Region guide

Solu

Lower Everest approach country south of Lukla, covering Pikey Peak and the Dudhkunda and Phaplu corridors.

Adventures

These trips use this region as the main mountain and route base.

Mountains

Pikey Peak

4,065M in Nepal

Check weather, route conditions, local access restrictions, and emergency cover before departure.

Routes

Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.

Towns and villages

Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.

Sacred mountain lake

Dudhkunda Lake

High lake in the Solu region, often paired with Pikey Peak treks.

Airstrip town

Phaplu

Solu gateway used for the classic overland Everest approach.