The Pikey region is situated 250 km to the east of Kathmandu and offers travelers many sources of pleasure, particularly the beauty of the landscape and the cheerfulness of the Sherpa people. Some trekkers prefer the high altitude of the Khumbu area while others enjoy walking in the lower area home to a large group of flora and fauna and ethnic culture in the backdrop of giant Himalaya peaks. One of the most beautiful areas, and one still largely off the tourist route, is Pikey Mountain (4070m) a very special Mountain that is considered the protector of the entire Solu region. It is a destination not to be missed if one is planning to trek in the Everest region.
Jiri, Bhandar (changma), and Golla are the major villages laying along the trail. Golla is a small Sherpa village with about 45 houses scattered over the slope of Pikey at an altitude of 3660m and dominated by a range of snow-capped mountains: Gaurishanker, Karylung, Number, and Katanga among others. The religious life of the village is very vibrant thanks to its four Monasteries, all belonging to the Nyingmapa school of Tibetan Buddhism, in which the monk perform sacred dance festivals such as Duwa Chhechi, Ngungne, Dumji, and Rimdu. Each festival lasts for several days. Pikey is the perfect area for houses that have little time but wish to experience varied trek-see Everest in full scale, enjoy deep blue skies, visit a typical village and experience the mountain climate without seasonal barriers. Each season of the year has its own beauty, its own feel that makes a trip to this area worthwhile.
The major attraction of the area is its village with its traditional life, delicious Sherpa food, festive Buddhist Monastery and shrines, the dense forest of pine and juniper, varieties of rhododendron, and the colorful birds include the national bird of Nepal. The view from Pikey is incredible, stretching from Kanchenjunga in the far east to Annapurna in the west ( one can view Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Nuptse, Everest, Annapurna, Lhotse, Manaslu, Gaurishanker) and from north to south can see very easily with your open eye. Sunrise and sunset views are truly breathtaking on this trip. The sunset view from Pikey has nothing that compares with it in another part of Nepal, dipping behind the mountain that is southwest of Kathmandu.
The entire Pikey peak area is pastureland of the Sherpas of the surrounding area. They spend the period from May to October in this heaven with cattle. Complementing the rich pastureland is their major cheese factory probably the best cheese in Nepal. Two of them can be visited on our trail, to a warm welcome from their managers with a cup of tasty tea or warm milk and a piece of fresh cheese. Shikhar Adventure arranges the trek with complete management. Please, feel free to contact us for more detailed information.
A representative from Shikhar Adventure will welcome you our hotel. We will prepare you with information and gear for your trek.
After you take breakfast, we’ll brief you on our upcoming adventure and then take you on a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu, including several UNESCO World Heritage sites. You can spend the rest of the day preparing for your upcoming trek.
Today we begin our journey after the breakfast toward Shivalaya. The road goes through the hill after an hour and we can see the beautiful snow capped mountain if weather is clear. We cross the famous place Jiri and head to the Sivalaya for the overnight stay. Sivalaya is small village lies in bank of Sivalaya River and inhabited by Tamang, Newar and Sherpa people. Overnight at Guest house.
A three hours climb up through the scattered village above the Sivalaya River brings us to Deurali. A small hamlet from where we can see Dudhkunda Himal, Khatanga, Karylung, Gaurishanker and Pikey peak. The trai then goes down for an hour to Bhandar, a Sherpa village with two stupas and a small monastery. This is a quite big village and covers a big area inhabited mainly by Sherpa. In the evening we explore in village. Overnight at Guest house.
After the breakfast we trek down to Likhu Khola and cross the River and two hour clinb to the Nimkhile village. From where we can see the fine view of Number peak and the trail that traced and the village of Bhandar and all around to the west, we will stop for lunch. From The Namkhile village the trail is hard two hour climb through a pine and rhododendron forest. The village Golla is not visible until you don’t reach to its blade ridge of the hill that sides the entire village. It is beautiful settled on the lap of a hill facing east with lovely panorama of Pikey peak, Gaurishanker, Khatanga and the Number range. This village rich with three major monasteries including nunnery, which make it a typical Sherpa village whose inhabitants are mainly farmers. Overnight at Guesthouse.
A stay in the village provides an opportunity to experience the daily life of the people. You can enjoy delicious Sherpa food as they very good in cooking meals with potatoes. They can make more than 10 item from potato. In the day you can visit monastery and the school. In the evening you can cooked your meal yourself. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Today we walk through a forest full of rhododendron leads to the hamlet of Nagur village. This area is home to dense forest of pine, juniper, different kind of rhododendron and bamboo. The sunset view from Nagur has no comparison with other sunset view point in the country. Both sunset and sunrise from Nagur are truly breathtaking so one should rise early in the morning to view the changing color of the summits all around. The lower valleys of Pikey are densely forested and are sanctuary of many colourful birds. From the Nagur village we can see the spectacular view of Gaurishanker, Dudhkunda himal and many more. Cheese factory is the main attraction of this village which is 20 minute from village, where we can taste delicious cheese and we can buy.
The trail goes through the pasture land where Sherpa from the Golla spent their summer with their cattle. The snow capped mountain can be seen again. The view toward the west and to the south stretches with countless hills providing view of an invisible horizon. There are three major cheese factory in the area and two of them can be visited during our trek. We will be welcomed with tasty tea or cup of warm milk in the factory. One can even buy mini cheese rolls for souvenir for your family and friends. Overnight at Guest house.
Early morning we hike to Pikey to see the sunrise before breakfast. It would be wise to began to around 4 to 5 AM as the eastern horizon slowly brightens and the stars begin to disappear against the background of the dazzling Karilung, Gaurishanker and Everest Range. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the top. One can enjoy the magnificent view of peaks stretching from Kanchenjunga to the east to Annapurna to the west. After watching sunrise and picturesque picture we back to for breakfast and continue trek down to Golla. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Today is the last day trek in the mountain. After the breakfast we trek down to the Likhu Khola and cross the river and continue climb to the Thado Khola for lunch. After lunch we climb up to Deurali and again an hour down to Sivalaya for night stay. Overnight at Guest House.
After the hot and delicious breakfast in Sivalaya we pack our stops and proceed for drive back to Kathmandu. It is scenic drive via Jiri and several villages. In the evening we will provide you fare well dinner in typical Nepali restaurant with culture program. Overnight at Hotel.
Transfer to Tribhuvan Airport. Thank you for choosing Pikey peak trek as your trekking guide! We look forward to your next adventure with us.
Shikhar Adventure is not responsible for any problems due to weather, damages of property, etc. However, we will manage and support you to the best of our abilities with any problem that may arise. Drive to and from Shivalaya can be delayed due to weather and political conditions that delays may last up to several days. It is best to book flights to and from Kathmandu with a several day margin to avoid missing a flight back to your home country. If flights go smoothly, we will help arrange activities for you during your margin days. In the case that you have a tight schedule and the drive out of Shivalaya are delayed, it is possible to take a helicopter flight back to Kathmandu for an additional cost.