Pikey Peak Trek


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August 16th 2016
Published: August 16th 2016
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A newly opened Pikey Peak trekking trail is the freshly developed route in lower Khumbu region, combination of Chyabe east to west which offers dramatic exploration of lower Everest area
A newly opened Pikey Peak trekking trail is the freshly developed route in lower Khumbu region, combination of Chyabe east to west which offers dramatic exploration of lower Everest area. The trail follows the less crowded area from Jiri, Junbesi, Chaulakharka, Ngaur till reach to Pikey hill. From the Pikey peak, one can see the various spectacular mountains over 8,000 meter including Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Lhotse, Manaslu, Annapurnaand many other snow covered peaks. The peak is popular for its breathtaking sunrise and sunset views and one can take pleasure in the magnificent sight of the peaks beyond the Kathmandu valley to the plains along with lots of Himalayan range.



The Pikey peak trail trek in Nepal with Wilderness Excursion heads through Everest and Khumbu region trail which is one of the lower places to see Mt. Everest 8,848m. While making your memorable holiday, the memorable pikey peak trail follows rhododendron forests, highly culture influenced villages, natural and cultural experience, splendid uphill and downhill trails with the combination of Himalayan scenery.


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Jiri VillageJiri Village
Jiri Village

Many people start their Pikey Peak Trek from Jiri, Jiri is a beautiful village, used to be main gateway of entire Everest Treks before Lukla airport was built. Even now, many people follow Jiri Everest Base Camp than taking a scary flight to Lukla
A Chorten in Pikey Peak TrekA Chorten in Pikey Peak Trek
A Chorten in Pikey Peak Trek

Pikey Peak Trek in lower Khumbu is perfect blend of cultural and natural combination.
Phaplu Airport Phaplu Airport
Phaplu Airport

You have choice to take a flight to/from Phaplu or local jeeps are available from/to Kathmandu that might take 10 hours ride.
Monks Performing Puja in Thupten Chholing GompaMonks Performing Puja in Thupten Chholing Gompa
Monks Performing Puja in Thupten Chholing Gompa

There are daily pujas and prayers are performed by monks and nun in Thuptenchholing monastery at Junbesi. We make a day excursion to the monastery from Junbesi in this trek.
Junbesi, a cultural Sherpa VillageJunbesi, a cultural Sherpa Village
Junbesi, a cultural Sherpa Village

Junbesi is a beautiful village of cultural and naturally blessed place with some of most welcoming Sherpa people.


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