Dhaulagiri Trek
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Nepal Footprint Holiday Pvt.ltd
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Dhaulagiri Trek is one of the most challenging treks in Nepal in western Himalayan region with special trek permit. Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek begins at the small mountainous town that nestles at the confluence of the Kali Gandaki River and Myagdi River. This offbeat trekking in Nepal winds through trails beside Myagdi River and come across habitats of ethical mountain tribes frequently. Dhaulagiri Circuit Trekking has everything from overcoming challenging high passes, Himalayan panorama, and the extreme wilderness. Dhaulagiri Circuit is full of culture, landscapes, floral and faunal biodiversity.
The memorable moments
One of the toughest trek’s of Nepal Explore the 7th highest mountain base camp in the world Fascinating view from Dhampus Peak Explore the Hidden Valley Scenic view of Dhaulagiri Massif Cross Italian Base Camp and Japanese Base Camp to reach Dhampus Peak
Journey at a glance
Day Day 1:: Arrival In Kathmandu, Hotel In Kathmandu. — Arrival In Kathmandu, Hotel In Kathmandu. Day Day 2:: Kathmandu City Sightseeing, Overnight At Hotel. — Kathmandu City Sightseeing, Overnight At Hotel. Day Day 3:: Drive Across Muglin To Pokhara 827 M. Hotel At Pokhara. — Drive Across Muglin To Pokhara 827 M. Hotel At Pokhara. Day Day 4:: Drive Via Beni To Babiyachaur, Trekking To Darbang 1,180 M. — Drive Via Beni To Babiyachaur, Trekking To Darbang 1,180 M. Day Day 5:: Trek To Sibang 1,760 M — Trek To Sibang 1,760 M Day Day 6:: Trek Uphill And Downhill To The River Myagdi Khola Camp At About 1,450 M. — Trek Uphill And Downhill To The River Myagdi Khola Camp At About 1,450 M. Day Day 7:: Trek To Bagora 2,080m — Trek To Bagora 2,080m Day Day 8:: Trek To Dobhan 2,470 M. — Trek To Dobhan 2,470 M. Day Day 9:: Trek To Sallaghari 3,100 M. — Trek To Sallaghari 3,100 M. Day Day 10:: Italian Base Camp 3,700 M. — Italian Base Camp 3,700 M. Day Day 11:: Acclimatization Day Before The High Altitude Hiking. — Acclimatization Day Before The High Altitude Hiking. Day Day 12:: Acclimatization Day Before The High Altitude Hiking. — Acclimatization Day Before The High Altitude Hiking. Day Day 13:: Walk On The Glacier 4,200 M. — Walk On The Glacier 4,200 M. Day Day 14:: Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trekking 4,700 M — Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trekking 4,700 M Day Day 15:: Exceeding The French Pass 5,360 M. Camp Hidden Valley 5,150 M. — Exceeding The French Pass 5,360 M. Camp Hidden Valley 5,150 M. Day Day 16:: Dhampus Peak Climbing 6,012 M. — Dhampus Peak Climbing 6,012 M. Day Day 17:: Trek Down To Yak Kharka 4,200 M. — Trek Down To Yak Kharka 4,200 M. Day Day 18:: Trek Down To Marpha 2,550 M. Jomsom. — Trek Down To Marpha 2,550 M. Jomsom. Day Day 19:: Flight To Pokhara And Explore Around Lake Site/Boating And Hangout, Hotel. — Flight To Pokhara And Explore Around Lake Site/Boating And Hangout, Hotel. Day Day 20:: Flight To Kathmandu, Free Day, Hotel. — Flight To Kathmandu, Free Day, Hotel. Day Day 21:: Free Morning And Final Departure, Transfer To Airport Or Onward Destination. — Free Morning And Final Departure, Transfer To Airport Or Onward Destination.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu, Hotel In Kathmandu. — Arrival In Kathmandu, Hotel In Kathmandu.
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Day 2: Kathmandu City Sightseeing, Overnight At Hotel. — Kathmandu City Sightseeing, Overnight At Hotel.
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Day 3: Drive Across Muglin To Pokhara 827 M. Hotel At Pokhara. — Drive Across Muglin To Pokhara 827 M. Hotel At Pokhara.
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Day 4: Drive Via Beni To Babiyachaur, Trekking To Darbang 1,180 M. — Drive Via Beni To Babiyachaur, Trekking To Darbang 1,180 M.
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Day 5: Trek To Sibang 1,760 M — Trek To Sibang 1,760 M
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Day 6: Trek Uphill And Downhill To The River Myagdi Khola Camp At About 1,450 M. — Trek Uphill And Downhill To The River Myagdi Khola Camp At About 1,450 M.
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Day 7: Trek To Bagora 2,080m — Trek To Bagora 2,080m
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Day 8: Trek To Dobhan 2,470 M. — Trek To Dobhan 2,470 M.
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Day 9: Trek To Sallaghari 3,100 M. — Trek To Sallaghari 3,100 M.
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Day 10: Italian Base Camp 3,700 M. — Italian Base Camp 3,700 M.
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Day 11: Acclimatization Day Before The High Altitude Hiking. — Acclimatization Day Before The High Altitude Hiking.
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Day 12: Acclimatization Day Before The High Altitude Hiking. — Acclimatization Day Before The High Altitude Hiking.
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Day 13: Walk On The Glacier 4,200 M. — Walk On The Glacier 4,200 M.
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Day 14: Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trekking 4,700 M — Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trekking 4,700 M
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Day 15: Exceeding The French Pass 5,360 M. Camp Hidden Valley 5,150 M. — Exceeding The French Pass 5,360 M. Camp Hidden Valley 5,150 M.
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Day 16: Dhampus Peak Climbing 6,012 M. — Dhampus Peak Climbing 6,012 M.
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Day 17: Trek Down To Yak Kharka 4,200 M. — Trek Down To Yak Kharka 4,200 M.
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Day 18: Trek Down To Marpha 2,550 M. Jomsom. — Trek Down To Marpha 2,550 M. Jomsom.
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Day 19: Flight To Pokhara And Explore Around Lake Site/Boating And Hangout, Hotel. — Flight To Pokhara And Explore Around Lake Site/Boating And Hangout, Hotel.
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Day 20: Flight To Kathmandu, Free Day, Hotel. — Flight To Kathmandu, Free Day, Hotel.
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Day 21: Free Morning And Final Departure, Transfer To Airport Or Onward Destination. — Free Morning And Final Departure, Transfer To Airport Or Onward Destination.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- All Ground Transport by Private and flights as per itinerary.
- Tourist standard hotel in Pokhara and Kathmandu as per itinerary.
- Needed Trekking permits, TIMS and ACAP Entry fees.
- English/German Speaking Trekking Guide Insurance.
- All Camping Support and Food during trekking.
- Sightseeing as per itinerary.
- All Camping Support. Porter Equipments Insurance and Food.
- Dhampus Peak climbing Sherpa and Peak Permits.
- Rescue and Emergency Service.
- First Aid Kit with Oxygen Support.
Not included
- International Flight from and To Kathmandu.
- Nepal Visa Fees.
- Meas as per itinerary and Drinks/Bar Bills.
- All Personal Trekking gears and equipments for climbing Dhampus Peak.
- Travel and Rescue Insurance.
- Personal Medicine and Extra which not in Itinerary.
Essential trip information
Before you go
How to Reach Dhaulagiri Circuit Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek starts from the sub-tropical woodlands where the leeches could trouble a bit to the trekkers. As the trek goes to a higher elevation, we now witness the low alpine forest. Eventually going even higher we will enter the treeless regions. Trekkers traverse through Italian Base Camp, Japanese Base Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp, where they can literally touch the mountains. Moreover hiking along the rock-strewn trails to French Col, 5,000m plus pass before entering Hidden Valley. Hidden Valley is a fascinating highlight of Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek. Hidden Pass is probably the most beautiful pass in Nepal. Explore a day around Hidden Valley before scaling Dhampus Peak. After the summit of Dhampus Peak, which is technically an easy climb. Then traverse down to Jomsom via Dhampus Pass. The views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Dhampus Peak, and Nilgiri among others are the great Himalayan panorama of Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek, which is also popular as Hidden Valley Trek. Best Time to Trek Dhaulagiri The best time to visit Dhaulagiri Circuit is during September – November and March – May. Enjoy this offbeat trekking adventure in Nepal 2020/21 with us that takes you to some of the most beautiful and peaceful places of the Himalayas. Also, allows you to scale an easy climbing peak.
Fitness & eligibility
2
Meeting point
Kathmandu
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