Overview
The Great Himalayan Trail (GHT) is a long-distance trekking route that covers the entire Himalayan section of Nepal, starting from the eastern part of Nepal and ending in the far west. The journey begins at Kanchenjunga and covers a multitude of areas such as the Kanchenjunga circuit, Makalu, Everest, Rolwaling, Langtang and Ruby Valley, Manaslu, Annapurna, Dolpo, Mugu, and the Far West area.
The Kanchenjunga section is the first section of the trail and covers the region around Mount Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain. This section is known for its beautiful landscapes, diverse flora and fauna, and rich cultural heritage.
The Makalu section of the trail covers the region around Mount Makalu, the fifth-highest peak in the world. This section is known for its challenging terrain and stunning views of the Himalayan range.
The Everest section of the trail is perhaps the most famous and covers the region around Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. This section is known for its spectacular views of the Himalayas and the unique Sherpa culture.
The Rolwaling section of the trail covers the Rolwaling Valley and is known for its challenging terrain and beautiful landscapes.
The Langtang and Ruby valley section of the trail covers the Langtang Valley and is known for its diverse flora and fauna, stunning mountain views and cultural significance.
The Manaslu section of the trail covers the region around Mount Manaslu, the eighth-highest peak in the world. This section is known for its remote and untouched landscapes and unique cultural heritage.
The Annapurna section of the trail covers the Annapurna region and is known for its beautiful landscapes and diverse cultures.
The Dolpo section of the trail covers the Dolpo region and is known for its remote and rugged landscapes, unique culture, and ancient monasteries.
The Mugu section of the trail covers the Mugu region and is known for its unique culture, stunning mountain views, and ancient caves.
The Far West area is the final section of the trail and covers the region around Simikot. This section is known for its remote and untouched landscapes and unique cultural heritage.
Overall, The Great Himalayan Trail is a challenging and rewarding trek that takes you through some of the most beautiful and remote regions of the Himalayas. If you are up for the challenge, this trail is definitely worth exploring.
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Great Himalaya Trail
The Great Himalaya Range of mountains goes from Namche Barwa in Tibet to Nanga Parbat in Pakistan, that’s about 4,500 km of continuous mountain! The Great Himalaya Trail takes the highest feasible route through them all and has been completely walked and documented in Nepal, which is roughly 1600km – the highest and hardest section of the Himalaya to trek. In Nepal there are 20 passes over 5000m and many more lower passes that mean you have to do a lot of up and down, in total over 150,000m as you cross the country. This trek was much harder than a climbing trip I have ever done. Many times I thought we would have to finish because we nearly had no food or fuel. Everybody lost weight and because of the hard trails I often had sore knees and back and ankles.
