Popular Himalayan Shorts Treks in Nepal

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Pikey Peak Trek

Pikey Peak Trek is the newly discovered incredible trekking trail in the Everest region. It is still less traveled by tourists. From Pikey Peak, you will have incredible views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Annapurna, Gaurishankar, Lhotse, Nuptse, Numbur, Sishapangma, Thamserku, and Mera Peak. Edmund Hillary, the first summiteer of Mount Everest, said that the best views of Everest can have from Pikey Peak (4067m) which is located in Solu Khumbu, the lower territory of the Everest Region. It is not that much tiresome as Everest Base Camp Trek. You can experience a glimpse of the Everest region within a week. It also offers a one-of-a-kind perspective of the Sherpa culture and the spectacular scenery along the trail. The Sherpas have a well-deserved reputation for their perpetually genuine smiling faces and kindness. Besides Sherpa, this trek is an ideal opportunity to experience the lifestyle of other ethnic groups of Nepal like Tamang, Chhetri, Gurung, and Rai. You can also taste the verities of local cuisines and observe some rare plants and animals and as well it is considered as the most important places of natural and biological variety. The trail is also abundant in monuments, such as stupas and the ever-present colorful Tibetan prayer flags. The best views of these magnificent mountains are at sunrise time when the changing light reflects off their glistening snow-white peaks. The trek begins at Dhap and passes through Jhapre, Junbensi, and Phaplu villages you stop for a night halt. The trail goes through lush valleys and forests of pine and rhododendron trees. If time permits you may also visit Thupten Choling Monastery where you can observe various Buddhist rituals and chants. The other highlight of this trek is you will not have threats of altitude sickness as the maximum height of the trek is just 4070 meters from sea level. Likewise, you do not need to take the fear of flight cancellation and postponement because by driving from Kathmandu you can go to a trekking start place called Dhap, and from Phaplu, the trekking endpoint, you can drive back to Kathmandu.