Pikey Peak Trek

Trip Overview
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Trip Overview

Pikey Peak trek is the newly opened trekking destination in Solukhumbu Region. Pikey peak is one of the tallest” Hills” in the Solu. The name Pikey is derived from the name of a Sherpa Clan deity. From Pikey peak, one can get the grand view of nature, can experience the traditional livings of different ethnic groups like Sherpa, Chhetri, Tamang, and Gurung. Tourists can taste the verities of local cuisines and observe some rare plants and animals. During the month of July, the locals hold different celebrations to worship their clan god.

This peak offers a majestic view of the Everest Himalayan Range and Numbur Chuli. The trail passes through beautiful settlements and you can visit the ancient Buddhist Monastery of Thupten Chholing and enjoy the unique Sherpa culture. During the festival season in August cleansing rituals at the sacred lakes are performed with several important Shamans.

Additionally, The Pikey Danda is most popular for it’s sunrise and sunset views and one can enjoy the glorious sight of the peaks beyond the Kathmandu Valley to the plains along with the Himalayan range of Mt. Everest, Makalu, and Annapurna. It offers dense forests of Sunpati, Pine, Rhododendron whereas attraction of birds and animals like Lophophorus, Crimson Horned Pheasant, tiger, wild bear, Panda, Ghoral and so on. Similarly, Chauri Ghai, Nak, yak, and cow can be found anywhere in this area. The villages belonging to Likhu Pikey rural municipality include villages like Chaulakharka, Gole. Similarly, other villages of Solududhkunda municipality like Kerung, Tapting, Tamakhani, Gorakhani, Salleri, and Junbesi also lies at Likhu Pikey rural municipality. Likewise, other villages of Okaldunga district and Ramechhap district such as Patale, Kiji Demba and Bamtibhandar are also the part of Likhu Pikey Peak Trek.

Highlights
                        During the month of July, the locals hold different celebrations to worship their clan god.
Majestic view of the Everest Himalayan Range and Numbur Chuli.
Buddhist Monastery of Thupten Chholing and enjoy the unique Sherpa culture.
During the festival season in August cleansing rituals at the sacred lakes are performed with several important Shamans.
Popular for it’s sunrise and sunset views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Annapurna, and other many peaks.

                      

Itinerary

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Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu

Namaste!

On your arrival in this land of Himalayas, Nepal, one of our team members will receive you at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and transfer you to the hotel in Thamel.

We will introduce you with the guide who will lead you to Pikey Peak Trek. He will also assure things to bring for this beautiful trek, Pikey Peak.

If time permits, you can stroll around the streets of Thame and enjoy the beauty of this prime touristic destination of Nepal where tourists do not forget to pave their way.
Day 02: Drive Kathmandu to Dhap Bazaar (2,850m)

We will drive to Dhap Bazaar, the eastern part of Nepal, early in the morning. We will be riding along the bank of the Sunkoshi river which meets Tama Koshi. It is a unique drive of its type where you will get an opportunity to give a quick glance to countryside Nepal and the lifestyle of locals. Before the evening, we will be in Dhap Bazaar.
Day 03: Trek from Dhap to Jhapre (2,815m)

Well, Jhapre is the starting point for Pikey Peak Trek. Following a dusty course, we will reach Sigane. By late noon we will be in Jhapre.

The site is a popular vantage point from where you will get a spectacular view of the world’s tallest peak—Mt. Everest, 8,848m.—along with Numbur Himal (mountain). The gompas and stupas are other key attractions of this place.
Day 04: Trek from Jhapre to Pikey Peak Base Camp (3,640m)

We will be walking for roughly 5/6 hours to reach Pikey Peak Base Camp. Early walk toward the base camp will reveal you the glory of mountains as sun rays hit the snow-capped peaks.

Few hours of walk-on the dusty path followed by an uphill climb will lead us to Bhulbule. The trail from this place (Bhulbule) is uphill and passes through rhododendron forests to arrive atLhamuje.

Crossing pasture lands, we proceed ahead. It will lead us to Mani wall followed by a winding course toward Pikey Base Camp. The view of mountains from the camp is awesome.
Day 05: Trek to Junbesi (2,680m) via Pikey Peak Base Camp (4,065m)

Relatively, it is a long walk of roughly over 6 hours. The trail is uneven and rocky. The major attractions of this package are unveiled at this point of Pikey Peak. You will observe a number of peaks— Mt. Everest (8848m), Kanchenjunga (8586m), Manaslu (8163m), Gaurishankar (7134m), Numbur Chuli (6959m), Thamserku (6608m), Kangtega (6685m) and Khatang (6853m) here.

The trail from Pikey Peak is downhill till Junebesi. We will pass through a few settlements to get in Junebesi. Monasteries are the attraction of this place.
Day 06: Rest Day/Hike to Thuptenchholing Gompa (2,920m)

What a lovely day it is as you will get an opportunity to spend a day in a land of unique culture and traditions. Despite being the rest day, we will visit Thuptenchholing Gompa. It is one of the oldest gompas of Khumbu region that was established in the 19th century. After exploring the local areas, we retrace the path to Junebesi.
Day 07: Trek from Thuptenchholing Gompa to Phaplu (2,380m)

Following the trail along the bank of Junebesi river, we head toward Phaplu. Beni Ghat is one of the popular villages of this area where we reach after crossing a suspension bridge. The walk continues for a couple of hours to arrive at Phaplu.
Day 08: Fly from Phaplu to Kathmandu (25 minutes)

Here ends our Pikey Peak Trek. We will catch the flight to Katmandu early in the morning. It is a scenic flight of nearly 25 minutes. Upon your arrival in the capital, we will transfer you to the hotel.

You will have ample time to roam around Thamel. We will offer you a farewell dinner this evening and share your Pikey Peak Trek experience.

*Note—we request you have a spare day for this trek as the flight from Phaplu is unpredictable due to unavoidable circumstance, weather.
Day 09: Back to your destination

Here ends your Pikey Peak Trek and with it, your Nepal stays as well. We will drop you in TIA three hours prior to the scheduled flight. See you next season for another trip in a different destination as Nepal is a country with more than 100 trekking trails!

What's Included

Included

Airport Pick up and Drops by car/van.
2 Night’s Standard Hotel in Kathmandu twin sharing basis with breakfast(on the arrival day and after the Trekking).
welcome/farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
Domestic Flight Ticket Phaplu to Kathmandu.
All accommodations in lodges/Tea Houses During the Treks.
Daily Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) and tea/coffee during the trekking.
Local fresh fruits like orange, apple, banana, and grapes.
Gauri Shankar National park fee.
Oxygen bottle and Medical Supplies (First aid kit will be Available).
Sleeping bag, Down jacket and Duffie bag. ( Refundable)
Trekking T-shirt, Trekking map and Waterdrop.
An experienced, helpful and friendly Guide, porters (1 porter for 2 trekkers) with Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation and Insurance).

Excluded

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
Nepal entry visa fee.
International Airfare/Airport tax, City tour Sightseeing entry fees.
Personal expenses laundry, telephone calls, WiFi, hot and cold drinks, hot shower,snacks, camera, and mobile battery charging.
Health and travel Insurance.
Personal trekking gears.
Tips for trekking staffs.
Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.

Equipment List

UPPER BODY

Windproof/waterproof jacket. (1)
Fleece jacket. (1)
Shirts and t-shirts. ( 3/4 pairs)
Down jacket. (1) (provide from Company)
Raincoat. (1)

LOWER BODY

Warm cotton long pants. (1/2 pairs)
Waterproof pant. (1)
Long thermal underwear. (2)
Short underwear. (3/4 pec)

HEAD

Sun hat or scarf. (1)
Warm fleece hat. (1)
Sunscreen sunblocks, and Lipbalms with UV protection.
Sunglasses. (1/2 pairs)

FOOTWEAR

Comfortable trekking boot.
Thick shocks. (3/4 pairs)
Light shocks. (3/4 Pairs)
Camp shoes and sandals.

HAND

Warm waterproof (gore-tex) gloves.

OTHER EQUIPMENT

Basic First Aid Kit.
Sleeping bag ( Provide from the company)
Water Bottle
Towel
Day-pack or Backpack
Swiss Knife
Torchlight or Flashlight
Hand Sanitizer
Hiking Pole
Smart-phone or Compact Camera
Power-bank

Usefull Information

Travel Insurance

For everyone who will plan to Trek in Nepal, it is highly recommended that you get travel insurance that covers added expenses that might result due to various health issues, injuries or accidents (together with the ambulance, helicopter rescue, and other treatment costs). Your insurance policy should cover up the entire activities that you are planning to accomplish throughout your stay in Nepal.

In addition to this, the policy should also cover death, misplaced luggage, theft and liability, cancellations, medical treatment (counting hospital charges, cost of the medicine, doctor’s fees) as well as repatriation cost. Also, this trekking trail in Nepal takes you of 4,000 m above the altitude, therefore, you also need to ensure that your insurance policy covers treks that go over 4,000 m.

We suggested that you buy your insurance policy from your home country before joining with us, where it is difficult buying a local travel insurance policy for foreigners in Nepal.

Meals And Accommodation

While you’re in Kathmandu, your accommodation is at a standard hotel (Arrival time and departure time). Your accommodation is at best local Lodge and Guest Houses where available. The Mountain local Lodges are clean and have comfortable beds. The Lodges are fairly basic and the room is spare with twin beds. Blankets are generally provided. There is a large dining hall and warmed fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lighted.

Eating is a big part of the Holiday. Traveling with Northern Trekking Team, you experience the vast array of wonderful Nepalese food, Italian, Thai, Chinese, and several local foods. While on the trek it will be on full board all 3 times meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, with Tea/Coffee) included in the package. Your guide will suggest delicious, hygienic special food during your trips. Generally, choose menu items are Nepalese meals (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various types of soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), boiled and fried potatoes, kinds of pasta and even pizza. So, overall you have a different choice of foods on the trek. During this trek, you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same guest house.

Booking Payment

You should book the service at least 15 days before the trek departure date. After you confirm your trip with us, you should be transferring us a photocopy of your passport or your personal information. The personal information you have to provide us your first name, middle name, and last name, passport number, date of birth, nationality, and gender. Importantly, you need to pay 20% of the total price in advance for the domestic flight tickets and hotel booking and permit process. You can pay the remaining balance before you start the trek.

Domestic Flight Information

Generally, in the Everest region have to use Twin Otter and Dornier primary modes of transport to and from the airstrip. Since you are trekking in the geographically as well as climate-wise the most difficult part of the world, it is natural that flights get canceled. Mountain weather conditions or technical issues are something we cannot predict. In case of cancellation of flights, we can hire a helicopter for you to maintain your schedule. Helicopter facility can only be provided if our clients agree to pay the extra charges. Unwanted to say, the helicopter takes 4 to 6 passengers at a time and the cost can be shared amongst the passengers. We would like to repeat it that in case the helicopter service is required, the trekkers must pay the cost. We can help you prepare documents you need to submit to the travel insurance company for the reimbursement. Please be informed that the Twin Otter and Dornier aircraft allow only 15kgs as the weight limit. This weight is equal to 33 Pounds. This weight includes both your duffel bag and daypack. This means you need to pack and prepare your luggage wisely. We suggest you not to exceed the limit to avoid an additional cost of USD 2 to USD 5 per kg.

Personal Expenses

How much money or cash you should be bringing with you depends on how you do the trip and the number of days you want to spend here in Nepal. Much also depends on your spending habits. Generally, you must have to take10 to 15 USD for spending your expenses, such as laundry, telephone calls, snacks, camera, and mobile battery charging. How much you will be spending during your trekking depends on the standard of the package you have purchased.

Our Guides And Safety

Our guides are fully trained and licensed from Nepal Government Tourism Department, certified by TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association.

All our Trekking Guides are professional with decades of experience in this field of adventure. They are trained specially for specified and various trips, to cater the flexible requirement of our clients from different nationalities, this will assure you that your trip will be enjoyable and in safe hands of professional experts.

On every trip, will be one Trek leader and an assistance leader on each additional 7 peoples in the group on treks, this arrangement would ensure that even if any of our guide/ assistance guides gets sick or clients may get sick and need to be evacuated or staying behind from the walks, it wills still works smoothly and there would non-impact with our original trek plan.

Every 7 trekkers will have one Sherpa helper for carrying your trekking bags.

Caring Porter

Our porter is fully strong, helpful and friendly. Their salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and Insurance on each trip with us. As you know that we are very trustworthy and polite, while on trek thus we make sure that our porter is fully prepared for the trip. We are closely working with the International Porter Progress Association for the welfare and benefit for trekking porters.

The maximum load carried by our porter minimum 20 to 25 KG maximum so be sure that your trekking bag is not more than the above figure.

High Altitude

This is a high altitude journey and elevation starts from low 2,850 m to 4,065 m high, where symptoms of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) might occur due to dry air, cold wind, and less oxygen. Generally, The Pikey Peak trip one needs to be in good physical with sound health to avoid other medical complication on the route the journey, just follow our guide he will advise and suggestion which keeps and makes you feel secure to enjoy this fabulous adventure with us.

Best Time To Visit Nepal

Three best seasons for the trek to Pikey Peak. We suggest you join in at the right time of the year as far as possible.

Things To Know Before Trekking

The main flow of foreign visitors in Nepal is for trekking from moderate to adventurous or challenging treks, the most important is choosing the right trip as per your duration of holiday and fitness, for Pikey Peak trekking adventure one needs to be in sound health and physically fit.

On booking with our preparation of fitness required like walking-jogging-Jumba-aerobic at least fifteen days before your departure from the home country.

Please send us your dietary list and medical history report so that we can arrange well in advance respectively. Book the ticket from home for Kathmandu,Nepal to reach at least two days ahead and earlier from trek departure with much space in Kathmandu after the trek, this allows you with more time in Nepal to enjoy the culture and heritage sites of Nepal and also in case of flight delay (Phaplu-Kathmandu) which can happen sometimes due to bad and unfavorable weather.

Passport & Visa Information

What do you need to obtain A Nepal visa?

If you are thinking of taking a visa at the airport or immigration entry point, the following are your requirements:

A valid passport (The passport should have a validity of at least six months)
You should fill the application form for visa available at airport or immigration entry points.
Two passport size photos
Visa fees which should be paid in cash.

Entry points to Nepal

Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu
Eastern Nepal – Kakarvitta, Jhapa
Central Nepal – Birjung, Parsa
Northern Border – Kodari, Sindhupalchowk
Western – Rupandehi (Belhiya, Bhairahawa)
Mid-western – Banke (Jamuna, Nepalgunj)
Far western – Kailali (Mohana, Dhangadhi) / Kanchanpur (Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar)

Visa Fees

USD 25 or equivalent convertible currency for 15 days.
USD 40 or equivalent convertible currency for 30 days.
USD 100 or equivalent convertible currency for 90 days.
For the tourist of SAARC nationals, free visa up to 30 days.
Visa is not required for Indian nationals. However, if they enter Nepal via air, they will have to show a valid identification certificate (passport/ citizenship certificate). The children under the age of 10 do not need to show an identification certificate.

Visa Extension

If you want to extend the visa for 15 days or less, visa extension charge is USD 30 or equivalent convertible currency
If you want to extend the visa for more than 15 days, USD 2 will be charged per day after 15 days. However, the visa can be extended maximum up to 150 days in a visa year (Visa year refers to the year starting January to December.)

Transit Visa

When a foreigner has to get down at Nepalese airport as a result of his/her transit point or due to any force landing for whatever the reason, the foreigner can obtain a transit visa for a day after paying USD 5 or any other currency equivalent.

Other General Information

Entering into Nepal or staying in Nepal without a valid visa is illegal.
A tourist visa can be obtained either through the Nepalese embassy or consulate or other mission offices in your nation or at the immigration entry points in Nepal listed above.
Visa once issued cannot be amended and the visa fees are non-refundable.
You should pay the Nepal visa fees in cash. Credit card or cheque is not acceptable.
Visa charges are not applicable for children under 10 years of age, however, they must obtain a valid visa.
If you are obtaining a new passport or travel document, you are advised to contact the Immigration Department for the document transfer.
Always carry your passport and trekking permit while on trekking.
Some of the areas are restricted for filming. Therefore, be careful not to do the activities that are strictly prohibited.
The culture, tradition, and sentiments of Nepalese people should be respected. Do not perform any activities that would hurt their sentiments.
Do not perform any activities that would lead to moral turpitude.

Join Departure

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Faq

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What Type Of Shape Do I Need To Be In Pikey Peak Trek?
The Pikey Peak Trek is fit for every common people who are moderately fit, thus no previous experience is required. Some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, hiking are recommended before you start on your journey. while on the trek, it is normal to experience some embarrassment before being fully acclimatized. To prepare for a challenging trek like this in the Everest region, you should begin training at least twenty-five to thirty days before your departure. To ensure the trek feel as comfortable as possible, we recommend an hour of aerobic exercise 3 to 4 times per week. This will ensure you can enjoy the Pikey Peak Trek.
What Are The Toilet Facilities In The Tea House/Guesthouse?
Most of the tea houses do have western-style flushing toilet with cold running water. In almost all cases the bathrooms are shared and not attached to the individual rooms. Some of the higher elevation tea houses have the Asian style toilets which consist of a ceramic basin on the ground.
Where Do We Go To The Toilet Along The Trail?
Wherever possible we utilize the toilet facilities provided by the tea houses on the trail. However, in case of emergency, trekkers are recommended to find a private spot.
Do I Need To Bring Toilet Paper For The Trek?
This is a good idea. However, you can also buy easily along the trail at one of the small shops. When you go higher elevation, the charge will be increased. A roll of tissue might run you $2 to $4.
Is It Possible To Take A Shower On The Trek?
The lower elevation tea houses have hot showers (generally gas) whereas the higher elevation tea houses generally provide a bucket of hot water. Tea Houses generally charge an extra $3 to $4 for a hot shower which can be well worth it after a long day on the trail.
Is It Possible To Do Laundry On The Trek?
There are laundry services available in some of the tea houses, and it may be possible to wash some clothes during your rest day for free. It is better to plan and pack enough, then wash your clothes when you get back to Kathmandu at the end of the trip.
What Is The Decision If I Am Very Slow In The Group?
Each day you can require to hike for five to six hours, crossing 8 to 11 km. However, above 2,000m, the times will be the same but you’ll only cover 7 to 9 km. importantly, all our itineraries are flexible and can be altered by weather, geographical and physical conditions of the individual participant. In most matters, the group you move with are very understanding because we mention this in our briefing or adjustment before the trek begins. Your trek leader makes the decisions & the group always follows the instructions or request of the trek leader at all times. This is made very clear in the beginning.
How Fast Do You Go On The Trek?
We encourage everyone in the group to keep a slow pace at our trek briefings. It's about enjoying the mountains and not a race to the next place. The trek leader will normally stay at the back of the group with the slowest trekkers.
Will The Guide Speak English?
All of our guides speak fine English. They have many years' experience working with guests from all over the world and are very good at connecting with people.
Are There Any Age Limits For Pikey Peak Trek?
There's no limit on our Pikey Peak Trek, as long as participants are healthy and willing! We have had families with kids as young as 10 years do the Pikey Peak Trek and our eldest trekkers have been in their late 65s. We generally suggest that families schedule a private trek and program a few extra days.
Can I Use Credit Cards On The Trek?
Generally, most places in Nepal don't take credit cards so they are of limited use. These ATMs often have a limit of 25,000 rupees per day (about $215). There are ATMs in Kathmandu and you can get a good exchange rate withdrawing rupees. The ATMs in Kathmandu generally charge a $5 service fee in addition to any charges that you might incur from your bank.
What Extra Costs Can I Expect For Pikey Peak Trek?
Our trekking packages are pretty much all-inclusive from the time you arrive in Nepal. We generally suggest you plan on about $250 or $300 for extra expenses including tips. Extra expenses include items such as laundry, telephone calls, wi-fi, alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, hot water, hot showers. sweets, snacks, beverages and bar bills, camera battery charging at tea houses along the way.
How Difficult Is A Trek To Pikey Peak?
Trekking in the Everest Region is challenging, but it is easy which most people can rise to with some training and determination. The trek consists of five to six hours of walking a day. In general, we start trekking around 8 am and reach the destination before dark.
What Is The Best Fitness Program To Prepare For Pikey Peak Trek?
In terms of physical conditioning before the trek, it's best if you can do some cardio related workouts like running and distance walking. It's ideal if you can take the time to go on a few weekend hikes around your area too. We have a training guide for Pikey Peak on our website that may have just the information you're looking for.
Do You Provide Sleeping Bags Or Down Jackets?
We can provide a -20C sleeping bag and down jacket during the trek.
What About The Duffel Bag For The Porters?
We will provide a duffel bag for you in Kathmandu. The duffel bag will be carried by the porters on the trek and will be your luggage item on the vehicle. Often the porters get ahead on the trail and your duffel will not be available until you reach the tea house in the evening so you will need to carry a day pack while hiking with the items you need during the day.
How Big Should My Day Back Be?
Generally, we recommend a day pack of about 30l to 35l, or roughly the size of a school backpack to hold your extra layers as well as essentials for the day.
What About Weight Limits?
The maximum load carried by our porter minimum 20 to 25 KG maximum so be sure that your trekking bag is not more than the above figure.
What Should I Do With Passports, Medications, And Valuables?
Make sure to keep all of the items in your carry on during the drive and flight. You don't want to be without important documents or medication if your luggage is delayed for some reason. You should carry these in your day pack on the trek as well.
Will Somebody Come To Pick Me Up At The Airport Upon My Arrival?
Yes, our airport representative will be there to greet you as you step out of the airport. Please look for our driver with a Northern Trekking Team signboard.
Can I Get The Visa For Nepal On Arrival At The Airport?
Most guests are eligible to get a visa on arrival at the airport and it takes between 20 minutes to an hour depending on the rush. Guests are responsible to check and verify all visa requirements before arriving. Your passport needs to have at least 6 months validity on the date you are entering Nepal. Check this link before you book your trek: https://www.northerntrekkingteam.com/passport-visa-information/.
What About Extra Hotel Nights In Kathmandu?
All of our trekking packages include 2 nights hotel in Kathmandu and we can arrange extra nights for $40 (single) or $50 (double room). Please let us know in advance if you need extra nights so they can be reserved. You can pay any extra nights when you arrive at the hotel directly.
What Kind Of Accommodation Is There On The Trek?
We use teahouses/guesthouse for lodging on all of our treks. This is probably the most popular style of trekking and simply involves going from teahouse to teahouse. Teahouses are essentially small hotels found in local villages that offer both a place to sleep as well as home-cooked meals. Rooms are typically shared with 2 trekkers per/room. Bathrooms are shared as well and in the Solukhumbu region, they usually have running cold water and western-style toilets.
What Kind Of Meals Are Offered On The Trek?
We let trekkers choose a meal and a hot drink from the menus at the tea houses. Typical meals include; Tibetan fried bread, various types of soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), boiled fried potatoes, kinds of pasta and even pizza, omelets, toast, boiled eggs, noodle soup, fried rice, macaroni, and vegetarian curries. The traditional Nepali Dal Bhat which consists of rice, lentils and a vegetable is all you can eat and always a good choice. Meat on the mountain is not hygienic and we suggest trekkers stick with vegetarian options.
Can I Charge Electric Devices On The Trek?
They have electricity at the tea houses in the common areas. They do charge an extra fee of $2 to $4 an hour for charging.
What Type Of Adapter Might I Need?
A lot of the tea houses have power strips with the American outlets. If not then either a C or D type outlet is good. You can check out all the details on the different outlets (click here). If you have time in Kathmandu you can buy at least the common adapters for just a couple of dollars.
What About Wifi Or Phone Calls?
Some of the lower elevation tea houses offer wi-fi for an extra charge of $3 to $6. Another option is to get a Nepalese SIM card (Ncell) in Kathmandu for both internet and calls. Even if you have a SIM card (Ncell) data use is mainly limited to lower elevation tea houses. You can also use your guides phone for international calls as long as you reimburse him for the charges which tend to be fairly reasonable.
What About Acclimatization And Altitude In The Pikey Peak Trek?
The best way to avoid problems with altitude is to ascend slowly and all of our Pikey Peak Treks are designed to average about 200m to 300m a day in elevation gain which helps to minimize any elevation problems and is the rate recommend by high altitude doctors. For a complete list of symptoms please visit our link page https://www.northerntrekkingteam.com/acute-mountain-sickness/. All of the guides are well experienced at recognizing symptoms related to AMC and each carries a pulse oximeter and will monitor your blood oxygen level regularly.
What Happens If I Get Sick Or Injured While On Trekking?
We take all possible precautions to proactively ensure the safety and wellness of our trekkers, but rest assured that our guides are trained and experienced in dealing with emergencies. If necessary, your guide will utilize your travel insurance information to call a rescue helicopter, and you will be flown to Kathmandu for medical attention.
What Happens If I Have Symptoms Of Altitude Sickness On The Trek?
Having minor symptoms of altitude sickness such as a headache are quite common and you can continue trekking. However, if you develop additional symptoms its critical that you don't continue trekking to a higher elevation. We can often arrange to have you walk down to a lower elevation and wait several days for the symptoms to resolve before continuing with the next group. Note that additional charges apply for extra days on the trek.
What Safety Measures Are In Place?
All of our guides are certified by the Red Cross and also have an international WAFA certification. Wilderness Advanced First Aid is comprehensive medical training designed for remote professionals or wilderness leaders who venture into remote and challenging environments. Our guides are all equipped with pulse oximeters and in addition to keeping a close watch of your condition, they will take daily readings of your blood oxygen saturation levels. Besides, our guides carry a basic first-aid kit and have a mobile phone. In an emergency, the guide will coordinate rescue efforts with the office in Kathmandu where our team is available 24/7.
How Cold Does It Get On The Trek?
Temperatures change quite a bit in the Solukhumbu Region depending on the season. Temperatures in Dhap at the start of the trek are quite warm from March to May and from September to November and trekkers often wear t-shirts and shorts. Pikey Peak Trek is cold year-round and even during the warmer months, you can expect lows at night below freezing during the winter months, it can reach -15C or colder at night and it's important to have warm clothes and a good sleeping bag. Our packing list for Pikey Peak Trek should have you well prepared for even the coldest months.
Should I Tip My Guide? How About My Porter?
Tipping is expected and always appreciated in Nepal and on our treks. Tipping is a great way to show your appreciation for the team's hard work and devoted attention to your happiness.
How Much Money Should I Bring Along?
Our treks are all-inclusive and cover accommodation, food, park fees, permits, and many other costs, as a means of making your adventure as stress-free and convenient as possible. Travelers generally bring a small amount of pocket money to cover laundry, telephone calls, WiFi, alcoholic, bottled water, hot water, hot shower, sweets, snacks, beverages and bar bills, camera battery charging tips, or donations to monasteries along the route. Trekkers find that around $15 to $20 a day is reasonable for these extras although if you're on a tight budget you can get by with less.
Can I Get A Refund If I Don't Complete The Trek?
It’s sometimes the situation that trekkers finish ahead of the program or they end up stopping the trek early for health or personal reasons. If this is the case please understand that we do not offer any refunds for unused days on the trek. Please understand that our costs are the same as we must pay our guides and porters for the time they have committed.
I would like to continue my holiday, any recommendations?
If you have extra days after the trek please ask our ground team in Kathmandu for assistance with arranging Day Tour, Short Hike and Rafting.