Run through forests and Himalayan ridges beneath the Sleeping Buddha, with views toward Khangchendzonga, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu.
The Buddha Trails Challenge is a spectacular mountain trail race based around Rimbick in Darjeeling, taking runners onto the high ridges of the Singalila region.
The course climbs through dense Himalayan forests and remote mountain villages before emerging onto the windswept Sandakphu–Phalut Ridge. Here, the landscape opens to sweeping views of Khangchendzonga’s famous “Sleeping Buddha” profile, with Everest, Lhotse and Makalu rising along the distant horizon.
The combination of sustained climbing, altitude and technical mountain trails makes Buddha Trails demanding, but its sweeping Himalayan views and remote ridge running also make it one of the most scenic trail races in the eastern Himalayas.
NEXT RACE DATE – 25 April 2027 | Announced
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Steep Himalayan trails and spectacular ridge views.
Sustained climbs, technical terrain and cold conditions.
Race distances, cut-offs, mandatory equipment and qualification requirements can change by edition. Participants should use the current organiser rules rather than relying on an older race year. Route briefing is an important part of event preparation.
Current permits and activity regulations may change. Always verify before booking.
