Fwd: Kalimpong Half Marathon
Madhur Kotharay
Madhur
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From: Run with Roshni <runwit...@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Feb 15, 2015 at 11:06 PM
Subject: Kalimpong Half Marathon
Dear All,
After the successful Friendly Group Long Run (FGLR) in Pedong (Darjeeling) on 1st May of 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, this year we are planning to organise ‘Darjeeling Half marathon’.
Race will start from Kalimpong and end in Pedong on 1st May, 2015 (Friday).
It will be organised by team ‘Run with Roshni’.
Tentative Plan are as follows;
1st day plan
On 29th April- we will check into Damsang Guest House in Pedong. It is 120km away from Bagdogra Airport and New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway station). Travel time from airport / railway station is 3hrs to 3hrs 30mins. One can reach Pedong before 29th April as well. Do let me know for room booking.
2nd day plan
30th April – Runners from outside can take rest and acclamatise or one may choose to reach Pedong on 30th April.
3rd day plan
On 1st May, 2015 (Friday), runners from Pedong will be transported to Kalimpong at 4;30am. It is 50mins Journey. Half marathon will start at 6am.
4th, 5th & 6th Day Plan (2nd, 3rd and 4th May, 2015)
We are offering Kalimpong Village Discovery Tour to the runners coming from outside Darjeeling.
Village Discovery Tour offers the following;
1. exciting trekking in the stunning setting of the Himalayan foothills in Kalimpong, Darjeeling.
2. Experience Nepali village life, hospitality and authentic culture.
3. Enjoy traditional Nepali food and drinks.
Aim and Concept of Kalimpong Village Discovery Tour
This tour is not a profit making operation. It is run under Mondo Challenge Kalimpong, a non-profit social organisation, which is working in three major areas, Educational, Economic and Social development in the region.
Your Contribution goes directly to the villages you visit through payment for food and drinks served, as well as to the village & school development activities conducted by Mondo Challenge Kalimpong. Our motto is “PEOPLE WORKING WITH PEOPLE FOR SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT”.
For more information about Mondo Challenge Kalimpong, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/mondochallenge.kalimpong.
For further details do write email to runwit...@gmail.com
Important things;§ Runners should book their flight / train tickets on their own. There is no direct flight to Darjeeling from Mumbai. Flight are either via Delhi or Kolkata, with minimum of 1hr layover.
§ This marathon is to select the best local runners from Darjeeling, whom team ‘Run with Roshni’ will support to run Mumbai Half Marathon in January, 2016. Terrain is tough and one should not expect to do personal best in this route.
§ We are inviting only ten runners from outside Darjeeling, who are regular marathon runners. Please book your flight tickets and confirm your seat for Darjeeling Half Marathon.
§ Cost for arranging medical aids and cars for other aids will be divided among runners.
§ Stay and food in Pedong - Rs. 1000/- per person per day (that is both lodging and food) in sharing basis for runners.
§ For famly, room as per tariff and per day food will be charged separately.
§ Only participation certificate will be provided. Finish time will be recorded manualy.
§ Main object of this marathon is to inspire more local youths of Darjeeling to participate in marathon.
Altitude of Kalimpong is 4501 ft (1371mtrs) and Pedong- 4800ft (1240mtrs).
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