The Pikey Peak Trek is a recently introduced trekking trail in the lower Khumbu region. Pikey Peak provides the best close-up views of Mt. Everest. Pikey is a local name that denotes the sky over nature. The Pikey Peak trek is a rewarding opportunity to view the best of the lower Khumbu region. This trek offers the best sceneries of enchanting landscapes. You will see the best sunrise and sunset views over the gigantic peaks. From Pikey Peak, you’ll see the most satisfying views of the towering peaks including Dhaulagiri, Everest, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga. Trekking through the lush forests, and astounding sceneries will give you the best memories of a lifetime. Trekking to Pikey Peak means you will have the opportunity to engage with the local people to discover their way of life, their traditions, and culture. You will walk through the different Sherpa settlements where you can witness the unique Sherpa Culture and their warm hospitality. You’ll also come across some ancient and beautiful monasteries with Buddhist Stupas along the trek route.
The Pikey Peak trek is a teahouse trek. You’ll find several teahouses en route to the peak. The teahouses provide basic facilities with good services. The teahouses provide food menus that include continental, Indian, as well as Nepali cuisines. Pikey Peak Trek is suitable for anyone. our 7 days short Pikey Peak trek is suitable for experienced trekkers as well as beginners. This trek route is beautiful. It never fails to amaze trekkers. This trek itinerary limits the daily gain in altitude, thereby reducing the risk of altitude sickness. Thus, this trek is a comfortable trekking trial for those who are willing to trek in the Everest region but are afraid of going to the higher Khumbu region. On this trek, you can witness the majestic Himalayan peaks and the authentic local lifestyle in the mountains.
Though this trek isn’t as difficult as other treks in the Everest region, it isn’t so easy. Thus, we suggest you prepare for your trek by spending some time training yourself. Practice some training like Jogging, Running, Swimming, and other exercises a few weeks before your trek. September to December (Autumn) is the best time for Pikey Peak trekking. Also, March to June (Spring) is the second-best time after autumn. These seasons have wonderful weather and climatic conditions. The temperatures are moderate and allow comfortable treks. Also, excellent views are the highlights of trekking in these seasons. Monsoon (June to August) is the offseason to trek. This is because monsoon brings heavy rainfall to the Everest region. Due to the monsoon rain, the trekking trail gets slippery and wet. Also, there will be risks of landslides at some portions of the trek. The lush vegetation and exotic greenery are the highlights of trekking to Pikey Peak in summer. Winter (December to February) is the coldest time of the year at Everest. The region gets very cold. The atmosphere is moist and humid. If you are someone who can stand the extreme cold in winter, you can go on the trek.
