The Ascent
Pikey Peak Trek
- Days
- 9
- Highest
- 3,640m
- Total climb
- 2,375m
- Grade
- 2/5
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Day 1
Arrive Kathmandu
1,300m same altitude
Day 2
Drive to Dhap Bazaar , 8-9 hr drive.
2,850m ▲ 1,550m
Day 3
Trek to Jhapre , 4-5 hr
2,815m ▼ 35m
Day 4
Trek to Pikey Base Camp , 5-6 hr
3,640m ▲ 825m Highest point
Day 5
Trek to Junbesi , 6-7 hr via Pikey Peak
2,680m ▼ 960m
Day 6
Visit Thubtenchoeling Monastery
2,675m ▼ 5m
Day 7
Trek to Phaplu , 4-5 hr
2,380m ▼ 295m
Day 8
Phaplu to Kathmandu
2,380m same altitude
Day 9
Final Departure
2,380m same altitude
That is the whole climb.
9 days, 2,375 metres of ascent, topping out at 3,640 m on day 4.
Altitudes are read from this trip's own itinerary — 7 of 9 days state one, and a day that does not is shown at the altitude of the day before, which is what an acclimatisation day is.