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Dhaulagiri Trek - 23 Days
Beginning in Pokhara, this trek encircles Dhaulagiri Himal, which comprises of Dhaulagiri I – IV all over 7,000m and offers simple lifestyle and scenery of Nepal from cultivated fields to mountain villages scattered along Myagdi Khola. The trail starts from Beni after an hour long drive from Pokhara and heads along the banks of Myagdi river passing through interesting villages of Babichor (950m), Darbang (1,180m) and Sibang (1,750m). Entering the Myagdi river that penetrates deep into Dhaulagiri Himal offers the grand view of west wall of Dhaulagiri I (8,167m) and moving further in, awesome view of its north wall and Dhaulagiri II (7,751m), Dhaulagiri III (7,715m) and Dhaulagiri V (7,618m). A winding trail trekking on snow around the Chhonbarden glacier leads to French Pass (5360m) and the Thapa pass (5,250m) with Hidden valley (4,900m) in between offering panoramic views of Mukut Himal, Hongde (6,550m), Tongu Peak (6,187m), Tukuche Peak (6,920m), Nilgiri (6,940m), Thorong Peak (6,440m) and the Annapurna I & II. The weather condition could play a definitive role in determining the successful completion through the arduous long saddle between French pass and Thapa pass. The descending trail passes through the village of Yak Kharka and Marpha, where vegetation changes from alpine to subtropical and finally to Jomsom for a flight to Pokhara.


Grade: Moderate
Maximum Altitude: 2530m
Accommodation: 7 nights in hotels, 6 days lodge/camp
Transport: car, Jeep, Bus
Meals: B-13, L-6, D- 6
Cost: N/A

 


Short Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 2: City tour in Kathmandu
Day 3: Pokhara
Day 4: Drive to Beni & Trek to Babichor
Day 5: Darbang
Day 6: Sibang
Day 7: Baghara
Day 8: Dobang
Day 9: Pakoban
Day 10: Acclimatization day
Day 11: Italy Base Camp
Day 12: Dhaulagiri Base Camp
Day 13: French pass
Day 14: Dhampus Pass
Day 15: Tukuche
Day 16: Ghasa
Day 17: Tatopani
Day 18: Gorepani
Day 19: iBirethanti
Day 20: Pokhara
Day 21: kathmandu
Day 22: Free day
Day 23: Departure

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Itinerary
 

DAY 01:
When you arrive in Kathmandu, you'll be taken to your hotel. While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions are highlighted on our guided tour. There's time to explore the city's many charms on your own too. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well come dinner await for you. O/N in Kathmandu.

DAY 02:
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We will then processed to Visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. After lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working with wood, stones and metals. O/N in Kathmandu.

DAY 03:
You have breakfast being of the early morning before 7:00 AM. This morning you will be drive to Pokhara (200km), depart 7:00 AM in the morning, approximately 7hrs away by tourist bus. Lunch spot one the way to Pokhara. You will be arrive late afternoon at Pokhara approximately 2:00 O’clock. Pokhara lakeside villages sits, "front row centre" to one of the most beautiful Himalayan panoramas in the world. The Annapurna and famous "Fishtail" mountain peak of Machapuchhare tower over the tropical setting of Pokhara and you spend there will be the scenic highlight of your trip. You're free in Pokhara Valley also called "Magic Land" or Dreamland" of Nepal, to explore the various interesting place as your own like boating in Fewa lake over looking the region of Annapurna range of Himalayas. In the evening you will prepare yourself for your trek to Jomosm. O/N stay in Pokhara.

DAY 04:
Early morning drive from Pokhara to Beni (850m). Trek to Babichor (950m) 5 hrs. walk.

DAY 05:
Trek from Babichor to Darbang (1,180m) 4 hrs. walk.

DAY 06:
Trek from Darbang to Sibang (1,800m) 6 hrs. walk.

DAY 07:

TTrek from Sibang to Baghara (2,080m) 6 hrs. walk

DAY 08:
Trek from Baghara to Dobang (2,800m) 6 hrs. walk

DAY 09:
Trek from Dobang to Pakoban (3,585m) 7 hrs. walk.

DAY 10:
Acclimatization day

DAY 11:
Trek from Pakoban to Italy Base Camp (3,700m) 3 hrs walk

DAY 12:
Trek from Italy Base Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,750m) 4 hrs. walk

DAY 13:
Trek from Dhaulagiri Base Camp to French pass (5,360m) to Hidden valley (4,900m) 3 hrs. walk

DAY 14:
Trek to Dhampus Pass (5258m).

DAY 15:
Trek to Tukuche (2590m).

DAY 16:
Trek to Ghasa (2010m).

DAY 17:
Trek to Tatopani (1190m).

DAY 18:
Trek to Gorepani

DAY 19:
Trek to Birethanti

DAY 20:
Pokhara

DAY 21:
Drive to Kathmandu

Day 22:
Free day and rest.

Day 23:
Departure

 
   
 
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