2016 The Great Himalaya Trail
The Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) is a network of existing treks and trails which together form one of the longest and highest trails in the world. The GHT links the world's highest peaks, visits some of the most remote communities on earth, passes through lush green valleys, arid high plateaus and incredible landscapes. There are two main routes: the High Route (in color in the map below) which is the highest possible trail, staying as close as possible to the high peaks, and the Cultural Trail which follows lower trails.
Great Himalaya Trail crosses the following regions: The Far West, Humla, Rara, Dolpo, Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Rolwaling, Khumbu / Everest, Makalu Barun and Kangchenjunga. The Nepal's section of the High Route is roughly 1,700km long. In addition to this impressive distance, the High Route crosses around 15 passes over 5000 meters and two over 6,100 meters. The overall elevation gain is close to 88,000 meters. |