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TreksModerate
Pikey Peak Trek
Lower Solu / Everest
Duration5–8 daysMax altitude4,065mBest seasonMarch-May, October-DecemberFromDhap (road from Kathmandu)
About Pikey Peak Trek
The Pikey Peak trek is an accessible, off-the-beaten-path route in the culturally rich lower Solukhumbu, climbing through Sherpa villages, monasteries and rhododendron forest to the summit of Pikey Peak. Edmund Hillary is said to have rated the sunrise view of Everest from here as his favourite. With modest altitude and short duration, it is an excellent choice for first-time and shoulder-season trekkers.
Duration
5–8 days
Max altitude
4,065m
Best season
March-May, October-December
Budget
$25–$40 / day
Guide
Guide recommended
Route
Dhap (road from Kathmandu) → Phaplu
Highlights
Hillary's favourite Everest viewpoint
Low altitude, short itinerary
Sherpa villages and monasteries
Good winter and shoulder-season option
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Nearby attractions
JunbesiSolu valley
