Overview
The GHT (Great Himalaya Trail) is an extraordinary and challenging long-distance trek that spans across the entire length of Nepal’s Himalayas, from east to west. The trail connects several of Nepal’s most iconic mountain regions, passing through remote villages, stunning landscapes, and high-altitude environments. A 136-day trek on the GHT offers a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that provides a deep exploration of Nepal’s diverse natural and cultural treasures. Here’s an overview of the different regions you’ll encounter along this epic journey:
1. Kanchanjungha Region (Eastern Nepal)
- Kanchanjungha, the third-highest peak in the world, stands as a monumental landmark in the eastern part of Nepal. This section of the GHT offers a trek through rugged landscapes, with towering snow peaks, lush forests, and alpine meadows. It’s less trafficked compared to other trekking regions, allowing for a more secluded and authentic experience.
2. Makalu-Barun National Park
- The Makalu-Barun region, home to the 5th highest mountain in the world, Makalu, is known for its incredible biodiversity and remote terrain. The trail here takes trekkers through dense subtropical forests, alpine meadows, and high-altitude landscapes, offering unparalleled views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.
3. Sagarmatha National Park
- This area includes the Everest region, the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest. Trekking through Sagarmatha, you’ll experience the awe-inspiring vistas of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse. Along the way, you’ll visit iconic Sherpa villages like Namche Bazaar and the famous Tengboche Monastery.
4. Gaurisankar Conservation Area
- The Gaurisankar Conservation Area is located near the Gaurisankar Himal range and offers a remote, less-travelled trek. Known for its pristine natural beauty, the area is home to traditional mountain communities, spectacular waterfalls, and stunning views of the peaks. It’s a quieter section of the GHT, providing a unique cultural and natural experience.
5. Langtang Region
- The Langtang Valley is known for its scenic beauty and proximity to Kathmandu. Surrounded by high mountain peaks such as Langtang Lirung, the area is rich in Tamang culture. Trekking here takes you through dense forests, alpine meadows, and the sacred Kyanjin Gompa monastery.
6. Manaslu Region
- The Manaslu Circuit is one of Nepal’s most famous trekking routes, offering dramatic mountain views, rich cultural experiences, and diverse landscapes. The trek crosses the Larkya La Pass, providing a high-altitude crossing that offers panoramic views of the Manaslu range and surrounding peaks.
7. Annapurna Region
- One of Nepal’s most popular trekking destinations, the Annapurna region includes the world-famous Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Base Camp, and the Annapurna Sanctuary. The trek offers diverse landscapes, from subtropical forests to alpine meadows, along with stunning views of peaks like Annapurna I, Machapuchare, and Dhaulagiri.
8. Dolpo and Phoksundo Lake
- Dolpo is one of Nepal’s most remote regions, known for its Tibetan-influenced culture and breathtaking landscapes. The Phoksundo Lake, nestled at the foot of the Kanjiroba Himal, is a highlight. The area remains untouched by mass tourism, with high-altitude deserts, ancient monasteries, and unique wildlife like the snow leopard.
9. Rara Lake
- Located in northwestern Nepal, Rara Lake is the largest lake in Nepal, surrounded by snow-capped mountains. The trek to Rara is an off-the-beaten-path journey, offering solitude, breathtaking views, and a peaceful environment. It’s a serene place, ideal for introspection and natural beauty.
10. Humla and the Far West
- Humla is one of the most remote and least-accessible regions of Nepal. Known for its rugged terrain, Buddhist monasteries, and stunning landscapes, it’s the gateway to the Tibetan Plateau. The trek here leads to the unique Blackbuck habitat in far-western Nepal, offering trekkers an opportunity to witness rare wildlife and cultural experiences far from the beaten path.
Conclusion:
The 136-day Great Himalaya Trail journey through Nepal from east to west is a grand and epic adventure. It offers a profound exploration of Nepal’s majestic mountains, diverse ecosystems, and rich cultural heritage. From the towering peaks of Kanchanjungha and Everest to the remote beauty of Dolpo, Rara, and Humla, this trek showcases the most stunning and remote regions of the country, making it a truly unique and challenging experience for avid trekkers.
GHT: trek east to weast nepal
Day 01 arrival kathmandu airpot pickup & drup (1300m)
Day 02 valley sightsieeng & priperation for the trip
Day 03 fly from kathmandu to bhadrapur 99m
Day 04 fly drive to suketar taplejung 2420m
Day 05 drive to yamphudin (sherpa gaon) 4hr 2080m
Day 06 trek to tortong 2995m 8hr
Day 07 trek to cheram 3870m 5hr
Day 08 trek to ramche and morning hiking to oktang & trek to cheram (3870m)
Day 09, trek to selele camp 4480m. 8hr
Day 10 trek to ghunsa 3595m
Day 12 trek to khangpachen (4050m) 6hr
Day 13 trek to lhonak (4780m) 6hr
Day 14 hiking to nuptsu lake (5143m) 6hr
Day 15 trek to lhonak 5hr
Day 16 trek to ghunsa (3595m) 8hr
Day 17 trek to kharka camp (4260m) 6hr tent
Day 18 trek to yangma khola (3430m) 7hr tent
Day 19 trek to olangchun-gola (3208m) 7hr teahouse
Day 21 trek to pass camp (4453m) 8hr tent
Day 22 trek to yak kharka (4550m) lumbasumba pass (5159m) 8hr tent
Day 23 trek to thudam (3556m) 5hr tent
Day 24 trek to yak kharka (2877m) 7hr tent
Day 25 trek to chemtang (2187m) 6hr teahouse
Section 02-Makalu Barun National Park
Day 26 trek to hongon (2323m) 6hr teahouse
Day 27 trek to bakim kharka (3020m) 5hr tent
Day 28 trek to molun pokhari (3954m) 6hr tent
Day 29 trek to dhungge kharka (3590m) 5hr tent
Day 30 trek to cave camp (3115m) 5hr tent
Day 31 trek to kalo pokhari (41115m) 6hr tent
Day 32 trek to kharka (4097m) 5hr tent
Day 33 trek to yangri kharka (3557m) 5hr teahoose
Day 34 trek to langmale kharka (4410m) 5hr teahouse
Day 35 trek to makalu basecamp (4870m) 5hr teahouse
Day 37 trek to swiss basecamp (5150m) 5hr tent
Day 38 trek to sherpani coll camp (5688m) 6hr tent
Day 39 trek to boruntse basecamp (5500m) 7hr tent
Day 40 trek to amphulaptsa basecamp (5527m) 6hr tent
Section 03-Sagarmatha National Park/Everest Region Area
Day 41 trek to amphulabtsa pass (5848m) to chhukung (4730m) 10hr
Day 42 trek to kongmala pass (5535m.) to labotse (4910m) 3hr
Day 43, trek to gorakshep hiking everest basecamp
Day 44 morning hiking kalapathar(5550m.) trek to dzongla 8hr
Day 45 trek to chola pass (5350m.) to thargnag (4700m) 8hr
Day 46 trek to gokyo (4790m) 5hr
Day 47 trek renjo-la pass (5360m) to lungde (4380m) 8hr
Day 48 trek to thame (2820m) 6hr
Day 49 trek to thengbo (4780m) 5hr tent
Day 50, trek to tashipuck camp (5665m) 7hr tent
Day 51 trek jabuk (4735m) tashilabtsa pass to jabuk(5755m) 8hr tent
Section 04–Gaurishankar Conservation Area (Rolwaling) Himalaya Range
Day 52 trek to chyugima /naa village (4820m) 7/9hr
Day 53 trek to beding (3740) 7hr
Day 54 trek to simi gaon (2791m) 7hr
Day 55 trek to orangdanda (2029m) 8hr tent
Day 56 trek to biku gumba (2036m) 5hr tent
Day 57 trek to okhreni (2029m) 7hr tent
Day 58 trek to loting (1768m) 6hr tent
Day 59 trek to jyanda gumba (2516m) 6hr tent
Day 60 Rest day (3127m) 8hr tent
Day 61 trek to last resort (1170m) 6hr
Day 62 trek to listi (2260m) 5hr tent
Day 63 trek to shotang kharka (3379m) 7hr tent
Day 64 trek to chogomogor kharka (3925m) 6hr tent
Day 65 trek to kyansin (2520m) 6hr tent
Section 05 Langtang Valley/Langtang National Park Area
Day 66 trek to tembathang (2160m) 5hr tent
Day 67 trek to chedupa kharka (2513m) 7hr tent
Day 68 trek to panch pokhari (4074m) 8hr tent
Day 69 trek to tin pokhari (4255m) 7hr tent
Day 70 trek to tilman south camp (4867m) 6hr tent
Day 71 trek to tilman north camp (4720m) via tilman pass (5308m) 7hr tent
Day 72 trek to kyangjin gumba (3830m) 7hr teahouse
Day 73 trek to sherpa gaon or khangjium (m) 7hr
Day 74 trek to thudam tamang herritage (2238m) 9hr
Day 75 trek to nagthali (2m) 7hr
Day 76 trek to somdang (3258m) via khurpudanda pass (3710m) 6hr tent
Day 77 trek to tipling (1890m) via pansang pass (3830m) 7hr teahouse
Day 78 trek to ripchet or lapa khola (1285m) 7hr tent
Day 79 trek to khading or mangne bhanjyang (2936m) 7hr tent
Day 80 trek to mangne pass via kasigaon 8hr teahouse
Section 06-Manaslu Conservation Area
Day 81 trek to arkhet 7hr
Day 82 drive to machekhola (990m.) public bus
Day 83 trek to jagat (1410m.) 8hr
Day 84 trek to dyang (1860m) 6hr
Day 85 trek to namrung (26300m) 8hr
Day 86 trek to samagaon (3520m) 7hr
Day 87 trek to larkey dharmasala (4460m) 8hr
Day 88 trek to bhimtang (3590m) larkey pass (5106m) 9hr
Day 89 trek to ghow tilche (3506m) 7hr
Section 07–Annapurna Conservation Area & Nar Phu Valley
Day 90 Trek to Dharapani (1860m) 6hr
Day 91 drive or trek to koto (2600m) 7hr
Day 93 trek to phugaon (4080m) 6hr
Day 94 trek to chyako (3820m) 6hr
Day 95 trek to nar (4110m) 7hr
Day 96 trek to ngwal (3660m) kang-la pass (5320m) 9hr
Day 97 trek to yak kharka (4018m) 8hr
Day 98 trek to thorong highcamp (4450m) 8hr
Day 99 trek to muktinath (3760m) thorong-la pass (5416m) 9hr
Section 08–Annapurna Conservation Area/Manang and Mustang
Day 100 trek to dhagarjung (2800m) 6hr
Day 101 trek to sangta gaon (4460m) 7hr
Day 102 trek to ghalden ghulden khola (4247m) 7hr tent
Day 103 trek to mulumsumna (4247m) 8hr tent
Day 104 trek to charka bhot (4987m) 8hr teahouse
Section 09-Dolpo Shay Phoksundo National Park Area Dolpo
Day 105 trek to dhotarap (4302m) charka-la pass 9hr
Day 106 trek to numala pass to baga-la basecamp (4320m) 8hr tent
Day 107 trek to yak kharka approximately 7hr tent
Day 108 trek to ringmo/phoksundo lake (3641m) 6hr
Day 109 trek to kangngla basecamp (4717m) 7hr tent
Day 110 trek kang-la pass to say gumba (4717m) 9hr
Day 111 trek to bhijer (3850m) 8hr tent
Day 112 trek to phot (4087m) yambur-la (4813m) 8hr tent
Day 113 trek to pung kharka (4650m) nyingma gyanzen pass (5563m) 9hr tent
Day 114 trek to chyangri khola (4830m) yala-la pass (5414m) 7hr tent
Day 115 trek to takla khola (3785m) 7hr tent
Day 116 trek to thajuchaur (4050m) chyargo-la pass (5150m) 7hr ten0t
Day 117 trek to shilenchaur kharka (2945m) 6hr tent
Section 10-Mugu and Rara National Park Area
Day 118 trek to mangri (1950m) 7hr tent
Day 119 trek to rara lake (3010m) 8hr teahouse or tent
Day 120 trek to baamo (2700m) 7hr tent
Day 121 trek to jogimara (3005m) changkheli lagna pass (3594m) 7hr tent
Day 122 trek to piplan (1700m) 6hr tent
Day 123 trek to apsia lekh (3195m) 7hr tent
Day 124 trek to punkha khola (3010m) 7hr tent
Day 125 trek to yangchu khola/river camp (2100m) margor lekh bhanjyang (4037m) 6/7hr tent
Section 11–Humla Area
Day 126 trek to simikot (2985m) 8hr
Day 127 trek to sangrak kermi (2860m) 8hr tent
Day 128 trek to thumkot (3380m) 9hr tent
Day 129 trek to youlsa/hyilsa (3647m) nara-la (4560m) 10hr tent
Day 130 trek to yarig/yari (3663m) nara-la (4560m) 6hr tent
Day 131 trek to taplung (3060m) 8hr tent
Day 132 trek to dharapori (2360m) 7hr tent
Day 133 trek to simikot (2985m)
Day 134 fly back simikot to nepalgunj and afternoon fly kathmandu 55meanut
Day 135 ferwel program in department of tourism
Day 136 finel departure safely fly back to home
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