THE GREAT HIMALAYA TRAIL: ALPINE WAY AND TREKKERS WAY

Counted as one of the great long-distance trails of the world, The Great Himalaya Trail is a network of existing trails pieced together to walk along the spine of the Himalayan Mountains. It is a long distance trail that will enable the hardy to visit some of the most remote places on earth. As you walk in an east-west or vice versa direction you will pass beneath the world’s tallest peaks. It passes through lush green valleys, arid high plateaus and incredible landscapes. Each of the 6 sections of the GHT has a distinct feel and comprises of both upper and lower routes. Each section will astound you with adventure, authentic cultural experiences, and spectacular Himalayan nature.

The 1700km Nepal section of the trail is only part of a wider concept. This trail is proposed to connect Bhutan to Pakistan. In Nepal the trail begins near Kanchenjunga on the eastern border and heads west navigating eight of the world’s 8000m peaks. You will pass under the mighty Everest and the beautiful Makalu. If you want a clear direct route across Nepal, this is not it. However, this is the trail that will gain you access to the Great Himalayan Range like no other way can. The western section ends in Humla on the Tibetan border and in between the trekker is offered an incredible diversity in terms of landscapes, flora & fauna, people and culture. The wildlife possibilities alone are incredible. From the mythical snow leopards to red pandas some of the world’s rarest and most elusive animals call it home. The ecological diversity of Nepal will be presented to you from sub-tropical jungles to fragile high-altitude eco-systems. Diversity is not left to its flora and fauna, there exists all the cultural dynamism. Enjoy the hospitality of the famous Sherpa people, and experience the ancient Bön Buddhist culture of Humla. In the world famous and venerable National Geographic Adventure Magazines’ James Vlahos observes, “Nepal’s mountains are minimally developed, but they offer a wealth of trade and pilgrimage routes. The GHT elegantly connects these existing paths without blazing a single new trail. Truly there is much of this great trail left to be discovered, developed and enjoyed.

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Great Himalaya Trail - Kanchenjunga to Makalu Region, 53 Days

from 6.880 USD / Days: 53 / Difficulty: 3 of 5 (Moderate to strenuous)
Min Group Size: 1 / Max Group Size: 12
The Great Himalaya Trail - Section 1 (Kanchenjunga to Makalu Region) Kanchanjanga is world’s third highest mountain and lies in the north-eastern corner of Nepal. This trek is one of the most popular trekking destinations in eastern Nepal and it is opened for the trekkers in 1988 and made it possible to visit wonderful and relatively unexplored tracts of foothill and alpine country in eastern...

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Great Himalaya Trail - Everest to Rolwaling Region, 40 Days

from 6.820 USD / Days: 40 / Difficulty: 3 of 5 (Moderate to strenuous)
Min Group Size: 1 / Max Group Size: 12
The Great Himalaya Trail - Section 2 (Everest to Rolwaling Region) A truly adventurous expedition to a remote and wild region of the Great Himalayas, with full logistic support - this is a journey that seeks a different route, a fresh perspective, a challenge. Our route traverses a spectacular, seldom visited region of Nepal and crosses High Mountain passes. The rare views, some...

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Great Himalaya Trail - Langtang to Manaslu Region, 50 Days

from 5.455 USD / Days: 50 / Difficulty: 3 of 5 (Moderate to strenuous)
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The Great Himalaya Trail - Section 3 (Langtang to Manaslu Region) This section of the trek crossing the Tilman’s Pass after visiting the Bhairav Kund and five sacred lakes of Panch Pokhari and the extremely remote Jugal Himal, home of the blue sheep and the red panda. The Langtang Himalayas are within easy reach of Kathmandu. But they rival any alpine area on the planet for staggering...

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Great Himalaya Trail - Annapurna to Mustang Region, 33 Days

from 5.615 USD / Days: 33 / Difficulty: 3 of 5 (Moderate to strenuous)
Min Group Size: 1 / Max Group Size: 12
The Great Himalaya - Section 4 (Annapurna to Mustang Region) Trekking from Nar-Phu Valley to Upper Mustang via Teri-La Pass Trek is new and shortly became very popular for trekking in Nepal. The trekking route starts from Jagat via Besisahar (Headquarter of Lamjung district) along the Marsyangdi Valley towards the Nar-Phu region trail by crossing some high passes and scenic...

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Great Himalaya Trail - Dolpo to Mugu Region, 34 Days

Days: 34 / Difficulty: 3 of 5 (Moderate to strenuous)
Min Group Size: 1 / Max Group Size: 12
The Great Himalaya Trail - Section 5 (Dolpo to Mugu Region) This section of the trek enters Mustang at Kagbeni, a quaint medieval town nestled in apple orchards and encircled by Snow Mountains. The trek traverses in high Sangda-La Pass and entering another remote hidden destination and most tranquil as well as natural beauty is still unexplored in the far west of Nepal. The noteworthy...

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Great Himalaya Trail - Mugu to Humla Region, 30 Days

Days: 30 / Difficulty: 3 of 5 (Moderate to strenuous)
Min Group Size: 1 / Max Group Size: 12
The Great Himalaya Trail - Section 6 (Mugu-Humla Region) Jumla and Rara lie northwest of Kathmandu in the remote area of Karnali. The route is very much 'off the beaten track' and affords glimpses of cultures and scenery very different from the rest of Nepal. This trek is offered as an extension to Trek Jumla to Rara, so this will add a further week to your trip. The journey north...

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Grade (Easy)	Easy trekking by Himalayan standards is generally up to 2000m. There are plenty of ups and downs on well-maintained trails. This type of trip is best suited for those who lead a reasonably active life. The trek takes about 3 to 7 days, walking about 4 to 5 hours a day.
Grade (Moderate )	This involves longer treks (five to ten days) on maintained trails. This type of trek includes day excursions to higher elevations, for which it's advisable to have some previous hill- walking experience. On these treks, we generally achieve an altitude between 900m to 3000m.
Grade (Moderate to strenuous)	A reasonably demanding trek at an altitude up to 4000m with side trips to higher elevations. The trails are sometimes uncharted and away from inhabited areas.
Grade (Strenuous )	These treks must be fully supported. We climb to altitudes between 3500 and 5000m. & there are overnight stays at altitudes above 4000m. For this trek, trekkers should be fit & enthusiastic hill walkers prepared to tackle difficult terrain in remote areas.
Grade (Very Strenuous)	This trek is best described as Alpine, and suitable is suitable for those in excellent health, capable of carrying a backpack, when required. The trek covers very remote areas, traveling over snow-covered passes at an altitudes of up to 6500m. You will need to axes and crampons. No strenuous trek should be undertaken without medical clearance.

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THE GREAT HIMALAYA TRAIL: ALPINE WAY AND TREKKERS WAY

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Great Himalaya Trail - Kanchenjunga to Makalu Region, 53 Days

Great Himalaya Trail - Everest to Rolwaling Region, 40 Days

Great Himalaya Trail - Langtang to Manaslu Region, 50 Days

Great Himalaya Trail - Annapurna to Mustang Region, 33 Days

Great Himalaya Trail - Dolpo to Mugu Region, 34 Days

Great Himalaya Trail - Mugu to Humla Region, 30 Days

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