Touch down in Kathmandu — Nepal's trail running capital and gateway to the Himalayas. After airport transfer, check into the hotel and take time to recover from your journey. The evening ends with a welcome dinner of local Nepali cuisine. Tomorrow the real preparation begins.

A dedicated day to prepare before the trials begin. Meet your team, learn every face, and share the energy that will carry you through 10 days in the mountains. Our lead guide conducts a full route briefing — covering the itinerary, terrain, altitude, and what to expect each day. Gear check follows: pack weights, layering systems, trail shoes, and kit essentials are sorted before Day 1 on the trail. Rest well tonight.

Distance: 17km

Elevation Gain: +1,548m

Elevation Drop: -838 m

The opening run begins at Budhanilkantha, climbing stone steps through Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park's pine and rhododendron forest. Passing the Tamang settlement of Mulkharka, the trail crests to Chisapani — a peaceful hilltop viewpoint framing Langtang and Ganesh Himal. A strong first day on Nepal's trails.

Distance: 17km

Elevation Gain: +1,331m

Elevation Drop: -1,013m

The trail leaves Shivapuri's forests and opens into Helambu's rolling ridgelines. Running through terraced farmland and village passes like Pati Bhanjyang and Gul Bhanjyang, the route climbs steadily to Kutumsang with widening Langtang panoramas throughout. One of the most scenic sections of the entire route.

Distance: 6km

Elevation Gain: +1,000m

Elevation Drop: -140m

A short, deliberate climb deeper into the highland zone. The trail winds through quiet forest and open ridgelines — thinner air, wider skies. Magengoat is a red panda habitat and one of Helambu's finest sunset viewpoints, where the peaks glow gold as the day fades. Rest well. The altitude is building.

Distance: 6km

Elevation Gain: +630m

Elevation Drop: -140m

The second acclimatization day climbs into the alpine zone with expansive ridgeline views stretching across the full Himalayan horizon. Every step counts here — the body adapts quietly while the scenery intensifies. Take it steady, breathe deep, and let the mountains do their work before summit day approaches.

Distance:15km

Elevation Gain: +1,355m

Elevation Drop: -1,829m

A long, beautiful descent from alpine ridges into Helambu's warm valleys. The trail passes through Melamchi Gyang — an ancient Tibetan village with a sacred monastery, prayer flags, and centuries of mountain culture. The day ends in Tarkeghyang, one of Helambu's largest and most welcoming villages. Rest here before the summit.

Distance: 8km

Elevation Gain: +1,200m

Elevation Drop: -1,300m

The summit run. Starting early, the trail climbs through serene forest and quiet ridgelines to Ama Yangri Peak (3,771m). Clear days deliver panoramic views of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, and distant Everest. A peaceful monastery crowns the summit. Descend back to Tarkeghyang — summit complete, legs earned.

The road home winds through forested hills, terraced farmland, and scattered Helambu villages before joining the Kathmandu Valley. A slow, scenic transition from mountain silence back to city energy — carrying the trail's calm with you. The adventure ends, the memories don't.

Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your international departure. You leave Nepal with 10 days of Himalayan trails in your legs — forests, ridgelines, altitude, and a summit at 3,771m. Until the next run.