Pike Hill Trek | Pikey peak trek - 8 days

Accommodation during the Pikey Hill Trekking

• Kathmandu Accommodation 

In total you will be spending 48 hours in the specified hotel with en-suite facilities, the hotel being very comfortable at 3 star standard for hotels in Thamel – the tourist district. Hotels include:

• Lo Mustang Hotel

• Ramada Encore Hotel

• Moonlight Hotel

• Thamel Park Hotel

Your package consists of a shared room or a room for two and a welcome and farewell dinner. All of our rooms are en-suite and include a TV and sufficient storage space for all your luggage. If you want to be alone or you desire to make everyone come with you, you can easily opt for a 4-5 star hotel at extra charges.

• Pikey Hill Accommodation during the trek

Likewise, on the Pikey Hill, also called Pikey Peak trek, many tea houses and lodges exist for trekkers en route. They provide the basics, like the dormitory or private rooms with a bathroom on the shared basis. There are generally established common features such facilities which provide bedding, hot shower, and heating in the eating and living area, where trekkers can conveniently rest and interact after their treks. Few of these dining areas are local and international cuisines which become a good opportunity for trekkers to taste the Sherpa foods.

Such teahouses exist at different villages on the trek including Jhapre, Dhap and of course Pikey Peak Base Camp, where the traveler can rest and acclimatize. Thus, trekkers can taste the colors of villages that they come along and get comfortable with theа hospitality of locals having a chance to take a break in a teahouse wherever they are on a trail.

Food and Beverage options during the trek

You'll experience Food and Beverage options during the 8 days Pike Hill Trek served at different teahouses. 

Depending on the menu, most of the time it may not be possible to get a variety you should carry along with your own bottled water for drinking, energy bars, nuts, chocolates and biscuits. Tropical alcoholic drinks are also served but discouraged because they can lead to development of AMS and dehydration.

Toilet/ Bathroom facilities during the Pikey Hill Trek

The Pikey Peak hike is a great exciting activity highlighting the Himalaya ranges that also includes Mt. Everest. The 8-day-long trek makes its way along with your journey through beautiful sceneries, charming villages, and an essence of the Sherpa culture. Tea houses or lodges in basically all accommodations on the route provide ample basic services for comfortable and memorable expeditions for the trekkers. Below is a detailed description of the toilet and bathroom facilities you can expect during the trek:

Toilets

Lower regions (e.g., Jhapre, Dhap)

• Modern Flush Toilets: 

In these areas, teahouses are likely to offer more modern toilet facilities with flush systems. These are similar to what you might be used to in urban areas.

• Shared Facilities: 

Toilets are typically shared among guests staying at the teahouse.

Higher regions (e.g., Pikey Peak Base Camp)

• Squat Toilets:

Going higher up, the conditions of toilets worsen. You're likely to find squat toilets, shared, if you are not into that kind of thing, it might be a unique experience.

• Outdoor Toilets:

In some remotest parts, you get outdoor toilets, meaning in a separate place away from the main building.

Bathrooms

Lower regions (e.g., Jhapre, Dhap)

• Hot Showers:

Many tea houses even offer hot showers, highly appreciated after a day of hiking.

• Private/Shared Facilities: 

Private bathrooms may be attached to your room in some teahouses, while the majority will have shared facilities.

Higher regions (e.g., Pikey Peak Base Camp)

• Basic Bathing Facilities:

The bathrooms become very basic at higher altitudes. You can expect shared bath areas where hot water is available in buckets for bathing.

• Limited Hot Water:

As the location is pretty remote, hot water may be limited. It is advisable to inquire about the availability of hot showers from the teahouse.

General Tips

• Bring Essentials

It's a good idea to bring personal toiletries, including soap, toilet paper, and a quick-dry towel.

• Stay Hygienic

Use hand sanitizer regularly, especially before meals and after using the bathroom.

• Be Prepared for Variation

Facilities can vary greatly depending on the location and the teahouse, so it's best to be flexible and prepared for different levels of comfort.

How secure is it to go for Pikey Peak Trekking?

Pikey Peak Trekking is secure with proper preparation and caution and also can be a safe and rewarding experience.

Safety Considerations

• Altitude

• Weather

• Trail Conditions

• Local Support

• Health

The trek gains a height of up to 4067 meters ( 13,366 feet ) at the highest point. It is important to acclimatize well in order not to suffer altitude sickness. Prerequisite measures should be taken. It is unlikely that a person suddenly decides to climb a high mountain without considering that his/her body will essentially have to adjust to the altitude. That they include such things as headaches, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and shortness of breath.

High altitude weather is highly unpredictable and can change very quickly within a short time period. It is necessary to follow the weather in advance and dress warmer as the higher the position the colder the climate. It is suggested to dress in layers so you are able to undo some of them during a hike. Ban season protection including your rain gear and extra wearing clothes even if the day seems sunny when starting hiking.

The trails are rather easy to follow, however, they can be rather stiff and stony at the same time. There’s also a need to get good trekking boots and poles, which will aid our balance. It is also necessary also to be careful and take time when approaching the sensitive areas of the trail. It helps to remain alert and stick to the trail in order to avoid injuries.

Services are available at the remotes areas including tea houses, lodges and inns along the trail. It is rather safe if you keep abreast with the conditions at the park and consider having a guide if you are a novice. Many special and historical places can be visited with the help of local guides who have knowledge about all their surroundings.

Make sure you have the insurance cover for travelling, particularly the trail and if you need to be airlifted. Always have a rudimentary first-aid kit, along with any medications needed to treat a condition. One should also have contingency measures in case of an emergency and locate the hospitals and clinics en-route a trip.

Tips for a Safe Trek

• Acclimatize

• Stay Hydrated

• Listen to your body

• Travel with a Guide

It is advisable to spend a couple of days in Kathmandu or some other lower altitude to acclimatize before heading for the trek. You can also have some additional days of acclimatization during the trek In cases where the days on the trek itself are not enough to minimize risks of altitude sickness.

To avoid Altitude Sickness one should ensure to take enough water to drink as dehydration stands out to be one major indicator of altitude sickness. Other products that should be restricted from your diet plan include alcohol and caffeine, as they deter your body from being fully hydrated. There is always safe water in most places along a trek, considering that one can stoop to use hydration packs and water bottles with a filtration system. Remember the symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness(AMS) and if you feel any of the symptoms, retracing is advised. Always avoid going to the point of exhaustion; better be harmless than be dead.

In case of a novice hiker, do not hesitate to arrange for a local guide to help when a hiker feels stuck mid-hike. Apart from that, guides also play the role of providing understanding about local knowledge, culture and history if the trekking route is within the guide’s locality. Finally, we at Yeti Hikes like to attach experienced guides and porters to provide additional safeguard and assistance during your journey. On the journey, they can help guide you to the location or control any situation that may occur on the trail. In fact, it becomes extremely difficult to speak within these regions thus you should carry a satellite phone or GPS in order to get help in a time of emergency. With these measures in place, the Pikey Peak trek shall be as much fun as it ought to be, and as safe as can be.

How to prevent altitude sickness (AMS) during the Pikey Peak Trek?

Acute mountain sickness (AMS), is therefore the first menace to every traveler. Prevention is possible, however, many solutions greatly reduce it enough to justify their existence.

The common symptoms of AMS are as follows:

• Headache.

• Nausea and Vomiting.

• Dizziness.

• Fatigue.

• Loss of Appetite.

• Difficulty in Sleep.

• Increase in Heart Rate.

• Swelled Body Parts.

Severe AMS can lead to life-threatening conditions and complications like High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) or High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE).

Avoiding it is crucial, but some effective preventions (strategies) can minimize it.

• Proper Acclimatization

• Stay Hydrated

• Nutrition

• Physical stability and medications

• Monitor your body

Travel Insurance for 8 days Pike Hill Trek

The trekking routes are literally off-beat and have poor trail access and again transport accessibility is also again poor. Small injuries are normal every day but there are so many accidental injuries as a stand alone and then there are devastating conditions or fatalities. Therefore, there is a requirement to purchase traveling insurance because of such places and only minimum medical experience. For possibly severe and severe injuries that may necessitate evacuation to Kathmandu, it takes much time for the road networks, therefore, roadways carriage, trucking insurance but for life threatening conditions it has to be airways – helicopter and airplane insurance.

Why is it important?

• High-altitude Coverage

The Everest Base Camp reaches an altitude of over 4,065 meters (13, 337 FT) at Pikey Peak, so you need insurance that covers trekking above 4,000 meters.

• Medical Expenses & Evacuation

In circumstances such as severe nausea, high altitude illness, accident or any other illnesses which require medical attention. You don’t have a choice than to be evacuated through a helicopter hence makes it mandatory that your insurance should cater for emergency medical treatment and evacuation. Because of the terrain on the trek, it is the quickest and safest way of moving the injured across through a helicopter.

• Trip Cancellation & Interruption

If you fall sick, get an injury or suffer an assault or in situations like floods or landslides forcing you to cancel, shorten or change your trek in any way, ensure your insurance covers cancellation.

• Lost or Delayed Baggage

Trekking involves traveling with essential gear. Insurance should cover lost or delayed baggage, especially if you lose crucial items like trekking gear or documents.

• Personal Liability

The following coverage will keep you covered in the event of an accident that leads to damage of your property or injury to other people while on the trek.

• Repatriation

In the unlikely event of death or severe medical conditions, your insurance should cover the costs of repatriation back to your home country.

Recommended Providers

Many insurance providers offer travel insurance tailored to high-altitude trekking in Nepal, such as:

• World Nomads

• InsureMyTrip

• Global Rescue

• Allianz Travel Insurance

Required Documents and Permits for 8 days Pikey Hill 

The 8 day Pikey Hill Trek in Nepal requires the following important documents and permits. 

To embark on this adventure, here's a breakdown of the licenses you'll need:

Passport and Visa

• Valid passport for at least six months validity and a Nepal tourist visa is required to visit Nepal. In other cases, the visa can be availed at Tribhuvan International Airport of Nepal.

• For a 8 day trek, a visa valid for 30 days is recommended because it costs about US$ 50.

Travel Insurance

• You need travel insurance with trekking at higher altitude included. So, it is advisable to always possess a photocopy of your insurance policy and emergency numbers for instant use.

Medical Certificate

It is necessary because some may request a medical certificate to confirm that you do not have any chronic diseases that might harm you in the further journey.

Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit

• You'll need this permit to enter the Sagarmatha National Park.

• Cost: US$30 per person.

Gaurishankar Conservation Area Permit (GCAP)

• You'll need this to enter Gaurishankar Conservation Area.

• Cost: US$30 per person.

Trekking Information Management System (TIMS)

• A TIMS card is absolutely necessary for trekking in Nepal and has its priority.

• Cost: US$17 per person.

Documents Required to Apply Permit Applications:

• A clear passport-size scanned copy of the passport has a validity of at least six months. 

• Passport-sized photos as per requirements.

• Trekking Itinerary Details.

• Cash (Nepalese Rupees) for permit fees.

• Additional documents are required as specified by the permit office or trekking agency.

You do need to secure these permits through a recognized trekking company and one you should inquire with the company to confirm if all necessary documentation is in place for the intended trek.

On the Permits and Document page, you will find more information about permits and documents.

Phones and Gadgets charging

Trek to Pikey Peak can be best done with little preparation as can phone charging. Finally, charging services are offered by most teahouses though at an additional cost. Therefore, it is advisable to take along a large portable battery charger (power bank). Just bring necessary adapters, two-pin or three-pin depending on the available outlets and the finest quality cables. When not needed, use low brightness and shut other applications you don’t require so as to conserve battery. And do not forget the spare batteries for torch and camera to capture the moments that you wanna shoot and other gadgets include GPS device, portable speaker, fitness tracker, satellite phone and the rest. These things can be taken along or purchased from Kathmandu.

Internet and Wifi-availability along the Pike Hill trek

During the Pikey Peak trek, staying connected requires choosing the right mobile service provider and internet packages.

These are some of the following options available:

• Local SIM Cards

You can easily purchase local SIM cards around airport areas and shops, but you'll need to present a copy of your passport and a passport-sized photo.

• Popular and Roaming Packages

Ncell, NTC, and Airlink SIM provide packages. If you prefer to keep your home SIM, get help from your guide for international roaming packages. However, roaming charges can be expensive.

• Pocket Wi-Fi Rentals

You can rent or buy a portable Wi-Fi device in Kathmandu. This device provides internet access for multiple devices.

Extra Expenses for 8 days Pike Hill

Nevertheless, other than the tips, it is recommended that you have a little extra pocket money for buying some non-digital miscellaneous items such as snacks and other contents. As for what you would like to do, it is basic to have a free amount to buy souvenirs or to have some celebrations once the treking is done.