Everest Region / Nepal Everest Marathon 21k Trek for 2025Next tentative Date: Available as a Private Trek on a date of your preference.
The crème de la crème of the Himalayas! Get an up close view of Everest and countless other Khumbu mountains on this incredible adventure. |
The crème de la crème of the Himalayas! Get an up close view of Everest and countless other Khumbu mountains on this adventure of a lifetime.
Conquer your mountain dreams with lofty peaks guiding your trails to the foot of the sky-scraping Himalayan giants - Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu and the showstopping Mount Everest. | |
Encounter some of the most spectacular sunrise and sunsets of your life from the iconic viewpoint of Kalapatthar (5,500m). | |
Experience Himalayan lifestyle and culture up close in the Sherpa capital. Follow yak caravans, get baffled with Yeti tales, and chant prayers with monks in monasteries. | |
Watch alien landscapes come alive with trails changing from coniferous and birch forests alongside blue waters to barren valleys, chalky rivers, and glaciers. Keep an eye out for musk deer and exotic birds as you pass these landscapes. |
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Spring is the second most popular time to trek in the region, with gorgeous mountain vistas. The weather is blissful, and the trails are adorned with vibrant rhododendron flowers from mid-March onwards. The skies are sunny, clear, and the days are warm, with average temperatures ranging between 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F). There are chances of occasional downpours and flight cancellations towards the end of May, so make sure to carry rain gear. It is a slightly less busy time of the year compared to fall, but please be prepared for crowded trails and lodges.
Monsoon glistens the hills with deep colors of greens and blooming wildflowers in the meadowy patches. The average temperatures hover between 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F) and are humid. However, it also brings landslides, obstructed roads, slippery trails, and leeches in dozens if not more. There are high chances of flight cancellations, as well as rockfalls and landslides on the roads leading up to the trailheads. While early June and late September are still advisable for trekking, July and August are out of the option. Not many people trek during peak monsoon, so hotels aren’t fully operational.
Fall in Nepal blesses you with the clearest blue skies, with mountains gracing their glorious presence on the horizon. No wonder, the season sees the highest number of trekkers, making it the most popular time to trek in Nepal. Trekking in these months is perfect as the days are warm and sunny, and the nights are cold. The average daytime temperature is 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F), and it can drop to freezing temperatures at night. With bustling trekkers in full swing, all the lodges are very busy, so advance booking is a must.
Winter in the region is extremely cold, with temperatures dropping below the freezing point. During Jan and Feb, trails can be snowy, and high mountain passes will be inaccessible. The average daytime temperature ranges between -5°C to 10°C (23°F to 50°F). The temperature drops significantly during nights and snowy days. Winter boasts some dazzling views of the snowcapped mountains and is also a good time for wildlife sightings as the wild animals descend to the lowlands. If you can brave the cold and pack well, Dec can be one of the best times with great views. Most hotels remain closed, and it is not advised to trek in the peak winter of Jan and Feb.
Group Size | Price per person* |
3 - 8 people | Inquire |
8 and above | Inquire |
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Valid until Dec 31st, 2024
Day 1 May 19 |
Kathmandu - Manthali - Lukla - Monjo |
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Day 2 May 20 |
Monjo - Namche |
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Day 3 May 21 |
Namche - Khumjung |
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Day 4 May 22 |
Khumjung - Pangboche |
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Day 5 May 23 |
Pangboche - Amadablam Base Camp - Dingboche |
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Day 6 May 24 |
Dingboche |
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Day 7 May 25 |
Dingboche - Lobuche |
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Day 8 May 26 |
Lobuche - Gorakshep - EBC - Gorakshep |
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Day 9 May 27 |
Gorakhshep - Kalapathhar - Dingboche [Join at Dingboche] |
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Day 10 May 28 |
Dingboche (Marathon Briefing and Mock Race) |
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Day 11 May 29 |
Everest Marathon Day |
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Day 12 May 30 |
Namche - Monjo |
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Day 13 May 31 |
Monjo - Lukla |
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Day 14 June 1 |
Lukla - Kathmandu |
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Day 1 May 19 |
Kathmandu - Manthali - Lukla - Monjo |
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Drive from Kathmandu to Manthali Airport 3.5 to 4.5 hrs An early morning drive from Kathmandu on winding roads takes us to Manthali, a tiny little town in Ramechhap district. Manthali Airport has been the gateway to Lukla since 2019. We start around 2 or 3 am in the morning following the Sunkoshi and Tamakoshi rivers, and reach Manthali right on time to catch the 6:30 or 7 am flight to Lukla. Note: All the flights to Lukla operate from Manthali Airport, Ramechhap during the months of March, April, May, October, November and December. |
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Fly from Manthali to Lukla 20 mins A scenic and exhilarating mountain flight takes us from Manthali to Lukla, the gateway of Everest Region. |
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Trek from Lukla to Monjo 5 to 6 hrs We meet the rest of our crew, arrange our baggages, have breakfast, and embark on a journey to Monjo, passing exciting suspension bridges and tiny village settlements following the Koshi river. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 2 May 20 |
Monjo - Namche |
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Trek from Monjo to Namche 3.5 to 4 hrs We walk northward along the banks of Koshi and reach the entry point of Sagarmatha National Park, from where the gruelling uphill awaits before we reach the amphitheater town of Namche, nestled perfectly atop a hill. |
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Explore Namche Spend the rest of the day exploring monasteries, mountain museums, tiny cafes and coffee bars. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 3 May 21 |
Namche - Khumjung |
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Trek from Namche to Khumjung (Acclimatization) 3 to 3.5 hrs We take it slow and easy to the peaceful and serene settlement of Khumjung today. We stop by Hotel Everest View for a stunning view of the Everest mountain chain on the way. |
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Explore Khumjung and Khunde The green-roofed valley of Khumjung and Khunde offers several options to explore, including a monastery housing a (supposed) yeti scalp and a school established by Edmund Hillary. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 4 May 22 |
Khumjung - Pangboche |
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Trek from Khumjung to Pangboche 5 to 6 hrs The walk on the first bit is a combination of minor uphills, downhills and flats with views of the picturesque Ama Dablam mountain staying with us, followed by an arduous uphill to Tengboche. After exploring the biggest monastery of the region, we trudge on and stop at Pangboche village, with equally impressive sights. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 5 May 23 |
Pangboche - Amadablam Base Camp - Dingboche |
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Side trip to Ama Dablam Base Camp, and then to Dingboche 7 to 8 hrs |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 6 May 24 |
Dingboche |
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Acclimatization hike to Nangkartsang and rest in Dingboche We take an acclimatization hike to the Nangkartsang peak or a hilltop before it. We are rewarded with the alluring face of Ama Dablam and several other mountains from this gorgeous vantage point. We slowly head down and have the rest of the day for leisure. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 7 May 25 |
Dingboche - Lobuche |
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Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche 4 to 5 hrs After a gradual uphill, we walk the wide barren flats until the white-washed rocky terrains show up. Lobuche memorial sits right where our short but tough uphill ends. We take a break here to admire the grandeur of the Himalayas and pay respect to all who lost their lives in the mountains. In no time, you’ll find yourself walking on lateral moraines of Khumbu glacier before you reach Lobuche. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 8 May 26 |
Lobuche - Gorakshep - EBC - Gorakshep |
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Trek from Lobuche to Gorakhshep 2 to 3 hrs We set off to Gorakhshep (the last settlement) on rocky trails shared by yak caravans ferrying goods. Khumbu glacier stays right next to you with tiny turquoise water bodies. |
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Hike to Everest Base Camp, and back to Gorakhshep 3 to 4 hrs We leave our bags in the hotel (our home for the night), have a quick lunch, and set about to the grand prize - Everest Base Camp. Setting foot on the icy terrain surrounded by mountains on all sides is an ineffable feeling. Relish the moment by taking pictures with the massifs of Khumbu mountains on the backdrop before heading back. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 9 May 27 |
Gorakhshep - Kalapathhar - Dingboche [Join at Dingboche] |
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Morning hike to Kalapatthar view point 3 to 4 hrs A pre-dawn start to Kalapatthar (5500m) as we set off on a grueling ascent to catch the first rays of golden light over Everest. Everest stands tall and enchanting with the other giants in the frame - Lhotse and Nuptse adjoining to the right and left from the viewpoint of Kalapatthar. Pumori perfects the frame with its imposing massif. |
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Hike back to Gorakhshep, and onto Dingboche 4 to 5 hrs There's a long day ahead of us. After descending and having breakfast in Gorakhshep, we make our way to Dingboche through the rocky terrains of Lobuche and Thukla. We join the fellow participants today. |
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 10 May 28 |
Dingboche (Marathon Briefing and Mock Race) |
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Rest in Dingboche There will be race briefing and a mock race. Assessment of health and quick check will be carried out. |
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 11 May 29 |
Everest Marathon Day |
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Run from Dingboche to Namche Bazaar |
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 12 May 30 |
Namche - Monjo |
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Trek from Namche to Monjo 2 to 3 hrs We have a late start to the day and hike down on a slow pace to Monjo in the afternoon. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 13 May 31 |
Monjo - Lukla |
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Trek from Monjo to Lukla 4 to 5 hrs |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 14 June 1 |
Lukla - Kathmandu |
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Fly from Lukla to Manthali airport 20 mins An early breakfast and we fly out of Khumbu with glimpses of the mountains we saw from the trails. |
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Drive from Manthali to Kathmandu 5 to 6 hrs With memories to cherish a lifetime, we hop on our car and drive back to Kathmandu on the same roads we took the first day. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
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• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
For those short on time or looking to add an exhilarating experience of flying over the majestic Himalayas, you have the option to charter a private helicopter on the way down. Inquire for prices and options!
Group Size | Price per person* |
3 - 8 people | Inquire |
8 and above | Inquire |
Valid until Dec 31st, 2024
For people trekking solo or as a duo, kindly inquire for prices. As fixed costs are shared among limited people, prices are slightly higher.
If you’d like your own room in each hotel, please let us know. An additional expense is applicable. Please note that booking a single room is subject to availability in Lobuche and Gorakhshep.
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Please print and fill up the Booking Form. It’s pretty simple and short, please let us know if we can help you with it.
We’ll send terms and conditions, along with payment details. To confirm your spot, please pay 50% of the trip cost in advance.
Note: Full payment to be made at least 7 days before trip departure.
A few days before the trip, the lead guide will host a small briefing to discuss logistics and safety matters, and also answer any questions you have.
Do some light training and set your gears. Then off to the mountains we go!
Experience the quintessential Nepali countryside - green terraced fields, deep valleys, high snowcapped Himalayas, lush forests, grazing cattle, ancient temples, great food and cheeky smiles - all the while trudging on mighty fine trails!
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