Begin Phase 2 from Listi near Barhabise, climbing steeply through sub-alpine oak and bamboo forests to Sotang Kharka.
Ascend to sacred high lake of Bhairav Kund (4,364m), revered by Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims, continuing to Chogormogor Kharka.
Descent through dense hemlock and rhododendron forests into the remote Nimadol valley.
Follow traditional trails through pristine wilderness along mountain rivers to Tembathang Sherpa village.
Climb through mossy forests and alpine pastures toward the sacred Panch Pokhari basin.
Ascend to the celebrated Five Sacred Lakes of Panch Pokhari (4,060m), seated beneath towering Jugal Himal.
Sunrise hike to viewpoint ridge for breathtaking panoramas spanning Rolwaling, Dorje Lakpa, and Langtang. Rest and recharge.
Trek deeper into the wild Jugal glacier basin, setting up high wilderness camp.
Ascend across rocky moraines and alpine tarns to Tin Pokhari beneath glaciated passes.
Final staging camp before the glaciated pass. Technical gear check, crampon fitting, and route briefing.
Technical crossing of glaciated Tilman Pass (5,320m) connecting Jugal to Langtang. Descend glaciated valley to Langshisa Kharka.
Trek down the broad glaciated Langtang valley to Kyanjin Gompa, famous for its historic monastery and yak cheese factory.
Challenging morning ascent of Kyanjin Ri or Tsergo Ri (4,984m) for panoramic vistas of Langtang Lirung (7,234m) and surrounding peaks.
Descend along the Langtang Khola river gorge through fragrant pine, oak, and rhododendron forests to Lama Hotel.
Trek through bamboo groves down to Syabrubesi, the cultural hub connecting Langtang to the Ruby Valley.
Enter the Tamang Heritage Trail, climbing to the high panoramic plateau of Nagthali Ghyang.
Descent through pine forest to Chilime along the Chilime hydropower river valley.
Ascend to Gatlang, a classic stone-house Tamang village with ancient chortens and traditional weaving.
Ascent through secluded spruce and fir forest towards the border of the Ruby Valley at Somdang.
Spectacular crossing of Pangsang Pass (4,002m) with panoramic views of Ganesh Himal and Manaslu, descending into Tipling.
Trek through terraced corn and millet fields, passing traditional stone houses to Borang.
Winding paths across tranquil streams and hanging bridges connecting Ruby Valley villages.
Traverse rolling hillsides beneath southern slopes of Ganesh Himal to Yarasa.
Trek along high ridgelines with expansive southern views, reaching the large Gurung village of Kerauja.
Steep descent into the dramatic Budhi Gandaki river gorge, joining the Manaslu route at Tatopani natural hot springs.
Follow the cantilever river walkway up the gorge to the stone-paved checkpoint village of Jagat.
Enter restricted Manaslu Conservation Area, following dramatic river canyons to Ekle Bhatti.
Cross bamboo forests and roaring torrents, ascending into Deng where Tibetan cultural influence begins.
Ascend through pine forest to the traditional village of Prok, situated on a high scenic terrace.
Trek through alpine forests past intricately carved mani walls to Lihi in the upper Manaslu sanctuary.
Pass beneath the imposing bulk of Mount Manaslu (8,163m) into Samagaon, the premier Sherpa village of the valley.
Day hike to turquoise Birendra Tal glacial lake and Manaslu Base Camp (4,800m). Acclimatization rest.
Follow the widening glacial valley past birch trees to Samdo, the highest permanent settlement near the Tibetan border.
Ascent past ancient trading crossroads up to high stone shelters at Dharmasala at the foot of Larkya La.
Milestone crossing: conquer majestic Larkya La (5,106m) with views of Annapurna II, Cheo Himal, and Himlung. Descend to Bimthang.
Descend through breathtaking rhododendron and pine forests along Dudh Khola river to Tilche.
Cross Marsyangdi River to Dharapani, joining the Annapurna Circuit route and climbing to Timang.
Walk beneath pine-clad cliffs through Chame to the famous sprawling Himalayan apple orchards of Bhratang.
Traverse curved Paungda Danda rock face into the rain-shadow valley of Upper Pisang.
Follow high panoramic route via Ghyaru and Ngawal, offering world-class views of Annapurna II, III, and IV.
Branch off main circuit onto scree slopes and impressive landslide cliffs to Tilicho Base Camp.
Early morning hike to sacred sapphire-blue Tilicho Lake (4,919m), framed by Tilicho Peak. Descend to historic Khangsar village.
Rejoin the main Annapurna high route, ascending past juniper pastures to Yak Kharka and Ledar.
Ascend moraine ridges beneath the towering north face of Khatung Kang to Thorung High Camp.
Grand crossing of legendary Thorung La Pass (5,416m), festooned in prayer flags. Long descent into holy temple town of Muktinath.
Descend through wind-carved desert landscape of Mustang into Kagbeni and Jomsom Hub, completing GHT Phase 2!
