Accommodation on Pikey Peak Trek
Despite fancy tea houses in the classic Everest Base Camp Trek, the tea houses are basic and limited at the lower foothills of the Everest region at the Pikey Peak Trek. Bathrooms might be shared and have a squat-style toilet. At these tea houses, you can pay a small fee for services such as wifi, hot showers, device charging, etc. We provide you with a clean, -15°C sleeping bag to keep you cozy and warm.
Food on Pikey Peak Trek
Food in the Everest Region of Nepal offers a delicious variety of options. Even though, it is less popular and less explored treks in the Khumbu region, the tea houses offer a range of options to suit your preferences.
Breakfast - You can enjoy local chapati bread or Tibetan bread with curry or go for more familiar eggs, porridge, muesli, or pancakes. This trek is vegetarian and vegan-friendly, but if you have any other dietary restrictions, you can let us know, and your guide will communicate with the kitchen staff.
Lunch & Dinner - You can choose from a variety of local dishes, including Dal Bhat (rice, vegetable curry, and lentil soup with unlimited refills!), fried rice or noodles, Mo Mo (local dumplings), Thukpa (Tibetan noodle soup), spring rolls, potatoes, Thenthuk (Tibetan meal), pasta, etc.
Your package with Nepal Trekking Experts includes dinner in Kathmandu before you leave for your trek and three meals a day (with tea or coffee) every day of the trek, including travel days. If you'd like, you can purchase extra snacks, desserts, or fancy coffees when they're available.
Pikey Peak Trekking Permit Cost
Normally, trekking permits are mandatory for most of the trekking routes in Nepal. However, the less visited and lesser known trekking route, the Pikey Peak does not need trekking permits until now.
Telephone service at the Pikey Peak Trek
Most tea houses have phone service and mobile reception; however, due to the nature of being in the mountains, it can be unpredictable. If you would like, you can purchase a data SIM card in Kathmandu before you depart. Nepal Telecom is a recommended for better reception on the Pikey Peak Trek. Mobile data may not be trustworthy.
Internet
Many tea houses have wifi to purchase for around 3 dollars per day, which is paid in local Nepali rupees. Please be aware that internet services may not be completely reliable due to weather and other issues.
Battery Charging
Despite trekking deep into the Himalayas, most of the tea houses have either electricity or solar power. Depending on the tea house, you might be able to charge your devices in your rooms. Otherwise, you can pay a few dollars (paid in local rupees) to charge your battery in the main dining hall. Carrying a power bank is recommended during your trek in the Everest region.
Transportation
All transportation fees and arrangements are included in your trekking package when you book with Nepal Trekking Experts. The local jeeps are the main transportation to drive Dhap Bazaar that starts from Kathmandu around 4.30 am. They will pick you up from your Hotel in Thamel. It takes 9 hrs drive to the destination. You can have short break for Breakfast and lunch on the way.
Porter
Our tailor-made packages do not include a porter, so you can make the decision based on your own needs and preferences. Although not necessary, having a porter can make a massive difference in the enjoyment of your trek. If you are new to trekking at high altitudes, then we would recommend having a porter in the Everest region carry your bag. One porter carries the bags of two people (around 20kg) so that you can carry a small daypack. If you are undecided, we would be happy to discuss porters in more detail when you book your trek.
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