Round Dhaulagiri Trek is one of the best high adventure-trek in Nepal. This trek provides very close up view of the huge snow peak, a unique experience in the rugged terrain in the company of qualified staffs. You should be prepared to travel in snow condition for an extended period over a week and be prepared for rough weather. Previous trek experience in the mountain is necessary. You should be physically fit. Consider the trek a grade higher than trek to Makalu base camp.
Travel by bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara, after an overnight at Pokhara head west to Baglung. Follow part of the trail few days towards Dhorpatan and turn north to the base camp of Dhaulagiri. Low hill with terraced rice field and villages gradually gives away to rugged mountain landscape. In about 7 days you reach base camp. The traverse from base camp to the ridge is steep and long.
Cross the ridge at French pass and descend to Tikuche base camp. Continue to traverse in snow condition until you cross the pass. Because of the wind, altitude and snow the visibility is usually very low while crossing the main ridge to Tokuche. After crossing the pass you descend to a high pastureland for overnight camp. Next day make further steep descend to Tukuche.
You are back to civilization as you follow the main trail to Jomsom. Fly out from Jomsom to Pokhara and travel to Kathmandu.
Round Dhaulagiri Trek Outline Itinerary
Day 01. Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 02: Fly to Pokhara, drive to Dharapani (1400m) (7 hours).
Day 03. Trek to Muri (1,850m)
Day 04. Trek to Boghara (2080m)
Day 05. Trek to Dobang (2,520m)
Day 06. Trek to Choriban Khola (3,110m)
Day 07. Trek to Italian Base Camp (3,660m)
Day 08. Rest Day.
Day 09. Trek to Glacier Camp – (4210m)
Day 10. Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4740m)
Day 11. Trek to the French Pass (5,100 m) and to Hidden Valley High Camp. (5,360m)
Day 12. Extra day for weather
Day 13. Cross Dhampus Pass, and trek through Yak Kharka (3,680m)
Day 14. Trek to Marpha (2,667m). Continue to Jomsom (2,710m)
Day 15. Fly: Jomsom – Pokhara (25 min). transfer to Hotel,
Day 16. Drive to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 17. In Kathmandu, free day
Day 18. Transfer to airport, depart Kathmandu
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Detail Itinerary
Day 01. Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be met at the airport and escorted to your hotel. Evening is free; visit your own to Thamel a tourist junctions where you can find many shops and good restaurants. Stay at nice and lovely hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Fly to Pokhara, drive to Dharapani (1400m) (7 hours).
Fly in the morning, upon arrival at Pokhara you will be transferred to Beni, from Beni change of vehicle, continue drive to Dharapani. It is an adventurous drive which lasts for 7 hour. All our camp staffs would be at Dharapani before you arrive and waiting for your arrival to serve you. When you Cross a suspension bridge to the right bank, pass tributary Ritum Khola to your left as you go to the right through the hamlet of Darbang. Continue to the village of Dharapani a heavily populated village. Overnight here.
Day 03. Trek to Muri (1,850m)
Cross the river to its West Bank and head north to Phedi. As you leave Phedi the trail starts climbing in earnest and there will be many switch-backs until you arrive at the ridge and the angle of ascent eases. Again the trail climbs steeply to the villages of Muri. Continue your trek to Sibang and Mattim. From here you continue up an incline to the snout of a ridge, descend to the Gatti Khola and reach Phalai Gaon (1810m). Cross the Dhara Khola via a suspension bridge , descend to the valley next to the school, walk to the opposite bank , and climb the steep hill for a shortcut. Follow the mountin path and skirt around the ridge, emerging once again to the right bank of Myagdi Khola, the mountain path continues, winding uphill, and when you skirt around a ridge, a vista of Dhaulagiri I (8167m) and Gurja Himal (7193m) opens up. Reached a large village of Magar, houses are closely packed together.
Day 04. Trek to Boghara (2080m)
After a short descend, cross a stream and continue through terraced fields before climbing a ridge to reach the pass you see Mt. Ghustung South (6465 m). Descend to the Myagdi Khola and trek along its West Bank to the village of Naura from where you will climb a little before traversing a grassy hill and climb a steep slope with switch-backs and then descend through a forest and terraced fields to Boghara (2080 m).
Day 05. Trek to Dobang (2,520m)
Descends through terraced fields to a small ridge and then through a forest to Jyardan the most remote settlement in these parts. A high winding path follows the village, crossed rocky area pilled high with stones, then grass covered traverse, finally descending a steep stone step path to the river?s edge. Follow the river a bit, then climb a mountain path and cross a stream with a high waterfall to a Kharka. Follow a gently slopping mountain path to Lipshe with its single hut. The trail continues through a forest to Lapche Kharka and then climbs to the level area at Dobang.
Day 06. Trek to Choriban Khola (3,110m)
Crossing a wooden bridge out of Dobang the trail ascends a forested area. Soon the west face of Dhaulagiri I (8167 m.) becomes visible through breaks in the trees. Descend to the Myagdi Khola and cross it via a wooden bridge to the east bank continue to Chartare (2820m). Return to the forest from Chartare, after you pass two small bivouac caves, you leave the forest and cut across a rocky area. Climb the mountain side from the river, cross small stream and continuea gentle climb to the Choriban Khola where you skirt around.
Day 07. Trek to Italian Base Camp (3,660m)
Follow a trail (which is not very well defined) to the terminal moraine of the Chhonbarban Glacier and enter the glacier from the right. Tukche Peak (6837 m.) becomes visible straight on; at the far end while the impressive north flank of Dhaulagiri I (8167 m.) dominates the skyline to your right. After a short while you will reach Italian Base Camp (3660 m), which is also the site of your camp for the night. To the west are the peaks of Dhaulagiri II (7751m), Dhaulagiri III (7715 m) and Dhaulagiri V (7618 m).
Camp Overnight.
Day 08. Rest Day.
Rest day relax at the camp, acclimatization day.
Day 09. Trek to Glacier Camp - (4210m)
Leave early in the morning when the weather is expected to be clear. Trail is bit prone to stone fall, and pass through a narrow gorge. Overnight at near the glacier.
Day 10. Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4740m)
Always beware of altitude sickness. Tukche Peak (6837 m.) becomes visible straight on; at the far end while the impressive north flank of Dhaulagiri I (8167 m.) dominates the skyline to your right. After a short while you will reach Dhaulagiri Base Camp (3660 m), which is also the site of your camp for the night. To the west are the peaks of Dhaulagiri II (7751m), Dhaulagiri III (7715 m) and Dhaulagiri V (7618 m).
Day 11. Trek to the French Pass (5,100 m) and to Hidden Valley High Camp (5,360m)
After the glacier you climb two terraced hills, the first of which runs along the glacier, and then cutting across a mountain flank and a moraine you enter a gentle incline on the left from an ablation valley. Climb this gentle slope to the French Pass (5100 m.). A great vista opens up from the French Pass and you will be able to see Mukut Himal (6328 m), Tashi Kang (6386 m.) and Sita Chuchura (6611 m.), all of which surround the Hidden Valley. To the south is Tukche Peak (6920 m.) and beyond is the massive peak of Dhaulagiri I. From French Pass you continue along the right edge of the Hidden valley losing a little altitude to Thapa Pass (5250 m.) between Tukche Peak and Thapa Peak (6,012 m.). Descending from Thapa Pass you will make a high camp at about 5360m.
Day 12. Extra day for weather
Day to be used for bad weather, sickness of trekkers or staffs members, etc.
Day 13. Cross Dhampus Pass, and trek through Yak Kharka (3,680m)
Descend from the high camp, to the Dhampus Pass and continue to Yak Kharka. There is a good camp site to enjoy the surrounding.
Descend from the high camp, to the Dhampus Pass and continue to Yak Kharka. There is a good camp site to enjoy the surrounding.
Descend to the village of Marpha, on the west bank of the Kali Gandaki river. Continue to north, up the river valley to the town of Jomsom. Overnight at Lodge or Camp.
Day 15. Fly from Jomsom - Pokhara (25 min). transfer to Hotel,
Fly from Jomsom - Pokhara (25 min). transfer to Hotel. Explore Pokhara.
Day 16. Drive to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Scenic drive to Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu around 3 pm. Free time to explore Kathmandu.
Day 17. In Kathmandu, free day
Free day in Kathmandu. Explore Kathmandu on your own or we can organize sightseeing tour with professional tour guide.
Day 18. Transfer to airport, depart Kathmandu
Free time until departure. Transfer to airport. Depart Kathmandu
Min - Max (Persons)
Adult Price
2 - 3
$3,500.00
4 - 5
$3,100.00
6 - 9
$2,900.00
10 - 15
$2,700.00
Single - Supplement
$195.00
Included
01. All meals and accommodation in tent during the trek.
02. Cooking and eating utensils, all camping equipments
03. Service of trek guide, cook, kitchen and sherpa assistants
04. Porters to carry personal baggage (each 15 kg.), food and camping equipment
05. Warm clothing, shoes, blankets and dark goggles for high altitude porters as required
06. Accident insurance for staffs and porters
07. Domestic Airfare according to programme
08. National park/conservation entry permit and TIMS as per programme
09. Arrival and departure transfers.
10. Local / Public transport as shown in the programme
11. Hotel accommodation on BB in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Excluded
01. Personal clothing and sleeping bag
02. Personal accident and health insurance
03. Emergency evacuation and oxygen cost, and medical-box
04. Alcoholic and bottled beverage, laundry, and tips
05. Sightseeing tours and meals in Kathmandu
06. Any other services and expenses that are not specifically mentioned in the programme
07. Expenses due to flight delay, sickness other contingencies
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