The Great Himalayan Trail Legacy

In 2012, Saurav Dhakal led a transformative 99-day expedition across Nepal's Great Himalayan Trail, documenting Himalayan communities and climate change impacts. This tour allows you to experience selected sections of this legendary route while learning documentary storytelling.

The Original Expedition

The 2012 expedition covered 1,555 kilometers from Kanchenjunga's glaciers in eastern Nepal, highlighting glacial melts, water scarcity, and community resilience through terraced farming and resource sharing.

Your Journey

This curated 10-day experience takes you through some of the most impactful sections of the trail:

• Remote Himalayan villages
• Ancient trading routes
• Glacial lakes and high passes
• Indigenous community interactions

Documentary Component

Led by experienced Story Cycle facilitators, you'll:

• Learn field documentary techniques
• Interview local community members
• Document climate change impacts
• Create your own trail story
• Contribute to ongoing climate documentation

Team Legacy

The original 2012 team included:

• Saurav Dhakal – Storyteller and expedition leader
• Apa Sherpa – 21-time Everest summiteer
• Dawa Steven Sherpa – Eco-tourism entrepreneur

About This Tour

<p>Follow the footsteps of the 2012 GHT expedition, documenting Himalayan communities and climate change impacts through storytelling.</p>

What's Included & Excluded