Pikey Hill (4,065 m) 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, Karyalu
ng, 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 but not many peoples trek this route.
The name Pikey is derived from the name of a Sherpa clan deity. During the month of July the locals hold celebrations to worship their clan god, the eastern Chyabo Pikey, as Pikey Hlapchen Karbu. There are other interesting possibilities of undertaking tourism activities at Pikey such as paragliding, mountain biking, bird watching, pilgrimage and meditation. From here the trail descends through dense forest finally meeting the Everest trail at Beni. July is a good time to take a trip to Pikey, as this is when the local people hold their celebrations of the clan god, the eastern Chyabo Pikey. From Pikey one can also continue on to the Dudhkunda trail. Rumjatar and Jiri are other alternative entries to Pikey Cultural Trail.
Pikey View Trek ( Camping Trek)
Duration: 9 Days
Max Elevation (12,979ft)
Day 1. flying from Kathmandu to Phaplu.
Day 2. Trek to Chyangba.
Day 3. Rest day in Chyangba Visiting monasteries, school in Chyangba.
See mixed settlements of Tamangs, Magar, Sherpa and others.
Day 4. Trek to Bulbule.
Day 5. Trek to Pikey Base Camp.
Day 6. Trek to Junbesi.
Day 7. Trek to Thuptenchholing.
Day 8. Trek to Phaplu.
Day 9. fly back to Kathmandu.
Pekey Cultural Trek ( Camping Trek)
Duration: 9 Days
Max Elevation (12,979ft)
Day1. Kathmandu to Jiri: One can find a long route bus departing from old bus station at Ratna Park, for Jiri. There are many buses that leave from 6:00 till 8:00. It takes about 8 hours to reach Jiri.
Day 2. Jiri to Deurali: From this day, you will need to trek. Jiri to Deurali trek will take about 6 hours. Very scenic walk through potato fields, rice fields, some jungle and mountain views.
Day 3. Deorali to Golay: Second day of scenic walk. Same kind of scenic walk like rivers, uphill, downhill, village views and mountains. Approximately 6 hours of walk.
Day 4. Golay to Pike Danda: Walk through forests, uphill, village views, mountain views. Pike Danda is a spectacular place from where one can see most of the tall peaks including Everest. Approximately 7 hours.
Day 5. Pike Danda to Jabrabas: Another 6 hours of walk through rhododendron forest and farm lands.
Day 6. Jabrabas to Chyangba: Final day of walk. Approximately 5 hours of walk. Scenic Mountain View will follow throughout your walk.
Day 7. Rest day in Chyangba: visit local school, Monastery and village.
Day 8. Chayngba to Phaplu: walk through deferent Sherpa villages with a great mountain view.
Day 9. Fly back to Kathmandu.
