Kanchenjunga, remote Lumbha Sambha country, Makalu-Barun, the technical Sherpani Col–West Col– Amphu Labsta crossing, Everest and Rolwaling.
Grade 5 • Hard & technical
FULL NEPAL HIGH ROUTE • EAST TO WEST
Cross the entire Nepal Himalaya from Kanchenjunga to Hilsa on one of the world's greatest mountain journeys, led by a Trek & Beyond guide who completed the full High Route in both 2018 and 2022.
DESTINATION
Kanchenjunga to Hilsa, Nepal
THE JOURNEY
The Great Himalaya Trail
The Great Himalaya Trail Nepal High Route is a complete east-to-west traverse of the country, linking more than 1,700 kilometres of remote valleys, mountain communities, glaciers and high Himalayan passes.
This is an expedition-scale journey rather than an ordinary trek. Trek & Beyond brings firsthand leadership from two complete High Route crossings—in 2018 and 2022—to every decision involving acclimatization, weather, logistics, resupply, technical terrain and team safety.
HIGHEST POINT
Approx. 6,190 m
Route dependent
DIFFICULTY
Extreme
Technical expedition trek
BEST SEASON
Mar–Jun
East-to-west window
DURATION
Approx. 120 Days
Hover or tap for 3 routes
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EAST NEPAL
From 50 Days
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CENTRAL NEPAL
About 36 Days
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WEST NEPAL
About 40 Days
CHOOSE ONE MAJOR SECTION
Three Great Himalaya Trail Journeys
Complete one major region or combine all three for the full Nepal High Route. Durations remain flexible for acclimatization, weather and trail conditions.
Langtang, Tilman’s Pass, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and Annapurna across roughly 500 kilometres with three passes above 5,000 metres.
Grade 5 • ExtremeKagbeni, Upper Dolpo, Phoksundo Lake, remote Mugu, Rara Lake and Humla to Hilsa over approximately 650 kilometres and eight 5,000-metre passes.
Grade 4 • ChallengingTap outside or press × to close. Every itinerary is customized by Trek & Beyond before confirmation.
TREK EXPERIENCE
The full Nepal Himalaya, guided by experience
The journey begins in eastern Nepal with the approach to Kanchenjunga. From its great glacial valleys, the route travels west through Makalu-Barun and crosses the technical high passes connecting the Makalu and Everest regions.
Beyond the Khumbu, the traverse continues through Rolwaling, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and Annapurna. Teahouse sections are combined with remote camps, changing crews, planned resupply and carefully placed contingency days.
The western stages move through Mustang, Dolpo, Mugu, Rara and Humla before reaching Hilsa near the Tibetan border. Snow, rivers, landslides, permits and transport can reshape the schedule, which is why experienced field leadership is central to the Trek & Beyond approach.
TREK PACKAGE
Great Himalaya Trail
FROM
USD 5,000
private expedition
A privately designed expedition with experienced leadership, permit coordination, teahouses, remote camps, technical support, resupply planning and crew logistics across Nepal.
GUIDE
GHT Lead Guide — 2018 & 2022
SUPPORT
Full Expedition Support
GROUP
Private / Small Group
Full Nepal High Route
Travel more than 1,700 kilometres across Nepal from Kanchenjunga in the east to Hilsa in the far west.
Two Complete Crossings
Benefit from firsthand lead-guide experience gained on complete High Route journeys in 2018 and again in 2022.
Expedition-Level Support
Combine local lodges with remote camping, technical crossings, resupply coordination and flexible logistics.
ITINERARY & ROUTE
Explore the Trail in Three Sections
Choose East, Central or West Nepal. Scroll through each itinerary and the route map will automatically follow the active stage—no clicking required.
Kathmandu to Kanchenjunga Base Camp
Travel to eastern Nepal, trek through Sukethum and Ghunsa, acclimatize at Khambachen and reach Lhonak and Pangpema.
Lhonak to Hongon
Return through Ghunsa before crossing remote eastern valleys, Olangchung Gola and the Lumbha Sambha wilderness.
Hongon to Makalu Base Camp
Enter the Makalu-Barun landscape through isolated kharkas, forest, river crossings and high alpine camps.
Makalu Base Camp to Chhukung
Cross the technical Sherpani Col, West Col and Amphu Labsta system with ropes, glacier travel and expedition support.
Everest High Passes & Gokyo
Move through the upper Khumbu, linking Chhukung, high mountain settlements and the turquoise Gokyo valley.
Rolwaling & Tashi Labsta
Complete the eastern section through the wild Rolwaling valleys and the serious Tashi Labsta crossing.
Kathmandu to Panch Pokhari
Drive to The Last Resort and climb through remote ridges, Tamang villages and high camps toward the sacred lakes.
Tilman’s Pass to Syabrubesi
Cross glacier terrain over technical Tilman’s Pass, descend through Langshisa Kharka and follow Langtang to Syabrubesi.
Gatlang & Ganesh Himal
Traverse community trails through Gatlang, Somdang, Pangsang Pass and the culturally rich Ganesh Himal foothills.
Manaslu Valley to Samdo
Join the Manaslu corridor, ascend through mountain villages and acclimatize near the Tibetan frontier at Samdo.
Larkya La to Bimthang
Cross Larkya La beneath Manaslu and descend through dramatic moraine and alpine landscapes to Bimthang.
Annapurna to Kagbeni
Continue through the Annapurna region, cross the high divide and descend into the Kali Gandaki valley at Kagbeni.
Kathmandu, Kagbeni & Chharka Bhot
Reach Kagbeni, acclimatize and cross a chain of high, remote passes into the ancient Dolpo village of Chharka Bhot.
Chharka Bhot to Ringmo
Travel through Dho Tarap, Numa La and Baga La before descending to Ringmo and spectacular Phoksundo Lake.
Phoksundo to Shey Gompa
Follow exposed lake trails and secluded valleys into Upper Dolpo’s trans-Himalayan landscape and sacred Shey.
Upper Dolpo to Mugu
Cross genuine wilderness with limited trails, remote camps, river crossings and long days toward the Mugu Karnali.
Mugu to Rara Lake
Link isolated western settlements before arriving beside Rara, Nepal’s largest freshwater lake.
Humla to Hilsa
Finish through Humla’s high valleys and passes at Hilsa near the Tibetan border, then return via Simikot.
EAST NEPAL • FROM 50 DAYS
Kathmandu to Kanchenjunga Base Camp
1,400 m
Great Himalayan Trail overview—not a navigation track. The final operating route changes with permits, weather and trail conditions.
TREK & BEYOND
Moments in the Himalayas
Every trail has a story. Every mountain leaves a memory.
01Into the Himalayas
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02Island Peak
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03Beyond the Trail
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04Everest Base Camp
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05Island Peak Climbing Experience
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06Into the Mountains
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