Everyone is familiar with the name Dhaulagiri which is in the western part of Nepal, probably the best spot for trekking in Nepal. The simple reason behind it is that it consists more than fifteen 7000-meter magnificent peaks with land of dramatic contrast.
The trek offers you a ample chance to explore the wild. Now this thrilling region has been shown its long kept secrets, since reopened of the places 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.
From the near tropical Pokhara valley, steep slopes climb to snowcapped Himalayan giants. Dhaulagiri, the seventh tallest peak in the world, towers high above the well-trekked Muktinath pilgrim trail up the Kali Gandaki valley. The vast massif screens the hidden land of Dolpo to its northwest.
The trek to Dhaulagiri offers unparalleled and impressing scenery, besides it includes as you might expect in such a remote area, some very interesting indigenous people. Following the rivers upstream, ferns and forests of oak and other deciduous trees and juniper are interesting. Mountainsides of rhododendron blaze with color in the spring, and other flowers are abundant on the trail. We can found tiny alpine flowers even on High Mountain passes above the tree dotting the wind swept ground.
The popular high mountain passes includes French Pass (5360m) and Dhampus Pass (5250m/ 17,220ft). These passes offers great experience trekkers with excellent physical condition.
Facts of the Trek
Max. Altitude: 5360.
Trip Duration: 22 days
Trek Grade: Strenious
Activities: Trekking + Tour
Accommodation: Tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Transportation: Car / Van
Trek Departure: Every day throughout the week
Group Size: 1 (minimum)
Best Time: Jan, Feb, March, April, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
Per day Hiking: 6 to 8 hours
Highlights: Dhaulagiri Base Camp, French Pass, Dhampus Pass, Hidden Valley, Kaligandaki River Gorge, Annapurna Himalayan Range, Various ethnic groups.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport . Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Beni by bus (9 hours driving).
Day 03: Trek to Babiyachaour
Day 04: Trek to Darbang
Day 05: Trek to Takum
Day 06: Trek to Muri
Day 07: Trek to Boghara
Day 08: Trek to Doban
Day 09: Trek to Italian Base Camp
Day 10: Acclimatization day at Italian Base Camp
Day 11: Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp
Day 12: Trek to Hidden Valley (5000m.) crossing French Pass (5360m.)
Day 13: Rest day at Hidden Valley
Day 14: Trek to Yak Kharka crossing the Dhampus Pass (5200m)
Day 15: Trek down to Tukuche
Day 16: Trek to Ghasa
Day 17: Trek to Tatopani
Day 18: Rest day at Tatopani (Natural hot spring)
Day 19: Trek to Ghorepani
Day 20: Trek to Tikedhunga
Day 21: Trek to Nayapul (4 hours), then drive to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel. B.L.D.
Day 22: Drive back to Kathmandu by car / van. Overnight at hotel. B.B.
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