Pikey Peak Trek — 7 Days in Solu-Khumbu
Alpine ridge walk from Dhap to Pikey Peak (4,065m) with views of Everest, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga
The Pikey Peak Trek follows a moderate ridge route through the Solu-Khumbu region of eastern Nepal, ascending to 4,065 meters over seven days. Unlike the congested Everest Base Camp corridor, this route draws far fewer trekkers, passing instead through pine and rhododendron forest, terraced farmland, and Sherpa and Tamang villages where the rhythm of subsistence agriculture remains visible. The trek begins with a drive from Kathmandu to Dhap and concludes at Pikey Peak's summit ridge, where clear-weather days reveal an unobstructed vista of the high Himalayan wall — Everest, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga all appear on the same horizon. The route is well-marked and stays below the altitude-sickness threshold for most trekkers with basic fitness. Accommodation throughout is in small tea-house lodges run by local families; meals are provided by the lodge operators. An English-speaking local guide accompanies the trek.
Highlights
- Summit of Pikey Peak at 4,065 meters — views across to Mount Everest, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga on clear days
- Sunrise from Pikey Peak's ridge — the first light crosses the snow-capped peaks and illuminates the valleys below
- Pine and rhododendron forest sections — dense canopy with seasonal blooms that open between March and May
- Terraced farmland and agricultural villages — the route descends through working fields tended by local farmers
- Sherpa and Tamang settlements — villages including Junbesi and Phaplu, where you can observe local daily routines and speak with residents
- Low-traffic ridge walking — substantially fewer trekkers than the main Everest region routes
- Gradual elevation gain over 7 days — no extreme altitude jumps; suitable for trekkers with moderate fitness and no prior high-altitude experience
Day by day
1Drive to DhapDhap · tea-house lodge
2Dhap to Jhapre — Forest TrekDhap · Jhapre · pine forest
3Trek to Pikey Peak Base Camp (3,640m)Pikey Peak Base Camp · rhododendron forest
4Pikey Peak Summit and Trek to Jase BhanjyangPikey Peak · Pikey Peak to Jase Bhanjyang
5Trek to JunbesiJunbesi Valley
6Trek to Phaplu or Salleriterraced fields
7Return Drive to KathmanduKathmandu
Where you go
- 1Kathmandu
Included
- 6 nights’ accommodation in the trekking region on Tea houses/ Lodges as per the itinerary on AP plan
- Sharing accommodation during the trek at tea house lodges,
- Land transfer for Kathmandu/ Dhap and Salleri to Kathmandu in private/local vehicle
- English-speaking trekking guide during the trek
- Sleeping bag, and down jacket on rent for 7 days
Not included
- Park Permit Fees (there are no checkpoints for the park permits thus not included in the cost)
- Lunch on the way back from Kathmandu.
- Hotel in Kathmandu.
- All the personal expenses, bar bills, and beverages
- Laundry Charges
- Trekking equipment, Personal gear & clothing (available on hire)
- Battery Charging/ Drinking water and Beverages.
- Any other expenses due to political, acts of nature, or any other reason which are beyond the control of the trip organizer
- Personal insurance including emergency evacuation in case required.
- All other costs that are not mentioned in the cost include.
Activities: TREKING, HIKING