Jul 30 - Aug 1, 2024 | Change

via Pikey Peak side trek (3 days)
Everest Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Pikey Peak

via 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 July

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July is well into the monsoon season. Low elevations are hot and humid, with at least some rain likely during each day. At higher altitudes, the weather is cool and damp. But the clouds are usually the most frustrating part of monsoon trekking.

At a glance
On average there are 23 days with precipitation in July. The highest point on the trek is Pikey Peak at 4065 m. During July, expect high temperatures of around 12.0°C (54°F) and lows down to 4.0°C (39°F) at Pikey Peak.

via Pikey Peak Side trek
(Elevation Profile)

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 Jul 30 (day 1)

Kathmandu (1337 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 20.4°C (69°F) in July.

Kathmandu
Public bus from Kathmandu to Dhap Bazaar (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $10.00
Travel time: about 12 hours
Bus leaves very 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

Shared vehicle from Kathmandu to Dhap Bazaar (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $20.00
Travel time: about 10 hours
You will need to leave Kathmandu very early in the morning.
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Dhap Bazaar (2932 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.8°C (66°F) and lows of about 10.8°C (51°F) in July.

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 18.9°C (66°F) and lows of about 10.9°C (52°F) in July.

Wed Jul 31 (day 2)

Pikey Peak Base Camp (3640 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.6°C (58°F) and lows of about 6.6°C (44°F) in July.

Thu Aug 1 (day 3)

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.

Pikey Peak

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.