Highlights
- Trek through historical route to Mount Everest pioneered by Late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary
- Trek upto Kala Patthar to view world’s highest peak Mt. Everest
- Witness world’s highest marathon in the world
- Meet world class local and international runners
Each year hundreds of participants and non-runners join the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon to witness the world’s highest marathon. Lukla to Everest Base Camp is itself a challenge, marathon is second. Trek start from Lukla, continue to Namche, and reach to Gorakshep by trekking through Deboche, Dingboche and Lobuche. From Gorakhshep, all runners will be heading towards Everest Base Camp 5,364m whereas non-runners trek down to Namche and witness the event from finish line.
However before trekking back to Dingboche, all non-runner participants will also climb Kala Patthar (a small peak literally meaning “Black Rock” which is located right at the foot of Pumori 7,161m) a view spot at 5,545m prior to the race for spectacular views of Mt. Everest 8,848m, Nuptse 7,861m, Lhotse 8,516m and other mountains that are visible in a panoramic structure. Once descending at the finish line you will be able to meet Namche Woman’s Group, who organizes traditional dance, yak dance, entertainment and food for the runners at race day
Itinerary Descriptions
Half-day morning sightseeing in Kathmandu
Fly Kathmandu to Lukla Time: 35 min Altitude: 2860m Trek to Phakding Distance: 8 km approximately Time: 2-3 hrs Difficulty: Moderate Altitude: 2652m
Trek to Namche Bazaar Distance: 15 km approximately Time: 5-6 hrs Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous Altitude: 3446m
Acclimatization halt at Namche Bazaar Altitude: 3446 m
Trek to Khumjung Distance: 2.5 – 3Km approximately Time: 2-3 hrs Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous Altitude: 3,740
Trek to Deboche via Thyangboche Distance: 6-8 km approximately Time: 6-6 hrs Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous Altitude: 3,650m
Trek to Dingboche Distance: 12 km approximately Time: 5-6 hrs Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous Altitude: 4358m
Acclimatization halt at Dingboche Altitude: 4358m
Trek to Lobuje Distance: 9 km approximately Time: 5 hrs Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous Altitude: 4928m
Trek to Gorakshep Distance: 6 km approximately Time: 5 hrs Difficulty: Moderate to Adventurous Altitude: 5160m
Acclimatization halt at Gorakshep. Early morning hike up to Kalapatthar View point Distance: 2 km Time: 2-3 hrs Difficulty: Moderate Altitude: 5545m (highest point of the trek)
Trek back to Dingboche Distance: 15 km approximately Time: 4-5 hrs Difficulty: Moderate Altitude: 4260m
Trek back to Namche Distance: 18 km approximately Time: 6-7 hrs Difficulty: Moderate Altitude: 3440m
MARATHON DAY: Enjoy Marathon from Finish Line at Yak Parking Lot (Chaur Camp), Namche Bazaar, near Sherpa Culture
Museum.
Rest in morning. Afternoon trek to Monjo Distance: 8 km approximately Time: 4-5 hrs Difficulty: Moderate Altitude: 2850m
Trek back to Lukla Distance: 10 km approximately Time: 4-5 hrs Difficulty: Leisurely pace Altitude: 2860m
Morning flight to Kathmandu Time: 35 minute Altitude: 1336m Afternoon at leisure
Free day in Kathmandu. Options available: i. Mountain Flight (Advance booking required) ii. Sightseeing Tour
