Pikey hill (4065 m) is one of the tallest hills of Solu. The name Pikey is derived from a Sherpa clan deity. July is a good time to make the trip, as this is when the local people hold their celebrations of the clan god, the eastern Chyabo Pikey. From Pikey, you can see most of the central and eastern Himalayan peaks like Mt. Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Annapurna and more. The peak also offers breathtaking sunrise and sunset views during good weather.
Pikey Peak Trail - 9 daysDay 1: Flight from Kathmandu to Phaplu (2469 m). This flight will take 35 minutes. Trek from Phaplu to Salleri (2390 m). This walk will take 4 to 5 hours. Overnight stay in Salleri.
Day 2: Trek from Salleri (2390 m) to Ghunsa. This walk will take 5 to 6 hours. Overnight stay in Ghunsa.
Day 3: Trek from Ghunsa to Pattale (2840 m). This walk will take 7 to 8 hours. Overnight stay in Pattale.
Day 4: Trek from Pattale to Jhapre (2820 m). This walk will take 5 to 6 hours. Overnight stay in Jhapre.
Day 5: Trek from Jhapre to Pikey. This walk will take 5 to 6 hours. Overnight stay in Pikey.
Day 6: Trek from Pikey to Junbeshi (2700 m) via Pikey peak (4065 m). From Pikey peak, one can see a beautiful sunrise view and mountains peaks from Kanchenjunga to Dhaulagiri, including Mt. Everest. This walk will take 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay in Junbeshi.
Day 7: Day trek to Thuptenchholing. This walk will take 4 to 5 hours. Overnight stay in Junbeshi.
Day 8: Trek from Junbeshi to Phaplu. This walk will take 5 to 6 hours. Overnight stay in Phaplu.
Day 9: Flight from Phaplu back to Kathmandu.