KALIMPONG TRAIL RUN 2026

The Kalimpong Trail Run takes you from the heart of Kalimpong town at Damber Chowk into the remote mountain trails and villages that have connected these hills for generations.

From Kamsi, the route follows historic trails once used by communities from Samalbong and Charkhole to carry ginger, cardamom and other produce to Kalimpong, returning with salt, cloth and essential supplies.

Kalimpong has long been shaped by mountain trade, migration and communities living across these ridges. Today, we follow those old paths with a different purpose — to run, explore and experience the mountains.

The trail descends to Relli Khola, before rising towards Samalbong Rai Dara. The climb will test your endurance, but the reward is the sweeping view of Kalimpong town with Kanchenjunga on the horizon.

Through the forests and changing terrain of Charkhole, the final challenge awaits — the climb to Jhandi Dara.

A demanding ascent. A 360° mountain panorama. A moment you will remember.

The journey finishes at Charkhole, surrounded by pine forests, mountain ridges and the living landscape of rural Kalimpong.

This is not a road race.

It is a mountain journey built on history, community and the raw beauty of the Himalayas.

The race is the challenge.

The trail is the story.

The mountains are the experience.

Race Categories

• 5 KM —The First Trail 
  Route: Charkhole kalden Dara Playground → Kaffer Dawrali → Jhandi Dara → Charkhole  kalden Dara Playground
  Elevation: 1,780–1,950 m|
  Estimated D+: 170–220 m
  No cut of time
• 22 KM —The Ridge Runner 
  Route: Damber Chowk → Pujay Dara → Kamsi Village → Dawrali Bong Busty → Yok Printam Hanging Bridge → Samalbong Rai Dara → Sinji → Charkhole kalden Dara Playground
  Elevation: 900–1,780 m
  Estimated D+: 1,000–1,200 m
  Cut-off: 6 Hours
• 27 KM- The Summit 
  Route: Damber Chowk → Pujay Dara → Kamsi Village → Dawrali Bong Busty → Yok Printam  Hanging Bridge → Samalbong Rai Dara → Sinji → Charkhole  kalden dara Playground → Kaffer Dawrali → Jhandi Dara → Charkhole kalden Dara Playground
  Elevation: 900–1,950 m
  Estimated D+: 1,200–1,400 m
  Cut-off: 7 Hrs 30 Min

Why Run The Kalimpong Trail Run :

The view is part of the reward - the Jhandi Dara and rigde section offer a memoriable Himalyan Backdrop 

Community experience - meet runners, local communities , volunteers and outdoor enthusiasts from different place .

Run through the Himalayas - experience pine forest , oak forest , ridgelines, villages and mountain landscapes. 

A real mountain challenge - the 22km and 27km routes combin distance , elevation and technical trail section .

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