Best Holiday in the Himalaya Pikey Peak was one of the most memorable trekking experience for me. I would like to thank the local operator, Sujan and Pasang who helped me make it to the top, bringing me to taste local cuisine, shopping for appropriate trekking clothing, money changer in Kathmandu.I would highly recommend this operator and team to my friends and families just like somebody recommend them to me.
We were pleased to have completed this trip because it was much quieter than other treks and the remoteness meant we weren't worrying about dust from cars, we were only dodging donkeys and yaks. Probably the only thing I would change is to add an extra accimatisation day at Dharamasala or Samdo rather than gain 1400m elevation in 2 days in getting over the Larkya pass. But we made it and it was great!
Get out of your comfort zones We chose 4 people 12 day EBC trek by the local operator. In my opinion, 4-6 people is a maximum one should go hiking with because otherwise you are just waiting and waiting behind the others. It is a lot of walking, climbing up and down of the mountains but the experience is worth a lifetime. Rai, our guide, was an excellent choice - even though if sometimes a little hard to understand, he blended in with our team and really became as a team member. It is not an easy trek, so be prepared for up and downs, days without shower (or if with shower, an unbelievably cold one) but this is full blown experience - little comfort which in the end unites you. For sure, go for full board and do not choose cheap(est) provider. Of course, everything is doable like that as well, but in the end you spend more money on food and lodging than the price difference in the beginning.