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6200 m / 20341 ft
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Min 4+
Level
Advance
Transportation
All ground transportation and domestic flight as per itinerary
Best Season
April- May, Jun- Jul Sep-Oct-Nov
Starts at / Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
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Hotel/ Tea House / Home Stay and Tent
Meals
Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during the trek
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Highlights

The Great Himalayan Trail (GHT) in Nepal is a remarkable long-distance trekking route that runs the entire length of the Himalayas in Nepal. It's a challenging and adventurous journey that showcases the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayan landscape and provides an immersive experience into the diverse cultures of the region. The GHT in Nepal can be divided into various sections, each offering its own set of challenges and rewards. These sections typically include:

  • Starting from the eastern border with India, this section includes the Kanchenjunga region, renowned for its pristine wilderness and views of the world's third-highest peak, Mount Kanchenjunga.
  • Trekking through the Everest region offers the opportunity to witness the iconic peaks of the Everest massif, including Mount Everest itself. Highlights include the famous Everest Base Camp and the challenging passes of Renjo La, Cho La, and Kongma La.
  •  This section traverses through the Langtang National Park, offering stunning views of snow-capped peaks and encounters with the unique culture of the Tamang and Sherpa communities.
  • Trekking through the Manaslu and Annapurna regions presents a diverse landscape of lush forests, terraced fields, and high mountain passes. Highlights include the picturesque Manaslu Circuit and the iconic Annapurna Circuit.
  • The final section of the GHT in Nepal takes trekkers to the remote and rugged landscapes of the far western region, offering a glimpse into the traditional way of life of the people living in this remote corner of the country.

Trekking the entire GHT in Nepal is a challenging endeavor that typically takes several months to complete. Trekkers need to be well-prepared with proper gear, physical fitness, and a spirit of adventure. Along the way, they'll encounter a variety of accommodations, from teahouses in villages to camping in remote areas.

The GHT in Nepal not only offers an unforgettable adventure for trekkers but also supports local communities by providing economic opportunities through tourism. However, it's essential for trekkers to be mindful of environmental conservation and cultural sensitivity while trekking through these pristine landscapes and interacting with local communities.

Overview

The Great Himalayan Trail (GHT) trek in Nepal is an extraordinary journey that combines different mountain ranges into one amazing trekking experience. Crossing eight peaks above 8,000 meters, this trail takes hikers on a remarkable odyssey from the Far East to the Far West of Nepal. Known as the "Great Himalayan Trail", it includes various routes such as Kanchenjunga circuit, Makalu Route, Everest Route, Rollwaling, Tilman Pass, Langtang Valley Route, Ruby Valley Route, Manaslu circuit, Dolpo Route, Rara Route and Annapurna area.  Mustang area and Simikot Humla Route. By embarking on this epic journey, you can immerse yourself in the Himalayas of Nepal for almost half a year or choose the lowest route of the GHT trek according to your preferences.

Unraveling the Routes along the Great Himalaya Trail
The Great Himalayan Trail offers two separate routes: the lower route and the upper route. However, the above route is considered the true Great Himalayan Trail. Based on our 15 years of trekking experience in Nepal, we recommend starting your GHT trek from the eastern side. Nepal Wilderness Trek has expertly designed itineraries that allow you to continuously traverse the GHT route or choose specific sections to conquer, tailoring it to your availability and preferences.

A Glimpse into the History of the Great Himalaya Trail
The legacy of the Great Himalayan Trail dates to 1949 when Bill Tilman became the first trekker to explore the Helambu, Langtang, Kali Gandaki Valley and Mount Everest ranges. The introduction of organized hiking holidays in 1965 developed tourism and made the Himalayan regions accessible to adventurers from all walks of life. It should be noted that, although Nepal is one of the most accessible countries, until 2002 there were strict "no-go zones" on its border with Tibet. Since then, Nepal has opened all of its mountains to permit-based trekking, attracting keen explorers. to conquer the Great Himalayan Trail. Nepal Wilderness Trekking is one of the pioneering trekking agencies to support the promotion of this iconic trekking route. Our experienced trekking guides and tour planners have unparalleled knowledge of quality trekking in Nepal. Following the guidance of our travel experts is highly recommended as we have in-depth knowledge of the entire GHT course in Nepal.

The Great Himalayan Trail in Brief 
The Great Himalayan Trek is a monumental task that takes 150 days to complete. This epic journey takes you through the Nepalese Himalayas and features some of the highest peaks in the world. The tour begins in the Kanchenjunga region, which is in the shadow of Mount Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain on earth. The area is famous for its spectacular rhododendrons that adorn the hillsides and are a riot of color in spring. The journey to Kanchenjunga Base Camp involves crossing the Rumba Sumba Pass (5,178m) leading into the Makalu region. Traditional teahouses offer relaxation in the Kanchenjunga area, which is mainly inhabited by the Limbu and Rai communities. The camp is large and runs west from Gungun to Lumba Sumba Pass.

For trekkers who want to split their Himalayan Trail into several parts, we recommend returning via Tumlingtar. Also, continue north to the border area between Nepal and Tibet and admire the beauty of the Makalu region (part of the Makalu Barun National Park) and the spectacular views of Mount Makalu and Makalu Base Camp. The way passes through the impressive Sherpani Col and leads to Amphu Lapha, which offers breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks and towering mountains. You are now in the heart of the Everest region, exploring the Khumbu Valley. Accommodation is available at some tea houses on the way. There is a trip to Gokyo Lake and a trip to Gokyo Ri, after crossing the Renjo-la Pass, you will reach Tashi Lapcha, where the Gurungs and Sherpas call this region home.) crossing the Rolwaling Valley.

After descending from the Rolwaling Valley via the Tilman Pass, you enter the Langtang Valley, home of the Tamang and Sherpa ethnic groups. This part of your trip will introduce you to the different customs, lifestyles, traditional clothes and unique languages ​​specific to these ethnic groups. Continuing the odyssey, you will go to the Ganesh Himal range and the Ruby Valley, where lush meadows and fertile pastures meet. against the backdrop of the mighty Annapurna region. The Ruby Valley area is dominated by the Gurung and Magar communities.

In the Manaslu area, it runs along most of the Manaslu Circuit. Larkera Pass (5,106 m), north of Mount Manaslu (8,163 m), offers beautiful views of the Annapurna Mountains, Mount Manaslu and the eastern peaks.

After conquering the Thorong La Pass at 5,416 meters above sea level, the Manaslu Circumnavigation Route joins the Annapurna Circumference Route to reach Manang and cross the Thorong La Pass. On the way down, you will see incredible views of the Upper Mustang, an area characterized by its desolate but also very beautiful landscape. After halting at the famous pilgrimage site of Muktinath, we started our westward journey to the pilgrimage site of Upper Dolpo. Upper Dolpo is one of the most remote regions of Nepal, with natural beauty and rich heritage. When you walk, you will walk for days and not find a village, but you will often come across groups of yaks and goats feeding or transporting goods.

Continuing the beaten track, you will reach the peaceful oasis of Lake Rara, about 3,000 meters above sea level, surrounded by lush forests and distant snow-capped mountains. The road to Simikot passes through remote areas with few tourists. As you tour the local villages, you will learn about the lifestyle and customs of the people living in one of the most remote and economical regions of Nepal. The path leads to a trek to the remote Limi Valley, characterized by flora and fauna, ancient Buddhist temples and rich religious traditions. From Simikot, the starting point of the Mt Kailash trek, one can take the last stretch of the Himalayan Highway, which ends in the Hilsa region on the border between Nepal and Tibet. The journey to Kathmandu retraces your steps through Simikot.

Great Himalaya trail distance
The Great Himalayan Trail (GHT) is not a single, well-preserved trail, but a network of trails and paths that stretch for 2,600 km along the entire length of the Himalayas. The route passes through six countries: Bhutan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Tibet (China) and Afghanistan. However, please note that the exact distance may vary depending on the specific route chosen, as well as detours and side trips the rider may take along the route. In addition, the length of routes may vary as new routes are established or existing routes are modified.

Outline Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival to Kathmandu (1400m).
Day 2:  Kathmandu City Tour.
Day 3: Fly to Bhadrapur and drive to Taplejung.
Day 4: Drive to Lelep and trek to Sekathum.
Day 5: The trek to Amjilosa.
Day 6: Journey to Gyabla.
Day 7: Trekking to Ghunsa.
Day 8: Day of acclimatization.
Day 9: Trekking to Khambachen.
Day 10: The trek to Lonak.
Day 11: The trek to Pangpema.
Day 12: The trek down to Khambachen.
Day 13: Trek to the village of Phale.
Day 14: Trek to the base camp of Nango-la.
Day 15: Trek to Yagma Khola via Nango La.
Day 16: Hike to Olang Chung Gola.
Day 17: Rest day and visit to an old historical site.
Day 18: Upper Lanmale trek.
Day 19: Trekking to Pass Camp.
Day 20: Trek to Yak Kharka via Lumbasunba pass (5178 meters)
Day 21: Trekking to Thudam.
Day 22: Trekking to Kharka.
Day 23: Trekking to Chyamtang.
Day 24: Trekking to Honkon.
Day 25: Trekking to Bakim Kharka.
Day 26: Trekking to Molun Pokhari.
Day 27: Trekking to Kharka.
Day 28: Trekking to cave camp.
Day 29: Trekking to Kalo Pokhari.
Day 30: Trekking to Yak Kharka.
Day 31: Trekking to Yangla Kharka.
Day 32: Trekking to Langmale Kharka.
Day 33: Trekking to Makalu base camp.
Day 34: Day of acclimatization.
Day 35: Trekking to Swiss base camp.
Day 36: An extra day for learning basic climbing safety.
Day 37: Trekking to Sherpini col base camp.
Day 38: Trek to Barunche base camp via the Sherpini west pass (6143m)
Day 39: Trekking to Hungku.
Day 40: Trekking to Amphu Labsta base camp.
Day 41: Trek from Amphu labtsa (5800 m) to Chhukung.
Day 42: Rest Day.
Day 43: Trek to Labuche via Khumbala Pass (5335 meters).
Day 44: Trekking to Gorakshep. 
Day 45: Hike to Kalaphatter (5556m) and trek to Dhongla.
Day 46: Cho-la pass (5420m) trek to Gokyo.
Day 47: After a rest day, hike to Gokyo Ri (5400m).
Day 48: Hike to Lumden via Renjo-la (5345m) Pass.
Day 49: The trek to Thame.
Day 50: Trek to Parchemuche Tsho. 
Day 51: Trek to the base camp of Tashi Lapcha.
Day 52: Trek to Glacier Camp via Tashi Lapcha (5760m).
Day 53: Trek to Na.
Day 54: Trek to Beding.
Day 55: Trek to Simigoun.
Day 56: Trek to Orang Danda.
Day 57: Trek to Loting.
Day 58: Trek to Bigu Gompa.
Day 59: Rest day Female Buddhism School.
Day 60: Trek to Sano Jyandan via Tinsang Pass (3780 meters).
Day 61: Trek to last Resort.
Day 62: Trek to Listi.
Day 63: Trek to Shotang Kharka.
Day 64: Trek to Chogomogor Kharka.
Day 65: Trek to Kyansin.
Day 66: Trek to Tembathan.
Day 69: Trek to Chedupa Kharka.
Day 70: Rest day. 
Day 71: Trek to Nemagchupka Kharka.
Day 72: Trek to Panch Pokhari.
Day 73: Trek to Intermediary Camp.
Day 74: Trek to Tin Pokhari.
Day 75: Trek to Tilman South base camp.
Day 76: Overnight trek to Tilman North base camp via Tilman pass (5320m).
Day 77: Trek to Kyangin Gumba.
Day 78: Trek to Lama Hotel.
Day 79: Trek to Syabrubesi.
Day 80: Rest day shopping day.
Day 81: Trek to Gatlang.
Day 82: Trek to Somdang via Khurpu Danda (3710m).
Day 83: Trek to Tipling via pangsan pass (3830m).
Day 84: Trek to Lapa Khola.
Day 85: Trek to Nauban Kharka via Mangro Bhanjyang (2940m)
Day 86: Trek to Keranja.
Day 87: Trek to Jagat.
Day 88: Trek to Deng.
Day 89: Trek to Namrung.
Day 90: Trek to Samagaun. 
Day 91: Hike to Pungen Gompa and back to Samagaun. 
Day 92: Trek to Samdo. 
Day 93: Trek to Dharamsala.
Day 94: Trek to Bhimtang via larke pass (5161m).
Day 95: Trek to Dharapani.
Day 96: Trek to Chame.
Day 97: Trek to Upper pisang.
Day 98: Trek to Manang.
Day 99: Trek to Leader.
Day 100: Trek to High Camp.
Day 101: Trek to Muktinath via Thorongla pass (5416m).
Day 102: Rest Day. 
Day 103: Trek to Phale.
Day 104: Trek to Bhima Danda.
Day 105: Trek to Santa Phedi.
Day 106: Trek to Niwas-la Phedi via Jungben-la Pass (5120m).
Day 107: Trek to Nulungsumde Kharka via Niwas pass (5550m).
Day 108: Trek to Tulsi Khola camp.
Day 109: Trek to Chharka Bhot.
Day 110: Rest Day.
Day 111: Trek to Lake camp via Mo-la Pass (5110m).
Day 112: Trek to Tinje village.
Day 113: Trek to Simen village.
Day 114: Trek to Khomagaun.
Day 115: Trek to Saldang via Khoma Pass (4460m).
Day 116: Rest day.
Day 117: Trek to Vijer.
Day 118: Trek to Pho village.
Day 119: Rest day.
Day 120: Trek to Pung Khola via Nyingma Gyanzen pass (5563m).
Day 121: Trek to Chandi Khola via Yala pass (5414m).
Day 122: Trek to Takla Khola.
Day 123: Trek to Thajuchaur via Chyargo pass (5150m)
Day 124: Trek to Shilenchura kharka.
Day 125: Trek to Tiyar village.
Day 126: Trek to Mangri.
Day 127: Trek to Gamgadhi.
Day 128: Trek to Rara Lake.
Day 129: Rest day.
Day 130: Trek to Gamdadgi.
Day 131: Trek to Bam.
Day 132: Trek to Trek to Jogimara via Chankheli pass.
Day 133: Trek to Darma.
Day 134: Trek to Apsia lake.
Day 135: Trek to Punkha khola.
Day 136: Trek to River camp.
Day 137: Trek to Simikot.
Day 138: Rest day.
Day 139: Trek to Kermi.
Day 140: Trek to Chhungsa Khola.
Day 141: Trek to Nyalu-la base camp.
Day 142: Trek to Takchi camp via Nyalu-la pass (5005m).
Day 143: Trek to Jang.
Day 144: Trek to Halji.
Day 145: Trek to Tila Khola.
Day 146: Trek to Manepeme.
Day 147: Trek to Hilsa.
Day 148: Rest day.
Day 149: Drive to Kermi.
Day 150: Trek to Simikot.
Day 151: Fly to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj.
Day 152: Extra day can be anywhere.
Day 153: Relaxing day.
Day 154: Flight to your destination.

Conclusion:
“A Tapestry of Adventure, Nature, and Culture”
A brief summary can hardly capture the glory of the Great Himalayan Trail. The route unfolds a wonderful tapestry of landscapes, natural wonders, different lifestyles, cultures and traditions unique to different ethnic groups. You can delve deeper into these areas by exploring sections of the Great Himalayan Trail. Our dedicated Nepal Wilderness Trekking team will guide you through the routes.

Important Note

Trip Itinerary

Welcome to Kathmandu, the capital city of the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal. Meet on airport and transfer you in hotel. After arrival, the group will be formally introduced to Guide for the activities over the next few days. One should pay attention to the safety aspects of the briefing. Any questions or doubts should be asked and clarified at this time. We check your insurance details and other requirements for your trekking.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, we will start an interesting tour of Kathmandu. Try to give a full taste of our vibrant cultural scene and the enchanting way of its people with an English-speaking guide (any language speaking guide can be provided if desired). During our trip we will visit Swayambhu Nath, Pashupatinath and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Kathmandu Durbar Square: Built between the 12th and 18th centuries, this complex of palaces, courtyards and temples was once the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. A fascinating piece is a stone inscription from the 17th century placed on the wall of the palace with inscriptions in 15 languages. Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the social, religious and civic center of the city.

Swayambhu Nath: This 2,000-year-old hilltop stupa is the world's grandest Buddhist shrine and is surrounded by several small pagodas. The lid of the main temple is a gilded copper, brass and the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha are painted on its four sides.

Pashupatinath: The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is the holiest and most famous temple in Nepal. Located 5 kilometers northeast of Kathmandu on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River, it is an impressive pagoda-style structure with a gilded roof and richly carved silver doors. There are baths and cremation places, which are of interest to tourists especially in the morning and during festival days.

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Includes

  • Pick-up and drop-off at the airport are included in the tour package.
  • Twin sharing accommodation with a BB plan in Kathmandu. 
  • As per the itinerary, the flight.
  • As per the itinerary, all transportation will be provided.
  • Nepali crew insurance and equipment
  • Holder of a government license as a trekking guide and porter (2 trekkers = 1 porter for camping).
  • Guided city tour with entrance fees and private transportation
  • The Medical Kit (first box to be added)
  • Taxes collected by the government and local governments.
  • Group climbing equipment, not personal equipment.
  • During the trek, farewell teahouses or homestays will be available.
  • All meals are provided during the trek: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Government paperwork with fees for national parks.
  • Duffel bag for the company.
  • Set of satellite phones.

Doesn't Include

  • Fees for Nepali visas
  • Flights on international routes
  • Personal expenses (such as battery charge, chocolate candy, P.T., and Wi-Fi).
  • Insurance coverage for rescue operations
  • Meals in the city (lunch and dinner) and extra nights due to early arrivals, overstays, or any other reasons.
  • All beverage types of alcohol, tea, and any bottle of drink.
  • Charges for money wires.
  • Guide tips, porter tips, and driver tips (all crew during the trek with the driver) .
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