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