GHT - The Full Traverse

152 days

147 day trek, 7 nights hotel and 146 nights camping

Trekking, Mountaineering & Technical Pass Crossings

Sherpani Col (6190m), West Col (6180), Amphu Laptse (5849m)

Overview

This is your opportunity to be one of the few people to walk the full length of Nepal's high route of the Great Himalaya Trail in one continuous trek. The 152 day trek commences in the far east in the Kanchenjunga region where the world's third highest peak stretches skyward, and traverses the country to the high plateaus on the Tibetan borderlands in the far west.
Along this 1700km trail you'll encounter some of the wildest and most remote mountain environments imaginable. You'll see all of Nepal's 8000 meter peaks, cross tens of passes ranging from moderate to extreme and witness villages where the culture has remained intact for centuries.
It's a trek that should only be considered by those with extensive trekking and mountaineering experience, a high level of fitness and a flexible approach as there will be the need to adapt to a range of situations throughout the trek. We are sure the rigours of this full length GHT trek will be countered with immense satisfaction and a truly unforgettable life long memory.
During this trek there will be sections where the trail is very rugged or ill-defined, some trail shave been trekked only few times by a small parties, and so the going will be tough. Space in some campsites will also be very limited.
It may be necessary to make changes to the itinerary at any time due to unforeseen circumstances such as adverse weather, snow or trail conditions, river water levels, or group movement. Your trip leader will advise any changes should this occur.
All participants on the GHT should be flexible and open-minded. The GHT should be seen as exploratory in the true sense of the word.

Trip Highlights

Remote trekking in the Kanchenjunga region joining route with the first 19 days of the Great Himalaya Trail.
Stunning viewsof the Mt. Everest north face of Kanchenjunga, Januu peak and the Kanchenjunga Glacier.
Limbu, Sherpa, Tibetan & Rai Culture in ancient villages.
Witness and immerse yourself into the rural way of life before URDGV and other modern infrastructure.
Pristine indigenous fauna & fauna in different low land & alpine zones.
Fully supported camping trek including 3 delicious meals per day prepared by our awesome kitchen team.
Experience the spirit off the Nireka Adventures' family of guides climbing sherpas, cooks & kitchen crew & porters.
Sightseeing Kathmandu -Swayambhunath (the famous monkey temple), Kathmandu Durbar Square and/or the giant Buddhist stupa at Boudhanath.

Itinerary

DAYS	ITINERARY
1	Arrive Kathmandu
2	In Kathmandu (1330m)
3	Fly Bhadrapur (2420m). Drive To Ilam. Approx. 5hrs Drive.
4	Drive To Taplejung (1820m). Drive Approx. 4-5hrs.
5	To Mitlung (1542m) Walk Approx. 4 Hrs.
6	To Chiruwa (1270m), Walk Approx. 6-7hrs.
7-8	To Sukathum (1576m) Walk Approx. 6hrs, & Amjilosa (2308m) Walk Approx. 6hrs.
9-11	To Gyabla (2730m), Walk Approx. 6hrs, And To Ghunsa (3595m), Walk Approx. 6hrs.
12	To Kangpachen (4050m), Walk Approx. 6-7hrs.
13	To Lhonak (4780m), Walk Approx. 6-7hrs.
14	Kanchenjunga Base Camp (4050m), Walk Approx. 7hrs.
15-16	Return Trek To Ghunsa
17	To Nango La Camp (4776m), Walk Approx. 5.5hrs.
18-20	Cross Nango La (4776m) To Yangma Kola (3430m/ 5hrs) & Olangchun Gola (3191m/ 8hrs)
21-23	Commence Sanku Link Of The Ght From Olangchun Gola To Pass Camp (4453m)
24	Cross Lumbha Sambha La To Thudam (3556m), Walk Approx 6hrs.
25-27	To Chyamtang (2187m)
28	To Hongon (2323m), Walk Approx. 6-7hrs.
29	To Bakim Kharka/ High Camp (3020m), Walk Approx. 6hrs.
30-35	To Molun Pokhari (3954m/5hrs), Dhunge Kharka (2980m/7hrs), Saldim Khola Or Khola Kharka & Adventure Pass Camp (3900m/7hrs), Kalo Pokhari (4100m/6hrs), Grazing Kharka (3960m/7hrs)
36	Trek To Yangla Kharka (3557m), Walk Approx. 5-6hrs
37-38	Trek To Langmale Kharka (4400m / 5hrs) & Rest/Acclimatisation Day
39-40	To Makalu Base Camp (4870m), Rest/Acclimatisation Day.
41-42	To Swiss Base Camp (5150m/5-6hrs)
43-44	To Sherpani Col Base Camp (5700m/6-7hrs), Cross Sherpani Col (6180m) To Baruntse High Camp (West Col @ 6100m), Walk Approx. 10-12hrs
45-47	Cross West Col To Honku Basin & Amphu Labsta Base (5400m)
48	Cross Amphu Labsta (5845m) To Chukung (4730m), Approx. 10-12 Hrs.
49-50	Trek To Dingboche (4360m), Dzongla (4843m)
51	Cross Cho La To Gokyo (4759m)
52	At Gokyo, Ascend Gokyo Ri (5483m)
53	Trek To Renjo La High Camp, Walk Approx. 4hrs.
54	Cross Renjo La To Taranga (4368m/6.5hrs)
55	To Thame (3820m/3hrs).
56-58	To Parchemuche Tsho (4780m/ 6.5hrs) & Cave Camp (5665m/ 5.5hrs).
59	Cross Tashi Labsta (5760m) To Trakarding Glacier (4735m), Walk Approx. 7.5hrs.
60-61	To Kabug (4820m/ 4.5hrs) & Beding (3740m/ 5hrs).
62-63	To Dokhang (2791m/ 5.5hrs) & Simigaon (2036m/ 5hrs).
64-66	Trek Down Valley To Bigu Gompa (2516m).
67-69	To Kathmandu (1330m)
70	Resume GHT, Langtang Link. Trek To Listi (2260m), Walk Approx. 4hrs.
71	To Chagam (2705m/ 5hrs), Chogormogor Kharka (3924m/ 4hrs)
72-73	To Shotang Kharka (2820m/ 6hrs), & Nyasim Khola Camp (1460m/ 4.5hrs)
74	To Kharka (3600m/ 5hrs)
75-76	To Panch Pokhari (4074m/ 3-4hrs), & Rest Day.
77-78	To Tin Pokhari (4255m/ 6hrs)
79-80	Cross Tilman Pass (5308m/ 6hrs) To North High Camp (4720m/ 7hrs).
81	To Kyangjin Gompa (3830m), Approx. 7hrs.
82-83	To Lama Hotel (3030m/7 Hrs) & Syabru Besi (1503m/ 6 Hrs).
84	Ganesh Link. To Gatlang (2238m), Walk Approx. 4.5hrs.
85-86	To Somdang (3258m/ 6hrs) & Tipling (1890m/ 7hrs).
87-89	To Lapa Khola (1258m/ 5.5hrs), Nauban Kharka (2750m/ 7hrs), & Kerauja (2074m/ 7.5hrs).
90-91	To Khorla Besi & Jagat (1340m), Walk Approx. 6.5hrs.
92	To Philim (1570m), Walk Approx. 4hrs.
93	To Deng (1860m), Walk Approx. 5-6hrs.
94	To Namrung (2630m), Walk Approx. 7-8hrs.
95	To Shyala (3520m), Walk Approx. 6hrs.
96-97	To Samdo (3875m), Walk Approx. 5hrs & Rest Day.
98	To Larkye Base Camp (4460m), Walk Approx. 4hrs.
99	Cross Larkye La (5140m) To Bimtang (3590m) 8-10hrs.
100	To Dharapani (1865m), Walk Approx. 7hrs.
101	To Khodo (2675m), Walk Approx. 6hrs.
102-103	To Pisang (2675m/ 7hrs) & Manang (3540m/ 4hrs).
104	To Yak Kharka (4050m), Walk Approx. 6hrs.
105	To Thorong High Camp (4700m), Walk Approx. 6hrs.
106-107	Cross Thorong La (5380m) To Muktinath, Walk Approx. 9hrs, & Rest Day.
108	To Goat Kharka Via Kagbeni (2810m), Walk Approx. 6hrs.
109	To Santa (3778m), Walk Approx. 7hrs.
110	To Ghalden Ghuldun Khola (4247m), Walk Approx. 6hrs.
111-114	To Lalinawar Khola (4800m/ 4hrs). Cross Jungben La (5550m) & Niwas La (5120m) To Nulungsunda Kharka (4987m/ 7hrs) & Chharka Bhot (4302m/ 6hrs). Rest Day.
115-117	To Chap Chu (4320m/ 7hrs), Maran (4350m/ 8hrs), And Nungmala Base Camp (4440m/ 6hrs).
118-121	To Bagala Base Camp (4400m/ 6hrs), Temche (3900m/ 7hrs), Ringmo (3641m/ 4hrs) & Rest Day.
122	To Kharka (4300m), Walk Approx. 5.5hrs.
123-125	To Kagmara High Camp (5070m/ 4-5hrs), Kagmara Pass (Other Side Of Base Camp (4200m/ 6-7hrs) & Hurikot (3010m/ 8hrs).
126-127	To Nauli Ghot (3400m/ 8hrs) & Kudigaon (3300m/ 8hrs).
128-131	To Jumla, Walk Approx. 7hrs; Rest Day; To Khaligaon, Walk Approx. 8hrs & Dab (Bulbule), Walk Approx. 8 Hrs.
132-133	To Rara Lake (3010m/ 8hrs), Rest Day.
134	Karnali Riverside Camp, Walk Approx. 4hrs.
135	To Bam (2700m), Walk Approx. 5-6hrs.
136	To Jogimara (3005m), Walk Approx. 6hrs.
137	To Piplan (1700m), Walk Approx. 7hrs.
138	To Apsia Lekh (3200m), Walk Approx. 7-8hrs.
139	To Punkha Khola, Walk Approx. 6hrs.
140	To River Camp, Walk Approx. 5.5hrs.
141	To Simikot (2900m), Walk Approx. 6.5hrs.
142	To Dharapori (2300m), Walk Approx. 5hrs.
143-144	To Salli Khola & Muchu (2920m), Walk Approx. 6-7 Hrs.
145-146	To Yari (4100m), Walk Approx. 4-5hrs; & The Tibetan Border At Hilsa, Walk Approx. 7 Hrs.
147-150	Return To Simikot (2910m).
151	To Nepalgunj & Kathmandu By Air (1330m).
152	Trip Concludes Kathmandu

Flexible Additions

All our trekking options are completely flexible. We cater to your needs. Below are a list of service we offer and items that are generally not included in our prices.

Services Available

accommodation in Kathmandu at the Radisson Hotel
Meals while trekking
Bilingual mountain guide
All mountain first aid equipment including altitude chamber & satellite phone
Sightseeing and site entry fees in Kathmandu
Porters
Insurance
Trekking Gear
Nireka Adventures Expeditions Kit Bag
Climbing pack including ice axe, crampons, harness and helmet
Airport Transfers

Price Excludes

Tips for guides and porters
Bottled water, soft drinks or alcoholic drinks
Personal services like phones calls, laundry etc.
Sunscreen, toiletries and personal items

Contact Us

FAQs

What do we need for trekking in Nepal?

Good boots, warm clothes (we provide a packing list for each trek) and your own day pack. We provide a lot of the gear that you will need up in the mountains. Please be in touch for more info.

What size are the groups?

For our upcoming treks the groups vary between 4 to 12 people. Private trekking parties group sizes are not limited.

I'm not fit, can I still trek?

Treks can be customised to suit your trekking capabilities.

I'm travelling on my own, can you assist?

Most definitely. You are welcome to join our pre-planned treks, or if you wish to trek on your own, we can arrange a porter and guide to accompany you.

How can I offset my carbon footprint?

You could use this free carbon calculator https://www.carbonfootprint.com/carbonoffset.html and calculate your carbon footprint for your journey to Nepal (KTM: Tribhuvan Intl, Nepal) -and then choose one of the projects offered on the website to offset your carbon footprint. You could certainly find other worthwhile initiatives to make sure that you holiday in Nepal leaves as little trace of destruction of the environment and wild places that we so love, and also as little negative imprint on societies and people whom we are so privileged to meet while on our journey. We understand the world to be a completely interdependent system of human relationships and understand the responsibilities that we all have for each other – one of which is to be aware of how we travel and our externalities… despite all our good intentions. We also believe that travel is essential and hugely important in creating an inclusive, sustainable and equitable world.

What are the costs for your treks?

Each trek or expedition will be priced individually depending on group size, duration of trek, whether it is a tent or tea house trek, whether domestic flights or jeep transport is included.

How do I choose which trek is for me?

When choosing a trek consider if you wish to stay in a tea house or tent, what altitude you feel comfortable with, do you wish to participate in mountaineering or climb a peak? Use the filters on our listings pages to filter the available treks.

How do I prepare for altitude?

The secret to altitude is time. The golden rule for acclimatization at high altitude states that one should start acclimatizing at +/-10,000 feet (3,000 meters) above the sea level. Once you reach that altitude, it is recommended that you increase the elevation of your stay at no more than 1,000 feet (300 meters) per night before you continue to ascend. Resting overnight at 1,000 feet (300 meters) elevation increase each day will help your body to acclimatize naturally.