Pikey Peak Trek Itinerary 2027: 6 Days Day by Day, Cost and Best Time

Updated 7 November 2026.

Short answer: our Pikey Peak trek is 6 days from Kathmandu back to Kathmandu, by road with no flight. You drive to Dhap (2,850 m) on day 1, walk to Jhapre on day 2, climb to Pikey Base Camp (3,640 m) on day 3, and go up for sunrise on Pikey Peak (4,065 m) on day 4 before walking down to Junbesi (2,700 m). Day 5 is a gentle day at Junbesi and its monastery, and day 6 is the drive back. It costs from USD 380 per person for 2 to 4 people on Budget, USD 960 on Standard and USD 1,815 on Luxury. A solo traveller pays USD 650, 1,085 or 2,495. Your guide and permits are included.

You book it as our Pikey Peak trek, 6 days. For the money side alone see Pikey Peak trek cost.

Pikey Peak 6-day itinerary at a glance

Why I send people to Pikey

Pikey Peak is for people who want the Everest view without the Everest crowds or the Lukla flight. From the top at 4,065 m you see Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Kanchenjunga on a clear morning. Because we drive in, there is no flight to cancel, and it works in winter and in the weeks when the higher trails are cold or full. I keep a night at Junbesi so you see the village and its monastery instead of tagging the summit and driving out.

Day by day

Day 1: Kathmandu to Dhap

A long but scenic drive east through the middle hills to the roadhead at Dhap. You watch terraced hillsides, river gorges and small bazaar towns go by, and arrive in the late afternoon. Night in a simple lodge.

Day 2: Dhap to Jhapre

An easy first walk of 4 to 5 hours through terraced fields and small villages, with the first mountain views opening up. Night in Jhapre. Read the Jhapre guide.

Day 3: Jhapre to Pikey Base Camp

About 5 hours up through rhododendron and pine forest, past chortens and prayer flags, to the base camp below the peak (3,640 m). This is the day the big mountains fill the horizon.

Day 4: Pikey Peak at sunrise, then Junbesi

A pre-dawn start and a slow, cold climb to be on the summit for first light. We take our time up there, then descend the far side through forest and pasture to Junbesi (2,700 m), 6 to 7 hours in all. Your guide checks your oxygen levels, and if you are unwell we turn back.

Day 5: Junbesi

A gentle day at one of the loveliest Sherpa villages in Solu, with a walk up to the Thubten Chholing monastery. No big climb.

Day 6: back to Kathmandu

The long road back, arriving in the evening. We drop you at your hotel.

How much does the Pikey Peak trek cost in 2027?

Prices are per person, in US dollars, for 2027, from our package page on 7 November 2026.

What changes between the tiers

A solo trekker on Standard has no porter, because porters are shared between two. Your guide carries up to 10 kg of your bag. On Luxury a solo trekker still has a porter. Budget never has one. A porter can be added on any tier for USD 25 a day plus 13% VAT and the 3.5% bank charge, USD 29.24 a day in all. Not in the price: international flights, your Nepal visa (USD 50 for 30 days on arrival), travel insurance bought at home that covers trekking to 4,500 m and helicopter evacuation, your Kathmandu hotel (quoted separately), tips, and on Budget your meals.

Permits

Pikey Peak does not enter Sagarmatha National Park, so there is no park fee. You need a TIMS card (NPR 2,000, SAARC NPR 1,000) and a local entry permit from the municipality, collected on the route. The local fee is set by the municipality and changes from time to time. Our drive-in route via Dhap and Jhapre does not go through the Gaurishankar Conservation Area, so there is no conservation-area fee. We arrange the permits and include them.

Best time

October to early December is the most reliable, with clear air. March and April bring rhododendron flowers on the climb. Pikey also works in late December to February, when days are short and nights cold but skies are often the clearest of the year and the trail is empty. We avoid June to mid-September, when cloud sits on the view. More in the Pikey Peak guide.

Questions people ask

How many days is the Pikey Peak trek?

6 days with us, Kathmandu to Kathmandu, with four days on foot.

How much does it cost?

From USD 380 per person on Budget, USD 960 on Standard and USD 1,815 on Luxury for 2 to 4 people. Solo is USD 650, 1,085 and 2,495.

How high is Pikey Peak?

4,065 m. You sleep no higher than Pikey Base Camp at 3,640 m.

Do I need a flight?

No. We drive from Kathmandu to Dhap, so there is no Lukla flight to cancel.

Can I do it in winter?

Yes. It stays low enough to be safe, and the skies are often clear.

How do I book, and what if my plans change?

A 10% deposit confirms your dates, and we cover the 3.5% card charge on it. You pay the balance in Kathmandu in US dollars or euros, cash or card (card carries 3.5%). The deposit is not refunded if you cancel, but you can move your trip free to any date within a year with 72 hours' notice. If we cannot run the trip, we refund what you paid less taxes, bank and card charges and money already spent.

Next step

Message me on WhatsApp, +977 9810351300 with your dates and how many of you are going, and I will send you a plan and a price. We are a family company, independent since 2016, with three generations of family guides behind us, and a four-time TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice winner (2019, 2020, 2023, 2024). Every booking helps pay the teacher's salary at our Nagarjun Learning Center. The trek page is here: Pikey Peak trek, 6 days.