PiKey Peak –  DhudKunda Trek

The Sherpa homeland with PK Peak is one the most beautiful trek in Nepal which follows the highly rich culture, landscape trekking route through the holy lake DudhKunda to the Phaplu. This trek is perfect for those people who want to explore the new and un-touristy areas. This is one the most charming and peaceful trek in Nepal.

Many people say that the view of Mount Everest from Pikey Peak is one of the best in Nepal. Frankly speaking it’s not, but Sir Edmund Hillary himself claimed it to be his favorite, and I do agree…!!!

Mystic Kailash Adventure offer trekking to the Everest region Sherpa homeland with our eyes on Everest. During this trek we explore the Everest region and PK Peak with our Sherpa guide following old trails trimmed with mane walls, ambling through stone-walled villages, gazing up at monasteries set into cliffs, sipping Tibetan yak butter tea. The Solukhumbu district lying south of the high valleys leads to the Mount Everest. The district is the traditional homeland of the Sherpa people. Situated at elevations of between 2000 and 4000 meters, with rugged ridge and valley scenery, this is a beautiful part of Nepal and this trekking holiday makes the most of it.

The trekking is regarded as one of the most beautiful and off beaten trekking trail in Everest region offering 360 degree of mountain panorama. This trekking holiday gains height gradually, hiking for an average of around 5-6 hours each day. Due to its remoteness we see relatively few trekking groups here. The itinerary has been arranged to allow everyone to acclimatize easily, although we will find walking at these elevations to be a little tougher than at sea-level. For the first part of the trek, we are following good tracks and trails between the many Sherpa villages. On the approach to DudhKunda, we will encounter narrower forest tracks, but nowhere are the conditions underfoot difficult. The nature of the landscape in this area means that there is a fair amount of ascent and descent.

Our circuit trek takes us through timeless Sherpa villages and up to the amazing viewpoint known as PK Peak (4065m), where the incredible panorama includes the relatively nearby peaks of Numbur (6958m) and Karyolung, as well as a slightly more distant perspective on Mount Everest and Makalu. PK peak is also known for the awe inspiring view of sunrise and sunset it offers. From PK peak one can see the four of the highest mountains in the world: Mt Everest, Mt Kanchenjunga, Mt Lhotse and Mt Makalu along with the hodgepodge of many 6000 and 7000m high mountains like AmaDablam, Thamserku, Kantega, KusumKanaru and Mera Peak. Other eye popping factor of the trek is DudhKunda a holy white water lake which is situated beneath Mt Numbur. It is even possible to see the Annapurna’s, way off towards the west. Continuing our trek by way of ThuptenCholing Monastery, we head north through pine, oak and rhododendron forest to the holy lake of DudhKunda, which is tucked right up under the flanks of Karyolung. At just over 4500 meters, this is an impressive and inspiring place, visited by few people other than Hindu pilgrims, who believe that to take a dip in the frigid waters will take away the sins of a lifetime. Then we fly back to Kathmandu. Anyone with a moderate level of fitness can complete the trek.