Dhaulagiri Round Trek

Duration: 21 days
Region: Dhaulagiri Region
Dates: March / April / May / October / November

This is the seventh highest peak in the world with its massive snowy white bulk which dominates the central west Nepal. This trek is long and difficult around Dhaulagiri. It starts from Beni on the Kali Gandaki and follows the Mayangdi khola west wards to Darbang and turns north on a small trail which lead through forests into the high country. Much of the route is on snow and glaciers as it crosses French Pass (5,240m), traverse the head of Hidden Valley and cross 5,155m Dhampus pass. You can end the trek with a steep descent to Marpha and then walk up to Jomsom and then take a flight to Pokhara or return to Pokhara via the Ghorepani ridge for a panoramic view of the entire Dhaulagiri massif. This trek is categorize as hard trek and you need to be in excellent shape.

White Mountain separated from the Annapurna region by Kali Gandaki gorge, the deepest gorge in the world, includes some fifteen peaks above 7,000m. This region, considered to be one of the most remote places of the Kingdom of Nepal, has abundance of Himalayan peaks, hidden valleys, high passes and sweeping vistas. The Trans Himalayan journey is quiet, peaceful and full of adventure and excitement. Trekking in this area is relatively strenuous but trekkers willing to spend their holidays amid nature and natural surroundings full of peace and tranquility choose his “off the beaten tack” trekking destination.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Katmnadu.
Day 02: Sightseeing (Boudha, Swambunath and Pashupatinath).
Day 03: Katmandu to Pokhara. Drive to Beni (860m).
Day 04: Trek to Babichour (950m).
Day 05: Trek to Darapani (1,500m).
Day 06: Trek to Muri.
Day 07: Trek to Baghara (1,900m).
Day 08: Trek to Dobang (2,800m).
Day 09: Trek to Italian Base Camp (4,650m).
Day 10: At Italian Base Camp. Explore around.
Day 11: Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,650m).
Day 12: Trek to French Col (5,353m).
Day 13: Trek to Dhampus pass (4,250m).
Day 14: Trek to Tukuche (2,566m).
Day 15: Trek to Ghasa (2,021m).
Day 16: Trek to Tatopani (1,190m).
Day 17: Trek to Ghorepani (2,634m).
Day 18: Trek to Birethati (1,000m).
Day 19: Drive to Pokhara.
Day 20: Drive to Kathmadu.
Day 21: Departure.

Services Includes

All meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner) with both vegetarian and non vegetarian served during the trip, all camping equipment (two person sleeping tent, kitchen tent, dinning tent, toilet tent, dinning table, chairs and sleeping mattresses) kitchen equipment, porters during the trek, all staffs and porters insurance, cook and kitchen boys, wages for all staff, equipment for staff and porters, national park entry fees, airport transfer, three nights hotel in Katmandu, one night hotel in Pokhara, and private transportation from Kathmandu to Beni and to Kathmandu.

Services Excludes

Insurance (should cover helicopter evacuation in case of emergency), hotel in Kathmandu, soft and hard drinks and bottled mineral water, meals in Kathmandu and in Pokhara, personal gear, and any other expenses in case of any political disturbances or natural disaster.