Pikey Danda (4065m)

Pikey Danda (4065m) is one of the tallest hills of Solu. From Pikey danda we can see most of the central and eastern Himalayan peaks including top of the world Mt Everest (8848m) Mt Makalu, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Annapurna, Mt Gauri Shanker, Lhotse, Lhosteshar, Nuptse, Ama dablam, Numbur Himal, Khatang, Karyalung, Shisapangma, Mera peak, and Thamserku. The peaks also offers breathtaking sunrise and sunset views during good weather. A trail through Jiri- Bhandar- Chaulakharka- Ngaur-leads to the Pikey Danda area. The trails starts at Phaplu and passes though Kerung, Pattale, Jhapre, Pikey peak, Lamajura, Junebesi and ends at Phaplu.

The Name Pikey is derived from the name of a Sherpa clan deity. During the month of July the locals hold celebrations to worship their clan god, the eastern chyabo Pikey, as Pikey Hiapchen Karbu. There are other interesting possibilities of undertaking tourism activities at Pikey such as Paragliding, mountain biking, bird watching, pilgrimage and meditation. From here the trail descends through dense forest finally meeting the Everest trail as Taktor.  July –August is the best time to take a trip to pikey, as this is when the local people hold their celebrations of the clan god, the eastern Chyabu Pikey. From Pikey , one can also continue on to the Dudhkunda trail.

As mentioned above, after reaching Pikey one also has the option of taking the Dudhkhunda Cultural trail. The trail passes through Junebesi, Thuptenchholing, Sengeephuk, Choim pass, Beni, Dudhkunda Lake, Taksindu and back to Salleri. One of the most beautiful Sherpa villages. Junebesi, is on the way from Pikey to Dudhkunda lake. One can also visit the famous Thuptenchholing mosatery on the way.