Nepal Ecology Treks Pikey Hill (4,065 m) is one of the tallest hills of Solu. From Pikey
you can see most of the central and eastern Himalayan peaks Sagarmatha
(Mt. Everest), Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Annapurna, GauriShanker, Lhotse,
Numbur, Khatang, Karyalung, Mera Peak, Thamserku,
Lhotseshar, Nuptse and a little of Ama Dablam. The peak also offers
breathtaking sunrise and sunset views during good weather. The trail
passes through some of the most beautiful settlements of the region.
A trail through Jiri-Chaulakharka-Ngaur- leads to the Pikey Danda
area. The trail starts at Phaplu and passes through Kerung, Pattale,
Jhapre, Pikey peak, Lamajura, Junbesi ,phapre,dhorkharka and ends at Salleri.
The name Pikey is derived from the name of a Sherpa clan deity.
During the month of July the locals hold celebrations to worship
their clan god, the eastern Chyabo Pikey, as Pikey Hlapchen Karbu.
There are other interesting possibilities of undertaking tourism
activities at Pikey such as paragliding, mountain biking, birdwatching,
pilgrimage and meditation. From here the trail descends through
dense forest finally meeting the Everest trail at Beni. July is
a good time to take a trip to Pikey, as this is when the local people
hold their celebrations of the clan god, the eastern Chyabo Pikey.
From Pikey one can also continue on to the Dudhkunda trail. Rumjatar
and Jiri are other alternative entries to Pikey Cultural Trail.
As mentioned above, after reaching Pikey one also has the option
of taking the Dudhkunda Cultural Trail via Taksindu. The trail passes
through Junbesi, Phaplu, Taksindu, Beni, Dudhkunda, Taksindu and
back to Salleri. This trek goes through beautiful settlements and
landscapes. One of the most beautiful Sherpa villages, Junbesi,
is on the way from Pikey to Dudhkunda. One can also visit the famous
Thuptenchholing monastery on the way
Detail itinerary Program
Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu 1300m
Day 02
free day in Kathmandu
Day 03
Kathmandu drive to dap danda (2920m ) 5/6hrs.
Day 04
dap Trek to Bulbule (3140m) 5/6hrs.
Day 05
bulbule Trek to Pike cheese factory (3640m) 4/5hrs.
Day 06
Pikey top Trek to Junbesi and explore the monasteries and town (2700m) 5/6hrs.
Day 07
junbesi trek to Thubten Chholing monastery, camping ( 3250m) 5/6hrs
Day 08
thubten chholingTrek to Yak Kharka or nearest, camping 3840m 5hrs
Day 09
Yak Kharka Trek to Saharsbeni, camping (4037m) 4/5hrs.
Day 10
Saharsbeni Trek to Dudh Kunda, camping (4593m ) 5/6hrs
Day 11
At Dudh Kunda, camping (4593m ) 4/5hrs.
Day 12
Dudh Kunda Trek to Timba or nearest, camping (3925m) 5/6hrs.
Day 13
Timba Trek to Taksindu ( 2842m ) 4/5hrs.
Day 14
Taksind u Trek to Phaplu, optional visit to Chiwong Gomba 2413m 5/6hrs.
Day 15
phaplu Fly to Kathmandu.
Day 16
Free day in Kathmandu
Day 17
Transfer to airport 3 hours before your plane leaving.
