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Pikey Cultural Trail Trekking (Eco Trek)
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 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.
Pikey Cultural Trekking Itinerary (Lower Solukhumbu)
Day 01: Arrive in ktm airport drive to hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing around kathamndu valley
Day 03: Kathmandu-Phaplu-Salleri Flying from Kathmandu-Phaplu. See the local market in Salleri and visit local monasteries. Visit Chewang monastery. Walking to Salleri from Phaplu. 35 min. (Flight) 4 hrs. (Visit to Chiwang monastery) 30 min. (Walking) Salleri (Tea shops, lodges)
Day 04: Salleri-Dorpu-Ghunsa Trekking to Salleri-Dorpu-Ghunsa. Experience of Tamang, Magar, Sherpa culture on the way. View of beautiful sceneries of mountains and landscapes. 5-6 hrs. (Trekking) Ghunsa (Camping, teashops)
Day 05: Ghunsa-Kerung -Pattale Trekking from Ghunsa-Kerung -Pattale Visiting monasteries, Buddhist stupa at Kerung. See mixed settlements of Tamangs, Magar, Sherpa and others. See panoramic mountain views in the evening and next morning. 7-8 hrs. (Trekking) Pattale (Camping, basic lodges)
Day 06: Pattale - Jhapre Trekking from Pattale - Jhapre. Viewing beautiful landscapes along the Solu – Okhaldhunga border. Visiting Buddhist stupa in Jhapre. Watching Sherpa cultural shows. 5-6 hrs. (Trekking) Jhapre (Camping, lodges and teashops)
Day 07: Jhapre - Pikey Base Camp Trekking from Jhapre-Pikey Base Camp. Experience of high-altitude vegetation, Himalayan flora and fauna. Visiting centuries old monasteries, Buddhist stupas and Mani stones. See wild orchids on the way. Seeing yak herding. Viewing unique landscapes and sceneries. The area is feasible for marathon and mountain bike race. 5-6 hrs. (Trekking) Pikey (Camping)
Day 08: Pikey -Junbesi Trekking from Pikey to Junbesi . Experience wilderness and beautiful landscapes. Watch Sherpa cultural show at Junbesi.1 ½ hrs. (Trekking to Pikey peak)4-5 hrs. (Trekking from Pikey to Junbesi) Junbesi (Wide range of tea shops, lodges)
Day 09: Junbesi - Thuptenchholing-Junbesi. Trekking from Junbesi - Thuptenchholing-Junbesi. Visit Thuptenchholing monastery. Observe traditional Tibetan medicinal therapy at Thuptenchholing.Take a tour of the Junbesi village. Taste local food and drink. Watch Sherpa cultural show performed on request. 4 hrs. (Trekking) Junbesi (Wide range of tea shops, lodges)
Day 10: Junbesi -Phaplu Trekking from Junbesi -Phaplu. Taste local food. Participate in cultural farewell programs. 5-6 hrs. (Trekking) Phaplu(Lodges, tea shops and camping)
Day 11: Phaplu-Kathmandu Flying from Phaplu- Kathmandu. 35 min. (Flight) Kathmandu transfer to Hotel
Day 12: Drive to KTM Airport departure.
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