Pikey Peak Trek

Pikey Peak Trek

Pikey Peak Trek of 7 days leads you to hidden pockets of Nepal. Which is located Mid – East south of Everest within Solu-khumbu district. Which is the least ventured areas by another group of adventurers and trekkers.

The Pikey Peak is popularly known as Mini Everest Base Camp Trek. However, it is a high hill with a stunning panorama of the mountain range. Including Mt. Everest, Ganesh, Langtang, Jugal, and Gauri Shankar with Mt. Makalu and Kanchenjunga Range of peaks along with striking sunrise views over an array of Himalayan mountains.

Pikey Peak Trek 7 days duration will certainly delight you with exciting walks through rural farm villages. The trek in Mid Eastern Nepal populated by Sherpa, Rai, Magar, Gurung, Newar, and Tamang with some Hindu Brahmin and Chettri’s. It can make this wonderful adventure worthwhile to observe the local culture and heritage of Buddhism and Hindu religions.

Pikey Peak trek Highlight

• Witness a panoramic view of Mount Everest from one of the best viewpoints in Pikey Peak..
• Have an expansive view of a large stretch Himalayan range which is rare.
• Experience the lifestyle of the lower Everest region Sherpas.
• Trek through the dense forests of Oak, Pine, and Rhododendron.

Overview

Starting this marvelous journey taking a long and interesting jeep drive on rough dirt road on leaving Kathmandu heading due east, as ride leads past many farm villages and towns with glorious views along the drive, and then finally reaching our trekking point at nice Sherpa village in Phaplu where walk begins and ends with Pikey Peak Trek-07 days trip.

Trek through remote areas into rural farm areas and hamlets then into deep woodland of tall Rhododendron, Magnoliapines, firs, and oak trees with clouded areas within the tranquil environment to reach the Pikey Peak Base Camp. After That, the next day’s early morning hike takes you on top at above 4,302 m/14,114 ft high, rewards you with a sweeping panorama of peaks as far as your eyes take you from far west to central north extending towards the eastern zone of mountains with towering peaks of Mt. Everest.

After a magnificent panorama of the high Himalayan range of peaks, where return journey takes to interesting places around Junbesi and Thubten Choeling Monastery an impressive Sherpa village and its monastery located on the laps of Number Himal, with time to soak within colorful Buddhist culture of native Sherpa then head back to Phaplu. The next day, drive back to Kathmandu, on completing the most amazing and remarkable adventures Pikey Peak.

Day to Day Pikey Peak Trek

• Kathmandu to Dhap

• Dhap to  Jampre

• Jampre to Pikey Base Camp

• Hike to Pikey Peak  to  Loding village

• Loding to Junbesi

• Junbesi to Phaplu

• Phaplu to Kathmandu

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Drive fromKathmandu to Dhap on Sharing Jeep - 09 hrs. 

Our great adventure begins with the exciting overland journeys towards the eastern part of Nepal to reach Solu, south of Everest where a drive leads past towns and villages of Himalayan foothills and to a lovely place of Dhulikhel.

From this scenic spot drive continues heading east on winding dirt road to Ramechap and to Solu region for overnight stop a nice place on a green valley as journey leads above hills and descend past interesting town and farm villages then arriving at Phalu near Salleri headquarter town of Solu-Khumbu district located southern part of Everest.

Day 02: Trek to Jampre 2,920 m/ 9,581 ft - 04/5 hrs.

Morning starts on easy-moderate walks on winding trail heading into several farm areas and spread-out villages with distant views of snow-capped peaks towards north, as first day trek continues with few stops to observe local farm life and witness the villagers and children as they often see foreign people passing their villages, as walk leads further west to reach at Jampre for overnight stop, a moderate size farm village with time to interact with the local.

Day 03: Trek to Pikey Base Camp 3,640 m/11,942 ft- 06/7 hrs.

Our second day of the trek leads closer to our major destination on leaving farm villages and human habitation or settlement as the walk enters into lovely dense woodland covered with tall rhododendron-magnolia-oaks-hemlocks-pines and fir trees, within serene wilderness as walk slowly lead to a small grazing pasture for domesticated animals of the local villages around.

Pikey Base Camp as this trek is slowly getting much attention and popular were few simple lodges has established around for the comfort of travelers, overnight at Pikey Base Camp and ready for next early morning hike to Pikey Peak top.      

Day 04: Climb to Pikey Peak 4,302 m/14,114 ft with sunrise view trek down to Loding 2,515 m/ 8,251 ft- 07/8 hrs.

Early morning at the crack of dawn start walk uphill carrying pack-lunch as walk leads to well maintained path within deep forested area, as trek continues with some refreshing break in between, and then finally reach our much-awaited highlight of the adventure on top Pikey Peak the highest spot of the journey at above 4,302 m high facing outstanding panorama of Himalayan range of mountains along with sunrise that touches the first highest peaks on top Everest.

Pikey Peak top offers views of Ganesh-Langtang with Jugal Himal range of peaks including Gaurishankar-Melungtsse-Numbur and of Mt. Everest includes array of eastern Himalayan range of peaks, after a great moment within pristine location along with super views walk back on downhill and continue trek towards a nice village of Loding for overnight stop.

Day 05: Trek to Junbesi 2,675 m/ 8,776 ft via Thubten Choeling Monastery- 04/5 hrs.

Morning a short walk leads towards and then downhill through dense cool coniferous forest reaching a Sherpa village of Junbesi, a large and interesting village with an old monastery and high school built and funded by Hillary Trust here with enough time to browse around Junbesi village.

From Junbesi village, short walk of few hours to reach a Buddhist nunnery and monastery at Thubten Choeling monastery area, a nice uphill walk on well maintain path leading away from the main trekking trail, where our route heads towards least trekked areas where visitors often use this route, as walk continues facing views of Numbur peaks, slowly our walk reach at Thubten Choeling, with time here to visit inside the monastery and nunnery of great interest and importance to Buddhism followers. 

Day 06: Trek to Phaplu 2,413 m/7,918 ft - 04/ 5 hrs.

After a pleasant relaxing time at Thubten Choeling Gompa, today a moderate walk back on the main trail back to reach main areas of Solu at Phaplu, a village with a small airstrip, where flight takes place quite often but unreliable transfer into a nice local Sherpa lodge for last overnight stop of the adventure within Solu and Pikey Peak area.

Day 07: Drive from Phaplu to Kathmandu on Sharing Jeep-10/11 hours.

Start early morning to reach at Kathmandu from Phaplu on local vehicle like jeep, the continue drive over hills and valley with steep ups and downhill past many farm villages and town till it reaches a good road on the main highway, and then a smooth overland ride back into city life of Kathmandu, and then transfer to your hotels, after a glorious adventure and experience on Pikey Peak Trekking within 7days duration.

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Equipment

For Head

1. Sun hat / Scarf
2. Sun glasses and Head light

For Upper Body

1. Water Proof Jacket
2. Down Jacket / Warm Jacket
3. Light Weight T-shirt (At least 1 pair)

For Lower Body

1. Water Proof Pants
2. Running tights
3. Light Weight Pant

For Hand

1. Gloves

For Feet

1. Thin Inner socks (At least 2 pairs)
2. Woolen socks
3. Trekking boots (preferred comfortable boots)

Other Assecories

1. Sleeping bag
2. Water bottle etc
3. Suncream
4. Water purification tablets
5. Toiletries (Toilet paper etc)
6. Warm hat
7. Trekking Bag Etc.

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