Great Himalayan Trail

The Great Himalayan Trail (GHT) is a network of existing trekking routes that traverses the entire Himalayan range in Nepal, from east to west. Spanning over 1,700 km, it passes through some of the most remote and spectacular mountain landscapes in the world, offering trekkers the opportunity to experience the diverse cultures and ecosystems of the Himalayas.

The GHT is divided into two main sections: the High Route and the Low Route. The High Route, also known as the “Roof of the World,” is a challenging and strenuous trek that passes through remote and high altitude areas, reaching elevations of up to 6,000 meters. This route offers breathtaking views of some of the world’s highest peaks, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu. The Low Route, on the other hand, is a more accessible trek that passes through lush subtropical forests and terraced farmland, offering a glimpse of the traditional way of life of the people living in the lower regions of the Himalayas.

The GHT is a unique and challenging trek that requires a high level of physical fitness, proper equipment, and a good understanding of the altitude and weather conditions. Trekkers can choose to trek independently or hire a guide and porters. The trek can be done in sections, with the most popular sections being the Annapurna Circuit, the Everest Base Camp Trek, and the Kanchenjunga Circuit.

The GHT is not only an adventure for the trekkers but also a great opportunity to explore the local cultures and customs of the people living in the Himalayas. Along the way, trekkers will come across many different ethnic groups, each with their own unique customs, languages, and traditions. The trek is also an opportunity to experience the diverse flora and fauna of the Himalayas, with many different species of plants and animals found along the route.

The Great Himalayan Trail is considered one of the most challenging treks in the world, but also one of the most rewarding. The trek offers trekkers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the beauty, culture, and diversity of the Himalayas, making it a must-do for any adventure-seeker.

Day01:Kathmandu Arrival 1340 m
Day02:Preparation Day
Day03:Flight to Badrapur from Kathmandu & Drive to Taplejung 1820 m
Day04:Chiruwa 1246 m
Day05:Sekathum 1585 m
Day06:Amjilosa 2498 m
Day07:Gyabla 2725 m
Day08:Ghunsa 3414 m
Day09:Rest Day
Day10:Khangpachen 4145 m
Day12:Lhonak 4792 m – Kanchenjunga Base Camp North 5143 m
Day13:Ghunsa
Day14:Nango La Pass 4795 m
Day15:Olangchu Gola 3208 m
Day15:Rest day
Day16:Olngchugola High camp (8 hours)
Day17:Yak Kharka 4595 m VIA LumbaSumba Pass (5422 meter)
Day18:Thudam 3571 m
Day19:Chyamtang 2230 m
Day20:Hongon 2323 m
Day21:Molun Pokhari 3954 m
Day22:Dhunge Kharka 3590 m
Day23:Cave Camp 3115 m
Day24:Kharka 4097 m
Day25:Yangri Kharka 3557 m
Day26:Yangma Khola 4410 meter
Day27:Makalu Base Camp 4870 m
Day28:Rest Day
Day29:Swiss Camp 5150 m
Day30:Sherpenicol high camp 5700 m
Day31:Honku Basin camp 5500 m via Sherpenicol Pass 6180 m and WestCol 6190m
Day32:Ampulapcha Pass camp 5845 m
Day33:Chukkung village 4700 m
Day34: Rest Day
Day35:Lobuche 4900 m via Khongmala La Pass 5535 m
Day36:Gorakshep and Everest Base Camp 5360 m
Day37:Gorakshep – Dzongla 4800 me (KalaPatthar climb in the morning)
Day38:Dzongla to DrakNak 4830 m via Cho La Pass 5386 m
Day39:Draknak – Gokyo Lake (climb Gokyo Ri or hike to 5th lake)
Day40:Rest Day
Day41:Gokyo to Lungden 4300 m via Renjo La Pass 5460 m
Day42:Thame village 3700 m
Day43:Tashilapcha Base Camp 5253 m
Day44:Glacier Camp 4825 m Via Tashilapcha la Pass 5850 m
Day45:Na village 4187 m
Day46:Rest Day
Day47:Trek Dokhang 2834 m
Day48:Trek SimiGaun 2019 m
Day49:Orang Danda 2029 m
Day50:Trek to Laduk 2050 m
Day51:Trek Loting 1765
Day52:BiguGumba 2516 m
Day53:Tingsang 4778 m
Day54: Last Resort
Day55:Trek Listi
Day56:Trek Shotang Kharka
Day57:Trek Chogomrgor Kharka 2475 m
Day58:Kyansing 2475 m
Day59:Trek Tembathang 2180 m
Day60:Trek Chedukkharka
Day61:Pach Pokhari 4060 m
Day62: Rest Day
Day63: Trek Tin Pokhari
Day64:Trek Tilman High South Camp
Day65:Trek Northcamp Via Tilman Pass 5308 m
Day66:Trek KyaningGumba 3885 m
Day67: Trek Lama Hotel 2565 m
Day68:Trek Syabrubesi 1465 m
Day69:Trek Ghatlang village 2238 m
Day70:Trek Somdang 3270 m
Day71:Trek Tipling 1890 m
Day72:Trek Lapakhola 1285 m
Day73:Trek Numban Kharka 2750 m
Day74:Trek machhekhola 885 m
Day75:Trek Jagat 1354 m
Day76:Trek Deng 1886 m
Day77:Namrung 2643 m
Day78:Trek Lho 3185 m
Day79:Trek Samagaoun 3532 m
Day80:Trek Samdo 3875 m
Day81:Trek Dharmasala 4480 m
Day82:Trek Bhimthang 3745 m via Larkyala pass 5140 m
Day83:TrekTiliche 2260 m
Day84:Trek Dharapani 1860 m
Day85:Trek Chame 2670 m
Day86:Trek Pisang 3200 m
Day87:Trek Manang 3540 m
Day88:Trek Yak Kharka 4049 m
Day89:Trek Thorung Base Camp 4750 m
Day90:Trek Muktinath 3680 m via Thorung la Pass 5416 m
Day91:Trek Falayak 3175 m
Day92:Trek Santa 3777 m
Day93:Trek GandangGundung Shelter 3800 m
Day94:Trek Nulumsunde 4981 m via Dhuse La Pass 5553 m
Day95:Trek ChhakraBho 4323 m
Day96:Trek Glacier Camp 4673 m via Mo La Pass 5022 m
Day97:Trek Tinje 4170 m
Day98:Trek River Camp (shimsen)
Day99:Trek MisiGaun (Saldang)
Day100:Nisal 4425 m
Day101:Trek palden Gumba 4000 m
Day102:Trek Bijer 3858 m via Neng La Pass 5397 m
Day103:Rest Day
Day104:Trek Pho 4021 m Over Yamburla 4815 m
Day105:Trek PungKharka 4604 m Over Daldong 5562 m
Day106:Trek Marangthan 4699 m Over Yala La Pass 5414 m
Day107: Trek Takla Khola 3721 m
Day108:Trek Thamjungchaur via Jhyargo La 5145 m
Day109:Trek SiranChaur 3938 m
Day110:Trek Pulu 2266 m
Day111:Trek Lumsa School 1949 m
Day112:Trek Gamgadi 2219 m
Day113:Rest Day
Day114:Trek Dharkekhola 2762 m
Day115:Trek Melchham 2601 m
Day116:Trek Pangkha 2926 m
Day117:Trek Dhurpa 2969 m via MargLek 4040 m
Day118:Trek Simikot 2987 m
Day119:Rest Day
Day120:Trek Kermi 2860 m
Day121:Trek Yalbang 2879 m
Day122:Trek Yari 3790 m
Day123:Trek Hilsa
Day124:Rest Day
Day125:Trek Yari
Day126:Trek Yalbang
Day127:Trek Dharapuri
Day128:Trek Simikot
Day129:Fly Back Kathmandu via Nepalgunj
Day130: Rest Day
Day131:Fly Back Home

KANCHENJUNGA

Kanchenjunga is the most easterly of the Nepal himal and forms a natural border with the Indian state of Sikkim. Incredible lush temperate rainforest surrounds the third highest mountain on earth, with its many sentinel peaks providing dozens of remote glaciated valleys to explore. In Nepal, the southwest face, south ridge and west ridge of Kanchenjunga from a massive horseshoe-shaped valley system around Yalung,and are rarely visited. The main trekking route heads to the mountains north face and Base Camp at Pangpema. The isolated communities of Olangchung Gola and Yangma are adventurous side trip destinations that can be used as bases to visit some of most far-flung corners of Nepal. There are many ethnic groups in the region, including Limbu,Rai,Sherpa and Lhomi as well as Tibetan nomads who cross the border to trade.

MAKALU

Sandwiched between Kanchenjunga and the Solu-Khumbu (Everest Region) this is perhaps the most stunning and challenging of the commercial trekking areas. The stardard rout to the base camp of the fifth highest mountain in the world, Mt Makalu,is reached after an arduous trek over the Kongma Dada to the incomparable Barun Khola valley. The Makalu-Barun National Park and Buffer Zone is also home to Rai,Lhomi and Sherpa people, but many think its really big attractions are the high, dangerous passes to the Everest region; Sherpeni Col(6180m), West Col(6190m) and Amphu Labsta(5845m).

EVEREST REGION

The Everest Region, known locally as the Solu-Khumbu, is currently Nepal’s premier trekking location. Tens of thousand of tourists visit each year, mainly in the post-monsoon months of October and November; come out of season and the well-maintained trails are almost empty. This is a region where you can stop at any point for stunning mountain scenery that will rival anywhere and, of course, there’s Everest, the world’s highest peak at 8848m. Add the famous hospitality of the Sherpa people, comfy teahouses and plenty of culture and history and you can see why some trekkers keep coming back.

ROLWALING

The Rolwaling lies beyond the western boundary of the Everest region and the mighty TashiLabsta pass(5760m). Perhaps one of the least visited areas in Nepal, the mountains and valleys of this region offer unbridled opportunities for the remote trekker and mountaineer. Bordered by the araniko Highway (the Kathmandu to Tibet road) to the west, the Rolwaling also includes some excellent medium altitude trails over the Tinsang La and through Bigu Gomba. Tamang, Gurung, and Sherpa people offer a genuine welcome to any visitor. Consider adding a bungee jump at the Resort to your itinerary.

HELAMBU AND LANGTANG

Helambu and Langtang, to the north of Kathmandu, are perhaps the most convenient of all the trekking areas; it is even possible to begin your trek from your hotel door in Thamel. Any visitor to Nepal in April should see the rhododendron forests that cover the northern slopes of Helambu, which are only rivaled by those in the Kanchenjunga region. The Bhotia people here are just as friendly as the Sherpa else where, and the intermingling with Brahmin, Chhetri and Newar people is a reminder of Nepal’s harmonious ethnic diversity. It is almost unbelievable that so few trekkers continue past Kyangjin Gompa to visit the Langshisa Glacier, or cross the Tilman Pass, where the mountains are just amazing.

GANESH HIMAL AND MANASLU

The Ganesh Himal and Manaslu lie in the geographical centre of Nepal and are perhaps the country’s best kept trekking secrets. Many would argue that the Manaslu Circuit is the best general trek the country has to offer, and for those wanting to immerse themselves in some wild, but not high-altitude, trekking then the Ganesh Himal is the place. Gurung, Tamang, Magar, Larke and Siar people blend to create perhaps the most ethnically, interesting series of valleys throughout the Himalaya. Add some majestic peaks, including Manaslu, the eighth highest mountain on earth, and these regions should be high on anyone’s list.

ANNAPURNAS

For many years the Annapurna were the most trekked region of the entire Himalaya, only now overshadowed by the Solu-Khumbu region. Despite some recent road construction work this is still one of the most beautiful and convenient areas of Nepal to explore. When you add the variety of landscapes that you’ll find in Naar, Phu and Tilicho it is easy to see that the region still has lost to offer.

Upper MUSTANG AND DOLPA

Mustang and Dolpa both lie in the ‘rain-shadow’ of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs’ and are unique when compared to the rest of Nepal. Both regions are repositories of unchanged Tibetan culture, dating back at least 1200 years. Lush lower valleys lead up to an arid alpine desert and some of the highest permanent settlements on earth. Nomads herd yaks over windswept passes, and tales of sorcery and magicians are woven into everyday life.

FAR WEST
The least developed of the trekking regions of Nepal are in Far West of the country; Humla, Rara, Khaptad and the Api and Saipal Himal. The local Khas and Chhetri people have rarely seen trekkers, so be prepared for a heartfelt welcome wherever you go. Logistics are a challenge throughout the region but the extra effort of organizing a trek here is the price you pay for authenticity.

Section 1: Eastern Nepal – Kanchenjunga to Thame

From the jhinsang La on the north side of Kanchenjunga the trail heads down past Kanchenjunga Base Camp to Ghunsa, then westwards over the Nango La to Olangchung Gola. Head northwest up and over the Lumbha Sambha, down through Thudam and along the Arun Nadi to Hongon. Climb back to the Tibetan border towards Popti Bhanjyang, but head west before the pass and then through the Saldim Khola and over the Barun Khola. Then past Makalu Base Camp and over the Sherpeni Col, West Col and Amphu Labsta to the Solukhumbu, where you cross the Cho La and the Renjo La to Thame.

Section 2: Central Nepal-Thame to Jomsom

Climb the Tashi Labsta and decend through the Rolwaling. Take the most northerly exit route towards Kodari, cross the Bhote Koshi and trek up to Bhairav Kund. To the northwest is a low mountainous region that must be crossed before crossing the Tilman East Pass into the Langtang valley. Descend to Syabru Besi, continue to Gatlang then cross the Ganesh Himal foothills to the Manaslu Circuit. Continue around to Dharapani then around the Annapurna Circuit to Kagbeni.

Section 3: Weatern Nepal- Jomsom to Hillsa

From Kagbeni head northwest into Dolpa via Chharka Bhot and then pick one of two routes; either westwards to Dho Tarap and Ringmo and then north to Pho, or alternatively, head northwest from Chharka Bhot to Shimengaon and then west to Pho. Then take one of the two routes to the Mugu Karnali Nadi valley and descend to Gamgadhi. From here there are two route options: the shorter is to Simikot and then to the Yari valley where the Tibet border effectively stops your trek; the other crosses from Gamgadhi to Rara Lake National Park, and then across minor passes to the south of Saipal and Api Himals and on to the Indian border on the Mahakali Nadi. The second route offers trail continuity, whereas the first takes you through the great Himalaya Range.

• Three nights in Hotel Potala Guest House superior room (without any breakfast)
• Welcome dinner at Nepali Chulo (Authentic Newari food and cultural dance party)
• Private car transportation during pick up and we drive to the Tribhuvan International Airport
• Domestic airport for the Everest region and International etc.
• In GHT Necessary domestic ticket for Kanchenjunga & Simikot return
• tea house accommodation. camping and all food
• 1 GHT trekking and climbing guide who have been in this route, 1 assistant guide who can support for carrying food, kitchen stuffs (compulsory), their all salaries, traveling insurance includes medical insurance
• all special permits and conservation fees etc…
• TIMS Cards for all section (trekking information management system)
• guide and porter’s their all food and accommodations during the trek and necessary governments taxes

• Personal expenses like laundry, communication, shopping, necessary gears and meals in Kathmandu except welcome dinner.
• Tips for Guides and Porters or staffs
• International Flights Travel Insurance (required) – (contact global underwriters travel insurance)