Often referred to as one of the best vantage points to view Everest, Pikey Peak is named after the local Sherpa deity who represents the sky leering over nature. A newly introduced trekking route, the Pikey Peak Trek allows you to enjoy close-up views of the Everest Peak and enjoy the lower Khumbu region's landscape that supports the ethnic lifestyle of the local people.
The Khumbu region is filled with many facets of culture and natural beauty. The river valleys are flanked over by the Everest massif and the region is visited by thousands of trekkers every year. However, despite the region's popularity among trekkers, Pikey Peak Trek presents an alternate route to trek through. It is less-crowded and also presents the best breath-taking views of the Himalayas without the hassles of over-crowding.
A solitary trekking trip, the Pikey Peak trail follows the hidden settlements of the region to take you to sites like Jhapre and the Pikey Base Camp among other isolated and rarely-visited villages. It is a trip filled with wonderful and un-trodden landscapes filled with alpine woodlands and untouched pastures. The trip is perfect for anyone looking for an alternate route in the Khumbu to view the Everest peaks in a short amount of time without necessarily following the renowned trekking path.
The pikey peak trek begins with a scenic drive heading towards the village of Dhap from Kathmandu. Enjoying the pleasant display of natural beauty, we head over to Jhapre. The old-age village is well known for its local monasteries and allows for a pleasant cultural experience. Accompanied by the Himalayas, the rugged trail ascends towards the Pikey Peak Base Camp crossing dense rhododendron forests en route. Conquering the summit of Pike Peak (4,065m) the next day, we descend towards Chaula Kharka for a well-deserved rest. Dropping down to Shivalaya, the final stretch of our Pikey Peak trek takes us back to the capital city, Kathmandu.
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Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu [1300m]Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhap [ 2800m ] 6-7 hours
Day 03: Trek from Dhap to Sigane or Jhapre [ 2920 m] 4-5 hours
Day 04: Trek from Jhapre to Pikey Base Camp [3640m] 6-7 hours trek
Day 05: Trek from Pikey Peak Base Camp to Chaulakharka [1460m] Via Pikey peak [4065m] 6-7 hours trek
Day 06: Trek from Chaulakharka to Shivalaya [1770m] 7-8 hours trek
Day 07: Drive from Shivalaya to Kathmandu [7 - 8 hours]
Day 08: Departure day
A deep fresh-water lake in the Himalayan foothills, the holy Shey Phoksundo Lake is a pilgrimage site where Hindu and Buddhist devotees flock during the celebration of festivals like the Janai Poornima. Located in Dolpa within the Shey Phoksundo National Park, the lake holds a unique Himalayan wilderness and hosts a myriad of trans-Himalayan habitats.
The Shey-Phoksundo National Park is one of the very few protected areas in the Nepali Himalayas big enough to secure a viable population of the critically endangered snow leopards. As such, the Shey-Phoksundo Lake Trek presents a remote and little-known off-beaten trekking path to enjoy.
Starting the trek with a short flight to Nepalgunj, the trip takes you meandering through Dolpa's remote ethnic settlements. Dolpa is among the last few places on Earth where authentic Tibetan Buddhist culture is still thriving. Due to the region's remoteness and relative isolation, the cultural ambiance of the place has not changed for centuries. The trek is a perfect way to experience this wonderful culture firsthand.
With regard to the region's alienation from outside destinations, one might say that magic still lives in the hills of Dolpo. The remote country through which you will be trekking through is full of evidence of the ancient animistic religions practiced by the hill people, despite their sometimes nominal adherence to Hinduism and Buddhism. All along the journey in several villages, you can experience the old traditional customs that come in many forms, like crudely carved wooden effigies set before front doors to ward off evil spirits.
Likewise, the region also harbors a very rich and vivid ecosystem. The thriving wildlife presents you with a chance to lose yourself in nature. Vast woods and alpine wetlands embed the terrain, serving several species of animals and birds as their natural habitats. The pathway traverses through the lower Himalayan foothills of the region, under canopies of emerald forests where the peal of birdsongs fill the atmosphere. It is a beautiful trekking journey that presents wonderful natural landscapes, perfect for an off-beaten trip.
The trail follows a wildly turbulent, crystal-blue river through vast forests of conifers. You will be trekking to Inner Dolpo where the sacred lake is situated. The very presence of the lake when seen for the first time, with the lake's intense ultramarine edged with turquoise and deep purple tincture toward dusk, is indescribable in its beauty and other-worldliness. Above the lake stand cliffs of rust-colored rocks streaked with blue. Beyond, the great snow-covered peaks rise out to the sky.
For over a decade, Trek Central Nepal Pvt. Ltd. has been accompanying trekkers and adventurers around the Himalayas. Our packages are created by consulting local travel experts and certified guides. We aim to offer the best travel experience to all our clients.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu [1300m]Day 02: Fly to Nepalgunj, gateway to the Far West
Day 03: Fly to Juphal and trek to Dunai [2140m] 3 hours trek
Day 04: Trek to Chhepka Village [2520m] 6-7 hours trek
Day 05: Trek to Jharana Waterfall [2670m] 5-6 hours trek
Day 06: Trek to the Tibetan village of Ringmo [3641m] 5-6 hours trek
Day 07: Explore sacred Phoksundo Lake [3600m] and Tshowa Gompa
Day 08: Trek to Chhepka Village 6-7 hours trek
Day 09: Trek to Juphal 6-7 hours trek
Day 10: Fly from Juphal to Nepalgunj to Kathmandu
Day 11: Departure day
