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 Tolu monastery is one of the old Monastery in the Pike Trekking region. It is more then 700 year old. The Monastery is situated in 3372 meter hight. In this area covered by rhondondern and Blue Pine trees. From the Tolu Monastery can view Mt. Everest), Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Annapurna, Gauri Shanker, Lhotse, Numbur, Khatang, Karyalung, Shishapangma, Mera Peak, Thamserku, Lhotseshar, Nuptse and a little of Ama Dablam. etc.
As mentioned above, after reaching Phapre Sherpa Village one also has the option of taking the Tolu Cultural Trail via Lhamuchekharka. The trail passes through Jiri to those,
Tholnage, majgaun, Chhublong. This trek goes through beautiful settlements and landscapes. One of the most beautiful Sherpa villages, Phapre, is on the way to Tolu monastery. One can also visit the famous Phapre monastery on the way.
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, yak farm,village life,culture,green hills, pilgrimage & meditation, bird watching view can be Enjoyed. From Pikey you can see most of the central and eastern Himalayan peaks Mt. Everest), Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Annapurna, Gauri Shanker, Lhotse, Numbur, Khatang, Karyalung, 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. A trail through Jiri-Kheji phalte- Phapre Village -Nta leads to the Pikey Danda area. The trail starts at Phaplu and passes through Kerung, Pattale, Jhapre,Tolu Monastery, Pikey peak, Golla village, Changma ,Bandar and ends at Jiri. |
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