The short answer
Pikey Peak (about 4,065 m) in Solukhumbu offers one of the best long views of Everest and the eastern Himalaya from a relatively modest height. The trek is short, usually four to six days, passes Sherpa and Rai villages with homestays, and is a quiet alternative to the Everest Base Camp trail.
Best months are autumn and spring, when views are clear.
Key facts
- Height
- About 4,065 m
- Time
- About 4 to 6 days
- View
- Everest range
- Stay
- Homestays
How it works
- Reach the road endFrom Kathmandu.
- Walk through villagesHomestays.
- Climb PikeyBefore dawn.
- Enjoy the viewEverest range.
- DescendTo road.
Insider tip
Start the summit climb before dawn for the best light.
Avoid this
Do not go in heavy cloud; the view is the point.
Related questions
Is it easy?
Moderate.
Is it on the main Everest trail?
No, it is a separate route.
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