Time is a fantastical concept in Nepal, especially when caught up in the beauty of the Khumbu region with the highest mountains of them all. Where the only clock to beat is the one that gently disappears behind the peaks of an evening, creating a glow to the mountains that appears so surreal, and no matter how great the hunger for momo‘s and ginger-lemon-honey tea may be, you cannot help but stop for a moment and take it all in.

Nepalese sunsets: deliciousness for the eyes.

Ready to run in Nepal?

What: 14 days trail running amongst the highest, most magnificent mountains in the world!

Where: Kathmandu – Khumbu (EVEREST) region

When: November/April 2026/2027

How far is this? 120-140km between the altitudes of 2500-5500m.

Who: A small group of people with a love for the run & a curiosity for adventure. Probably you if you’ve found this page :)

The Journey:
From the chaos of Kathmandu, we fly into the mountains and spend the next eleven days running through the heart of the Khumbu.

We'll move between Sherpa villages, climb high above the valleys, and cross two of the Himalaya's great passes as we journey beneath Ama Dablam, Everest, Lhotse and Cho Oyu. There'll be bakery stops in Tengboche, endless cups of masala chai, quiet mornings watching the mountains change colour, and long days on trails that seem to disappear into the sky.

Designed for acclimatisation as much as adventure, the route builds gradually before taking us over Kongma La and Cho La into the turquoise lakes of Gokyo — one of the most spectacular corners of the Himalayas (or Earth).

We'll spend our nights in traditional teahouses, sharing stories around the table before heading back onto the trail the next morning.

The journey finishes where it began, with a final run back to Lukla and a flight to Kathmandu, carrying tired legs, a camera full of photos, and memories that are going to linger long after the trip is over.

What’s included:

• Full expedition logistics and coordination throughout the journey, so you can focus entirely on running and being in the mountains

• Airport pickup in Kathmandu and seamless ground transfers across the itinerary

• 3 nights at the incredible Karwaan B&B in Kathmandu (including breakfast), a calm base before and after the expedition

• Guided running through the Khumbu region of the Himalayas with Kirra Balmanno, blending high-altitude mountain travel, local knowledge, and intuitive expedition leadership as we move through the highest valleys in the world

• Selected teahouse accommodation along the route, sharing the authentic rhythm of Himalayan village life (shared rooms unless otherwise requested)

• All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners during the expedition in the Himalayas, taken in teahouses along the trail

• Return mountain flights between Kathmandu/Ramichap and Lukla

• High-altitude education, daily acclimatisation guidance, and on-route physiological monitoring

• Personal preparation support in the lead-up to the trip (training guidance, gear advice, and altitude preparation)

• National Park permits and all required trekking documentation

• Carefully selected local guides and porters

• A small, intentionally limited group size to ensure flexibility, flow, and personal attention in the mountains
  
  What’s not included:

• International flights to Nepal

• Nepal visa on arrival (approx. $60 USD)

• Snacks and personal trail food (bars, gels, chocolates, etc.)

• Personal travel, medical, cancellation, and helicopter evacuation insurance (mandatory)

• Tips for porters and local team

• Any additional nights outside the planned itinerary