The GHT Low route also referred to as the “cultural route,” covers a distance of approximately 1,550 kilometers and meanders through the mid-hills of Nepal, maintaining an average elevation of around 2,000 meters. Despite this relatively moderate altitude, the trail still entails navigating several mountain passes, with the highest one being the Jang la Pass at 4,519 meters. This pass connects Dhorpatan and Dolpa in western Nepal.

Hiking along the GHT low route offers the chance to journey through stunning, verdant forests, picturesque pastures, and vibrant green rice-terraced fields, all imbued with the richness of Nepali culture and civilization. During your trek, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with local people and experience the incredible cultural diversity that characterizes Nepal. This immersive experience allows you to witness the everyday life of typical Nepali villages.

Available Low Route

Tharpu to Ilam Trek (GHT)

Tharpu to Ilam Trek (GHT)

maximum-altitudep Altitude: 3582 m
Moderate & Inspiring Difficulty: Moderate & Inspiring
Taplejung to Tumlingtar Trek (GHT)

Taplejung to Tumlingtar Trek (GHT)

maximum-altitudep Altitude: 2,800m/6,604ft
Moderate Difficulty: Moderate
Tumlingtar to Jiri trek (GHT)

Tumlingtar to Jiri trek (GHT)

maximum-altitudep Altitude: 3,532m/11,587ft.
Moderate Difficulty: Moderate
Jiri to Barabise Trek (GHT)

Jiri to Barabise Trek (GHT)

maximum-altitudep Altitude: 3,310m/10,859ft
Moderate Difficulty: Moderate
Betrawati to Besisahar Trek (GHT)

Betrawati to Besisahar Trek (GHT)

maximum-altitudep Altitude: 1,591m/5,219ft
Moderate Difficulty: Moderate
Besisahar to Beni Trek (GHT)

Besisahar to Beni Trek (GHT)

maximum-altitudep Altitude: 3,193m/10,475ft
Moderate Difficulty: Moderate
Beni to Dunai Trek (GHT)

Beni to Dunai Trek (GHT)

maximum-altitudep Altitude: 4,519m/14,826ft
Barabise to Betrawati Trek (GHT)

Barabise to Betrawati Trek (GHT)

maximum-altitudep Altitude: 2,435m/7,988ft
Moderate Difficulty: Moderate
Rara Lake Trek (GHT)

Rara Lake Trek (GHT)

maximum-altitudep Altitude: Upto 3,500 m
Moderate Difficulty: Moderate

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