Aug 9 - Aug 11, 2025 | Change
via Pikey Peak
side trek
(3 days)
Everest Region, Nepal
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Highlights:
Pikey Peak
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.
Weather Conditions in August
change startThe peak of the monsoon is in early August and marks the wettest time of year. Be prepared for lots of rain and wet trails At higher altitudes, the weather is cool and damp. But the clouds are usually the most frustrating part of monsoon trekking. High altitude passes get lots of snow during the monsoon making some passes increasingly difficult to cross.
At a glance
On average there are 22 days with precipitation in
August. The highest point on the trek is
Pikey Peak at
4065 m. During
August, expect high temperatures of around
13.0°C (55°F)
and lows down to
4.0°C (39°F)
at Pikey Peak.
via Pikey Peak
Side trek
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary (3 days)
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| Sat Aug 9 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.4°C (85°F) and lows of about 20.4°C (69°F) in August. |
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Public bus from Kathmandu to Dhap Bazaar
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$10.00
Estimated cost:
$375.00
Estimated cost:
$20.00
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Dhap Bazaar (2932 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.8°C (68°F) and lows of about 10.8°C (51°F) in August. |
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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 |
| Sun Aug 10 (day 2) |
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Pikey Peak Base Camp (3640 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.6°C (60°F) and lows of about 6.6°C (44°F) in August. Overnight |
| Mon Aug 11 (day 3) |
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Pikey Peak (4065 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.0°C (55°F) and lows of about 4.0°C (39°F) in August. |
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Lamjura La (3530 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.2°C (61°F) and lows of about 7.2°C (45°F) in August. |
