Arrive in Kathmandu and we transfer you to Kathmandu Guest House (KGH). The day is kept light so you can rest, hydrate, and recover from travel. If you arrive early, you can take a gentle walk nearby and pick up any last essentials like sunscreen, lip balm, and snacks for the road. In the evening, we keep things calm and go over the trek plan at a relaxed pace.

This is your second Kathmandu day, so it can be used for Optional World Heritage Sightseeing while still leaving time for preparation. We use the day for a briefing, final gear checks, and making sure your layers work for warm days and cold ridge mornings. If you choose sightseeing, we keep it comfortable and efficient so you still have downtime. A relaxed evening and good sleep help a lot before the long drive tomorrow.

You drive out from Kathmandu toward Solukhumbu, with the scenery shifting from city edges to terraced hillsides and deeper rural valleys. This is a travel-heavy day, so we keep the timing realistic and take comfort stops as needed. As you gain elevation, the air becomes cooler and the landscape begins to feel like true mid-hill Himalaya. Dhap is a common approach point for Pikey Peak and a good place to rest well before the first trekking day.

Today you begin trekking on quiet village trails, moving through forest sections and rural settlements with a strong local feel. Because you are already at high elevation from Dhap, we keep the pace steady and focus on comfortable breathing rather than speed. Jhapre is a classic overnight stop on this route and works well for settling into the trek rhythm. The evening is calm and is a good time to hydrate well and rest, since the next stage climbs higher onto the ridge.

You climb higher onto the ridge system, and the environment becomes more alpine and open compared to the lower villages. The trail gradually feels more remote, with wider horizons and a crisp mountain atmosphere as you approach the base camp lodge area. This is the key staging night for the sunrise summit, so we keep the afternoon relaxed and focus on warmth and rest. An early dinner and early sleep make tomorrow’s summit morning much more comfortable.

You start before sunrise for the climb to Pikey Peak (4,065m), aiming for the best light and clearest skies.

On clear days, Pikey Peak is widely described as offering sweeping Himalayan panoramas, often including Everest and other major peaks.

After enjoying the summit, you descend and continue toward Jasmane Bhanjyang, with the route shifting into quieter ridge-country and pasture landscapes. The evening is usually restful because you have completed the trek’s main high point and are now sleeping lower.

Today you descend steadily off the ridge into warmer valley terrain, where vegetation thickens and the air becomes noticeably richer. The day has a strong “back into green Nepal” feel after the crisp ridge days. Kinja is a small settlement area that works well as a finishing trek stop because it sits much lower and allows your body to recover quickly. After arrival, you can enjoy a more comfortable night’s sleep and a relaxed evening meal.

You transition from trekking back to vehicle travel and drive toward the Charikot (Bhimeshwar) area for an eco-resort stay. The day is designed to decompress - leaving the trail behind and returning to comfortable facilities. The scenery shifts into road-side hills and settlement life as you move away from the Solu trekking corridor. After check-in, you can relax properly with a hot shower, good food, and a calm night’s sleep.

You drive back to Kathmandu, with the landscape shifting from hill towns and river valleys into the city. We keep the day practical with comfort stops so the journey feels smooth. After the quiet of the trek, Kathmandu feels lively and convenient for final shopping and a farewell meal. We transfer you back to Kathmandu Guest House (KGH) and keep the evening relaxed.

A full free day in Kathmandu that can be used for Optional World Heritage Sightseeing, shopping, or simply resting at KGH. It also works as a buffer day in case road timings shift. Many guests use this time for a calm café day, souvenir shopping, and relaxed packing. We keep the schedule unhurried so departure day feels easy and stress-free.

We transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) for your onward flight home.