4-Day Pikey Peak Trek from Kathmandu with Everest Sunrise Views

4 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Embark on a four-day Pikey Peak Trek from Kathmandu, offering stunning Himalayan scenery and authentic Sherpa cultural encounters. Drive to Dhap and trek throug...

Duration: 4 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Kathmandu, Mount Everest, Pikey Peak · Languages: English, French

Know before you go: Moderate fitness level required.; No technical climbing skills needed.; The weather can be unpredictable.

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What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off from the airport by private car, van, or bus, as per group size.
Transportation from Kathmandu-Dhap-Kathmandu by local jeep.
TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System).
All necessary permit fees.
Accommodation in tea houses/lodges along the trek as per the itinerary.
An English-speaking local expert trekking guide.
All applicable government taxes and service charges.
Guide daily wages, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation.

Not Included

Nepal entry visa fee.
International airfare.
Fresh meals on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with hot drinks and tea/coffee.
Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests, and hospitalization expenses.
Phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water, and hot showers.
Items of a personal nature, laundry expenses, and tips.
Clothing, packing items or bags, and a personal medical kit.
Personal trekking gear (down jacket and sleeping bags).
Any additional staff other than specified.
In case of natural calamities, political unrest, flight cancellation due to weather, landslides, etc., the extra charge should be borne by the traveller.
Hotel in Kathmandu.
Porter is optional. Recommended: 1 porter between two trekkers.
Tipping is a culture in Nepal and is expected by your staff (guides, porters, drivers).
All costs and expenses not listed in "What's Included" will be counted as excluded.

Itinerary

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Day 01

Drive to Dhap and Trek to Peaceful Jhapre

You will begin the journey with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Dhap, covering approximately 250 km over 7 to 8 hours. From Dhap, you will start a short trek of around 2 to 3 hours, covering nearly 6 km through forests and traditional villages. You will reach Jhapre, a peaceful village known for its first glimpses of Himalayan peaks and monastery views. Overnight stay will be at a local lodge in Jhapre.
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Day 02

Trek Through Forests to Pikey Peak Base Camp

After breakfast, you will begin a gradual ascent trek towards Pikey Peak Base Camp. The trek takes around 5 to 6 hours, covering 10 to 12 km through rhododendron forests and yak pastures. You will enjoy wide Himalayan panoramas along the ridge throughout the journey. You will reach Pikey Peak Base Camp, located at 3,640 m, for an overnight stay in a tea house or lodge.
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Day 03

Sunrise at Pikey Peak and Return to Jhapre

Early in the morning, you will hike for 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the Pikey Peak summit at 4,065 m. You will witness breathtaking sunrise views of Mount Everest and the Himalayan range. After spending time at the summit, you will descend back through forests and villages, covering 6 to 7 hours of trekking. Overnight stay will be in a lodge at Jhapre.
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Day 04

Return Drive from Dhap to Kathmandu

After breakfast, you will begin your return drive from Dhap to Kathmandu. The journey takes approximately 7 to 8 hours, covering around 230 km. You will arrive in Kathmandu, marking the end of the trek experience.