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Pikey Peak Trek
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Pikey Peak Trek

6 days · 4,065 m max · Moderate · NPR 62,532 est.

Day by day

  1. Day
    1
    Kathmandu → Dhap
    Long drive east via Jiri
    270 km · 10h
    2,850 m
  2. Day
    2
    Dhap → Jhapre
    Rhododendron forest, ridge walk
    9 km · 4h
    2,820 m
  3. Day
    3
    Jhapre → Pikey Base Camp
    Climb out of the treeline
    11 km · 5h
    3,640 m
  4. Day
    4
    Pikey BC → Pikey Peak summit & Junbesi
    Sunrise summit — Hillary's view
    14 km · 8h
    4,065 m
  5. Day
    5
    Junbesi → Phaplu
    Solu valleys, Thubten Choling monastery
    11 km · 5h
    2,470 m
  6. Day
    6
    Phaplu → Kathmandu
    Drive back or charter flight
    240 km · 8h
    1,400 m

Cost breakdown

  • Permits & fees NPR 5,000
  • Guide (6 days) NPR 25,200
  • Lodging & meals NPR 13,200
  • Transport NPR 8,000
  • Insurance NPR 6,500
  • Buffer (8%) NPR 4,632
  • Total estimate NPR 62,532

Safety & rules

  • Maximum elevation 4,065 m — plan two acclimatization days above 3,500 m.
  • Carry helicopter evacuation insurance covering ≥ NPR 1,000,000.
  • Permits checked at park entry posts — keep them dry.
  • Drink 3–4 L of water per day above 3,500 m. Avoid alcohol on ascent days.