Pikey Peak Homestay Trek: Everest Views Without the Crowd
- Duration
- 7 days
- Max altitude
- 4,065 m
- Difficulty
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Moderate
Difficulty scale
- Easy Short walking days on good trails below about 3,000 m. Suitable for anyone in ordinary health, including families.
- Moderate 5 to 6 hours a day with some steep sections, reaching up to about 4,000 m. A reasonable level of fitness and a few weeks of preparation walking recommended.
- Strenuous 6 to 8 hours a day, high passes or altitudes above 5,000 m, and remote stretches. Good fitness, prior trekking experience and proper acclimatisation days are essential.
- Very strenuous Long days, multiple high passes or technical sections, sustained time above 5,000 m. For experienced, well-conditioned trekkers only.
- Best season
- Autumn (Sep–Nov) · Spring (Mar–May)
- Group
- Private
- From
- $820.00
Overview
Pikey Peak is a quiet viewpoint in the Solu region. From the top you see Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and more than a dozen other peaks, and you share the view with a handful of people instead of hundreds.
The trail climbs through rhododendron and oak forest, passing Sherpa and Rai villages where families host trekkers in their homes. You eat dal bhat from the family kitchen and sleep warm. The altitude gain is steady, and the walking days are short, so the trek suits first-timers with some fitness.
It is a trek with Everest in view and Everest crowds out of view, good for domestic trekkers and for international guests who want a cultural, quiet alternative to the Base Camp route.
Trip highlights
- Sunrise on Pikey Peak with views of Everest, Lhotse and Makalu
- Nights in Sherpa and Rai family homestays
- Rhododendron forest, Buddhist monasteries and quiet trails
- Short walking days that work for first-time trekkers
Day by day
The itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu 1,400 m Hotel Notincluded
Airport pickup and a trek briefing at the hotel.
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Day 2: Drive to Phaplu 2,400 m Lodge B/L/D
A long scenic drive east to Phaplu, rising into the Solu hills.
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Day 3: Walk to Chitre village 2,400 m 5 hrs Homestay B/L/D
A forest trail through oak and rhododendron to a Sherpa village.
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Day 4: Walk to Pikey base 3,400 m 5-6 hrs Lodge B/L/D
Higher up through forest and meadow with the first views of the range.
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Day 5: Pikey Peak sunrise and descent 4,065 m 6-7 hrs Homestay B/L/D
Before dawn to the top for sunrise over Everest, then down to Jubing.
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Day 6: Walk out to Phaplu 2,400 m 5 hrs Lodge B/L/D
A long, easy day through villages back to the road.
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Day 7: Drive to Kathmandu and depart 1,400 m B
The long road back to Kathmandu and an evening transfer.
Altitude profile
The climb, day by day
Comfort tiers
Choose your level of comfort
| Amenity | Standardfrom $1,030.00 | Comfortfrom $1,184.50 |
|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu hotel | 3★ | 4★ |
| Trail accommodation | Standard teahouse | Best lodge in each village |
| Porter support | Shared porter | Private porter, lighter load |
| Transfers | Shared | Private |
What's included
Included
- Included: Airport pickup and drop in Kathmandu
- Included: Private road transfers Kathmandu to Phaplu and back
- Included: Homestay or lodge accommodation on the trek, twin room
- Included: All meals on the trek
- Included: A government-licensed English-speaking guide and a porter for each two guests
- Included: Sagarmatha-region local permits
- Included: Government taxes and our service charge
Not included
- Not included: International airfare and the Nepal entry visa
- Not included: Travel insurance
- Not included: Hotel nights and meals in Kathmandu
- Not included: Drinks, including bottled water and alcohol
- Not included: Tips for the guide and porter
- Not included: Anything not listed under what is included
Know before you go
Suitability & requirements
The drive to Phaplu is long, about 10 to 11 hours, and the road can be rough. A flight from Ramechhap is an option for part of the route and can be added. The best months are October to November and March to May. Nights at 3,000 m can be cold, so bring a warm sleeping bag.
Your team
Led by a licensed guide
Every route is led by a government-licensed guide from our team. Licences are on record with us before departure, and you'll meet your guide once your trip is confirmed.
Guide language(s): English, Nepali
Group-size pricing
Walk together, pay less
Every trip is private, so the guide, permits and transfers cost the same however many walk. Sharing them is why the per-person price falls: arithmetic, not a sale.
| Group size | per person | You save each |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $1,030.00 | base rate |
| 2 to 3 travellers | $820.00 | $210.00 |
| 4 to 6 travellers | $750.00 | $280.00 |
| 7 or more | $700.00 | $330.00 |
Per person, including permits, park fees and taxes. Nothing is added at checkout.
Weather
What to expect, month by month
- Autumn (Sep–Nov)The most reliable trekking season: clear air, stable weather and cold nights, right after the monsoon clears.
- Spring (Mar–May)Warmer than autumn, with rhododendron forests in flower and slightly hazier mountain views as the season goes on.
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