Pikey Peak Trek

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

Pikey Peak which is popularly known as Mini Everest Trek. However, it is a high hill with a stunning panorama of the mountain range that includes Mt. Everest, Ganesh, Langtang, Jugal and Gaurishankar with Mt. Makalu and Kanchenjunga range of peaks along with striking sunrise views over an array of Himalayan mountains.

Pikey Peak Trek – 07 days duration will certainly delight you with exciting walks through rural farm villages. The trek Mid Eastern Nepal populated by Sherpa, Rai, Magar, Gurung, Newar and Tamang with some Hindu Brahmin and Chettries. It can make this wonderful adventure worthwhile to observe the local culture and heritage of Buddhism and Hindu religions.

Short Overview of Pikey Peak Trek

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 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.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhap by Sharing Jeep – 8 hours.

Day 02: Trek to Jampre(2,920 m/9,581 ft) – 4/5 hours.

Day 03: Trek to Pikey Base Camp (3,640 m/11,942 ft) – 6/7 hours.

Day 04: Climb to Pikey Peak (4,302 m/14,114 feet) with the sunrise view then trek down to Loding (2,515 m/8,251 ft ) – 7/8 hours.

Day 05: Trek to Junbesi (2,675 m/ 8776 ft) via Thubtenchoeling Monastery – 4/5 hours.

Day 06: Trek to Phaplu (2,413 m/7,918 ft) – 4/5 hours.

Day 07: Drive from Phaplu to Kathmandu by Sharing Jeep – 10/11 hours.