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Great Himalayan Trail

130 Days

Overview

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Overview

Embark on the ultimate Himalayan adventure across Nepal’s entire length—an extraordinary 150-day expedition from Taplejung in the Kanchenjunga region to Hilsa or Darchula in the Far West. This strenuous, expedition-level journey traverses remote valleys, high passes, and diverse cultures, offering an unmatched exploration of Nepal’s natural and cultural richness. Best undertaken between March–May or September–November, the Great Himalaya Trail is the definitive test of endurance, skill, and spirit for experienced trekkers seeking the adventure of a lifetime.

Highlights

Mt. Kanchenjunga
Mt. Makalu
Mt. Everest
Mt. Manaslu
Mt. Dhaulagiri
Mt. Annapurna
Limi Valley
Dolpo Valley
Manaslu Valley
Rolwaling Valley

Day 01-03 :

Fly Kathmandu → Bhadrapur → Drive to Taplejung (1,820 m)

Section 1: Eastern Nepal (Kanchenjunga to Makalu)

Day 04-10 :

Trek to Kanchenjunga North Base Camp (Pangpema) via Ghunsa

Day 11-16 :

Cross Sele La → South Base Camp (Oktang)

Day 17-25 :

Trek via Olangchung Gola → Lumba Sumba Pass → Arun Valley → Num (Makalu region)

Day 26-30 :

Trek from Num → Seduwa → Tashigaon → Makalu Base Camp

Section 2: Makalu to Everest Region

Day 31-37 :

Cross Sherpani Col, West Col, and Amphu Laptsa Pass (technical passes) into the Everest region

Day 38-45 :

Trek via Chhukhung → Dingboche → Everest Base Camp → Gokyo → Renjo La → Thame → Namche Bazaar → Lukla

Day 46-49 :

Cross Tashi Lapcha Pass → Rolwaling Valley → Beding → Simigaon

Day 50-55 :

Trek via Bigu Gompa → Melamchi → Helambu → Chisapani → Kathmandu

Day 56-60 :

Drive to Syabrubesi → Langtang Valley → Kyanjin Gompa → Gosaikunda

Day 61-70 :

Dhunche → Arughat → Manaslu Circuit (Larke La Pass)

Day 71-85 :

Join Annapurna Circuit via Dharapani → Thorong La → Muktinath → Jomsom → Tatopani → Pokhara

Day 86-90 :

Drive to Beni → Trek through Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve

Day 91-105 :

Trek via Tichurong → Dunai → Shey Phoksundo Lake → Shey Gompa → Chharka Bhot → Kagmara La → Jumla

Day 106-120 :

Trek from Jumla → Simikot → Limi Valley → Hilsa (Tibet border)

Day 121-130 :

Optional continuation to Darchula via Yari → Chainpur → Gokuleshwar

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Transportation
Plane, Jeep, On-Foot
Tour Availability
Available
Maximum Altitude
5364m
Walking Hours
5-6 hours
Guide
Guided
Best Season
March–May or September–November
Accomodation
Hotel, Tea House Camping