Go Trekking!
Put your boots on, grab your pack, pick up your map and head to the hills!
We’ve organised Go Trekking around 4 themes – GHT Nepal long treks, GHT Nepal short treks, GHT Bhutan treks and GHT India treks. By far the most popular is the GHT Nepal High Route Trek, but all of the others get some action too!
If you have any questions about logistics, timing, seasonality, finding a trekking company, etc please feel free to Get in Touch.
The GHT crosses the Entire Himalaya from Arunachal Pradesh, across Bhutan, Sikkim, Nepal and northwest India to Pakistan
GHT Nepal
Nepal has the most documented and largest network of trekking routes, and was the first of the Himalayan countries to have a full high route traverse in 2008-9 (see About the GHT). Trekkers fall into three main groups of GHT-ers and there is no ‘rule’ about finishing the GHT.
All we ask is that you cross a Himalayan country, border to border, only using human-power (walking or running or cycling) to be counted in the GHT database.
GHT Nepal High Route Trek
- GHT Nepal High Route
- Treks about 100-140 days
- Those who attempt in a single trek the full ‘high route’, which crosses 5 high altitude (between 5600 and 6200m) technical passes requiring ropes and about 18 passes over 5000m.
GHT Nepal in 3 Sections
- GHT East Nepal 50 days
- GHT Central Nepal 36 days
- GHT West Nepal 40 days
- Those who prefer to break the GHT into 2 or 3 sections due to time constraints – normally East and Central Nepal, and another visit to complete West Nepal.
GHT Nepal Short Treks
- Treks from 7 to 28 days
- Varying grades of difficulty
- Flexible routes and timing
- Those who have covered the country by doing multiple shorter treks over a longer period of time.
GHT Bhutan Treks
The GHT Bhutan takes about 36 days non-stop across the country, but like the GHT Nepal some trekkers prefer to break it down into shorter sections. It is easy enough to combine these three sections in to a complete traverse of Bhutan, but a warning . you might never want to leave!
GHT East Bhutan – 13-15 days, non-technical, truly wonderful, be prepared for a nature love affair!
GHT Central Bhutan – 16-19 days, non-technical and includes the famous Snowman Trek trail.
GHT West Bhutan – 13-15 days, non-technical following Bhutan’s most popular trails.
GHT India Treks
Sikkim, North-east and North-west India all pose different challenges, especially for those wanting to avoid walking on roads. Also, getting permits for treks near to borders can be especially tricky. But with some determination you can complete GHT India:
Kumaon and Garwhal – 30-40 days, technical sections, absolutely fantastic routes!
Himachal Pradesh – 15-25 days, technical sections, India’s most accessible section and super treks!
Kashmir and Ladakh – 15 to 25 days, technical sections, some of the best alpine treks in the world.
Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh – due to restrictions in high, remote sections please contact us if you have questions.
MOST POPULAR GHT TREKS
There are hundreds of treks along the Great Himalaya Trail and every single one is magical in its own way. But there are some that offer something really unique for those willing to get off the beaten path...
GHT Nepal High Route $7250
GHT East Nepal Trek $4250
GHT Central Nepal Trek $2850
