Pikey Peak Trek - Explore the Unexplored Lower Everest Region

Pikey Peak Trek - Junbeshi

Pikey Peak trek is the newly opened short trekking trail (6-7 days) in Khumbu region. It is less-travelled region but gaining popularity in recent years. For the scenic mountain views of eight of world's highest eight thousanders peaks, it is the best option to hike Pikey peak. Pikey peak trek is also popular for Nepalese famous cuisine Dhal Bhat trek.

What is Pikey Peak and where it is?

One of the tallest Hillside in Solukhumbu, pikey peak (4060m) has been derived from the name of a Sherpa clan deity. During the july, the Sherpa community celebrate to worship their clan god as Pikey Hlapchen Karbu. Pikey peak is famous for dramatic sunrise and sunset views over the majestic Himalayan peaks. The mountain views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Manaslu, Numbur, Gaurishankar, Karylung, Thamserku, Mera peak, Ama Dablam, Nuptse are amazing.

What to see

Apart from beautiful mountain views, Pikey peak also offers the views of landscapes, hike through dense forest having glimpses of flora and fauna and rocky hills. Sherpa villages, culture and lifestyle are amazing. Hiking through the rhododendron forest, old monasteries are a part of trail.

Buddhist Monastery in Junbeshi

When to trek

Autumn and spring seasons are the best time to visit Pikey peak for the mountain views and landscapes.

How to get there

Trekking to pikey peak begins from Kathmandu, a bus drive to Bhandar. Bhandar is a beautiful village where we stay a night at local hotels. Then you will trek across Likhu river and walk about 5 hours to reach Goli Gompa. The next destination will be Ngawur where you can walk around village and see Buddhist monasteries.

Pikey Peak Trek Itinerary

Pikey Peak Flight Trekking - 3 Days
Pikey Peak Trekking - 6 Days
Pikey Peak Lower Everest Cultural Trek - 14 Days
Pikey Peak Trek - 11 Days
Pikey Peak Trek - 13 Days

Other Things to do

Kathmandu Pikey Biking Tour
Pikey Peak Trek and River Rafting
Pikey Peak Trek and Jungle Safari
Pikey Peak Trek and Bungy Jumping
Pikey Peak Trek and Kathmandu City Sightseeing
Pikey Peak Trek and Pokhara Tour
Pikey Peak Charity Trek

Nepal Trekking Companies for Pikey Peak Trekking

Leisure Holiday Tours/Trekking
Kim Kim
Nepal Footprint Holiday