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Pikey Peak: Everest Views from the Solu Hills

Everest region

In this article
  1. Pikey Peak at a glance
  2. Highlights
  3. Trips and guides
  4. Plan your visit

Pikey Peak rises to about 4,065 m in the Solu hills south-west of the Khumbu. From its summit on a clear morning you can see Everest, Makalu, Kangchenjunga and a long sweep of the Himalaya. The trek passes Sherpa villages and monasteries with few other trekkers.

Quick answer: See the Pikey Peak trek guide. The trek takes about a week and can be reached by road from Kathmandu.

Pikey Peak at a glance

FactDetails
AltitudeAbout 4,065 m
RegionSolu
ViewsEverest, Makalu, Kangchenjunga
Trek lengthAbout a week
CrowdsFew

Highlights

  • Sunrise over Everest.
  • Sherpa villages.
  • Quiet trails.

Trips and guides

Plan your visit

Pikey Peak is the best short Everest-view trek. Contact us and our Kathmandu team will help you plan it.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions we hear most. Can’t find what you need? Our team in Kathmandu is happy to help.

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About 4,065 m.

Yes, on clear mornings.

About a week.

No.

In Solu, south-west of the Khumbu.