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Great Tibetan
Half Marathon

19 July 2008

Great Tibetan Marathon Website
 



THE COURSE

The Great Tibetan Marathon & Half Marathon is a unique chance to sense and explore one of the world´s most fascinating corners.

Situated on the Tibetan plateau in the peaceful area of Ladakh, The Great Tibetan Marathon takes its participants through the vast Indus Valley and past ancient monasteries and majestic mountains, making everyone remember that they are much further than 42 kilometres from home


PACKAGES

Itin
Days
Price
AU$
July 6
Sun
July 7
Mon
July 8
Tue
July 9
Wed
July 10
Thur
July 11
Fri
July 12
Sat
July 13
Sun
July 14
Mon
July 15
Tue
July 16
Wed
July 17
Thur
July 18
Fri
July 19
Sat
July 20
Sun
July 21
Mon
July 22
Tue

Itinerary

1

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11
½ TWIN
AU$3,065

SGL
AU$550
DELHI
Arrival day
from overseas

5 STAR+
HOTEL
DELHI
LEH
Full board
Leaving for Leh
Day at leisure
A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH
Full board

Day at leisure

A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH
Full board

Day at leisure

A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH
Full board

Day at leisure

A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH
Full board
Easy trekking
Namgyal &
Sankar
4 hours
Full board
A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH
Breakfast Run
Day at leisure
Lunch in hotel
Pasta dinner
A-CLASS HOTEL
HEMIS
GTM
MARATHON
Galla / Party

A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH
DELHI
Morning excursion
Delhi

5 STAR+
HOTEL
DELHI
AGRA
DELHI

Full day excursion to Agra

Tour ends in DELHI

Itinerary

2

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12
½ TWIN
AU$3,320

SGL
AU$585
DELHI
Arrival day
from overseas

5 STAR+
HOTEL
DELHI
LEH
Arrival day from overseas
Full board
Leaving for Leh
Day at leisure
A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH
Full board
Morning at leisure
Afternoon excursion
in LEH
A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH
Full board
Full day excursion
Indus Valley
WEST bound
MORN. RAFTING
A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH
Full board
Full day excurs.
Indus Valley
EAST bound
Thiksey
Monastery
A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH
Full board
Easy trekking
Zangchuk &
Phey
6 hours
Full board
A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH
Full board
Easy trekking
Namgyal &
Sankar
4 hours
Full board
A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH
Breakfast Run
Day at leisure
Lunch in hotel
Pasta dinner
A-CLASS HOTEL
HEMIS
GTM
MARATHON
Galla / Party

A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH
DELHI
Morning excursion
Delhi

5 STAR+
HOTEL
DELHI
AGRA
DELHI

Full day excursion to Agra

Tour ends in DELHI

Itinerary

3

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15
½ TWIN
AU$3835

SGL
AU$875
DELHI
Arrival day
from overseas

5 STAR+
HOTEL
DELHI
Full board
Morning at leisure
Afternoon excursion
in DELHI
5 STAR+
HOTEL
DELHI
LEH
Full board
Leaving for Leh
Day at leisure

A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH
Full board
Morning at leisure
Afternoon excursion
in LEH

A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH
Full board
Full day excurs.
Indus Valley
WEST bound
MORN. RAFTING
A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH - NUBRA VALLEY - LEH
GRADE 2
JEEP SAFARI
TENTED CAMP - 2 NIGHTS - CAMP 2
A-CLASS HOTEL - 1 NIGHT
LEH
Full board
Easy trekking
Namgyal &
Sankar
4 hours
Full board
A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH
Breakfast Run
Day at leisure
Lunch in hotel
Pasta dinner
A-CLASS HOTEL
HEMIS
GTM
MARATHON
Galla / Party

A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH
DELHI
JAIPUR
Afternoon excursion
JAIPUR

5 STAR HOTEL
JAIPUR
AGRA
Morning
excursion
JAIPUR


5 STAR HOTEL
AGRA
DELHI
Morning
excursion
AGRA

Tour ends in DELHI

Itinerary

4

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18
½ TWIN
AU$4,385

SGL
AU$785
DELHI
Arrival day
from overseas

5 STAR+
HOTEL
DELHI
Full board
Morning at leisure
Afternoon excursion
in DELHI
5 STAR+
HOTEL
DELHI
LEH
Full board
Leaving for Leh
Day at leisure
A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH
Full board
Morning at leisure
Afternoon excursion
in LEH
A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH
Full board
Full day excurs.
Indus Valley
EAST bound
Thiksey
Monastery
A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH - RAFTING - ALCHI - "TREK / LIKIR - TEMISGAM" - LEH
GRADE 4
JEEP SAFARI & TREKKING
TENTED CAMP - 5 NIGHTS
A-CLASS HOTEL - 1 NIGHT
LEH
Full board
Easy trekking
Namgyal &
Sankar
4 hours
Full board
A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH
Breakfast Run
Day at leisure
Lunch in hotel
Pasta dinner
A-CLASS HOTEL
HEMIS
GTM MARATHON
Galla / Party

A-CLASS HOTEL
LEH
DELHI
JAIPUR
Afternoon excursion
JAIPUR

5 STAR HOTEL
JAIPUR
AGRA
Morning
excursion
JAIPUR


5 STAR HOTEL
AGRA
DELHI
Morning
excursion
AGRA

Tour ends in DELHI
    The price includes
  • Domestic flights Delhi - Leh - Delhi incl. services and taxes
  • Local English speaking guides
  • Accommodation as written, including services and taxes
  • Meals as written all prepared under supervision
  • Sightseeing and excursions as listed incl. entrance fees
  • All expenses related to the Great Tibetan Marathon
  • Compulsory medical insurance, including "September 8" emergency medical treatment on location and evacuation from the race area.
  • Marathon medical team of specialized Danish and Indian, doctors, physicians and nurses.
    Price excludes
  • International air tickets, air fees and airport taxes
  • Passport fee
  • Visa for India
  • All not mentioned under "price includes
    Please Note
  • It is the responsibility of each participant to have a valid passport and to obtain a valid visa be-fore travelling into India.
  • Participation is purely at your own risk. All extra costs incurred, no matter what the cause, will under no circumstances be the responsibility of the Great Tibetan Marathon Company.
  • Concerning medical risks - all active participants must declare that they are in good health. The Great Tibetan Marathon brings its own team of specialised physicians and nurses to India to assure that every injured participant receives suitable treatment. This is also the reason why com-pulsory travel insurance has been included in the package price.

Please note that an AU$55 Per Person surcharge will apply on all packages to
1) Australian Residents who do not purchase airfares through Travelling Fit.
2) All Non-Australian residents


RACE INFORMATION

ENTRY FEES

Please be aware that a "Marathon Only" entry is not possible and that entries MUST be purchased as part of a package.

Please refer to Package details for more information

QUALIFYING TIMES
There are no qualifying times for the Great Tibetan MarathonMarathon.

START TIME
The Great Tibetan Marathon starts at 7:00am.

CUT-OFF TIMES
There is an 8 hour cut-off for the Great Tibetan Marathon.

RACE TIMING
The ChampionChip timing system will be used. Every runner will be given a Chip when collecting his or her bib and kit bag. This chip must be fixed to the lacing of one of your shoes.

RACE PACKETS
Race Packets will be handed out to you at your hotel in Leh

PACE SETTERS
There are no Pace Setters in the Great Tibetan Marathon

AID STATIONS
Refreshments and food will be located every 5kms.
There will be water, raisins, oranges and bananas available. Sponge stations will be located at the 7.5km mark and every 5km thereafter.
There will be Medical assistance provided from the 12.5km mark and every 5km thereafter.

PERSONAL REFRESHMENTS AND CLOTHING
Personal refreshments can be placed on the course by handing your drinks/food to one of the race officials. Also, a clothing bag will be provide so that clothes can be transported to the finish line from the start

TRANSPORT
Transport to the start and from finish of the race is provided as part of the your itinerary.

FINISHERS T-SHIRTS, MEDALS AND CERTIFICATES
All finishers will receive a specially made Great Tibetan Marathon medal.

WEATHER CONDITIONS
The average temperature for Leh in July is 27 °C (80°F)

OTHER EVENTS

  • Marathon
  • 10km Fun Fun
  • 5km Fun Fun


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