The Great Himalaya Trail- Phase One | 28 Days

The Great Himalaya Trail- Phase One is a 28-day adventure in Eastern Nepal, in the Kanchenjunga and Makalu regions. These two regions are completely off-beat paths that are challenging and physically demanding. However, upon completion, phase one rewards with the exquisite taste of enriched culture, nature, and geography.

The two highest mountains and their base camp make phase one of the GHT Trek special. You’ll trek to the base camp of Mt. Kanchenjunga, the third-highest mountain. Following, you’ll also trek to Makalu Base Camp, the base camp of the fifth-highest mountain. Furthermore, you’ll cross two high mountain passes, Lumbasumba Pass at 5,106 meters and Nango La at 4,910 meters.

The Great Himalaya Trail- Highlights of Phase One

• Kanchenjunga Base Camp and Makalu Base Camp
• Off-the-beaten-path trek, best for a peaceful trek
• Close view of the third and fifth-highest mountains
• Cultural experience of Rai, Limbu, and other ethnicity of Eastern Nepal
• Trek to Lumbasumba Pass and Nango La, two beautiful mountain pass in Kanchenjunga
• Physically demanding but highly rewarding trek

The Great Himalaya Trail Cost- For Phase One (East Nepal)

The first phase of GHT runs for 28 days in East Nepal, in Kanchenjunga and Makalu regions.

Here are our updated cost details for phase one in the 2024/2025 season.

Here’s a cost breakdown showing what the cost includes and doesn’t.

Before we dive deeper into phase one, the 28-day itinerary breakdown, it’s crucial to know a bit about the Kanchenjunga and Makalu region.

Kanchenjunga Base Camp

You’ll start The Great Himalaya Trail trek by trekking to Kanchenjunga Base Camp at 5,160 meters. It’s among the best off-beat-path trek in Nepal, which is now becoming popular among trekkers.

Kanchenjunga region is no less than a hidden treasure of Nepal, bordering Sikkim in India. Trekking here is difficult due to remoteness, off-beat trails, few tea houses, and demanding trek grade. Also, the special trekking permits, themandatory hiring of a trekking guide, and the longer itinerary prevent most trekkers plan and hiking here.

However, in phase one of the Great Himalayan Trail, you’ll trek to this region first. We’ll assign a trekking guide, arrange necessary trek permits, and trek logistics.

Makalu Base Camp

Makalu Base Camp is another popular landmark in The Great Himalaya Trail- Phase One. You’ll first trek to Kanchenjunga and then head to Makalu region.

Makalu Base Camp sits at 4,870 meters, the base camp of the 5th highest mountain. What makes it even more special is that you’ll get the best view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga, all over 8,000 meters of mountains.

Like the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek, trekking to Makalu is also a beautiful off-beat-path trek. Hence, you’ll be away from the hustle and bustle on the route with loads of trekkers. Instead, you’ll get an opportunity to explore the lifestyles and cultures of the ethnic community of East Nepal, whilst immersing yourself in the diverse landscape full of mountains and serenity.

The Great Himalaya Trail Itinerary- Phase One

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