In Photos of Breathless ; The World Highest Race in World 2018

at Kalapatthar 5644m

The World’s Highest Race - Why ?

In the memory of 9000 people who were killed on 25 April 2015 by the hit of 7.9 magnitude earthquake, this World’s Highest Race is been organized first time ever. The earthquake triggered an avalanche on Mount Everest, and killed several life, making 25 April 2015 the deadliest day on the mountain in history. We select the same date 25 April and also Everest Region let to know the world that Nepal is now entirely safe to travel. Upcoming each year on same date this race will be organized.

What was the distance?

The distance of entire race was of 31.7 KM (running distance), which is 21.7 KM in straight point distance calculation from Kalapathar (5644m) to Syangboche (3780m).

athletes descending from Kalapatthar to Syanboche.

Who won the Race ?

Among all participants organiser made 2 categories for the winner i.e. Male and Female Category.

Winners of Male Category:

• Sumun Kulung from Gudel (Solukhumbu) won the race of 31.7 Km running distance with his completing time of 3 hours and 46 seconds. (1st)
• Damodar Budha Magar (Peuthan) completed the race in 3 hours 32.22min and placed himself in second position. (2nd)
• Hari Kumar Rimal from Tribhuvan Army Club became 3rd in male category after completing 31.7 KM race in 3 hours 56.21 min.

  

  winner of Male and Female category with Tashi lakpa Sherpa,chairman of 14 peak expedition.

  Winners of Female Category: 

• Ms. Sunmaya Budha (Jumla) become first among all female runners by completing 31.7 KM in 3 hours 58.36min from Kalapathar to Syangboche. (1st) 
• Ms. Humi Budha Magar (Peuthan)  completed the trail in 5 hours 6.52 min and placed herself in 2nd position in female category. (2nd)
• Ms. Preeti Khattri, in 8 hours 4.46min completed the distance of 31.7 KM all from an altitude of 5550m to 3780m and became 3rd in Female category.
  
  

  

  Masti of Sunmaya Budha at start line at kalapatthar. 

  
  

  

  Athletes Umesh Rokaya from Jumla on his way from Kalapatthar. Mt.Everest in background

  
  

  

  Diego  closed to finishing line at Syanboche

  
  

  

  Mt Everest in background way to Kalapatthar.

  
  

  

  Namchey Bazaar

  
  

  

  Lukla Airport,Solukhumbu

  
  

  

  Ghoral,called Serol wild animals can be viewed closed to Namchey Bazaar.

  
  

  

  Stupa on the way to Everest basecamp.

  
  

  

  Arthletes receiving Certificate from Mr.Hari Rokaya.

  
  
  
  
  

  

  athletes competing on Breathless A worlds highest race.

  
  

  

  Humi Budhamagar on her way to Synboche.

  
  

  

  Suman Kulung at finishing line 

  
  

  

  happy faces of female winner 1st Sunmaya Budha back and 2nd Humi Budhamagar infront after completing races

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Sinja,an important landmark of Khasa Kingdom

An outstanding valley that nestles isolated in the western mountains, Sinja Valley was once and for a long time a capital city of 12th to 14th century powerful western Malla or Khasa kingdom – as per the archaeological evidences found during the excavations. The Khasa kingdom split into twenty-two hundred petty kingdoms after the 14th century, which was later unified as Nepal during late 18th century.

Sinja Valley

Historic Dewal

It is Sinja Valley where the present Nepali language originated. Devanagari script from the 13th Century was discovered on the cliffs in and around Dullu, which are probably the earliest inscriptions of Devnagari Lipi found in Nepal.

Historric stone pillars which sculptures are almost lost.

Paddy fields alongside of Hima river at Narakot,Sinja.

At Sinja noteworthy loop of monumental stone columns were discovered encircling the remains of the early settlements with a Malla doorway and steps. Underneath the ground earthen pipes were found, that justify the presence of modern water supply techniques in the region. In the caves across Hima River at Sinja ancient votive Buddhist chaityas and cliff inscriptions were discovered. Until the date, the ancient culture has huge religious significance as in many Stony Dewals or temples the ancient rites of the Masto (Shamans) are practiced.

essential intervention is needed to save these historic important monuments in Sinja,Jumla that owes under private land and property.

Due to lack of  preservation very less sculptures are found on stone pillars which are proof of Khasa Kingdom.

Budbudhi temple at meadow of Narakot,Sinja

a bridge dedicated to late King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya.

Rokayabada village,Sinja.

Bajagada,village.

Jumla Rara & Sinja Valley Trek, it is a week long walk in the wilderness of remote west. For cultural aficionados, the nomadic culture that can be witnessed in the villages of Jumla are worthwhile exploring and for the people who prefer understanding the history of a new place, Sinja can be the ideal place. So folks, if you prefer to trek along the off the beaten trail, where nature, culture and historical aspects are choke-full  trek with us and we assure you will get to enjoy the trip of your lifetime.

Holi 2074 celebration in Jumla

In Photos Jumla Holi Festival 2018, the colourful festival celebration

         Holi, the festival of colours, was celebrated in various parts of the nation including the Jumla valley and hilly regions on Sunday. Revellers, young and old alike, celebrated the festival, also known as Phagu Poornima, by smearing colours on each other’s face and throwing water-filled balloons. The festival will be celebrated in the Tarai region on Monday.

Todays holi special program in Jumla was organised together by Karnali Sports Club,Jumla and monthly magazine Kanjirowa Times.

Here are some photographs of Holi celebration in Jumla:

people celebrates Holi in their own way.

colouring friends from back surprisingly at khalanga bazaar.

people trying to broke pot at Bazaar.

a group name called rising star very closed to broke a pot.

People celebrating holi at Khalanga bazaar.

Groups waiting their turns to broke the pot.

full of colourful people in street.

Dancing at event.

no one can stop to take photos in this festival.

childdrens preparing pot near to Talibada village,Jumla

Ananda karki was ready from HIV group to break pot at Khalanga bazaar,Jumla.

people during breaking pot event at Khalanga bazaar.

having grouphie after holi celebration.

Childrens celebrating Holi with their friends.

a group at Kaldungi celebrationg Holi.

Rising star group finally broke the pot and declare winner.

a Hero of the pot break event.

Remember us for Yarshagumba collection experience to Mt.Khadi

If any one of you would like to trek in Jumla or you are in Jumla , I would like to inform you Mt.Khadi region that lies in Patarasi Village Municipality could be one of your life time experience because this year we did cave trek (cooking and sleeping in caves) even their was snowing all the time,so you can imagine how safe and finest area this is....

Why this trek?

• Many unexplored Sacred temples,waterfall and Lakes are on the way.
• Closest meadows in Nepal where Yarshagumba (latin name cordyceps sinesis) is found.
• Home of endangered wild animals Musk Deer, Red Panda,Blue Sheeps,Bear,,Himalayan Thar,Serow(Goral),Wild Boar and more.
• Finest forest of Bamboo , Betula utilis(Bhojpatra), Brown Oak (Kharsu) a himalayan cedar(Deodar) ,Rhododendron alongside of Tila river
• Pristine river,wide and finest trail
• Undiscovered stories and deities available in this region.
• Home of Jumla's highest mountain called Mt.Patarasi,Mt.Khadi,Mt.Bijara and other mountains which are not yet climbed.
• Highest herbs production areas of Jumla.
• Highest place on earth where rice is cultivated. 
• camping trek to meadows of Dolpa and Mugu can be done from this area,which is not yet explored by any trekkers.

Facts of the Trek

Level of difficulties : Medium

Trail condition : very flat and wide enough with very less uphill  

Minimum Day required : A week

We have various options for your trek trek as per your needs including Mt.Bijara, Mt.Patarasi, Mt.Kanjirowa, Bailgada lakes, only Copper and Iron source area,Meadows of Mugu and Dolpa.

Mt.Khadi,a border of Jumla and Dolpa

sheepards on the way to Khani meadow. 

girl and her firewood

Bagauli Baba Temple,it is believed that baba look after travellers from any crisis in area of Pere village to Baligada area/

mother in law and her daughter in law carrying firewood to Pere village from chahara, a 5/6 hrs walk. percentage of early marriage in this area is very high.

Gharal pairo bridge.

do not worry to carry  tents,stove and gases to this trek because lots of  caves,wooden log and firewood on the way to mt.Khadi keeps you warm and safe.

Trekking trail to Khani is the finest trail with forest of bamboo , Betula utilis(Bhojpatra), Brown Oak (Kharsu) a himalayan cedar(Deodar) ,Rhododendron alongside of Tila river.

Trekking trail to Khani is the finest trail with forest of bamboo,Betula utilis(Bhojpatra), Brown Oak (Kharsu) a himalayan cedar(Deodar) ,forest of Rhododendron alongside of Tila river.

Baligada temple with Bluesheeps horns offered by local hunters. Every travellers and local offered pooja to this temple for their security and safety.It is believed that Bailgada baba look after safety to those who offered pooja from Baligata temple to Mugu and Dolpa meadows.

trail that passed forest of bamboo,Betula utilis(Bhojpatra)

once you reach to destination you will forget all difficulties and pain you face on the way.

it's completely an unique experience to pass the trail  under ,above and on the fallen trees trail to Mt.Khadi. 

amazing trail with roots of trees.

Baligada wooden bridge.

scary bridge above tila river on the way to Khani Patan.almost 13 bridges need to cross to reach khani grassland.

forest of Betula utilis(Bhojpatra)

way to Mt.Khadi 

@ Cheptey cave,a cave where we just able to lie down.

Dewal @ Khani grassland.

travellers passing bridge at Khani river.

Khani grassland, a closest and easiest place to trek where Yarshagumba or Yarsha found.

cooking in stone cave at Khani grassland.