Distance
2,500 km
Duration
30–50 days
Elevation
75,000m
Route Map
Start Finish · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Elevation Profile
Gain
+14,016m
Loss
−12,416m
Max
5,416m
Key Points
Solu Khumbu Pass · 4,200m · 300km
Thorong La Pass · 5,416m · 750km
Larkya La Pass · 4,800m · 1350km
Kang La Pass · 4,400m · 1700km
Nara La Pass · 4,600m · 2300km
About This Route
The Himalayan Trail is one of the most ambitious bikepacking routes on Earth, traversing the length of Nepal and into the Indian Himalayas. Riders navigate ancient trade routes, high-altitude passes, and remote mountain kingdoms, with the world's highest peaks as a constant backdrop. This is true expedition cycling.
Route Highlights
- Multiple passes above 5,000m elevation
- Passes through remote Himalayan kingdoms
- Ancient Buddhist monasteries and temples
- Views of Everest, Annapurna, and Kangchenjunga
- Requires special permits for restricted areas
Route Details
Start
Kanchenjunga region, Eastern Nepal
Finish
Humla region, Western Nepal
Best Season
October – November, March – May
Surface
Mountain trails, dirt roads, some paved sections
GPX Track
Not yet available
Community Ride Reports
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