Great Himalaya Trail Nepal – Book World's Longest Trek Route

$19000/Per Person

Location

Nepal

Duration

149 Days

Altitude

6,189 m.

Difficulty

Challenging

Group Size

2-16

Best Season

Apr-Sep

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The Great Himalaya Trail Nepal is the world’s longest trekking route, spanning about 4,500 kilometers and taking 149 days along the highest Himalayan passes. GHT highlights pristine cultures, hidden green valleys, ethical people, and astonishing mountain views, including Mount Everest

Great Himalaya Trail Nepal high pass crossing

What Is the Great Himalaya Trail (GHT)?

The Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) in Nepal is a long-distance hiking route running the length of the country’s Himalayas, from Mt. Kanchenjunga in the east to Hilsa on the Humla border in the far west — the gateway to the Mount Kailash Trek. GHT stabilized in 2010 for about 1,700 km long adventure hiking routes in the Himalayas’ periphery. The Great Himalaya Trail begins from the eastern Nepal border near Mt. Kanchenjunga.

Upper vs. Lower Great Himalaya Trail Routes

There are two routes: the upper and lower Great Himalaya Trail.

Upper Great Himalaya Trail begins from Ilam–Taplejung, 1,820 m, and is covered with many high-altitude Himalaya passes, including Sherpini Col – 6,146 m, following the footsteps of the Tenzing-Hillary trail from the Everest region trekking trail, through valleys and the wildest hidden ethnic villages.
Lower Great Himalaya Trail begins from Tharpu – 1,300 m above sea level- and follows ancient villages, river valleys, green forest, and lower Himalayan range terrain, ending at the remote urban villages on the far-west Tibetan border at Hilsa, 3,700 m.

Landscapes, Wildlife, and Culture Along the GHT

The route offers unbelievably diverse landscapes, flora and fauna, and the chance to learn and experience local commune culture and tradition. The Great Himalaya range is home to snow leopards, red pandas, and other wildlife, with vegetation running from subtropical to alpine zone forest.

Trekking Regions Covered by the GHT

This trail includes most of Nepal’s Himalaya trekking routes, linking together the region’s best-known walks into a single continuous corridor:

Value Add: Quick Facts Snapshot

Detail	Figure
Total distance	~4,500 km / ~1,700 km (per GHT sectioning)
Duration	149 days
Eastern start point	Mt. Kanchenjunga, Ilam–Taplejung (1,820 m)
Western endpoint	Hilsa, Humla border (3,700 m)
Lower route start	Tharpu (1,300 m)
The highest pass named	Sherpini Col (6,146 m)
Established	2010

Day by day Itinerary

Include/Exclude

Includes

International & domestic airport transfers as per the itinerary.
Internal transport and flight within Nepal as per the itinerary.
Tourist standard accommodation in Kathmandu as per itinerary with B/B plan.
3 meals a day while trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) as indicated by the itinerary.
Accommodation while trekking in twin sharing basis tents or local lodges / guesthouses.
All trekking and climbing related permit and entry fee for GHT.
Professional English speaking guides/climbing sherpa and porters.
Equipment for Guide, porters and Sherpas and their insurance.

Excludes

International air fare to/ from Nepal and Visa.
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
Personal Insurance which covers, medical, emergency evacuation, lost, theft expenses.
Personal Drinks: both alcoholic and bottled other than sterilized drinking water.
Laundry fees.
All food and beverages other than on the itinerary.
Personal trekking gear and expenses.
Tips guide/porter and all staff.

General Information

Best Time to trek Great Himalaya Trail

It is one of most strenuous trek in the world. You can trek only during Spring and Autumn, with the special permit form Great Himalayan communities project local expert guide.

Because time frame, physical condition, budget and personal reason quite less people will choose whole great Himalayan trail. Many of them who want to walk on this trail, we organize trail section wise. You can hike a part of great Himalayan trail section with different choice and option including highlight treks of Nepal 2020/2021.

Our great pleasure to be a well recommended tour operator by Great Himalayan Trail for various trekking routes of Nepal Himalayas from Kanchenjunga till Humla Limi Valley including Upper Dolpo, Rara Lake and Jumla, Dhaulagiri and Upper Mustang, Annapurna and Manaslu Trek, Langtang valley, Bigu Gompa and Mt. Everest Gokyo Lake etc.

Permits required for GHT

Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) authorization. At the Nepal Tourism Board office in Pokhara or Kathmandu, you can purchase TIMS.
Permits for the Dolpa and the Dolpa High Route must be obtained from a trekking organization.
The Annapurna Conservation Area,
Permit for Makalu Arun Valley Entrance
Permit for Sagarmatha National Park (Everest region)
Permit for Gaurishankar Conservation Area
Permit for Lang Tang National Park
Permit for Shey – Phoksundo National Park
Permit for Rara Lake National Park
Permit for the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area
Permit for Manaslu Conservation Area

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Great Himalaya Trail in Nepal?

The Great Himalaya Trail is described as the world’s longest trekking route, spanning about 4,500 kilometers and taking around 149 days to complete, crossing the highest Himalaya passes.

Where does the Great Himalaya Trail begin and end?

It begins near Mt. Kanchenjunga on Nepal’s eastern border and finishes at Hilsa on the Humla border in the far west, the gateway to the Mount Kailash Trek.

What’s the difference between the Upper and Lower Great Himalaya Trail?

The Upper GHT starts at Ilam–Taplejung (1,820 m) and crosses high passes such as Sherpini Col (6,146 m), while the Lower GHT starts at Tharpu (1,300 m) and follows ancient villages and river valleys at lower elevation, ending at Hilsa (3,700 m).