The Great Himalaya Trail
UnderstandGreat Himalaya Trail is a long distance hiking trail which will one day span the entire Greater Himalaya Range from Namche Bawa in Eastern Tibet to Nanga Parbat in Pakistan at the western end.
PrepareWalking the full trail requires excellent logistics and planning, and anywhere between 57 and 160 days to complete depending on route and walking speed.
Get inFly to Kathmandu International Airport, or travel overland from India or China. Depending on the section you trek, it may be necessary to arrange permits in Kathmandu.
WalkThe divisions of the sections are based roughly along lines of geography, with many areas being a 'himal'.
Stay safeIt is never a good idea to walk alone. Nepal is generally thought of as safe for travellers and reports of attacks or robbery are not common, but do happen occasionally.
Go nextDepending on where you leave the trail you'll need to walk to the road head or local airport to be transported out.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "The Great Himalaya Trail" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0