmo (2,736m /8976ft.)- 7 hours.

Day 6:Drive back to Kathmandu (1350M)- 7/8 hours drive.

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Alden S, United States

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A short walk from Jomsom to Muktinath.

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Hito, Japan

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Stephanie S, United States

Awesome 10 day EBC trekking experience

Hongtao Chen, United States

Discover Altitude is the best!

James T, United States

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