“There was no single moment of the expedition that stands out above others. Every day was so jammed pack with intense experiences…like individual expeditions. This is the ultimate trekking trail in the world. It raises the bar on anything I’ve ever done.”
– Sean Burch, USA

“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.”
–  James Vlahos, National Geographic Adventure Magazine

The Great Himalaya Trail in Nepal is an 885 km trekking route that crosses the Himalayas of Nepal from Humla in the west to Kanchenjunga, Ilam in the East. The trail encompasses a network of existing trails which connect popular trekking areas with areas that are less explored. It is the highest and one of the longest walking trails in the world. Winding beneath the world’s highest peaks and visiting some of the most remote communities on earth, the Great Himalaya Trail passes through lush green valleys, arid high plateaus and incredible landscapes, crossing through Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, India, and Pakistan.

The Nepal section of the trail in full length was walked first in 2003 by Rosie Swale Pope, UK in aid of the Health and Community projects of Nepal Trust in Humla, Nepal. The expedition was lead by Kumar Karki, (Tailored Treks and Expeditions). Since 2008, SNV Nepal, UNWTO and Nepal Trust as well as Robin Boustead have been working to develop and promote the trail.

In 2011, we organized the expedition for ultra-adventure athlete Sean Burch for setting a new official world record for the fastest crossing of Nepal and besides also to promote the socio-economic development along the trail. He ran and trekked high altitude peaks across 18 districts from Pashupatinagar near to Ilam in the east to Hilsa in Humla in the far north-west of Nepal. The expedition was guided by Kumar and it was completed in 49 days.

Tailored Treks and our team have been involved since the inception of the Great Himalayan Trail and are proud to be the only company to have organized expeditions along the GHT. We have the most detailed and updated information about the trail and have guides, and the crew who have walked and understand the trail very well.

GHT Facts:

Length of the Trail (Trekking Days Only):              93+
Eastern point:                                                             Pashupatinagar, Ilam
Western Point:                                                            Hilsa, Humla
Highest Point:                                                            Tashi La Pass, 5555 m Mustang
Mode of organization:                                                East part till Jomsom, tea house mostly and partly camping. From section 5-8,
only camping possible except for few places.
Grade:                                                                          Easy-Moderate (Section 1-5) Strenous (Section 6-8)

Packages/Sections
The Great Himalaya Trail Nepal part has been divided into following sections, packages for normal trekking.

1. Pashupatinagar – Tumlingtar  :                          8 days
2. Tumlingtar – Phaplu along Arun valley:            10 days
3. Phaplu to Chisapani:                                            14 days
4. Kakani to Humde                                                  18 days
5. Homde – Juphal,  Dolpa:                                     17 days
6. Phoksundo/Juphal – Rara Talcha AP:               14 days
7. Rara to Simikot                                                       10 days
8. Simikot – Hilsa and back Simikot                       6 + 8 days and Mt Kailash 4 days

The days mentioned are trekking days only. Once you select the sections, you will need to add 2-4 days to get to the start point and back to Kathmandu from the end point of the trek.

For detailed itinerary, route information, and trip booking please contact our office or email us.