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Pikey Peak trek (5 days)
Everest Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Pikey Peak

Difficulty: challenging

Starting at $251 usd

For 1 person -Guide & Permits

Includes guide and all required permits & entry fees

$31.06 /day per person for guide

+ $30 per person for guide's insurance

+ $16.25 per person for vat tax

+ $48 per person for permits

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.

Prices for groups of

1 person 2 people 3 people

Sherpana prices are based on group size. We refund you the difference if more people join your trek.

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Included Services

Permits GCAP and TIMS Card
Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax

Optional Services (Porter)

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)

Would you like to request a specific guide?

Yes | request 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.

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 January

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January is one of the coldest and driest months, which makes it good for Himalayan views while wearing lots of layers. While there is little rain, skies in the hills and valleys further from the high mountains can be hazy from dust and pollution. The days are short and the nights long, so you can finally catch up on War and Peace while hiking the Himalayas. Now that’s something to be proud of! Go with the e-book version, your back or your porter’s back will thank you for it. At high altitudes, temperatures can drop to well below freezing. Even during the day, temperatures may not rise much above freezing, if at all, and the snow that does fall doesn’t melt and can become hard and icy. This can make crossing high passes more difficult. During this season it may be wise to bring crampons or at a minimum a good trekking pole.

At a glance
On average there are 2 days with precipitation in January. The highest point on the trek is Pikey Peak at 4065 m. During January, expect high temperatures of around 3.0°C (37°F) and lows down to -14.0°C (7°F) at Pikey Peak.

Pikey Peak Trek
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Itinerary (5 days)

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.

Tue Jan 21 (day 1)
Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.4°C (67°F) and lows of about 2.4°C (36°F) in January. more info on Kathmandu
Public bus from Kathmandu to Dhap Bazaar (Not Included) Estimated cost: $10.00 Travel time: about 12 hours Bus leave early in the morning Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one) Shared vehicle from Kathmandu to Dhap Bazaar (Not Included) Estimated cost: $20.00 Travel time: about 10 hours Must leave early in the morning Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one) Private vehicle from Kathmandu to Dhap Bazaar (Not Included) Estimated cost: $375.00 Travel time: about 7 hours
Dhap Bazaar (2932 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.8°C (50°F) and lows of about -7.2°C (19°F) in January.
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. Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.9°C (50°F) and lows of about -7.1°C (19°F) in January. Overnight

Wed Jan 22 (day 2)
Pikey Peak Base Camp (3640 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.6°C (42°F) and lows of about -11.4°C (11°F) in January. Overnight

Thu Jan 23 (day 3)
Pikey Peak (4065 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 3.0°C (37°F) and lows of about -14.0°C (7°F) in January. more info on Pikey Peak
Chaulakharka (1460 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.6°C (65°F) and lows of about 1.6°C (35°F) in January. Overnight

Fri Jan 24 (day 4)
Bhandar (2190 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.3°C (58°F) and lows of about -2.7°C (27°F) in January. Overnight

Sat Jan 25 (day 5)
Shared vehicle from Bhandar to Kathmandu (Not Included) Estimated cost: $15.00 Travel time: about 10 hours Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one) Public bus from Bhandar to Kathmandu (Not Included) Estimated cost: $10.00 Travel time: about 12 hours Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)
Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.4°C (67°F) and lows of about 2.4°C (36°F) in January. more info on Kathmandu

Sat Jan 25 (day 5)

Shared vehicle from Bhandar to Kathmandu (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $15.00
Travel time: about 10 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Public bus from Bhandar to Kathmandu (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $10.00
Travel time: about 12 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Kathmandu (1337 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.4°C (67°F) and lows of about 2.4°C (36°F) in January.

more info on Kathmandu

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.