Pikey Peak Trek is a newly opened trekking destination in the Solukhumbu Region. Pikey Peak is one of the tallest “hills” in the Solu.The name of the peak comes from the name of a Sherpa Clan deity. Sherpa people hold different celebrationsduring month of July to worship their clan god, the eastern Chyabo Pikey, known as Pikey Hlapchen Karbu in the celebrations.
From Pikey Peak you can enjoy the breathtaking sunrise and sunset views. This trek also offers excellent vistas of the haughty peaks of the central and eastern Himalayan range. including Mt. Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Annapurna, Gauri Shanker, Lhotse, Numbur, Khatang, Karyalung, Shishapangma, Mera Peak, Thamserku, Lhotseshar, Nuptse and a small portion of Ama Dablam. It also showcases the unique Sherpa culture and picturesque landscapes.
The trail passes through beautiful settlements where you can visit the ancient Buddhist Monastery of Thupten Chholing and enjoy the unique Sherpa culture. During the festival season in August, cleansing rituals at the sacred lakes are performed with several important Shamans.
The Pikey Danda is most popular for its sunrise and sunset views and one can enjoy the glorious sight of the peaks beyond the Kathmandu Valley to the plains, along with the Himalayan range of Mt. Everest, Makalu and Annapurna. This trekking has to be organized as camping style however also small lodges and the possibility of home stays have begun appearing on this route.
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Bhandar (2190 m.) 12 hrs drive.
Day 02: Trek to Chaula Kharka 7 – 8 hrs walk.
Day 03: Trek to Pikey Phedi, 6-7 hours walk.
Day 05: Trek to Junbensi (2700 m.) 6 – 7 hrs walk.
Day 06: Visit Thuptenchholing monastery and return to Junbensi (2700 m.) 5-6 hrs walk.
Day 07: Trek to Sete (2575 m.) 7- 8 hrs walk
Day 08: Trek to Bhandar (2190 m.) 7- 8 hrs walk
Day 09: Drive to Kathmandu.
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Bhandar (2190 m.) 12 hrs drive.
About 133 kilometers from Kathmandu, Charikot provides a spectacular mountain view of Gaurishankar and other eastern himalayas.After breakfast we depart from Charikot to Bhandar. It is about 2-3 hours of smooth drive on blacktopped road till Jiri bazaar. After Jiri, we drive about 3-4 hours on rough road to Shivalaya (1810 m.) and continue on to Bhandar (2190 m.).
Day 02: Trek to Chaula Kharka 7 – 8 hrs walk.
From Bhandar the trail is initially downhill till Kinja Khola. From Kinja Khola we climb 2-3 hrs uphill to Chaula Kharka.
Day 03: Trek to Pikey Phedi, 6-7 hours walk.
From Chaula Kharka we start uphill walk after breakfast to Naur Gompa and continue walk up to Pikey Phedi.
Day 04: Hike up to Pikey Peak (4065 m.) and back to Pike Bhanjyang (3350 m.), 4-5 hours walk.
From Pikey Bhanjyang its a 2-3 hour uphill climb to Pikey Peak where the mountain views range from Kanchanjunga to Annapurna. In between you will see Mt. Everest Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Annapurna, Gauri Shankar, Lhotse, Numbur, Thamserku and Langtang.
Day 05: Trek to Junbensi (2700 m.) 6 – 7 hrs walk.
From Pikey Bhanjyang we walk uphill around one hour to Kharka. From Kharka we walk downhill about two hours to Taktor. After having lunch from Taktor it’s a one hour gradual straight walk to the Sherpa village of Junbensi.
Day 06: Visit Thuptenchholing monastery and return to Junbensi (2700 m.) 5-6 hrs walk.
From Junbensi we walk 1-2 hours to the famous Thuptenchholing Monastery and nunnery. This monastery is the heart monastery of the Sherpa people since the most revered His Holiness Trulshik Rimpoche resided in this monastery till he passed away into Parinirvana a few years ago
Thuptenchholing Monastery
This 40 year old monastery is surrounded by the smell of pine and the sight of the monastery give off a sense of serenity and peace. The natural beauty of this area is further enhanced by the variety of flowers and plant life like Buki, Rhododendron and Pine. The monastery is popular as a centre of religious tourism and its reputation has further been boosted by the fame of the most revered His Holiness Trulshi Rinpoche who passed away into Parinirvana only a few years ago.
Day 07: Trek to Sete (2575 m.) 7- 8 hrs walk
From Junbensi the trail is a mixture of 3-4 hours uphill, straight walk and downhill to cross Lanjura pass. From Lanjura the trail is two to three hours of gradual straight walk followed downhill walk to Sete.
Day 08: Trek to Bhandar (2190 m.) 7- 8 hrs walk
This is our last day of trek. The trail is a one to two hour downhill walk to Kinja Khola (river). Then, the trail is a combination of 3-4 hours of straight walk and downhill to the market town of Bhandar.
Day 09:Drive to Kathmandu.
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