Overview
Great Himalaya Hight Traill:
Nepal’s high route starts north of the Kanchenjunga Base Camp and ends in Hilsa at Nepal’s Tibetan border in the Western district of Humla. The trail stretches over a distance of about 1,700 km and passes through high-altitude mountain landscapes, visiting some of the most remote villages on earth where life remains as it was centuries back.
Trekking along the GHT high route crosses over high altitudes up to 6,146 m and the whole trek takes about 150 days. Proper trekking gear and mountaineering equipment are needed and they should be for the physically fit. For safety, a local mountain guide follows travelers, especially in high altitudes.
Running a total of 1,504 km in a bit more than 24 days, the South African trail runners Ryan sanders and Ryno Griesel set a new fastest known time during March 2018 for the GHT.
The Great Himalayan Trail is a route across the Himalayas from east to west. The original concept of the trail was to establish a single long-distance trekking trail from the east end to the west end of Nepal that includes a total of roughly 1,700 kilometers (1,100 mi) of path. There is a proposed trail of more than 4,500 kilometers (2,800 mi) stretching the length of the greater Himalaya range from Nanga Parbat in Pakistan to Namche Barwa in Tibet thus passing through, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. Although an actual continuous route is currently only a concept, if completed it would be the longest and highest alpine hiking track in the world.
In November 2014, cross-country hikes of Nepal and Bhutan sections have been undertaken by a well-funded international non-governmental Organization visiting some of the most remote communities on earth, it would pass through the diverse landscapes found in the region including valleys, plateaus, and landscapes. Nepal’s proposed GHT has 10 sections comprising a network of upper and lower routes. The GHT (so-called upper and lower) currently can be roughly mapped out through existing routes, but these routes may not provide a continuous and uninterrupted trail.
Introduction
The proposed trail links together a range of the less explored tourism destinations of Nepal’s mountain region.[1]
The trekking route crosses both well-known areas as well as other lesser-known sites that are very poor but have enormous tourism potential. The purpose of developing the trail was to promote socioeconomic benefits to mountain communities. The Great Himalaya Trail covers 16 districts, ranging from Dolpa which connects with the Tibetan plateau, to Darchula, which borders India. Trekking in Nepal is a major attraction for tourists, but popular destinations have been limited to the regions of Solukhumbu, Everest, Annapurna, and Langtang.
The route offers diversity in terms of landscapes, flora, fauna, people, and culture: from snow leopards to Red Pandas from the sub-tropical jungle to fragile high-altitude eco-systems; from the famous Sherpas to Shamanism, to the ancient Bön Buddhist culture in Dolpa.
History
The formation of a trail along the greater Himalayan Range was precluded by access restrictions to certain areas in Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan requiring detours into the mid-hills away from the Greater Himalayan Range. These access restrictions were eased or lifted, and in 2002, with further restrictions being lifted in border areas of Nepal, it became feasible for the first time. Many expeditions have walked great distances across the Himalayas including:
The 1980s
- 1981: Peter Hillary (son of Sir Edmund), Chhewang Tashi, and Graeme Dingle walked from Sikkim to the Karakoram.
- 1981–82: Hugh Swift and Arlene Blum completed a nine-month traverse from Blumtan to Ladakh in India.
- 1983: British brothers Richard and Adrian Crane ran the Himalayas, from Kanchenjunga to Nanga Parbat in less than 100 days. The route required a large deviation from the Great Himalayan Range to cross the Nepal-India border.
The 1990s
- 1990: Sorrell Wilby and Chris Ciantar made a traverse from Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh.
- 1992: Brandon Wilson and Cheryl Wilson trekked 1,000 km on horseback from Lhasa, Tibet to Kathmandu Nepal, over 40 days. The Tibet border re-opened to travelers a day before their journey began. Their adventure/peace trek is documented in the book Yak Butter
- 1994: From October 21 to December 1, 1994, French runners Paul-Eric Bonneau and Bruno Poirier clocked up 2,100 km and 55,000 meters of altitude, crossing from East to West, from Pashupatinagar to Mahakali, traversing in sometimes difficult weather conditions.
- 1997: Alexandre Poussin and Sylvain Tesson walked a 5,000 km route from Bhutan to Tajikistan They completed it in roughly six months.
The 2000s
- 2003: Rosie Swale-Pope ran the length of Nepal in the mid-hills and Great Himalaya range with a support team, covering an estimated 1,700 km in 68 days to raise money for the Nepal Trust charity.
- 2007: Dr Gillian Holdsworth walked across Nepal with a guide, Sonam Sherpa, to raise money for the Britain Nepal Medical Trust.
- 2008–09: Nepal’s Great Himalaya Trail route was first walked over two seasons by a team led by Robin Boustead, who did five years of research treks before walking the route. The walk took a total of 162 days and is documented in a book of the same title. In acknowledgments to this book, the author mentions a team of three Sherpas named Pema T-shirt Sherpa, Lakpa Dendi Sherpa, and Karma Sherpa who trekked with him “every step of the way.”
2010s
- 2010: Sean Burch, multiple Guinness World record holder, set an official world record by crossing an outlined idea of the Great Himalaya Trail in 49 days, 6 hours, and 8 minutes.
- 2010: Three young travelers Dipesh Joshi, Sucrose Dangol, and Raju Maharjan from a group named The Pathfinders completed Nepal’s Great Himalayan Trail section in one go.
- 2011: Justin Lichter and Shawn Forry were attempting to walk ‘8000 m East to 8000 m West’ from Kanchenjunga to Nanga Parbat, they wrote a book after the walk.
- 2011: Sunil Tamang solo-hiked an outlined area of the Great Himalaya Trail from Kanchenjunga in the east to Rara Lake in western Nepal in 128 days on his own route starting on his 20th birthday making him the youngest person to hike the so-called trail.
- 2011: British ultra trail runner Lizzy Hawker attempted a solo cross of GHT but failed.
- 2012: Apa Sherpa, in April 2012, successfully led the very first expedition to complete the Great Himalaya Trail along with 3 companions, a 1,700-kilometre (1,050-mile) trek spanning the entire length of the Nepalese Himalayas. The Great Himalayan Trail is considered to be one of the world’s most difficult treks. Apa Sherpa and his three companions set off in January on the Climate Smart Celebrity Trek, an expedition promoting tourism and highlighting the effects of climate change. They finished the trial in 99 days, 20 days ahead of schedule.
- 2012: Gerda Maria Pauler (partly accompanied by Temba Bhoti and a small group of porters) followed the Great Himalaya Trail High Route concept 1700 km across Nepal (Kanchenjunga BC to Hilsa) to raise funds for Autism Care Nepal.
- 2012: Paribesh Pradhan trekked a conceptual version of the Great Himalaya Trail from Kanchenjunga to Darchula in 98 days as a part of his project “The Great Himalaya Trail – My Climate Initiative”.
- 2014: John Fiddler, Kathleen Egan, and Seth Wolpin traversed the proposed high route of the GHT and became the first team to cross all five technical passes without porter’s support. They trekked from Taplejung to Hilsa and finished in 87 days. Kathleen became the first woman to hike the high route self-supported.
Nepal
Robin Boustead, Pema Tsering Sherpa, Lakpa Sherpa, and Karma Sherpa have claimed to have hiked a trail that links each Himal from Kanchenjunga to API. The upper route passes from East to West through established trekking areas of Kanchenjunga to Makalu, Solukhumbu, Rolwaling Himalaya, Helambu, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Annapurna, Dolpa, Rara, Lake, and Humla finishing on the Tibetan border at Hilsa.
Clusters of The Great Himalaya Trail Nepa, Kanchenjunga
Kanchenjunga, at 8,586 meters (28,169 ft) is the world’s third-highest mountain and lies on the border with Sikkim. Eastern Nepal is generally more developed than western Nepal and more prosperous. This is due in part to the more favorable climate with its higher rainfall, the employment of Rai and Limbu people in the Gorkha regiments, and their income. Rugged terrain however means that mountain areas are especially remote.
Makalu Barun
The region is named after Mt Makalu, which at 8,463 meters (27,766 ft) is the world’s fifth-highest mountain. It is home to more than 3000 species of flowering plants, including 25 species of Rhododendron and hundreds of varieties of orchids.
Everest and Rolwaling
Everest is also known as Sagarmatha in Nepal and Chomolungma in Tibet; the Everest region is known locally as the Khumbu. It’s home to three of the highest peaks in the world: Everest 8,848 meters (29,029 ft); Lhotse, fourth highest at 8,516 meters (27,940 ft); and Cho-you, sixth highest at 8,201 meters (26,906 ft).
Rolwaling Himal is home to Tamang, Sherpa, eastern Gurung, and the indigenous Thami people. It has no formally protected areas as it is rich in wildlife including red pandas, black bears, and leopard cats.
Lantang National Park & Himalayan Region:
Langtang National Park National Park’s first national park was established in the year 1976. It is located in the District of Rasowa & Sindhupalchok 1710km. 660sq. mi langtang Himalaya Region is Related and langtang Valley with the History of Yak (Ox) and Horse. this Region is Named Tamang language & Sherpa. It Also Contains Nother Naturally History of Gosaikunda lake and other Historible interesting Detainment the Tamang Heritage of Hindus Buddhists and Hinduism People Because it Has Another Separate History.at Langtang Region is Setutade in Rasowa Distreic 93% tamang Papulation live in this Distreic. Context of Nepal, it is famous for Canoeing. the holy Mountain of Nepal is also Situated in the Southeast area of Annapurna 1. the Most Famous tourist area Pokhara is famous for Mahindra Cave Fewa Lake, Sarankot Which is for Paragliding Ultra flight for a fantabulous view of Rhododendron only in Spring Season and view of Sunrise Punhill is Significant. the Ghandruks and Annapurna area is Influenced By Gurung Culture Which is Situated in Lamjung which is also full of typical Tamang Culture
Annapurna Conservation Area:
Established in 1984AD & Himalayan Region District of Kaski, Lamjung, Manang, Mustang, to Myagdi, highest lake District of Manang its in the world around Annapurna circuit trek. 4949m, 16237ft. altitude Area 7629km and 2946 sq. mi around this valley another Himalayan has been discovered now which is Higher than Tilicho lake named as Kajinsara lake of high 5200m in Rural Municipality of Chame. this is the Region of Multicast and full Verities of Natural Beauty and Himalayan Range Which is Above 8000m High. this Area is Suitable for Multi activity Where the Highest lake in the World is Situated. in the Context of Nepal, it is Famous for Canoeing the Holy Mountain of Nepal Also Situated in the Southeast Area of Annapurna 1. the Most Famous Tourist Area Pokhara is Famous By Mahindra Cave Fewa Lake Sarankot Which is for Paragliding, Ultra Flight. for Fantabulous View of Rhododendron Only in Spring Season and View of Sunrise Punhill is Significant. the Ghandruk and Annapurna Areas are Influenced By Gurung Culture Which is Situated in Lamjung Which is Also Full of Typical Gurung Culture so the Area is Commonly Known as Ghale Gaon. Description of Kanjiroba Himalayan Region This Area is Famous In Nepal Deepest lake is Named Say Phoksundo Lake. Kanjiroba Himalayan Region is the Pilgrimage Region of the World as Rare Flora Yartsagumpa is Abundantly Found. Say Phoksundo With Upper Dolpa Well Known as the Carbona Documentary Was Made By France Citizen Eric belie in this Area. this Documentary Flourish our Natural Beauty in the World. Rara National Park is Situated in Mugu District and Rara lake is the Largest lake in our Country. Mostly Tamang, Sherpa, and Gurung Caste People live in this Area and they Follow Buddhist Culture.
Rara Jumla:
This trail starts from Jumla Bazar and heads to the Mugu district. It takes 2 days to complete the trial. Jumla Bazar is 2300 m to Nauri-ghat. Daphe Lekh is about 4500 m high. The climb is very treacherous as you can only climb 200 meters because of the very rough terrain. Due to the conditions, it is not suitable for people who have altitude sickness while climbing. From then it is all downhill up to Nauru Ghat. From Nauru Ghat, it is a 2-hour descent to the Mugu district. Along the way, there is a village called Bhulbhele which is around 7 hours from Nauru Ghat where one can choose to go left to reach Rara lake or walk to Gamgadi which is part of the Mugu district. Both take 4 hours to reach.
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