Price

$2995

Date

14 May – 03 June

Duration

20 Nights 21 Days

Difficulty

Hard

* Single Occupancy : $365
[where available, except Everest Base Camp (Tented Camp)]

The Special package is an opportunity for Trail Runners to explore the Everest Region along with running at the World’s Highest Marathon, Everest Marathon. Everest Marathon with Gokyo Valley is an extraordinary package that takes participants to Gokyo Lake (4,800m), a hike to Gokyo RI (5,357 m), and requires crossing a Pass, Cho-La Pass at 5,367m. Witnessing astonishing views of mountains from Gokyo RI and Cho-La Pass, participants get to hike to Kalapattar (5,545 m) to witness Close-Up views of Mt. Everest.

After a scenic trek, participants will run from Everest Base Camp to Namche Bazaar at the Everest Marathon, completing the grand adventure.

Highlights

Hike to Gokyo Ri (5,357 m), a view point with astonishing view of Cho Oyu’s full face and portions of Mt. Everest

Worthwhile challenge for physically fit runners

Below the massive southern wall of Lhotse and Nuptse

Below the massive southern wall of Lhotse and Nuptse

2 Nights at Base camp.

Itinerary Descriptions

Day 1

May 14

Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel

Day 2

May 15

(i) Morning trek briefing and half-day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu (OR) (ii). If flight is from Ramechhap, Briefing/Sightseeing and drive to Ramechhap Time: 5-6 hrs

Day 3

May 16

Fly to Lukla Time: 35 min Altitude: 2860m Trek to Phakding Distance: 8 km approximately Time: 2-3 hrs Difficulty: Moderate Altitude: 2652m

Day 4

May 17

Trek to Namche Bazaar Distance: 15 km approximately Time: 5-6 hrs Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous Altitude: 3446m

Day 5

May 18

Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and excursion.

Day 6

May 19

Trek to Dole, Time: 5-6 hrs approximately Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous Altitude: 4,110m

Day 7

May 20

Trek to Marchemo Time: 3-4 hrs approximately Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous Altitude: 4,470m

Day 8

May 21

Trek to Gokyo Lake, approximately Time: 4 hrs Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous Altitude: 4,800m

Day 9

May 22

Rest day at Gokyo for acclimatization and excursion – Climb Gokyo Ri, 5357m.

Day 10

May 23

Trek to Thagnag Time: 4 hrs approximately Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous Altitude: 4,750m

Day 11

May 24

Cross Cho-La Pass 5,367m to reach Dzongla, Time: 6-7 hrs approximately Difficulty: Strenuous Altitude: 4,850m

Day 12

May 25

Trek to Lobuche, Time: 5 hrs approximately Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous Altitude: 4,840m

Day 13

May 26

Trek to Gorakshep, Time: 4-5 hrs approximately Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous Altitude: 5100m

Day 14

May 27

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 to Everest Base Camp Distance: 6 km approximately Time: 3-4 hrs Difficulty: Moderate Altitude: 5364m

Day 15

May 28

Rest day at Everest Base Camp (EBC)

Day 16

May 29

MARATHON DAY: 70KM & 42KM - Everest Base Camp to Namche Bazaar, (21KM - Dingboche to Namche Bazaar) Time: Depends on self Difficulty: Adventurous Altitude: 5364m-3446m

Day 17

May 30

Rest in Morning. Afternoon trek to Monjo Distance: 8 km approximately Time: 4-5 hrs Difficulty: Moderate Altitude: 2850m

Day 18

May 31

Trek back to Lukla Distance: 10 km approximately Time: 4-5 hrs Difficulty: Leisurely pace Altitude: 2860m

Day 19

June 01

(i) Morning Flight to Kathmandu [OR] (ii) If flight is Lukla-Ramechhap, Flight to Ramechhap, Drive to Kathmandu Time: 30 minute-Flight & 5 hours-Drive Altitude: 1336m Afternoon at Leisure

Day 20

June 02

Free day in Kathmandu. Options available: (i) Mountain Flight (Advance booking required) (ii) Sightseeing Tour

Day 21

June 03