Bandipur vs Pikey Peak
Pick Bandipur for
tight budgets, culture and heritage, workations, an easier walk, a smaller budget, fewer days
Pick Pikey Peak for
nature, first-timers, photography
| Bandipur | Pikey Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Nepal, Tanahun, Gandaki | Nepal, Solukhumbu, Koshi |
| Highest point | 1,100 m | 4,065 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | about 45 km |
| Days on the ground | 2–3 | 6–7 |
| Best months | Oct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr | Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹3,000 |
| Gateway | Kathmandu / Pokhara | Kathmandu (Jiri / Dhap) |
| With kids | Great | Possible |
| With seniors | Great | Possible |
| Permits | None. | Sagarmatha National Park permit not needed; TIMS applies in parts. Check locally. |
Bandipur: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Pikey Peak: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely