GHT/ Great Himalaya Trail FAQS
GHT is all about trekking in the Himalayas of Nepal where the origin is based. Trekker who has been to any base camp of 8000 meters mountain can do GHT trek by training themselves a little more. For those who are looking for information regarding the Nepal GHT, below are the most frequently asked questions by past and future GHTers.
WHAT IS GHT STAND FOR?
GHT stands for Great Himalayan Trail which is the world's highest and longest trail in Nepal.
WHO WAS THE FIRST TREKKER OF GHT?
Robin Boustead was the first person who successfully treks the GHT and that changed his life.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO DO SOLO GHT TREK?
The lower route of GHT can be done solo but you can’t do the higher route because many sections of GHT require special permits and the guide is mandatory.
ARE THE FOOD AND SHELTER ARE AVAILABLE IN ALONG THE GHT?
Food and shelter are possible in all the regions, but most of the remote area have only basic.
CAN I BOOK A GHT TREK THROUGH THIS WEBSITE?
Yes, you can, please share your interest in GHT regions and your time available through the mail (info@hwwtreks.com). For the booking process please visit here.
DO I NEED A VISA TO VISIT NEPAL?
Yes, you must. Please visit the details of the Nepal Visa.
CAN I WALK ACROSS THE ENTIRE NEPALI HIMALAYAS?
Yeah, sure this is one of the reasons to organized a GHT trek to experience the extreme adventure in the high Himalayas.
HOW MANY ROUTES ARE POSSIBLE IN GHT TREK?
There are two routes of GHT high route and low route. For detail of GHT routes click here.
HOW CAN I TREK THE GHT?
Himalayan Wander Walkers is a trekking company in Nepal, a team of veteran trekking and climbing guides. Though our company is not really old our team is well experienced in this field. So, let us hear from you and we will help you organize your trek.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO DO TEA HOUSE STYLE IN GHT TREK?
Generally, the GHT trek is a combination of both tea houses and camping trek. Most of the eastern and central regions can be done in a tea house style but the far west of Nepal required full camping.
HOW THE GREAT HIMALAYA TRAIL DID BEGIN?
After 2000 AD many mountain areas of Nepal were opened for trekking. Since many international travelers are possible to reach different regions of the Himalayas and Robin Boustead came with the idea of GHT. If you are interested in history then read here, History of GHT.
HOW CAN I CONTRIBUTE to LOCAL COMMUNITIES of GHT TRAIL?
Though there are some non-governmental organizations that help remote areas of Nepal, there are still not enough. If it is possible for you, then do some projects that can benefit local communities. Many GHTers recommend hiring local guides and other staff for camping. So, you can directly support their socioeconomic.
DO YOU STILL HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions other than above then please visit our Nepal FAQs or Contact Us.