Trek to Pikey peak is the perfect packages trip for those travelers who are looking for a shorter hike and wondering to explore the Lower part of the Mount Everest range.
Pikey Peak Trek newly opened trekking route, located in Solukhumbu region, which is short and less crowded trekking. Pikey peak takes you to the most lovely and remote parts of the Himalayas by means of off the vacationer track permitting access to concealed cloisters and an opportunity to experience a percentage of the eminent Nepali hospitality and society passing through terraced slopes and Sherpa villages.
The main highlight of this Pikey Peak Trek is stunning view from the top of Pikey Peak (4100m). We prescribe the trek particularly for the peoples who need to turn off the normal vacationer bundles and have a go at something new.
Dudh Kunda (Milky Holy Lake) is another highlight of this Khumbu trek. Being away from the busy visitor routes, Pikey Base Camp Trek gives a glorious prologue to the delights of trekking to the trekkers who wander for trip into this region. This Pikey trek also offers magnificent views of Mount Everest (8848m), Makalu (8475m, Kanchenjunga (8598m, Mt. Lostse (8586), Mt. Amablam (6812m), Thamserku (6623m) and many other peaks.
The Pikey Base Camp starts from Phaplu and ends at Dahap. The goal of this Short Pikey trek is of course, to experience truly uninterrupted of local peoples, monasteries and experience firsthand the rich Sherpa culture. I can positively say that this Pikey Trip will thrill on your mind.
Best Time to trek Pieky Peak
In every season Pieky Peak trek is doable. However different season will have different landscapes, environment, and experience. All seasons’ autumn, spring, summer and winter have their own advantages and disadvantages. Thus, by examining different season; you can choose the best time for your trek.
Autumn (September to November) for Pikey peak trek
Autumn season is the perfect time for Pieky Peak trek. It is post monsoon period so you will have to go through least rainfall while trekking the Peak. However, if you trek in early September, than you may have to go through light rainfall.
The weather condition during autumn season is so much favorable for trekking. The temperature is mild with day time temperature ranging from9-15degrees. Slightly temperature will decrease, as you trek to a higher altitude. However nights are colder so don’t forget to get some warm gears.
Trekking to Pikey peak in Spring (March to May)
Spring season is second best time to trek Pikey Peak. It is time of the year when nature is most beautiful. Spring is pre monsoon period and in this period nature is regenerating its lots-of beauty, Various majestic flower and new plants are growing all along the trek, Among them forest of rhododendron will surely blow your mind.
The temperature of this region during spring is favorable with day time temperature ranging from 10-20 degree Celsius. The rainfall is not common, however it may rain occasionally in late may so if you trek in may be sure you are prepared with you rain gears.
Off-season trek to Pieky Base Camp
Trek during winter and monsoon season are offseason trek. Trekking at this time of year is not popular. As it lack favorable condition for trek. The weather becomes challenging during these season. The temperature of Everest region falls to minus degree. Thus Everest region is extremely cold in winter season. Due to extreme cold and heavy rainfall, some of the teahouses lodges are closed, thus you may have difficulty in finding proper accommodation. Similarly the trekking trails are filled with snow, making it more challenging to trek during winter. Likewise, monsoon is also less favorable season to trek Pieky Peak. During monsoon, Everest region faces lots of rain making the trails wet and slippery. It is so challenging to trek in muddy trails. For these regions there are comparatively less trekkers trekking to Pieky Peak in winter and monsoon season then autumn and spring.
Accommodation at Pikey Peak
There are lots of lodges and tea houses along the trek, where you can stay for overnight. These tea house and lodges provides you only basic services. Almost every tea houses provides room in a twin sharing basis you are free to share room with tour fellow trekker with whom you feel comfortable. The tea houses have common dining hall for all trekkers where you can rest, use wifi or interact with other trekkers. Tea houses also provide you with facilities hot showers and laundry along with food. You will have to pay extra charges for showers (Hot) Laundry, WiFi, boiled drinking water.
Some tips for Everest - Pikey Peak Trek
Here are some tips for your trekking to the Pikey Everest region. This is a relatively easy trekking trail in Nepal but Physical fitness is best for all kinds of trekking.
Don’t forget appropriate Trekking Gear
Trekking gears are very important for trekking. Thus don’t forget to pack your trekking gears. Pack your gears according to different season as different season need different trekking gears.
Physical Exercises for Trek
Although Pieky Peak is easy but physical trekking will actives like swimming, running cycling before a month of trekking will assists you while trekking.
Walk slowly in the Trekking
During trekking in any mountains you should not walk hurriedly rather you should walk slowly. It will make you fell less tired so you can enjoy you trekking experience at its full potential.
