PIKEY PEAK ENDURO MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR:
On the lap of the Mt. Everest, one of the best kept secret in the Nepal’s mountain tourism is the Pikey Peak which measures 4000 meter. The luring panoramic views that we see while we come across the area is the mountains that falls into the Everest Himalayan range.
This adventurous journey happens in Solukhumbhu and it lies about 180 km North East of Kathmandu. While the trails do not go into the Himalayan Region amidst the snow peaks, they rove around the mid hills and the range of hill just below the main Everest Region, rolling from 2300m to 4200m through ancient Rhododendron and Fur Forests, Spruce covered hill tops and cultivated farm land. In Spring, the area comes alive with Rhododendron, Orchids and Magnolia blooms. While the area is dominated with dense forest, small Sherpa and Rai Villages can be found as well as Monasteries and some cultivated land.
By the title of tour we may imagine that the trail might go up to the base camp, we do not go into the snow peak rather we roll through mid-hill and edge of the hill just below the main Everest region. One has to set the mind that it’s never going to be a pitched road until you are paddling in the hills of Khumbu region. Starting from altitude of 2800 m. and reaching 4200 m. means you have to push your limits and carry your sturdy MTB where it cannot carry you. The area is more vibrant during the seasons of Rhododendron, Orchids. The whole journey is an amazing process of experiences, finding the playground of nature with varieties of flora and fauna. The diverse lifestyle dominated by Sherpa and Rai, being apart on the religious faith yet they go along with their unique nature of being a good neighbor.
Best time of the year to go paddling is in February to May (Spring Season) and Late October through to Mid December (Autumn/Winter Season). It’s not suggested to during Monsoon months because trails are too wet, slippery and overgrown. Even it is hard for vehicle access. Even the views are not desirable which you expect.
The Pikey Peak Trails is for those who seek adventure with in their passion of Mountain biking. Many expect the trip to be a Silk Road trip; unfortunately this trip is not for those who seek luxury within this trip. On the other hand there is many other trail for fine Mountain biking, which of course we can provide. To be precise about this trip is that the trail is raw and natural which bound the riders to be competent and fit. The nature of trail varies within few paddling from steep, open rocky descents off grassy hill tops, down to Rooty, moist and slick jungle trails, stone stairs and some super fun fast flowing loamy sections. The combination of some tough pedaling up and carry yourself sections, abundant views of the Snow Capped Himalaya makes this the one of the amazing bike trips in Nepal.
Unlike the heavily occupied trails of Annapurna and Mustang, the trail of Pikey Peak is less visited and we get that opportunity to get to know the local culture and have closer contact with them. As mentioned earlier we do not go in search of luxury rather we stay in simple teahouses owned and managed by local people, eat local food and enjoy the warmth of the kitchen fire and conversations of people, who appears to know lesser regarding the modernization.
Who’s it for?
Fit, Skillful Mountain Bikers who don’t mind to adjust with simple night over and just enjoy the awesome adventurous trail.
Length
08 Days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu
Fitness Factor
Good cardio fitness and ability to hike uphill (Bike carry to Pikey Peak is Porter Assisted)
Skill Factor
Confident in rocky descents, drops, root sections and some exposed trails
Comfort Zone
Pushing the limits, but well worth it!
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TRAIL INFO- ENDURO DOWNHILL, TECHNICAL, ROCK, ROOTS MUDY AND DUSTY.
RIDER LEVEL- PROFESSIONAL/ ADVANCE.
