Sep 19 - Sep 23, 2024 | Change
Pikey Peak
trek
(5 days)
Everest Region, Nepal
Highlights:
Pikey Peak
Difficulty:
challenging
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $100.00 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.Currently you have 0 guests trekking with you.
- Permits GCAP and TIMS Card
- Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
- VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
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Porter
Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear.
Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
$20 per day per porter
+ $30 per porter for porter's insurance
+ $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)
This trip has optional side trips. Would you like to see the options?
Would you like to request a specific guide?
If you do not specify a guide, a request will be sent to all available guides (once a payment is made and the trek is confirmed). Once confirmed, you can choose from the guides who indicated that they would like to lead your trek, or ask us to recommend a guide.
We will try to respond within 24 hours.
Sir Edmund Hillary is said to have declared Pikey Peak is favorite trekking view point in Nepal. On a clear day it is possible to see as far as Dhaulagiri to the west and Kanchenjunga to the east in addition to Mt. Everest, making it one of the most expansive Himalayan views. While this is short 5 day trip, it does require two very long days of transportation, and the accommodation along the trail is very basic so be prepared.
Weather Conditions in September
change startMid-September marks the start of the ‘Fall Season’ historically the monsoon would end in mid-September, however in recent years the monsoon has officially withdrawn in early October. While there is a good chance of precipitation, clear skies and lush, rice paddy terraced hills are your spectacular when it is not raining. The chance of rain decreases as the month progresses. The end of the monsoon means there is still a chance of the occasional heavy snowfall at high altitudes. Furthermore, high passes can have a lot of snow that has accumulated over the monsoon.
At a glance
On average there are 15 days with precipitation in
September. The highest point on the trek is
Pikey Peak at
4065 m. During
September, expect high temperatures of around
12.0°C (54°F)
and lows down to
2.0°C (36°F)
at Pikey Peak.
Pikey Peak
Trek
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary (5 days)
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Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.
| Thu Sep 19 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 18.4°C (65°F) in September. |
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Public bus from Kathmandu to Dhap Bazaar
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$10.00
Estimated cost:
$20.00
Estimated cost:
$375.00
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Dhap Bazaar (2932 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.8°C (66°F) and lows of about 8.8°C (48°F) in September. |
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Jhapre (2921 m)
If you arrive by public transportation you may need to hike in the dark by headlamp to reach Jhapre the same day. Overnight |
| Fri Sep 20 (day 2) |
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Pikey Peak Base Camp (3640 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.6°C (58°F) and lows of about 4.6°C (40°F) in September. Overnight |
| Sat Sep 21 (day 3) |
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Pikey Peak (4065 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.0°C (54°F) and lows of about 2.0°C (36°F) in September. |
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Chaulakharka (1460 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.6°C (82°F) and lows of about 17.6°C (64°F) in September. Overnight |
| Sun Sep 22 (day 4) |
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Bhandar (2190 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.3°C (74°F) and lows of about 13.3°C (56°F) in September. Overnight |
| Mon Sep 23 (day 5) |
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Shared vehicle from Bhandar to Kathmandu
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$15.00
Estimated cost:
$10.00
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 18.4°C (65°F) in September. |
Pikey Peak Itinerary Reviews
by Kristen (Canada) on Mar 21, 2019
Pikey Peak led by Pasang Dawa Sherpa
The trek was beautiful with great views of Everest and the Annapurna range. Due to unexpected snow we were unable to cross over the summit and had to return back to where we started in Dhap Bazaar. The trek was fairly demanding at times but was a good challenge.
