Pikey Peak trek is a chance to explore lesser-known villages and the wilder places of the lower Everest region. Pikey Peak or Pikey Danda is most popular for its sunrise and sunset views. From here you get a magnificent view of the peaks north of the Kathmandu valley and the Himalayan range which includes Mt. Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjungha, Annapurna, Gauri Shankar, Lhotse, Lhotseshar, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Numbur, Khatang, Karyalung, Shishapangma, Mera peak, and Thamserku. Pikey Peak has become one of the popular trekking trails in the Everest region, probably because Pikey Peak is one of the lowest places from where you get a clear view of Mt. Everest, 8848m.

After reaching Pikey Peak the trail leads us to the large Sherpa village of Junbesi where there is the Thubten Choling Monastery, which has been a first contact point for many Tibetan refugees and remains home to a large population of Tibetan Buddhists.

            

Pikey Dudhkunda trek can only be done by camping. The trail climbs high in the mountains to a place called DudhKunda, which literally means “milk lake”. The DudhKunda is a holy lake with white waters, surrounded by the mountains of the Southern Solukhumbu and directly under the Numbur Himal Range, locally known as Shorong Yul Lha, protector of the Solu Khumbu region. It is a famous pilgrimage site for both Buddhists and Hindus and for adventurous trekkers. During full-moon nights in August, pilgrims and jhankris (Shaman Priests) hold a week-long celebration here. At other times you are unlikely to meet anyone on this rarely traveled trail.

        

Trekkers using the lower Everest Trail may also pass through this region. It is the perfect place for nature lovers to visit. This area has many diverse ethnic groups living here such as Sherpas, Khaling Rais, Tamangs, Magars, and Gurungs, and this gives a great insight into their lifestyle. You will get to see the unique culture of the real Sherpa people, who represent a large percentage of porters and guides for treks and expeditions. (Some people think Sherpa means porter… but that is incorrect. Sherpa is an ethnic group that hails from the Everest region and has become famous for its bravery in the mountains. The hospitality of the locals is one of the most heartwarming experiences one can come across in this area. It’s common to stop to chat or they may entice you with something delicious to eat.

        

Apart from culture, Pikey Peak Dudhkunda trekking is popular for the wonderful Himalayan scenery and the flowering Rhododendron trees, magnolias, and wild orchids. Authentic Sherpa villages and Sherpas culture, Buddhist monasteries, and beautiful lakes are the main attractions of Pikey Dudhkunda trek. On the trail to DudhKunda, you'll pass through Phaplu, Taksindu, and Beni, or Sunbesi Beni where you'll see some breathtaking panoramic mountain views.