Once In A Lifetime
Seven days in the most beautiful scenery with the care and love of the Nepalese people.
Two nights bed and breakfast hotel accommodation (based on two sharing) for the day before and day after the race.
Bus transfer to the start and finish.
A trip to the Monkey Temple.
Permits and entry fees to the National Park
General Ground Assistance during the race.
Campsites with shared tents for the duration of the event.
WiFi at each campsite (subject to connection).
Bottled water for the duration of the race.
Hot water in the campsite for breakfast and dinner prep.
Local medical assistance, if required, for the duration of the event.
Tracker.
Finisher’s Trophy.
Professional photos of your adventure on a memory stick (post event).
Traditional Nepalese end of event party with locally cooked food.
Breakfast before the return to Kathmandu.
Farewell dinner at a Kathmandu restaurant.
Your flights.
Evening meals at the hotel on the first night.
Food for the race.
Running equipment.
Medical Insurance to cover advanced medical care and Medivac.
Cancellation insurance.
Spending money.
Tourist Visa.
£375 Initial deposit (non refundable) payable on booking.
Followed by:
3 Payments:
£450 due by 31st July 2026/ £475 – due by 31st August 2026/ £475 due by 30th September 2026 – Total payable £1775
Your Adventure
At the World Heritage Site of the Monkey Temple or Swayambhunath in the west of Kathmandu City. Here you will warm-up with a steep step climb, before returning to the hotel for lunch and a final kit-check after some sightseeing and shopping time.
The historic town of Sanku in the north eastern corner of the Kathmandu valley will be your starting point for this epic journey through Nepal.
Following jeep tracks cut in the hillsides, you will pass through incredible tree covered hills and round breathtaking drops.
The journey will take you through a diverse mixture of towns and villages, and into areas tourists don’t normally see.
Expect a warm welcome and some jaw-dropping temples and holy sites, coupled with panoramas of lush vegetation and snow-capped peaks.
This is a race which is more than worth the steep ascents it traverses through, and comes with the extra advantage of being truly sustainable and providing a boost to what is a precious local economy.
Runners will stay in pre-prepared campsites for the first three nights, and then enjoy the relative luxury of a village bunk house or tents on nights four and five.
On the morning of the fifth day, you will be woken by the sound of a chanting monk who will be blessing the mountain and our runners.
After that, you will be itching to complete the challenge on the final day before enjoying a well-earned traditional meal cooked by the ladies of the village.
We’ll finish with a short downhill walk – you’ll welcome it by then! – to a bus back to Kathmandu, where you will have some time to explore the city and enjoy our farewell meal.
Throughout your adventure, you will be taken care of by our fantastic local race manager and his team, who know the area like the back of their hands.
We are taking only a small team with us from England, along with minimal equipment and trackers that we can’t source in Nepal.
Everything else is bought locally and we are paying our local team well in order to help give something back to Nepal in a positive way.
Want to have a chat about your next adventure, give us a call, we can answer all your questions.
Capital to Country is a multi day Ultra Marathon starting on the edge of the ancient Nepalese capital Kathmandu and winding its way through the foothills to Lama Village for the final stage. The terrain will be a mix of roads, jeep trails and challenging off road paths
STAGE ONE – Sankhu- Chhauki Banjayang-Nagarkot-Kasibanjayang. Approx 25 miles
After collecting your packed breakfast it’s a 45 minute bus drive from our hotel to East Kathmandu, to a place called Sankhu the start our event. Sankhu is a historical ancient town located in the north-eastern corner of the Kathmandu Valley, which is about 17 km from the city centre of Kathmandu. The people who live here are traditionally called Newars. From Sankhu (4500 ft) to Jhule (6531ft) we have to run up hill. From Jhule to Kattike Banjayang is easier but from Kattike (5769ft) to Tourist site Nagarkot (6353ft) is another climb and then from there is mostly down hills and flat to Kasibanjayang. – Overnight camping
What’s Included
Seven days in the most beautiful scenery with the care and love of the Nepalese people
Two nights bed and breakfast hotel accommodation (based on two sharing) for the day before and day after the race
Bus transfer to the start and finish
A trip to the Monkey Temple
Permits and entry fees to the national park
General Ground Assistance during the race
Campsites with shared tents for the duration of the event
WiFi at each campsite (subject to connection)
Bottled water for the duration of the race
Hot water in the campsite for breakfast and dinner prep
Local medical assistance, if required, for the duration of the event
Tracker
Finisher’s Trophy
Professional photos of your adventure on a memory stick (post event)
Traditional Nepalese end of event party with locally cooked food
Breakfast before the return to Kathmandu
Farewell dinner at a Kathmandu restaurant
What’s Not Included
Your flights
Evening meals at the hotel on the first night
Food for the race
Running equipment
Medical Insurance to cover advanced medical care and medivac
Cancellation insurance
Spending money
Tourist Visa
How can I find out more about the event itself?
There is a book written about taking part in the event – 862 to Kathmandu – get your copy on Amazon
How will I find a cheap flight and when should I book it?
We found that Skyscanner.net is a good place to find good value flights. We suggest you book at least. 3 months before.
Do I need a visa for Nepal?
Yes, you have two options here. You can either buy it in advance from the Nepalese Embassy (you will need to send off your passport ) or you can buy your visa at the airport on arrival but be prepared to queue. The cost at time of writing the was £25 GBP or $30 USD
Can I get currency before I travel?
No, Nepal has a closed currency so you will need to exchange your money on arrival. There are currency exchange shops on every street with the same rate of exchange. It is worth getting some currency exchanged at the airport in case you need to arrange a taxi to the hotel. There are also lots of ATMs in Thamel. The local currency is the rupee.
Will I need vaccinations?
You will need to take advice from a healthcare professional, they should be aware that there are lots of roaming dogs and monkeys on the course – https://www.passporthealthglobal.com/en-gb/destination-advice/nepal/#vaccines.
Where is the hotel?
Your hotel is the Dom Himalaya and your event price is based to two sharing. The hotel is on Paknajol Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
What sort of travel plug will I need?
https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/guidance/advice-for-you/when-travelling/travel-adaptor-for-nepal/ The most common sockets are type C and type D
Can I get a local SIM card
These are available at the airport, you will often be asked to provide a photo which they will charge extra for if you don’t have one. The cost is approx. $5 for 12GB/7 days
Could I walk the event?
Yes we had a power walker on the first event who completed each stage in daylight. You should be able to average a minimum of 3 miles per hour in steep terrain
What is the time zone in Nepal
Nepal uses Nepal Time (NPT). Standard time is used all year, and the country has never used Daylight Saving Time (DST). Unlike most countries, Nepal, with its UTC offset of +5:45, has a 45-minute offset instead of the usual full-hour offset: Clocks in Nepal are 5 hours and 45 minutes ahead of UTC.
What will the weather be like in November/December?
Expect warm sunny days between 19 and 28 degrees C. The evenings will be cool between 7 and 3 degrees C
Will I feel the effects of altitude?
It is most common above 2500m altitude, so you’re unlikely to be significantly affected in Kathmandu (1400m) or much of the rest of the country.
Will I need insurance?
Yes you will need travel insurance and helicopter medical evacuation cover. You will be running in a remote environment. We will require a copy of your insurance and an emergency contact number.
Is the course marked?
Yes our local team will mark the course and make sure that it is easy to follow. We will also be monitoring the race with electronic trackers to ensure your safety.
Is there a mandatory kit list?
Yes, we will provide you with a list.
What happens if I get injured or want to drop out?
Please let a member of the team know either at a checkpoint or a member of the mobile team. We can then make you part of the event team until our return to Kathmandu
Will I need a lot of money in Kathmandu?
No, a pizza costs about £7 and a beer about £3.50. You will have to pay to enter some tourist attractions
What if I have a question not covered above?
Please email us admin@gobeyondchallenge.co.uk
