8-Day Everest Pikey Peak Trek – A Hidden Gem of the Lower Everest Region

Description

Trek Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights  Max Elevation: 4,065m (Pikey Peak) Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Best Season: March–May and September–December Accommodation: Local teahouses

Permits: TIMS card and local area permit required Suitable for: Beginners, families, and cultural trekkers


Discover Everest like never before—away from the crowds, close to the culture. The 8-Day Pikey Peak Trek is a hidden treasure in the lower Everest region, offering sweeping Himalayan views, charming Sherpa villages, and a deeply spiritual journey through Buddhist monasteries and rhododendron forests. At 4,065 meters, Pikey Peak rewards trekkers with one of the best sunrise panoramas of Everest, as praised by Sir Edmund Hillary himself.

Perfect for trekkers seeking a short, off-the-beaten-path experience with fewer tourists and authentic local culture, this trek blends natural beauty, cultural encounters, and spiritual serenity.

 Trek Highlights

  • Spectacular view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and more from Pikey Peak
  • Quiet trails through lush forests, stone villages, and rolling pastures
  • Authentic Sherpa and Tamang culture in remote mountain villages
  • Visit ancient Buddhist monasteries, chortens, and prayer wheels
  • Rhododendron blooms (March–May) and crystal-clear skies (October–December)
  • Ideal for beginners and families looking for a rewarding short trek

Included

Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
All Airport Transfer (Airport – Hotel – Airport)
Hotel in Kathmandu: 2 nights at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu, including breakfast.
5 night Twin Sharing Lodge to lodge Accommodation during the trek
(Kathmandu to Dhap and return to Kathmandu from Phaplu by 4*4 Jeep.
An experienced, helpful, friendly, and English speaking trekking guide
Staff salary, insurance, meals, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and guide’s flight etc.
3 times Meals a Day during trek ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
All Trekking Permit and company paperwork.
Sleeping bag and Down jacket. Must be returned after the trek.
All Government Taxes and Service charge.
First Aid Kits

Excluded

International Air fair and Nepal entry visa fee
Travel insurance and emergency rescue evacuation.
Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
Hot and Bottle of Drinks
Wi-fi
Hot Shower
Electronic device re-charge such as Mobile, Camera etc.
Additional cost by out of management control due to bad weather condition, illness, etc
Tips

Know before you go

Sure! Here's a short and sweet version of the essential gear list for the 8-Day Pikey Peak Trek—perfect for sharing with your trekkers:

Clothing

  • Thermal base layers (top & bottom)
  • Fleece or down jacket
  • Waterproof/windproof jacket
  • Trekking pants (2), quick-dry shirts (2–3)
  • Warm hat, sun hat, gloves (inner + outer)
  • Buff/scarf, quick-dry underwear & socks

 Footwear

  • Broken-in hiking boots
  • Camp shoes/sandals
  • Wool & trekking socks (3–4 pairs)

 Gear

  • Daypack (20–30L)
  • Sleeping bag (-10°C to -15°C, rental ok)
  • Trekking poles
  • Headlamp + batteries
  • Water bottles (or bladder) + purification tabs
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm

 Personal

  • Toiletries, wet wipes, hand sanitizer
  • Toilet paper + zip bags
  • Snacks (bars, nuts, chocolate)
  • Power bank

 Health & Safety

  • Small first-aid kit + personal meds
  • Travel insurance (with trekking cover)

Documents & Money

  • Passport + permits (provided)
  • Cash (NPR)—No ATMs on trail

Tip: Pack light, layer up, and enjoy the mountains!

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