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Price(per-person)
Region
EverestDuration
11 daysAccomodation
Tea-House (Lodges)Altitude
4,302mMeals
Breakfast/Lunch/DinnerDifficulty
ModerateActivity
TrekkingSeason
March, April, May, September, October, NovemberStart End Point
Kathmandu - KathmanduGroup Size
2-30Total Distance
84 km/53 milesTransportation
Private vehicle
Pikey Peak Trekking is a scenic and panoramic destination around the hidden pockets of Solu-Khumbu district. It is located on the southern green hills of mighty Everest Region. The walks to Pikey Peak’s scenic viewpoint lead to serene trails. The area of trekking routes gets a few groups of trekkers in the best seasons of the year. You can enjoy delightful walks on the unspoiled, undisturbed country far from the main busy mainstream trekking routes. Pikey Peak Trekking with Women Adventures, supported by our women trekking guide in Nepal, can be a memorable adventure as we planned the itinerary very well so that it is fitted for women of all ages. Families with children and elderly people can enjoy these short and moderate adventures. Female Travellers searching a Pikey Peak itinerary or planning the popular Pikey Peak Trekking 11 Days option will find this route flexible and rewarding.
The trek leads to an exciting place, where trekkers can observe the traditional farm life and activities along with the impressive cultures of the native villagers adorned with religious and prayer monuments. The walk leads from one farm village to another with scenic views of distant snow-capped peaks as well as trekking into enchanting dense woods of tall rhododendrons, oaks, pines, and fir trees. In spring the whole area and hills will be a paradise for nature lovers and botanists when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendrons of various species and colors from tall trees to bush.
The charm and beauty of Pikey Peak Trekking are the serenity of beautiful surroundings, local cultures, and remarkable scenery. Discover the lifestyle of Sherpa women in the Pikey Peak region, where their stories of resilience and empowerment inspire a deeper appreciation of their vital role in the community. The top of Pikey Peak Trek is a high scenic viewpoint, for a spectacular panorama of various peak which offers 360°degree view of Himalayan range. The views include the grand vista of Ganesh, Langtang, and Jugal Himal with majestic Gaurishankar, Mt. Everest with Makalu, as far as Kanchenjunga Himal.
After a rejoiceful moment on top of scenic Pikey Peak, then heads towards an alternative route. You will visit the lovely Sherpa village of Junbesi and back to Phaplu to end the treks. Then on an exciting overland journey to Kathmandu, after a marvelous time with a delightful experience on Pikey Peak Trekking.
The food and lodge accommodations around the Khumbu region of Everest are available at designated overnight stops. Overnight accommodation and meals will be served as per the itinerary set by the Women Adventures. We provide the best lodge accommodation wherever possible. The foods are available according to those listed on the menu, from breakfast, lunch, dinner, or main courses. We also provide side snacks with warm and cold refreshment drinks, serving you in a nice and cozy dining room, with a fireplace.
In Nepal, the most favorite and popular meal is Nepali Dal Bhat, boiled or steamed rice served with a mild curry of seasonal vegetables, including Dal, a lentil bean soup with homemade pickles, and hot sauce as options. The food menu lists from breakfast, lunch, and dinner to snack items. Breakfast from oats porridge, and cereals to cornflakes with toast/chapattis, and pancakes includes a choice of egg variation. Lunch and dinner options include a variety of main courses from Continental, Chinese, Indian, Nepali, and Tibetan cuisines, along with a selection of soups.
Many teahouses along this route also collaborate with local women, supporting community-led tourism similar to initiatives promoted by women trekking guide agency programs.
The lodge accommodation and food are simple and nice en route to Pikey Peak. The lodge accommodations from Phaplu onwards, are simple with nice basic rooms. From Phaplu to Pikey Base Camp the lodges provide common bathrooms and toilets; including a simple food menu of limited varieties. The rooms are on a shared basis with common bathrooms and toilets. This route is quite raw and new due to its remoteness and with less flow of trekkers. In the future, the lodges en route to Pikey Peak may upgrade to standard lodge accommodation and food.
All lodges have electricity to light the large dining room powered by local hydro or solar power. For charging electronic items, you have to pay an extra cost per hour and for each gadget. Internet and Wi-Fi are available, but it is slow and disturbing in some places due to weather conditions. In a large group with more than 4 people, it is best to order a set meal for all. It saves time and fuels energy, which is important around remote areas of the Himalayas. Following the norms and rules as Responsible Trekkers is a good practice for Eco-Tourism and involves properly managing garbage and litter throughout the trek.
It is important to know that alcoholic drinks are not healthy and good while going up to higher altitudes. But can enjoy after completing the main highlights, on the return journey to Phaplu, and losing altitude to safe heights.
Nepal is a country of great diversity of landscape and people with their age-old religions, cultures, and heritage. The mid-hill people around the Solu-Khumbu region of Nepal North Mid-East Himalayas are Sherpa. The Sherpa follow the Buddhist religion, similar to their early Tibetan predecessors. The walk leads across many Buddhist monuments and shrines, as well as impressive monasteries.
Starting from the Solu area, the eastern people are of mixed peoples, mostly Sherpa and Rai, from Kirat tribes with few Gurung, Magar, and Tamang, Hindu Chettries, and Brahmin. As the walk enters the heart of Solu, the southern areas of Mt. Everest from Phaplu en route to Pike Hill, you’ll visit the Sherpa villages adorned with age-old heritage and colorful culture. Besides the majority of the Sherpa tribe, it is also inhabited by other mixed hill tribal people, the Kirat Rai. Along the journey, you'll also encounter the rich cultural diversity of the region, including Magar, Tamang, Hindu Chhetris, Brahmins, and Dalits, each contributing to the area's unique heritage.
Travellers who prefer trekking with a female trekking guide in Nepal or a women-led team will find this route safe, supportive, and culturally enriching.
Trekkers planning to join for Everest Panorama or other adventures around the Nepal Himalayas should be aware that Nepal is a country of high land of mid-hill to higher mountainous landscapes and terrains. The trek involves a lot of uphill and downhill sections, with only a few gradual paths to enjoy along the way. The only flatland is the low sub-tropical Terai belt around southern Nepal.
En route to Pikey Peak starts with a pleasant gradual path with a few short steep ups till Pikey Base Camp. Then with steep winding up to reach on top of Pikey Peak Hill. The rest of the trail on the return journey is mostly downhill and a few short-ups to the end of trekking to Phaplu.
The trail is ideal for trekkers who prefer support from a women trekking guide agency or a professional female trekking guide.
Ready to experience the serene Pikey Peak Trek with Women Adventures? Book now for a safe, empowering journey supported by our experienced women trekking guides.
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General
Daypack
Upper Body - Head / Ears / Eyes
Hand
Body
Lower Body – Legs
Feet
Medicines and First Aid Kits
(Our guide will carry first aid kit bag during the trek. We still recommend you to bring your personal first aid kit as you feel it necessary).
Antibiotics.
Miscellaneous
Women's Health Essentials
The items mentioned on the list are recommended by us but not compulsory so you can pack your stuff according to your necessity. Women Adventures lends you down jackets, fleece liner and sleeping bags as a part of their service but if you have your own then you can bring it according to your preference.