Pikey Peak Trek: A Short Trek with Great Views of Everest - 9 Days

If you're short on time or want to opt for a shorter itinerary, it's best to fly both in and out of Phaplu, the starting point for the trek. If you have more time or want to save on costs, you can drive to Phaplu by jeep or bus (if you're on a shoestring budget). It's a very scenic drive that takes around 7 hours but be warned that driving is the most 'adventurous' option: roads in Nepal are not well-maintained can be quite bumpy and services will be limited along the way. (There's not a significant difference in time traveling via public or private transport, it's more the comfort level.)

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu4593 ft (1400 m)-

Day 2: Drive to Dhap, Trek to Japre9580 ft (2920 m)4 hours

Day 3: Trek from Japre to Pikey Base Camp11,942 ft (3640 m)6-7 hours

Day 4: Sunrise at Pikey Peak, Trek to Loding8,251 ft (2515 m)8-9 hours

Day 5: Trek from Loding to Junbesi, Visit Thubtenchoeling Monastery 4-5 hours

Day 6: Trek from Junbesi to Taksindu9711 ft (2960 m)5-6 hours

Day 7: Trek from Taksindu to Phaplu, Visit Chiwong Monastery8067 ft (2459 m)5-6 hours

Day 8: Flight from Phaplu to Kathmandu4593 ft (1400 m)-

Day 9: Departure