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Pikey Danda/hill (4065m) is one of the tallest hills of Solu. The name Pikey is derived from 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. July is a good time to take a trip as this is when the local people hold their clelbrations 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, Gauri Shanker, Lhotse, Numbur, Khatan, Karyolung, Shishapangma, Mera peak, Thamserku, Lhotseshar, Nuptse and a little of Ama Dablam. The peak also offers breathtaking sunrise and sunset views during good weather. |
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| DAY 01 |
Fly to Phaplu (2469m). Local sightseeing including Chewang monastery and walk to Salleri (2390m). 35 min (Flight) 4 hrs (visit) 30 min (Walk). Overnight Salleri (Tea-shops/ lodges) |
| DAY 02 |
Trek to Dorpu to Ghunsa. Experience Taang, Magar, Sherpa culture and beautiful mountains & landscape on the way. 5-6 hrs (Trekking). Overnight Ghunsa (Camping) |
| DAY 03 |
Trek to Kerung to Pattale (2840m). Visit monastery and stupa at Kerung, observe the culture and beautiful mountains. 7-8 hrs (Trekking). Overnight Pattale (Camping/ lodges) |
| DAY 04 |
Trek to Jhapre (2820m). See wild orchids on the way. View beautiful landscape, monasteries, stupas etc. 5-6 hrs (Trekking). Overnight Jhapre (Camping/ lodges) |
| DAY 05 |
Trek to Pikey. Experience high altitude vegetation, flora & fauna. Visit monasteries, stupas, Mani-stones. Watch yak herding. 5-6 hrs (Trekking). Overnight Pikey (Camping) |
| DAY 06 |
Trek to Junbeshi (2700m) via Pikey peak (4065m). Trekking upto pikey peak from where one can see sunrise view and mountains peaks from Kanchenjunga to Dhaulagiri , including Everest. 1.5 hrs (Trekking to Pikey peak) 3-4 hrs (Pikey to Junbesi). Overnight Junbesi (Lodges/ tea-shops) |
| DAY 07 |
Trek Junbesi - Thuptenchholing (2920m) - Junbesi. Visit Thuptenchholing monastery. Observe traditional medical therapy. 4 hrs (Trekking). Overnight Junbesi (Lodges/ tea-shops) |
| DAY 08 |
Trek to Phaplu. Taste local food. Participate in cultural farewell program. 5-6 hrs (Trekking). Overnight Phaplu (lodges/ resorts/ tea-shops). |
| DAY 09 |
Fly Phaplu to Kathmandu. Overnight Hotel/lodges. |
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There are two options:
1. Continue to Everest Base Camp via Takshindu.
2. Continue to Dudhkunda Cultural Trail from Thuptenchholing. |
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