Discovering Authentic Everest | Pikey Peak Solo Trekking, Nepal Himalayas

Solo trekking through the valleys of the Nepal Himalayas, and to the top of Pikey Peak, just below Everest. Join me for part one of my Three Passes trek as I experience authentic Nepalese village life, summit the lesser-known Pikey Peak, and go hiking with dogs, goats, yaks, and donkeys through these breathtaking valleys. Trek was in April/May 2023.

While lengthening my Three Passes Trek in the upper Himalayas by one week, I was able to trek through all of these spectacular valleys and authentic villages. Instead of flying to Lukla and skipping these parts, I walked in from Dhap, a village much lower in the valley. While trekking through these villages and valleys over the course of a week, I had the privilege of experiencing true village life all to myself. Plus, my first breathtaking view of Mount Everest was from atop Pikey Peak, where I was completely alone.

- Timeline

0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:42 - Kathmandu
0:02:58 - Asan Market
0:05:19 - Drive to Dhap
0:06:06 - Dhap Village Life
0:09:03 - Dhap to Bhulbule
0:11:05 - Bhulbule Village Life
0:14:43 - Bhulbule to Pikey Peak Base Camp
0:17:23 - Pikey Peak Base Camp
0:21:16 - Pikey Peak Summit
0:24:12 - Pikey Peak to Junbesi
0:27:00 - Junbesi Village Life
0:39:11 - Junbesi to Bumburi
0:43:35 - Bumburi Village Life
0:51:17 - Bumburi to Surke
0:56:44 - Surke
0:59:25 - Conclusion

#nepal #hiking #himalayas #villagelife

[greigscott]

Your videos of the Himalaya are equally magnificent and beautiful. A true labour of love. I travelled in the Himalaya extensively in the late 80’s/ early 90’s, climbing and trekking in the before returning over the last couple of years after a 30 year hiatus. It is wonderful to see you capture the real soul of the people of Himalaya, and your videos give a real essence of what it used to be like. In 1990 I trekked into the Khumbu from Jiri to climb on Cholatse, and this particular vlog really invoked memories of a time lost in the past. Last year, I revisited the Khumbu with my wife and eldest daughter, 3 passes trek, and although a lot has changed, it is still magical. Thank you for all you do on these vlogs, they are truly remarkable. Greetings from Scotland ……

[cyrusirani]

mind blowing and such beautiful video.
How come Nepal make their people and animals are super calm and peaceful. lots love from Pakistan.

[pasangsherpa]

I can't express how grateful I am for the tremendous effort you put into creating this authentic video. It's absolutely incredible! Thank you for taking us on this adventure and allowing us to experience the beauty of nature from the comfort of our screens. Keep up the amazing work 👍👍👍

[baratpeter]

There are those who look and there are those who SEE. You, Nicholas, are even able to record this "VISION" of the insignificant but all the more beautiful moments of human existence. These are unforgettable, therefore eternal images. DELIGHT!

[lorrainesmith]

Another epic and beautifully filmed experience the Himalayas…. Thank you 🙏

[lydiarowe]

As always connecting with the animals and children in one of the most isolated places without outside influences..solitude imbibing with nature..thankyou.

[LoyalNepali]

Heaven is Myth Nepal is Real ❤ Welcome to The land of Lord Mahadev, Lord Gautam Buddha, Mata Sita, Living Goddess Kumari, Mt Everest and many mountains, Hills, land of Brave Bir Gorkhali. ❤

[RadhaNatarajanYourEverydaycook]

Wishing you millions of subscribers and millions of views for your amazing videos . The silence, only sounds of nature the love for animals are so lovely to watch . Amazing photography like watching a movie . Best wishes ☺️

[MichaelLoda]

Yet another amazing film! I loved the Pikey Peak Summit part, wonderful shots. Hiking videos are great not only to watch beautiful mountains but also to explore people's lives along the way, you did a great job at that. I hope the monastery will find money to rebuild. Nepal is amazing, can't wait for Part 2 (there will be some serious trekking from what I've seen on the route map). It's actually wiser to divide such a film into few parts for channel growth, 1hr is still long enough. I also appreciate how you care and respond to every comment. Cheers from Poland, can't wait to one day travel there too...

[de-gezel]

At last, someone found the (litle) yeti 😊. Thx for capturing and sharing all of this from the heart ♥ !

[cindyhose]

Wow, again! I love watching your videos, it's like I'm with you without being out of the US! There is so much behind the scenes editing, etc., you do an outstanding job! Thanks so much for posting!

[thlakeadventures]

Thank you for including my home in Junbesi
Mom and Dad was blessed to know you. We love this video. Waiting for more.

[bluwtrgypsy]

So delightful; interesting, educational, authentic and beautiful. It truly touched my soul Thank you for sharing this wonderful adventure. Namaste, Blessings, Peace to all

[gyadre]

Another awesome videos which most other travel videos fail to show. Most of us are so used to seeing same Lukla - Everest Basecamp trek like a mantra On Mani Padme Hung inscribed on the prayer wheels and rocks.

[Westwalker]

Every time I watch this film I’m blown away with the cinematography and work that goes into making this journey for us to see. Thank you! Namaste🙏🏻🌅⛰️

[NKY]

Wow😮 nice place .nepal is the beautiful country❤❤

[kylepang]

The travelogue, a portmanteau of travel and monologue, is sublime. Transcendent. Ineffably indelible.

[saurav]

This vlog is a master piece👌🙏 between both worlds vlog and documentry, silence and sound of nature that you always capture well

[Icy.prawin]

Thanks for showing my country so beautifully 😊
I really liked your effort and the way you film nature and places that’s amazing 💗

[claudesilverrocha]

Eu estou impressionada com a beleza natural desse país, belíssimo, abraços, boa viagem, São Paulo Brasil