Pikey Peak Short Trek is one of the great less discovered route in Everest region near Kathmandu. Pikey Peak is a one of the tallest “Hills” in the Solukhumbu region. These trek offer best hilltops to see the Panoramic montain view including Mount Everest, Sherpa culture and the Himalayan scenery. The Pikey named from the name of local Sherpa CLAN deity it represents the sky over nature. The trail passes through the Sherpa’s farmer village marked by prayers flag and Mane walls, well painted Buddhist monasteries, and rhododendron forest following the beaten trail. In the good visibility weather time, the pikey peak offers the best sunrise and sunset panoramic view of Everest and other Himalayas range.
Pikey Peak Short Trek commence with a long around 8 hour hilly drive to Dhape Bazaar from Kathmandu. The trail passes through the Lower Khumbu region and different village. As the trail goes along you will be welcome with the mountain view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho Oyu, and Mt. Annapurna. Before heading to Pikey peak top you will pass through the settlement areas of Lhamuje and also visit the Yak Cheese Factor. From the top of Pikey peak you will unveils wide range of the Annapurna, Kanchenjunga and surrounding mountains over serene sunrise. Besides mountain views journey is rich with the thick spread of rich Buddhist culture. Explore Buddhist nunnery and monastery at Thubtenchoeling monastery area. Leaving the main trail, you will also hike up to Chiwong Gompa which was founded in 1923 and in autumn the monastery celebrates the huge Mani Rimdu festival. This trip end with jeep or flight from Phaplu to Kathmandu.
Trekker’s who have already done these itinerary told “the view of Mount Everest from Pikey Peak is one of the best in Nepal”. Where Sir Edmund Hillary himself claimed it to be his favorite. Easy access transport and flight, fewer tourists with simple lodge accommodation, this pikey peak trek is getting more popular. This trek is an easy one and offers a great view- hence, it is gaining popularity in recent time. Best time for Pikey Peak Trekking is spring in the month of March to May and autumn season in the month of September to December. 10 Days itinerary allows trekker’s for more leisurely pace and suitable for those who are willing not to take the extra physical challenge.
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