The Pikey Peak is a brand new destination and a community based trek in the mid hills of Nepal. In fact, the trek remains in the Solu district of the Solukhumbu region. This trek is beautiful for two reasons above all. First, this trek is more about village life, sherpa culture and the mountain panorama. Second, the trek is short and easy but with the best Everest View Point. Besides, the northern region of Everest is famous the highest mountains in the world. Whereas, the southern part is rich in cultural, biodiversity and mountain views. In addition, the journey to Pikey peak and dudh kunda takes you through unique way of Sherpa lifestyle.
A sample of ethnic diversity can be well observed as the trek passes through the villages. Uniquely, the races of people inhabiting the villages change as the landscape changes. Some races include Brahmins, Rais, Tamangs and Sherpas. In contrast, this week long Pikey Peak trek traverses through one of the most beautiful Rhododendron forest. These forests makes its way to pastures and beautiful buddhist chortens. On top, you will see a lot of hills and trees draped in prayer flags.
Other beautiful thing about Pikey Peak trek is that it does not go to high altitude. Therfore, there are very less likely of you to fall sick to high altitude. Moreover, it does not as well fall back when it comes to showing you the highest Himalayas in the north. Also, Pikey Peak, after which the trek gets its name and also the zenith of the trek. It is a small peak in itself. Furthermore, there are no other higher peaks in its range. Hence, this makes it a well rewarding viewpoint. A viewpoint that showcases snow capped peaks of Everest, Numbur and especially Kanchenjunga.
Why Pikey Peak Trek?
- This is an easy trek
- No altitude sickness as the trek does not surpass 4000 meters
- It is more of a cultural and village lifestyle trek
- 5 % of your investment goes to charity work. We will contribute the funds for constructing library and computer literate rural children.
Is it for you?
- Yes, if you do not like walking much
- Yes, if you are beginning to trek and are skeptical of going for long trek
- Yes, if you are scared of getting AMS
- Yes, if you are into culture and Buddhism
- Yes, if you have limited physical fitness