PIKE TREK 17 DAYS

Nepal Trek Adventure offer 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, 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-Chaulakharka-Ngaur- leads to the Pikey Danda area. The trail starts at Phaplu and passes through Kerung, Pattale, Jhapre, Pikey peak, Lamajura, Junbesi ,phapre,dhorkharka and ends at Salleri.

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, birdwatching, 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.

As mentioned above, after reaching Pikey one also has the option of taking the Dudhkunda Cultural Trail via Taksindu. The trail passes through Junbesi, Phaplu, Taksindu, Beni, Dudhkunda, Taksindu and back to Salleri. This trek goes through beautiful settlements and landscapes. One of the most beautiful Sherpa villages, Junbesi, is on the way from Pikey to Dudhkunda. One can also visit the famous Thuptenchholing monastery on the way

	Detail itinerary Program Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu 1300m Day 02 free day in Kathmandu Day 03 drive Kathmandu to Jiri 1951m. Day 04 Trekking begins Jiri to Shivalaya 1790m Day 05 Shivalaya to Changma-Bandar 2200m Day 06 Changma-Bandar to Namkhile 2300m Day 07 Namkhile to Golla 3000m. Day 08 visit of Golla village including 3 ancient monasteries Day 09 Golla to Ngaur 3460m. Day 10 Ngaur to Pike top (viewpoint) 4070 Camp at Yak Kharka 3680m Day 11 Yak Kharka to Goyam. 3220m Day 12 Goyam to Kinja 1630m Day 13 Kinja to Dheurali 2710m Day 14 Dheurali to Jiri 1955m Day 15 drive Jiri to Kathmandu. Day 16 Free day in Kathmandu Day 17 Transport to airport 3h before of your plane leaving