Lower Everest Pikey Peak Trek, Pikey Danda (4,065) a less crowded alternative to the popular Everest Base Camp trek, located in the Lower Khumbu region of Nepal. 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, Gauri Shanker Lhotse, Numbur, Khatang, Karyalung, Shishapangma, 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 also leads to the pikey Danda area. The trail starts at phaplu and passes through Kerung, pattale, Chimding, Jhapre, pikey peak, lamajura , junbesi amd ends at salleri.
Lower Everest Pikey Peak Trek, As mentioned adove, after reaching pikey one also has the option of trekking the Dudhkunda cultural trail by Taksindu. The trail passes through Junbesi, Phaplu , Taksindu, Beni, Dudhkunda and back to Salleri. This treks goes through beautiful Sherpa villages, Junbesi is on the way from pikey to dudhkunda. One can also visit the famous Thuptenchholing monastery on the way.
Highlights of pikey peak
- Get a rare, expansive view of a large stretch of the Himalayan range
- Experience the lower Everest Region, which most travelers miss
- Complete a trek and experience Sherpa culture in just 10 days
- A newly promoted less touristic area that offers an off the beaten track trekking.
- Tamang and Sherpa culture Buddhist monasteries, monuments and religious sites.
- Lush green forest and beautiful countryside landscapes.
- Full inclusive package including guide, porter, meals, accommodation and transfers.
Guideline Itinerary
Day 01 Arrived at Intl Airport transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu – Dhap (93480 ft / 2850 m)
Day 03: Trek to Jhapre (73480 ft / 2250 m)
Day 04: Trek to Pikey Base Camp (11,942 ft / 3640 m)
Day05:TrektoLoding(8,251ft2515m)
Day 06: Trek to Junbesi ( 8856 ft / 2700m)
Day 07: Trek to Salleri (9711 ft / 2960 m)
Day 08: Back to Kathmandu (4264 ft / 1300m)
Day 09: Free at Kathmandu
Day 10: final departure to your homeland
When is the best time to trek pikey peak.
Sept-October – November and Autumn are Nepal´s peak and best time to go trekking.
March – May is the second-best season of year to go trekking.
December – January -February: the skies are clear but it can get very cold and there is a risk of passes being closed due to snow fall.
Pikey peak Trek is Challenges.
The Pikey Peak trek is easy to moderate difficulty, not too hard compared to those popular treks like Everest Base Camp. You’ll walk through the lower Everest region without crazy steep or challenging paths. But you’ll still be trekking for around 5 to 6 hours daily, which can get tiring for first-time hikers.
Detail in Programmed
Day 01: Arrived at Intl airport transfer to hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu – Dhap (93480 ft / 2850 m)
After breakfast, your guide picks you from your hotel in Kathmandu . Drive to Dhap, from Kathmandu that will be around 7-8 hour. From here the road takes us into the Gangatic Plains of the Terai, 50km north of the Indian border. The route diverts from the main highway, ascending the mountainous, winding road to the trailhead, Dhap, where we’ll stay for the night.
Day 03: Trek to Jhapre (73480 ft / 2250 m)
The trail quickly leaves the road, as an undulating path takes you through forest of brightly colored rhododendrons, white sub-alpine flowers and endless views of the foothills of the greatest mountain range on earth. The valleys are steep sided, with terraced fields of rice and vegetables carved into the hillsides and it is here that you’ll start to fully appreciate walking through the Sherpa homeland. The day is a relaxed 5-6 hours of walking on quiet trails. Soon we reach to Japre (2920 m/9580 ft), perched above a deep valley with nice views of Everest and Numbur Himal. There’s a pretty little gompa and stupa here, and this is your stop for the night, overnight is in the quiet mountain village of Japhre.
Day 04: Trek to Pikey Base Camp (11,942 ft / 3640 m)
After Japre, the path climbs up to a grassy ridge at Bhulbhule. There is one lodge with no name and nice views of the mountain peak vary from here. Before long when Bhulbhule, the path splits and you’ll flip right to Pikey Peak. You will pass some previous yak huts and an extended Mani Wall. Then path contours the side below Taklung Danda and goes through a fine looking wooded trail. There are several rhododendrons here on tier path (which you’ll see they blooming if trekking in spring). As you allow the forest, it a short walk to Pikey Peak base camp, regarding a pair of hours away. From here, it’s a brief climb to the summit at 4065 m / 13336 foot. Unless you’ve got an extraordinarily clear evening, it is wise idea to climb to the summit in morning for sunrise.
Day 05: Trek to Loding (8,251 ft / 2515 m)
Begin your day early to catch a nice sunrise at Pikey Peak then hike to Loding, you’ll follow a gradual path to the summit, coated with prayer flags. The views are breathtaking! If the weather is clear, you’ll be rewarded with wide views from Annapurna to Everest. From the highest of Pikey Peak, you’ll follow a ridgeline that starts flat so steepens as you enter the forest to Jase Bhanjyang, wherever breakfast are waiting. After breakfast, you’ll continue your walk all the way down to Loding, that passes through some steep sections within the forest. At Loding, you’ll have a couple of decisions for accommodation that are easy and charming.
Day 06: Trek to Junbesi ( 8856 ft / 2700m)
Begin the day by walking down the ridgeline for breakfast at Jase Bhanjyang. Leaving there, there are a few options for the descent to Junbesi. The most likely is a striking shortcut trail that leaves the ridge shortly after Jase and descends steeply through spectacular old growth forest to Taktor. This path meets the Everest Base Camp trail coming from Jiri. The tea houses from here are a bit more improved, and you’re likely to meet a few other trekkers for the first time. Some 2 hours walk on pleasant trail takes you to Junbesi. Junbesi is a traditional Sherpa village sitting at an altitude of 2675 m/ 8776 ft, and is the cradle of Sherpa culture and architecture. The Sherpas consider the Solukhumbu a sacred valley. In this remote part of Nepal that borders to Tibet, Buddhism flourishes and there are numerous Buddhist monasteries along the way.
Day 07: Trek to Salleri (9711 ft / 2960 m)
Today, leave the main trekking route again and take a beautiful path down to Phaplu through the forest. There’s also the option of hiking up to Chiwong Gompa, perched high on a cliff overlooking the valley. This monastery was founded in 1923 and has magnificent celebrations for the Mani Rimdu festival in autumn. Continue on down into Phaplu and celebrate the completion of a great trek at your cozy tea house..
Day 08: Back to Kathmandu (4264 ft / 1300m)
We’ll be saying good bye to the Himalayas and making the return trip to Kathmandu. The route takes us out of the Solu Khumbu, across the mighty Sun Kosi river, with its origins hailing all the way from Tibet, hundreds of kilometres away and finally back to the main highway that takes us from the flatlands back into the Kathmandu Valley.
Day 09: Free at Kathmandu
Day 10: final departure to your homeland
Including of the Cost:-
- Airport pickup and drops in a private vehicle
- 2-3 star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (twin shared basis)
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek (twin shared basis)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader/guide
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
- Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader/Guide)
- All government and local taxes
Cost did not Including:-
- Your International flight ticket,
- Your Travel insurance, Lunch and Dinner During stay at Kathmandu.
- Any bar bill alcoholic cold and hot drink. Telephone, WIFI, batty charge, hot shower
- Tipping for trekking stuff.
