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  • GHT Upper Trail, Full Traverse GHT Upper Trail, Full Traverse

    Section : Annapurna & Mustang, Dolpa, Everest & Rolwaling, Humla, Kanchenjunga, Langtang & Helambu, Makalu Barun, Manaslu & Ganesh, Rara & Jumla
    Days trekking : 156
    Season : Spring and Autumn
    Max. Altitude: 6146 m
    Difficulty : Strenuous
    Start: Taplejung
    Finish: Hilsa
    Permits Needed: Trekking Permits, TIMS, etc
    Type : Camping and few tea-houses and homestays

  • GHT Manaslu & Ganesh Himal Section, Lower Trail GHT Manaslu & Ganesh Himal Section, Lower Trail

    Section : Manaslu & Ganesh
    Days trekking : 4/5/9
    Max. Altitude: 1591 m
    Difficulty : Easy/Moderate
    Permits Needed: TIMS
    Type : Teahouse/homestay/Camping (it is recommended to take a tent)

  • Manaslu Circuit Manaslu Circuit

    Section : Manaslu & Ganesh
    Days trekking : 12-18 depending on itinerary
    Season : Year round
    Max. Altitude: 5160 m
    Difficulty : Moderate/Hard
    Start: Arughat Bazaar / Gorkha Bazaar
    Finish: Besisahar
    Permits Needed: Trekking Permit Manaslu, Manaslu Conservation Area, Annapurna Conservation Area
    Type : Teahouse/Camping

  • GHT Lower Trail, Full Traverse GHT Lower Trail, Full Traverse

    Section : Annapurna & Mustang, Dolpa, Everest & Rolwaling, Kanchenjunga, Langtang & Helambu, Makalu Barun, Manaslu & Ganesh, Rara & Jumla, The Far West Nepal
    Days trekking : 92
    Season : All seasons
    Max. Altitude: 4519 m
    Difficulty : Moderate
    Start: Simhalila Bhanjyang
    Finish: Darchula
    Permits Needed: Trekking permit Dolpa, TIMS, ACAP
    Type : Teahouse/homestay/Camping (it is needed to take a tent)

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    Fast Facts

    • The highest peak in this region is Manaslu, which at 8163m is the 8th highest peak in the world
    • Ganesh Himal is named after the Hindu God of Good Fortune. The Tiru Danda offers breath taking views of it.
    • The area is highly diverse, being home to Brahmin, Chhetri, Tamang, Magar, Tibetan and Gurung peoples
    • Manaslu was first climbed on May 9, 1956 by Toshio Imanishi from Japan and Gyalzen Norbu of Nepal
    • The region shelters endangered animals such as the snow leopard and red pandas – especially in the northern reaches as Buddhist Lamas prohibit the killing of animals.
    • A hidden gem here is the Tsum Valley. Really worth a visit.