More often than not trekkers who journey to the high Himalayas believe that it is the strenuous and arduous routes that lead to mesmerizing destinations with views to match. As a result, countless trekking routes across the nation are often overlooked with no idea of what they are missing out on. One of those stunning trekking routes, spanning the lower Everest Region, is the Pikey Peak Trek.
Boasting stunning Himalayan views of the mighty Everest (8848m), perhaps the very best in the lower Everest region, the hilly route to Pikey Peak is one of the shorter treks in the Himalayas. The trek takes you to authentic Buddhist hamlets depicting local Sherpa culture and guides you through lush green forests creating a mesmerizing journey in the Himalayan foothills.
Pikey Peak Trek Overview
Pikey Peak Trek begins with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to the town of Phaplu, in lower Solukhumbu. Following the BP Highway, due east, you drive alongside stunning rivers, small rustic settlements, and gorgeous hills until reaching the banks of Solu River, beyond which lies the small Sherpa village of Phaplu. From Phaplu, the trek starts and heads through gorgeous alpine forests and wide meadows to reach another Sherpa village called Junbesi.
You can experience Sherpa culture and lifestyle firsthand in Junbesi and can also visit the sacred Junbesi Monastery for a glimpse of Buddhist culture. Past Junbesi, the trail ascends to Lamjura Hill from where the trail of Everest Base Camp Trek separates. Then, our trek continues until reaching the top of Pikey Peak (4065m), the highest hill in the lower Everest region.
Enjoying a scenic sunrise over the summits of Everest and Rolwaling ranges, the trail then descends through a forested area to reach the hamlet of Jhapre. With stunning views of Everest and Rolwaling ranges on the backdrop, the hilly journey takes you to the village of Dhap, marking the end of this Himalayan adventure.
We here at High Route Adventure have been accompanying trekkers and adventurers from around the world to the Everest Region for over a decade. We provide the best of services including private transport, carefully constructed itineraries, and the best accommodation.
