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
- 360 degree view of Himalayas
- 2 Nights at Base camp.
Introduction
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 a extraordinary package which 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.
Itinerary Descriptions
May 14
Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel.
May 15
(i) Half-day morning sightseeing in Kathmandu
[OR]
(ii) If flight is from Ramechhap, Briefing/Sightseeing and drive to Ramechhap
Time: 5 hrs
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
May 17
Trek to Namche Bazaar
Distance: 15 km approximately
Time: 5-6 hrs
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Altitude: 3446m
May 18
Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and excursion.
May 19
Trek to Dole, Time: 5-6 hrs approximately
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Altitude: 4,110m
May 20
Trek to Marchemo
Time: 3-4 hrs approximately
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Altitude: 4,470m
May 21
Trek to Gokyo Lake, approximately
Time: 4 hrs
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Altitude: 4,800m
May 22
Rest day at Gokyo for acclimatization and excursion –
Climb Gokyo Ri, 5357m..
May 23
Trek to Thagnag
Time: 4 hrs approximately
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Altitude: 4,750m
May 24
Cross Cho-La Pass 5,367m to reach Dzongla,
Time: 6-7 hrs approximately
Difficulty: Strenuous
Altitude: 4,850m
May 25
Trek to Lobuche,
Time: 5 hrs approximately
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Altitude: 4,840m
May 26
Trek to Gorakshep,
Time: 4-5 hrs approximately
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Altitude: 5100m
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
May 28
Rest day at Everest Base Camp (EBC).
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
May 30
Rest in Morning. Afternoon trek to Monjo
Distance: 8 km approximately
Time: 4-5 hrs
Difficulty: Moderate
Altitude: 2850m
May 31
Trek back to Lukla
Distance: 10 km approximately
Time: 4-5 hrs
Difficulty: Leisurely pace
Altitude: 2860m
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
June 02
Free day in Kathmandu.
Options available:
(i) Mountain Flight (Advance booking required)
(ii) Sightseeing Tour
June 03
International Departure