Dhaulagiri and Annapurna are the adjoining Himalayan ranges in western Nepal. Dhaulagiri’s name comes from Sanskrit, which means white mountain. Interestingly, Mount Dhaulagiri was considered as the world’s highest mountain until 1852. It is one of the most challenging treks of Nepal and lies in the restricted areas of Nepal. Thus, it is less explored, and very few trekkers opt for Dhaulagiri trekking. The route follows an icy path along the deepest gorge of the world, Kali Gandaki. There are two high passes, the French Pass (5360m) and Dhampus Pass (5240 m), which requires a lot of energy, dedication, and stamina. The experienced Mountain Guides from Himalayan Circuit are always there to assist you further.
Along with the high passes, Dhaulagiri has three more base camps. The first base camp is the Italian Base camp at 3660m. This is the first acclimatization camp from where you trek heads further to Glacier camp ( 4200m) and to Dhaulagiri Base camp ( 4700 m ) where you are supposed to acclimatize yourself before crossing the high passes. After crossing Dhampus camp, you will be able to meet fellow trekkers who have completed the Annapurna Round in Jomsom. Share the beautiful moments from these two most beautiful and challenging treks in the Himalayas. The trekking is equally beautiful while passing through the different villages from the different ethnic groups, such as Magars, Gurung, and Thakalis. All of the local people share their own customs and traditions. The path through the Rhododendron, Pine, and Bamboo forests are the specialities of the trekking trails in Nepal. You may encounter wildlife like the Himalayan Thar, Red Panda, Musk Deer, and Leopards. Various species of birds sing beautiful melodies throughout the trip. Every adventure in the Himalayas is worth experiencing and has its own specialty. Get ready for the biggest adventure of your life and explore the hidden Himalayas.
You will arrive at Kathmandu airport and be greeted by one of our representatives who will take you to the hotel and enjoy your first Nepali meals in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Today is a day for you to sightseeing in Kathmandu and pick up any essentials you may have forgotten. We recommend you visit the Durbar Square in the heart of the old city where the old Royal Palace is located. There will be plenty of shopping available in a variety of shops and stalls.
Today there will be a full briefing and gear check so that you are prepared for the trek and locate essential items should you need them.
It is a 285 kilometer long drive from Kathmandu to Beni. The drive in the middle hills through Pritivi Highway is spectacular and offers the views of rivers, villages, Himalayas, small cities and so on. This evening you will overnight at 830 m above the sea levels.
After breakfast we will hike alongside Myagdi Khola. The hike will allow us to explore various villages finally reaching the village of Simalchaur. Continuing to walk we will head towards Babiyachaur which will be our final stop for the night.
After having mountain breakfast we will trek from Babiyachaur to Dharapani (1,565m) which takes about 6-7hrs. Today, we will trek through terraced hillsides and villages.
aAfter crossing the river we will leave Phedi and start climbing, eventually hitting the villages of Muri. The trek will continue to Sibang and Mattim before descending to the Gatti Khola and reach Phalai Gaon. We will camp at the larger village of Muri, Magar.
Today will be a long walk of around 6-7 hours to reach Baghara. Be sure to have your camera ready for when we reach Ghorban Dhara which provides the perfect view of Ghustung south which is elevated at 6465 metres above sea level. We will continue to hike uphill, zigzagging steep stone paths to Baghara where we will camp overnight.
The hike today is difficult and at times will require the help of the ropes. We will hike through forests to Jyardan and our final destination will be Dhoban.
After crossing the bridge out of Dobang we will descend to Myagdi Khola continuing to Chartare and finally Choriban Khola for an overnight camp.
After waking up in the fresh air we will have breakfast before our 4 hour trek to the Italian Base Camp. We will have views of the Dhaulagiri range, Manapathi Peak, and Dhaulagiri-II which is magnificent. We will camp overnight.
Today is a day to acclimatise to the thinning of the air so we can proceed with the hike the following day.
From the base camp we trek to the Glacier camp which is stunningly beautiful. Today is a real challenge as we will need to use ropes. It is a very thrilling and rewarding day but it is also the hardest.
Similar to yesterday, today will be tough and slippery. The climb will be uphill for 6 hours but the Dhaulagiri Base Camp is worth the hard work. We will camp overnight.
Today is another day for acclimatising due to the further thinning of the air. This day is essential to rest from strenuous hikes but medical experts suggest gentle exercise to aid this change.
As the trek nears the end the hiking continues to get tougher. We will require ropes and have to climb over steep moraine walls to reach a less strenuous area. The climb will be difficult but giving up a full view of the Hidden Valley. This area is very cold (-20 at night).
To reach Yak Kharka we cross the Dhampus Pass and the hike will last for around 7 hours. The hike is both up and downhill and challenging. We will reach an open space where Yak grazes and camp for the night.
The steep descent leads to Marpha and a well deserved beer over lunch. We will be walking in the snow until we pass the top of Thapa Pass. From Marpha we head toward Jomsom to catch the flight the following morning.
We have a short flight of around 25 minutes from Jomsom to Pokhara or 10 hours of drive from Jomsom to Pokhara, and have a free and relaxing day at the hotel.
After breakfast we will drive back to Kathmandu on a bus enjoying the scenery along the way. We will check into the hotel for the evening. We will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances.
Today is the end of the tour and a representative will transfer you to the airport for your departing flight. We wish you a safe onward journey and hope to welcome you back to Nepal very soon from Himalayan Circuit Team.
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$ 2490 | $ 2419 | $ 2269 |
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$ 2965 | $2839 | $2619 |
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