Race Course Details
This Jumla Rara Ultra Marathon is one of the famous Ultra-Marathon in Nepal. This race will take place in Jumla, which is located in the far western region of Nepal. Its remoteness from the busy life of the city, really makes it a place to relax and enjoy exquisite nature. Jumla district has a history of people using traditional plants for medicine. This region is full of herbs, and one of the most famous herbs around the world, Silajith, can be found here as well. Research has shown there are upto 109 different species of Ethnomedicine in these areas.
The race will be held on 13 April 2023. The race starts from Jumla bazaar (2305m) and finishes at the Rara lake (2990m). The course measures 49 km, and although it is uphill and downhill, the trail is really enjoyable. There are three steep uphill and downhill Danphe (3500m), Kavra cave, Bhulbhule (2950m), and Chuchemara (4017m).
Travel Information
When Traveling to Nepal, you will enter the country at Tribhuvan International Airport with the airport code KTM.
Getting to Nepal by air is a fast and convenient option, especially with multiple airlines offering flights from all major cities across the globe. Nepal provides a Tourist VISA on arrival to all foreigners. When you arrive at KTM airport, you simply follow the SIGN for IMMIGRATION, fill out a small form on one of the KIOSKE placed conveniently, get the receipt, give that receipt to the Officer at the IMMIGRATION desk, tell them how many days you will be in the country, pay the VISA fee and you are done.
OTC-Ultra has partnered with the best travel and tour companies in Nepal to Offer you the best accommodation experience, should you decide to choose us as your accommodation management company as well. Hotels range from 3 stars to 5 stars, we can offer accommodation as per your needs.
The Jumla Rara Ultra Marathon is taking place in the far western region of Nepal, Jumla. The region is known for larger-than-life hills and mountains, and hundreds of medicinal herbs. From Kathmandu, where you first arrive, Jumla is 823 KM away. Transportation options are plenty available to reach Jumla from Kathmandu. You can either choose to take a Tourist bus, have one overnight stop, refreshments on the way, enjoy the beautiful landscape along the way, and reach Jumla in 48 hours or you can Simply choose to fly to Jumla Airport within a day, 1 stop, while enjoying magnificent mountain views.
Once again, all these travel arrangements can be managed by OTC-Ultra Team.
From the moment you set foot in Nepal till you fly back home, OTC team can fulfill all your travel-related needs.
This applies to all domestic travelers as well as tourists already inside Nepal as well. You can trust OTC with all your travel needs.
Email us at: otcultra@gmail.com
For all other legal details about traveling to Nepal, you can find more here: https://www.immigration.gov.np/
Items included in Registration fee:
1. Chest number & pins
2. Finisher medal
3. Certificate
4. T-shirt
5. Checkpoint service & food
6. Accommodation, Dinner, breakfast at Rara
7. National park permit fee
8. Morning Breakfast on race day
9. Your start bag sent to Rara, Mugu & your finish bag sent to finish line
10. Transportation to Jumla from Rara
11. Bus/Jeep Ride to Jumla from Kathmandu and Back
12. 3 Nights stay in Jumla
Event's current local time: 6:19 PM NPT
