Pikey Peak Trek - 7 Days

We start the trek, and as we near Sigane, the mountains that you will get to know very well come into view—the peaks of the Numbur Himal section of the Himalayan Range.

From Sigane, the trail road has been under construction for about two hours. The first village you get is Japre (2920 m/9580 ft), perched above a deep valley with nice views of Everest and Numbur Himal. There’s a pretty little Buddhist monastery and stupa here, and this is your stop for the night.

The trail goes up to a grassy ridge at Bhulbhule. There’s a lodge with a nice view of the Everest range. Soon after Bhulbhule, the trail splits, and you'll turn right to Pikey Peak. You’ll pass some old yak houses and a long mani stone wall. The trail then contours the hillside below Taklung Danda and goes through a lovely forested trail.

Walk through the rhododendron forest along a level path, which you can witness in bloom if trekking in the spring season. As soon as you leave the forested trail, it’s not long to Pikey Peak base camp, about a couple of hours away. 

From Pikey Peak Base Camp, it's a short hike up to the summit at 4065 m / 13336 ft. We start early on a gradual trail to the top, covered with prayer flags. The views are wonderful! If the weather permits, you'll treasure the memory of the panoramic of 180 degrees from Kanchenjunga to Langtang Himalayan range.

After enjoying the view at Peak, we will head to Junbesi, a beautiful classic Sherpa Village consisting of many lodges and apple gardens. We can go for an excursion to Thupten Chholing Monastery if we arrive early at Junbesi. 

A pleasant short trek to Junbesi today, after check-in and lunch. I hike for a side trip to Thupten Choling Monastery from Junbesi that offers a scenic uphill hike, typically 1-2 hours, following the stream past a suspension bridge and power plant, through forests, to the large monastery complex perched above the valley for stunning views and spiritual immersion. Return to Junbesi fopr the overnight stay. 

for Salleri. If you are strong enough and not tired, you can have a side trip to Chowong Gompa, but if you would like to head to Salleri straight and relax, it is a 5-hour walk today.