Great Himalayan Trail Trek

Jeffery Deng (From Canada)

The Great Himalayan Trail is a route across the Himalayas from east to west. The original concept was to establish a single long-distance trekking trail from the east end to the west end of Nepal that includes a total of roughly 1,700 kilometers (1,100 mi) of path The Great Himalayan Trail is unlike any hike you ever dreamed of. Engaging communities, humbling hospitality, inspiring wilderness, spectacular trails, and the Himalayas range during on this trek. During the trek along the lower route under the Greater Himalaya Footpath, you can see the dense forests of Nepal, green fields, and paddy fields as well as the customs, religion, and culture of Nepal. There is also an opportunity to observe the villages that reflect the cultural diversity of Nepal. You will pass through ancient villages with unique cultures and heritage. Moreover, you can stay at tea houses or camps based on your preferences. The incredible hospitality of the Sherpa community will spellbind you. The duration of the trek can vary depending on the route taken and the level of service provided. The trek can take anywhere from 50 to 130 days of walking. The cost of the Great Himalayan Trail trek varies depending on the duration of the trek, the route taken, and the level of service provided. The cost of the trek can range from $2,000 to $20,000 per person. However, it is important to note that these costs are only estimates and can vary depending on the trekking company you choose and the services they provide.

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The trek is considered very difficult and is recommended for those who want to push up to the limits of physical endurance. The trails pass through the following national parks, <a href=\"\/Makalu-region-trekking\">Makalu, Sagarmatha, Gaurishankar, Langtang, Manaslu, and Annapurna <\/a>giving the trekkers the most rewarding trekking trip on the planet. <br \/><br \/>The trail is accompanied by beautiful villages, farms, forests, streams, falls, glaciers, and magnificent landscapes. The highest altitude on the trails is at Sherpani Col 6150m. The trail is divided into nine sections they are <a href=\"\/dolpo-region-trekking\">Kanchenhjuna &ndash; Makalu, Everest <\/a>&ndash; Rolwaling, Langtang &ndash; Helambu, Ganesh Himal &ndash; Manaslu, <a href=\"\/annapurna-region-trekking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Annapurna<\/a> -Mustang, Dolpa, Rara &ndash; Jumla &ndash; Mugu, Humla and the Far West. The eastern section of the GHT offers sights of the highest mountains while the western section offers timeless land of valleys, barren hills, and very less populated villages. There are high chances to spot rare animals like the Red Panda and Snow Leopard on the GHT trek. <strong>Great Himalayan trail trek Trekkers<\/strong> can observe a wide range of forests including conifers, broadleaf deciduous forests, rare alpine shrubs, and medicinal plants. The GHT trek can be considered an exploratory trek. The trek gives memory to cherish for a lifetime. 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