Great Himalayan Trail
Multi-section traverse of the entire Himalayan range across multiple states.
Warnings
⚠Months of commitment
⚠Extreme altitude
⚠Permit complexities
⚠Life-threatening sections
Campsites
Milam
3,450mLast village, seasonal inhabitants, basic shelter, spring
Bedni Bugyal
3,354mAlpine meadow, Bedni Kund lake, seasonal shepherds
Joshimath
1,890mTown with hotels, shops, ATM, hospital, restaurants - major resupply point
Har Ki Dun
3,566mValley camp, river, Osla village nearby for resupply, GHT rest point
Chitkul
3,450mVillage guesthouses, shops, food, beautiful setting, resupply point
Kheerganga
2,960mCamps, hot springs, dhabas, basic toilets
Cost Estimate
This is a 30-day expedition, NOT a casual trek. Budget assumes extreme self-sufficiency and experience. Guide team: lead guide Rs 3000/day + assistant Rs 1500/day + cook Rs 1000/day + porters Rs 800/day x3-4 = Rs 5000-8000/day minimum. Operators (Aquaterra, GHT specialists) include all logistics, permits, resupply, emergency evacuation insurance, satellite comms. Price per person drops significantly with group of 4-6.