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Asian Mountain Bike championship in November:

Nepal Cycling Association (NCA), in collaboration with International Cycling Union and Asian Cycling Confederation, is organising 14th Asian Mountain Bike Championship in Nepal from November 6 to 10, 2008.

 

Around 200 contestants from 40 different countries will take part in the event that is being organised for the first time in Nepal, the organisers said at a press conference organised in Kathmandu on May 22, 2008.

 

'Adventure events like Mountain Biking will help bring in more visitors to the country. The event will also help promote Nepal among the adventure enthusiasts,' Shrestha added. Similarly, secretary at the Ministry of Education and Sports said that mountain tourism plays a pivotal role in Nepal's tourism industry. 'The government is committed to promote this sector,' he added. Similarly, president of Nepal Olympic Committee Mr. Dhruba Bahadur Pradhan said that Nepal is an ideal venue to host competitions like mountain biking.

 

The championship will have two events—downhill and cross country—under elite men and women categories. There will be three laps of 11 km each for elite men category and two laps of 11 km each for women.As a preparation for the event, First Nepal National Mountain Bike Commissaires Course has already been completed. Twenty-two participants have successfully completed this course. Representative of International Cycling Union and a pioneering International Commissaire Mr. Zhao Jinshan conducted the Commissaires course.

May - 29, Mt. Everest: Marathoon day

Tenzing Hillary Everest MaratNepal everest Marathoon information, May 29 is the famous marathoon, Expedition Everest Marathoon packageshon is stated to organize on May 29, every year, Since the name of Tenzing and Hillary has been associated with Mt. Everest, marathon will be a most befitting tribute to these great souls who climbed Mt. Everest for the first time in the history of human civilization.

The start line of the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon is at Everest Base camp 5356m (17,149 feet) in Nepal. The marathon finish at the Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar at 3446m (11,300 feet) and the course is a measured 42.195 km (26.2 miles) over rough mountain trails. For acclimatizing to the high altitude all runners of the Everest Marathon are requested to be in Nepal three weeks prior to the race There may be snow and ice on the upper part and there is considerable exposure along much of the route of the marathon. Experience of rough terrain is essential for Everest Marathon and road marathon experience is not sufficient to run Everest Marathon.

 

 

Your acclimization trek begins with a sweeping scenic flight to Lukla. The trek starts from Lukla following many farm villages enroute with beautiful views of the high snow capped peaks of the world, and to the highest spot at Kalapatar for the outstanding breathtaking view panorama of peaks and its glacier including Mt. Everest

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Venue: Everest Base Camp (5,364m) to Namche Bazaar (3446m)
Event: 26.2-mile marathon
Marathon Day: 29 May
Closing date for applications is, May 1,

 

Suggested Itinerary: 20 Days packages

 

Day 01: (May 14): Receive you in Kathmandu Airport . Transfer to hotel

Day 02: (May 15): Full day sightseeing in KathmandU Valley
Day 03: (May 16): Group departure to Lukla
Day 04: (May 17): Lukla To Phakding (9,321 Ft.)
Day 05: (May 18): Phankding To Namche Bazaar
Day 06 - 07: (May 19, 20): Rest & explore local area
Day 08: (May 21Trek To Thyangboche Monastery (12,683 Ft)
Day 09: (May 22): Trek To Dingboche (1 4,464 Ft.)
Day 10: (May 23): Acclimatization Day In Dingboche
Day 11: (May 24): Trek To Lobuche (16,105 Ft.)
Day 12: (May 25): Trek To Gorak Shep (16,859 Ft.) - Lobuche (16,105 Ft.)
Day 13: (May 26): Trek To Gorak Shep (16,859 Ft.)
Day 14: (May 27: Trek To Everest Base Camp (17,593 Ft)
Day 15: (May 28): Rest Day At Everest Base Camp (17.593 Ft.)
Day 16: (May 29): Race Day - Race Will Commence At 7am.
 Namche Bazaar - Finish Line: Certificate and Medal distribution time.
Day 17: (May 30): Trek down to Monjo / Benkar.
Day 18: (May 31): Trek down to Lukla and Confirmation the flight back to Kathmandu.
Day 19: (June 01): At morning, around 8 A. fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel in kathmandu
Day 20: (June 02): Finally drop you the International airport kathmandu.

 

 

Service includes in this package cost:

 

Kathamndu inetrnational airport pick up and drop off.

One Night Hotels in Kathamndu " Hotel Moonlight in Kathmandu" on B. B plan

One Night hotel in Bhaktapur " Nepal Planet " on request after the trip

All land transfer as per above on the given itinenearies.

Flight Ticket : kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu for the clients and guide.

Everest National Park entry permits fees.

TIMS ( Trekker 's Information Management System ) permit

Tea House a ccommodation during the trekking.

3 meals in each day ( Bf, Lunch Dinner ) while on the trek.

Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder local Guide & each 2 persons 1 Porter basis.

All program according to itineraries on full board.

Trekking equipment and other facilities to Nepali trekking staffs.

Insurances for the guide and porter.

We will show you a special video documentery about the Sherpa Buddhism

A special gift: throught the Company " Gokyo Treks & Expedition (P) Ltd.

 

Excludes in this package cost:

 

  • Nepal entry visa fee per person US$ 30 only.

  • Travel Insurance (this is a mandatory condition of booking).

  • Medical evacuation in case of emergency.
  • Personal nature or any donation.
  • All types of bar bill.
  • Any drinks, tips for the guide and porter etc.

  • International Airport Tax per person US$ 24 ( Or Rs: 1695 )only

 

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