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5-day trip from Kathmandu visiting Drive to Dhap Bazaar (Max altitude: 2,850 m), Trek to Jhapre (Max altitude: 2,815 m) and Trek to Pikey Base Camp (Max altitude: 3,640 m). Operated by Cordial Trek Pvt. Ltd..
Highlights
- Summit Pikey Peak (4,065 m) for breathtaking Himalayan panoramas
From Kathmandu: 5-Day Pikey Peak Trek with Everest Sunrise: Key Facts
| Price | From $548 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 days |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
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From Kathmandu: 5-Day Pikey Peak Trek with Everest Sunrise
Full description
A 5-day trip out of Kathmandu taking in Drive to Dhap Bazaar (Max altitude: 2,850 m), Trek to Jhapre (Max altitude: 2,815 m), Trek to Pikey Base Camp (Max altitude: 3,640 m) and Hike to Pikey Peak & Trek to Phaplu (Max altitude: 4,065 m). There are 5 stops in all.
The running order is Drive to Dhap Bazaar (Max altitude: 2,850 m), then Trek to Jhapre (Max altitude: 2,815 m), then Trek to Pikey Base Camp (Max altitude: 3,640 m), then Hike to Pikey Peak & Trek to Phaplu (Max altitude: 4,065 m), then Drive back to Kathmandu (Min altitude: 1,350 m).
The price covers pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Kathmandu, 4 nights’ accommodation in a Mountain Guest House, All necessary trekking permits and Experienced, government-licensed trekking guide. It does not cover any personal expenses and anything not mentioned in the include list, Hot Showers, Wi-Fi and Battery Charging (pay per use) and Meals and beverages (add-on option available), so budget for those separately. Two travellers pay $812 together rather than $548 each, because this is priced per party and not per head.
Tour Itinerary
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Drive to Dhap Bazaar (Max altitude: 2,850 m)
Your trip begins early with a pickup from your hotel in Kathmandu for a scenic drive toward the Everest region. Leaving the city behind, you travel through rolling hills and vibrant local settlements before arriving in the lower Solu-Khumbu. By late afternoon, you settle into the peaceful ridge village of Dhap Bazaar for a restful evening at the lodge. Drive: ~235 km (7–8 hrs); Approximate Trek Distance: 0 km; Gain: +1,500 m; Accommodation: Mountain Guest House at Dhap Bazaar
Trek to Jhapre (Max altitude: 2,815 m)
After breakfast, you step onto the trail for a gentle ridge walk through quiet rhododendron forests and traditional Sherpa hamlets. Along the way, open vistas reveal your first glimpses of Numbur Himal and the distant peak of Everest. The easy, rhythmic path brings you to the charming village of Jhapre by afternoon. Approximate Trek Distance: ~13 km (5–6 hrs); Gain/Loss: Net -35 m (+390 m / -425 m); Accommodation: Mountain Guest House at Jhapre
Trek to Pikey Base Camp (Max altitude: 3,640 m)
Leaving Jhapre, the trail ascends steadily into alpine terrain, winding past ancient pine forests and open yak pastures. As you cross high grassy ridges, the mountain air turns crisp and clear. You arrive at Pikey Base Camp by late afternoon, surrounded by vast mountain landscapes. Approximate Trek Distance: ~14 km (6–7 hrs); Gain: +825 m; Accommodation: Mountain Guest House at Pikey Base Camp
Hike to Pikey Peak & Trek to Phaplu (Max altitude: 4,065 m)
An early morning climb brings you to the summit of Pikey Peak for a spectacular golden sunrise across Mount Everest and the wider Himalayan range. After taking in the view, you begin a long, scenic descent across high ridges and down through lush woodland into the valley. The day ends as you reach the peaceful town of Phaplu. Approximate Trek Distance: ~15 km (7–8 hrs); Gain/Loss: Net -1,240 m (+425 m / -1,665 m); Accommodation: Mountain Guest House at Phaplu
Drive back to Kathmandu (Min altitude: 1,350 m)
Enjoy breakfast before boarding your vehicle for the drive out of Solu-Khumbu. Following winding roads past terraced fields, mountain rivers, and small settlements, you make your way back toward central Nepal. Your journey concludes upon arrival and drop-off back at your hotel in Kathmandu. Drive: ~270 km (8–9 hrs); Approximate Trek Distance: 0 km; Loss: -1,050 m; Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Kathmandu
- 4 nights’ accommodation in a Mountain Guest House
- All necessary trekking permits
- Experienced, government-licensed trekking guide
- Shared jeep transfers (Kathmandu to Dhap, Phaplu to Kathmandu)
- Complimentary use of essential trekking equipment (down jacket, sleeping bag, and trekking poles)
- Water purification tablets (as required)
- Duffel bag (provided with porter service)
Excludes
- Any personal expenses and anything not mentioned in the include list
- Hot Showers, Wi-Fi and Battery Charging (pay per use)
- Meals and beverages (add-on option available)
- Porter (add-on option available)
Important information
Meeting point
The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.
Weather
This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts