Many people say that Pikey peak is one of the best points to witness Mount Everest in Nepal. The bold statement from first summiteer of Mount Everest, Edmund Hillary himself claimed that the sight from Pikey Peak has to be his favorite. The name Pikey is derived from the local Sherpa Clan deity which we regarded as the sky over nature. It lies in the Ramechhap district of Nepal at an altitude of 4067m.

Pikey Peak Trek is the best option for people who are searching for a short trek route in the Everest region, nearby Kathmandu. Pikey Peak trek is a newly discovered incredible trekking trail route. It is still less traveled by tourists. Pikey Peak Trek is a seasonal hilly where the local tribe Sherpa people go for short hiking trips and hang the prayer flag on the top.

Pikey peak trek is the best amalgamation of Nature and Culture exploration. Besides local tribes, Sherpa communities, Gurung, Chhetri, Tamang, and Rai villages provide a great opportunity to learn about the rural and other authentic tribes of Nepal.

The astonishing fact about this Pikey Peak Trek is you can unwrap the mesmerizing sight of mount Dhaulagiri to Kanchenjunga in a single day.

The Pikey Peak Trek is renowned for its breathtaking sunrise and sunset views. It got a slogan of “lifetime experience” for Visit Nepal 2020. People can enjoy the sight of the other seven peaks of 8000m:m Mount Kanchenjunga, Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Manaslu, Mount Makalu, Mount Annapurna, and Mount Shishapangma in Tibet, and many others.

In addition, you can enjoy the local cuisines and, observe and explore various flora and fauna along the trail. The trail is also plentiful in monasteries and monuments. Another fact about this Pikey Peak Trek is you will not have altitude sickness as the maximum altitude of the trek is 4070m.

Best Time For Pikey Peak Trek:
Pikey Peak Trek can trek throughout the year. Autumn seasons (September- December) are the best time of the year for Pikey Peak Trek. Autumn is considered the festive season as major festivals are celebrated in the seasons. As the weather is wonderful and excellent during this period. Likewise, the spring season (March-June) is also the finest season to trek for Pikey Peak Trek in Nepal, the weather will be finest.

In the Monsoon season (June – August), it is suggested not to trek at this time. The heavy rainfalls may cause landslides and flooding, the trail will be slippery and leeches will encroach you throughout the forest trail. And the area can be extremely wet.

Pikey Peak Trek Difficulty:
Pikey Peak Trek is a moderate-grade trekking route. The trail is followed via the lower Everest region so it's not that much difficult to trek. The trek passes by steep and challenging paths. Nonetheless, the trekker needs to walk 5/6 hours per day. So, it is advisable to perform trek in some physical exercise before doing any journey to enhance one's stamina.