Pikey peak trek is taken as one of the best alternative treks to the Everest region of the country. This trek is a less discovered and newly introduced trek in Everest that helps to offer exquisite Himalayan scenery and best sherpa culture. While in the trek time the most magnificent thing is the peaks of Mt. Everest, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga with the cultural variations of the authentic Sherpa monasteries and community following through the beaten trail.

Major Highlights of Pikey Peak Trek:

  • Exploring the exquisite and Unique tradition of the Sherpa community
  • Take a tour to the tallest peaks in the globe Mount Kanchenjunga, Lhoste, Mount Dhaulagiri, and Mt. Everest. Makalu etc. 
  • Sightseeing of nearer destinations such as beautiful Monasteries and ancient heritage of this region.
  • Peaky Peak trekking is special for the Sunrise views.

Pikey Peak is also a trekking route in Nepal which is founded recently for trekking activities in the Everest region of the country. This newly found trekking destination will take you to the most exciting Himalayas of Everest inhabited by the local settlements of Sherpas. 

In Nepal, the word “ Daal Bhat” is very much famous so this word is used in the time of trek as a Daal Bhat power 24 hours. Similarly, this trek is also called Daal Bhat Trek in the Himalayan region and it is one of the best hilltop routes that provide us the most cinematic and panoramic views of Mount Everest and other nearer peaks. 

Talking about the history of Pikey peak trek, it is less traveled from the historical era compared to the other destinations of the country in the Sagarmatha region. When the time passes recent year shows the density of tourist visiting such destinations. The popularity of the place has rapidly increased day by day due to the exciting participation of the tourist to visit the destination. 

This trek is completely suitable for everyone who really wants to explore the most exciting peak in the globe, Mount Everest has the rugged landscapes in the Khumbu region of the country. Along with such thing, this kind of trek provides you the wonderful Himalayan scenery and its glowing beauty. Exploration and interact with the local people to know about the culture, food, dances, music and many more of Sherpa people living in the Khumbu region of the country. 

This trek eventually offers you the magnificent and stunning views of the mountain ranges. They are Lhoste, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Mt. Dhauligiri and so on.

If you are excited to have a short trek near to the Everest region of the country then pikey peak can be one of the best and awaited trek in your whole journey of life. This trek is not only related to walking, and exploring the wonderful Himalayas, seeing scenic beauty but also experiencing the feeling of nature with the cultural exploration of people of this region called as a sherpa. 

Being in the height of 4067m above the sea level trek to the Pikey peak not that much quite difficult especially to the trekker who has a good experience at all. Regarding all of these things we always recommend our guests to have some daily physical exercises before going for trek to this region for beginners.

The trekking depends upon the time and situation of an individual you can get a readymade itinerary from the travel agency in Nepal. Thus trek does not have any kind of restrictions to trekkers who really want to have a trek to the Pikey Peak trekking destinations. This is designed for both kinds of experienced and nonexperienced trekkers around the world. This kind of trek is taken as the moderate level trek as it is the shortest trek in the Everest region of the country. So we can say that if you have time to go to Everest then you should not Pikey peak trek. 

Pikey Peak Trek Difficulty level 

As we already mention this trek is a moderate level trek as compare to Everest 3 Passes Trek and Everest base camp trek. There are many kinds of restrictions for such a trek and also don’t need any kind of special training. This route does not look strenuous besides we should take small some few steep descend and ascend. You just have to trek for almost 5 to 7 hours on average every day. So we recommend doing some regular physical exercises which will help you take trek easily.  Only do some basic regular exercises like swimming, cycling and running that will help to increase the level of stamina.

Best time for Pikey Peak Trek

Trekking to the pikey peak is absolutely favorable and best in the month of March to May which is spring and in the Autumn of September to November. This month is taken as the main season for the trekking to the pikey peak for the exciting and adventurous journey because of the awesome climatic condition and cool weather. Spring is the season and time where the numerous flowers that are decorated in the entire place. Similarly, autumn is taken as the most fabulous season time for the festivals in Nepal. 

Altitude sickness In pikey Peak Trek

Pikey peak trek is the most altitude trek peak which is almost above 4,000m above sea level. This place involves the higher chances of risks of altitude sickness. This is the different process in which it happens to our body that did not acclimatize with the higher region of altitude. This also happens when you are not even hydrated for a long period of time. The main thing that should be concentrated by the agency and need to include enough rest days on the itinerary. 

Cost of Pikey Peak Trek

The cost for trekking in the Everest region especially to the Pikey peak includes a variety of things like Food, all ground transportation, porters, guides, permits. In the same way the cost like airfare, travel experience,  tips are not even included in the Trek of Pikey peak and lastly Personal expenses. 

Pikey peak location map

Pikey peak is located in the Khumbu region of the country. This trek is the best way to discover the Mt Everest surroundings from where we can see the central and eastern belt of the stunning Himalayas of Nepal. This trek map looks a little bit easy but not for those who are not used to with the Himalayan snow or rugged rocks.