Highlights
- Summit a peak in the Everest region
- Worthwhile challenge for physically fit runners
- Below the massive southern wall of Lhotse and Nuptse
- 360 degree view of Himalayas
Introduction
Desinged for Extreme adventure lovers, the program will give participants an opportunity to climb a Island peak (6,189m) before running at the World’s Highest Marathon, Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon. With minimum or no experience,participant can climb a peak above 6000m through the program. Be advised that any sort of physical activity above 4000m makes a greater demand on the body than at lower elevations and it can be arduous even for fit runners.
Itinerary Descriptions
May 13
Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer to Event Hotel.
May 14
(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
May 15
Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding 2,640 m
Distance: 11km
Time: 6 hrs.
May 16
Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m
Distance: 15km approximately
Time: 5 hrs.
May 17
Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and excursion.
May 18
Trek to Deboche via Thyangboche
Distance: 6-8 km approximately
Time: 6 hrs
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Altitude: 3,650m
May 19
Trek to Dingboche
Distance: 12 km approximately
Time: 5-6 hrs
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Altitude: 4358m
May 20
Rest and Acclimatization day at Dingboche.
May 21
Trek to Chhukung.
Time: 5 hrs approximately.
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Altitude: 4730m
May 22
Rest day at Chhukung for Acclimatization, Hire Gear and Climbing Training
May 23
Trek to Island Peak Base Camp,
Time: 3-4 hrs. approximately.
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous.
Altitude: 4970m.
May 24
Rest day at Island Peak Base Camp for Preparation
May 25
Early morning start climbing, Summit of Island Peak and return to Base Camp. Time permitting, continue trek to Chhukung
May 26
Trek to Lobuche,
Time: 6-7 hrs approximately
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Altitude: 4,840m
May 27
Trek to Gorakshep, approximately
Time: 4-5 hrs
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Altitude: 5100m
May 28
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 29
MARATHON DAY:
70KM & 42KM - Everest Base Camp to Namche Bazaar,
(21KM - Dingboche to Namche Bazaar),
Time: Depends on you,
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