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Dhaulagiri Trekking provides massive mountains range of Dhaulagiri consisting of fifteen 7000 meter peaks is magnificent. Trekking of the main paths is not only possible, but can be immensely rewarding, though you do need a sense of adventure and an increased ability to deal with unexpected. Geographically, it is a land of dramatic contrast. Trekking around the giant Himalayan Peak Dhawalagiri (8th highest Himalayan Peaks of the world) is one of the most challenging trekks. The trek goes through big challenging mountain passes, crossing over French pass (5360 meter) and Thapa Pass (5200 meter); It is a challenging walk on an icy track. The massive mountains range of Dhaulagiri consisting of fifteen 7000 meter peaks is magnificent. Trekking of the main paths is not only possible, but can be immensely rewarding, though you do need a sense of adventure and an increased ability to deal with unexpected. Geographically, it is a land of dramatic contrast.
Dhaulagiri Trekking is an exploration of the wild. Recently reopened this thrilling region shows its long kept secrets, like the Gandaki Gorge, the deepest Gorge in the world !! Dhaulagiri means "white mountain" though many mountains over the world have names which translate to white mountain, this is without doubt the most astonishing one.
Exploring Nepalese lifestyles, trekking through glaciers, challenging high Himalayan passes, panoramic views of great Himalayan peaks, Dhaulagiri base camp, French pass, Dhampus pass hidden valley, Kaligandaki river gorge, Annapurna Himalayan range. Various ethnic groups, apple form in Marpha, and scenic flight to Pokhara etc...
| Day | Activities |
|---|---|
| Day 01: | Kathmandu - Pokhara - Baglung by bus (9h) - Beni (817m). |
| Day 02: | Beni - Babichor (950m) in 5h. |
| Day 03: | Babichor - Dharapani (1500m) in 6h. |
| Day 04: | Dharapani - Muri (1840m) in 6h. |
| Day 05: | Muri - Boghara (2080m) in 7h. |
| Day 06: | Boghara - Dobang (2880m) in 6h. |
| Day 07: | Dobang - Camp at 3200m in 5h. |
| Day 08: | Camp at 3200m - Italians Camp (3700m) in 3h30. |
| Day 09: | Italians Camp. Acclimatization and rest day. |
| Day 10: | Italians Camp -Camp at 4300m in 5h. |
| Day 11: | Camp at 4300m - Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4750m) in 4h30. |
| Day 12: | Dhaulagiri Base Camp. Acclimatization and rest day. |
| Day 13: | Dhaulagiri Base Camp - French Pass (5400m) - Camp in the " Hidden Valley " (5050m) in 5h. |
| Day 14: | Camp in the " Hidden Valley " - Thapa Pass (5230m) - Yak Kharka (4400m) in 6h. |
| Day 15: | Yak Kharka - Tukuche (2591m) in 5h. |
| Day 16: | Tukuche - Ghasa (2012m) in 4h30. |
| Day 17: | Ghasa - Tatopani (1189m) in 4h30. |
| Day 18: | Tatopani - Beni (817m). |
| Day 19: | Beni - Baglung in 3h, then bus to Pokhara. |
Note: Above itinerary can be customized according to your preference. If you would like to change it please write here
| Day | Activities |
|---|---|
| Day 01: | Kathmandu - Pokhara - Baglung by bus (9h) - Beni (817m). 3-hour walk.The trail the Kalihandaki River valley to Beni. |
| Day 02: | Beni - Babichor (950m) in 5h. Pleasant walk through the fields along Myagdi Khola Valley. |
| Day 03: | Babichor - Dharapani (1500m) in 6h. Wonderful panorama over vast terraced field areas. |
| Day 04: | Dharapani - Muri (1840m) in 6h. We gradually climb up through fire tree forests. |
| Day 05: | Muri - Boghara (2080m) in 7h. The valley narrows and villages become less numerous. Along the trail meadows give way to woods then terraced fields. Great vistas of Dhaulagiri I (8091m), Gurja Himal (7193m) and Ghustung Sud (6465m). |
| Day 06: | Boghara - Dobang (2880m) in 6h. Up and down along the Myagdi Khola in an untamed setting: dense forest and impressive waterfalls. |
| Day 07: | Dobang - Camp at 3200m in 5h. We continue up through a gradually-thinning forest. |
| Day 08: | Camp at 3200m - Italians Camp (3700m) in 3h30. Our first meeting with the glaciers. A magical panorama: just opposite, the impressive west face of Dhaulagiri I stares at us, on our right side is Manapati, and behind, the fantastic great wall of the Tsaurabong Peak. |
| Day 09: | Italians Camp. Acclimatization and rest day. |
| Day 10: | Italians Camp -Camp at 4300m in 5h. By a steep trail, cluttered with moraines we approach the Myagdi Khola springs. We then start our progression along the Chhonbardan glacier. |
| Day 11: | Camp at 4300m - Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4750m) in 4h30. The climb is now easier. We establish our campsite opposite an ice-fall, set between Dhaulagiri II, II, IV and V on one side and Dhaulagiri I and the Tukuche Peak on the other. |
| Day 12: | Dhaulagiri Base Camp. Acclimatization and rest day. |
| Day 13: | Dhaulagiri Base Camp - French Pass (5400m) - Camp in the " Hidden Valley " (5050m) in 5h. splendid view from the pass of Dhaulagiri I and the peaks surrounding the Hidden valley: Sita Chuchura, Mukut Himal et Tashi Kang. |
| Day 14: | Camp in the " Hidden Valley " - Thapa Pass (5230m) - Yak Kharka (4400m) in 6h. A short climb takes us up to the pass. Magnificent panorama of the Annapurna massif and the Nilgiris. |
| Day 15: | Yak Kharka - Tukuche (2591m) in 5h. The path descends zigzagging along mountainside. |
| Day 16: | Tukuche - Ghasa (2012m) in 4h30. We follow the Annapurna circuit route, along the Kali Gandaki river. |
| Day 17: | Ghasa - Tatopani (1189m) in 4h30. The trail now high above the Kali Gandaki passes through narrow gorges-regarded as the deepest and steepest in the world- and takes us to Tatopani - literally "hot spring". |
| Day 18: | Tatopani - Beni (817m). |
| Day 19: | Beni - Baglung in 3h, then bus to Pokhara. |
Note: Above itinerary can be customized according to your preference. If you would like to change it please write here
| Trip duration: | 19 to 20 days |
|---|---|
| Trek duration: | 18 days |
| Walking hours: | Apprx 6-7 hrs/day |
| Activities: | Tour, Trekking |
| Grade: | Moderate to Stenuous |
| Type: | Fully Camping |
| Max. Altitude: | 5,360m |
| Season: | Sep-Dec, Feb-Jun |
| Group size: | 2 + |
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