KVR Summit Challenge #1

Overview:

Long Trail:21km
Your adventure kicks off on a scenic single-track trail in Pharping, weaving through a tranquil monastery before beginning a steady climb into the shaded Hattiban pine forest. As you ascend, the cool, fresh air will be your companion until you reach the first hydration point and shortly after, the trail becomes a series of steep stone steps leading you to the revered Champadevi Temple. This challenging climb rewards you with breathtaking panoramic views of the entire Kathmandu Valley and the distant Himalayas—a perfect moment to pause and soak in the scenery.
After passing the temple, a course marshal will guide you toward a tough but rewarding climb to Bhasmasure Peak (2,600m). Once you've summited, you'll return to the marshal point and turn right, beginning a beautiful stair descent toward Sundol. The final stretch takes you from Sundol through a local football ground, under colorful prayer flags, and back to the Pharping Monastery. Here, you'll cross the finish line, completing your journey.

Trail Description: 10km
The route begins by following the Long Trail, sharing the same starting point and initial few kilometers. You'll navigate a single-track, narrow forest path marked with the same trail signs.Once you emerge from the forest, you'll take a sharp left turn and begin a steady climb. This path, still a single-track and lined with trees, may be a bit slippery from recent monsoon rains. The climb leads you to a football ground, which serves as a checkpoint. From the top of the climb, you'll be treated to a scenic view, with a monastery visible to your left and distant mountains on the horizon.
After the football ground, the trail rejoins the main route for long-distance runners, following a jeep road toward the Ancient Dakshinkali Temple. After passing the temple, the final leg of the journey takes you up a series of staircases that lead to the Asura Cave and ultimately to the finish line. This last part of the trail is especially scenic and has a spiritual feel, with prayer flags fluttering in the breeze.

• Startline: Pharping, (Hotel Green Tara)

• Finish: Pharping, (Hotel Green Tara)

• Distance Long Trail: 21KM

• Elevation Gain: 1500M+

• Highest point:2500M

• Distance Short Trail :10KM

• Elevation Gain Short Trail: 400M+

• Start Time 21KM: 7:00 AM

• Start Time 10KM: 8:00AM

• Check Points:

• CP-1 Hattiban peak - Approx 8km

• CP-2 Bhasmasur Peak -Approx 13km

• CP-3 Football Ground-Approx 18km

• CP-3 (This is check point 1 for 10km)

• Finish line- Pharping (Approx) 21km

• *Please Note: Distances may vary a little between different GPS devices.

About KVR Summit Challange

• Region: Kathmandu Valley

• Provience: Bagmati

• District: Kathmandu

• Altitude: 1300 Meters

Race Highlights

• Beautiful Views of Kathmandu and Mountain Ranges

• Monasteries

• Cultural stops at Champadevi Temple

• Lush pine forest trail through Hattiban

• Peaceful Places

• Traditional prayer flags marking the final stretch

• Designed for Runners of All Levels

• More Friends on the trail

Package Includes

• Water/fruits on the Trails

• First Aid

• Race bib Number & Pin

• Finisher Medals

• Podium top three M/F Medals

• Race route GPX Map

• Trail Marking and Crew on the Check Point

• Race Photographs

• Lots of Sweat and Fun

What is not included

• No Cash Prize

• No free Beer

• No Personal Insurance

• No Hot Showers

• No Transportation

Mandatory Gears

• Hydration Packs

• Trail Running Shoes

• Light Windproof / Waterproof Jacket

• Cap / Buff

• Head Lamp

• Extra Snacks, Energy Bars

• Fully Charged Mobile Phone