Pikey Peak Trek

Last Updated on September 10, 2019 by Treks Planner Nepal

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Pikey Peak Base Camp

Pikey is situated at the Lower region of Solukhumbu district at an altitude of 4070 m. From Pikey peak, one can get the grand view of nature, can experience the traditional livings of different ethnic groups like Sherpa, Chhetri, Tamang, and Gurung. Tourists can taste the verities of local cuisines and observe some rare plants and animals. Tourists can observe the best view of the highest peak of the world Mt. Everest in the short trek.
From Pikey peak, one can get the grand view of mountain peaks like Dhaulagiri, Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, AmaDamlam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Number, Gaurisankhar, Langtang to the far west. Additionally, Pikey peak rewards tourists with one of the best sunrises and sunset views. It offers dense forests of Sunpati, Pine, Rhododendron whereas attraction of birds and animals like Lophophorus, Crimson Horned Pheasant, tiger, wild bear, Panda, Ghoral and so on. Similarly, Chauri Ghai, Nak, yak, and cow can be found anywhere in this area.

Tourists can have a pleasing view of nature’s unique scenes, villages and living way of Sherpa, Tamang, Chhetri, Gurung, and Sunmuwar. To reach Pikey peak, bus or jeep ride from Bamtibhandar of Ramhechap district -the Okhaldhunga dhap-Khinji Phalate -Salleri of Solukhumbu district and then trek can be followed. Other alternative can be a flight to Paplu airport of Solukhumbu district. The villages belonging to Likhu Pikey rural municipality include villages like Chaulakharka, Gole. Similarly, other villages of Solududhkunda municipality like Kerung, Tapting, Tamakhani,
Gorakhani, Salleri, and Junbesi also lie at Likhu Pikey rural municipality. Likewise, other villages of Okaldunga district and Ramechhap district such as Patale, Kiji Demba and Bamtibhandar are also the part of Likhu Pikey Peak Trek.

Highlights of Pikey Peak Trek

  • Duration: 10 Days
  • Type of Trek: Camping/Tea House
  • Activities: Trekking, Culture Tours
  • Max Altitude: 4070m.
  • Mode of travel: Land Transportation
  • Best Month: September/October/November/ March/April/May

OUTLINE ITINERARY:

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Bamti Bhandar – Altitude: 2990 m
Day 03: Bhandar – Namkheli
Day 04: Namkheli – Golla
Day 05: Golla – Pikey Base Camp
Day 06: Pikey Base Camp – Pikey Peak – Junbesi
Day 07: Junbesi –Thupten Chholing
Day 08: Junbesi – Chiwang-Phaplu
Day 09: Phaplu – Kathmandu
Day 10: Depart Kathmandu

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