Great Himalaya Trail: Nepal

The Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) is a network of trails forming one of the toughest, and definitely the highest, continuous walking paths in the world. Stretching from Pakistan to Bhutan, the GHT promotes sustainable tourism in remote mountain regions, ensuring that the benefits of trekking reach those who live at the top of the world.

This guide covers the Nepal Trek portion of the GHT. This trek is designed to be the highest possible route across the Nepali Himalaya without the need for mountaineering equipment. This allows for a classic thru-hike with light equipment and relatively simple logistics.

The Nepal Trek connects the classic treks you've heard of: Annapurna, Manaslu, Kanchenjunga, and Langtang. Then adds little-visited remote regions like Upper Dolpo and the Far West to form a continuous route across Nepal. It typically takes 3-5 months to complete the entire trail given the significant elevation changes.

This guide also includes several alternate and side trails, including the popular Three Passes Loop in the Everest region (passing Everest Base Camp), Makalu Valley, and many worthwhile side quests.