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Dhaulagiri, French Pass and Annapurna

One of the world's classic trekking around the entire Dhaulagiri & Annapurna ranges

Dhaulagiri Trekking This trek offers an opportunity to see and explore the western Himalayan belt dominated by Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.) even to its Base Camp. After breakfast we drive to Beni Bazaar, way passes through the beautiful farming lands, terraces along with the magnificent views of the Annapurna Himalayas. From the Beni Bazaar we start trek following the Myagdi River and will be taken to the Base Camp allowing us to see first the eastern wall and the northern wall of the Dhaulagiri ultimately wholesome view. After crossing the French Pass (5,360m.) the trail joins the most popular trek route of Annapurna at Marpha Village.

French pass- Dhaulagiri From here one can have another alternative. After few hours walk from Marpha to Jomsom where one can fly to Pokhara or connected fly to Kathmandu or continue descent to Pokhara.

Trekking Itinerary: A

Hotels/Camping
14 Days Trek
Grade: Challenging plus
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu, 2 Night Pokhara &11 Nights Camping
Season: Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02 : Kathmandu Free.
Day 03: Kathmandu – Pokhara by Bus then transfers to Hotel.
Day 04: Pokhara – Beni by Bus or private vehicle then trek to Singa/Tatopani.
Day 05: Singa/Tatopani Village – Darbang Phedi. (1113m.)
Day 06: Sibang or, Phalaigaun – Muri (2000m.)
Day 07: Muri – Jugapani (2300m.)
Day 08: Jugapani – Baghora (2080m.)
Day 09: Baghora – Chartare (2820m.)
Day 10: Chartare – Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4750m.)
Day 11: Dhaulagiri Base Camp rests for acclimatization & Explore.
Day 12: Dhaulagiri BC–French Pass 5360m. & near French pass Camp.
Day 13: Near by French Pass–Thapa pass 5250m.–Yak Kharka 3400m.
Day 14: Yak Kharka – Jomsom (2713m.)
Day 15: Jomsom – Pokhara by flight then transfer to Hotel.
Day 16: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfers to Hotel.
Day 17: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 18: Last minute, transfers to Airport for your onward journey.

Optional – Trekking Itinerary: B

Hotels/Camping
17 Days Trek
Grade: Challenging plus
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Accommodation: 2 Nights Kathmandu, 2 Night Pokhara & 16 Nights Camping
Season: Autumn & Spring

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu – Pokhara by tourist Bus then transfers to Hotel.
Day 03: Pokhara – Beni by Bus or private vehicle then trek to Singa/Tatopani.
Day 04: Singa/Tatopani Village – Darbang Phedi. (1113m.).
Day 05: Sibang or, Phalaigaun – Muri (2000m.)
Day 06: Muri – Jugapani (2300m.).
Day 07: Jugapani – Baghora (2080m.).
Day 08: Baghora – Chartare (2820m.).
Day 09: Chartare – Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4750m.).
Day 10: Dhaulagiri Base Camp rests for acclimatization & Explore.
Day 11: Dhaulagiri BC – French Pass 5360m., & near by French pass.
Day 12: Near by French Pass–Thapa pass 5250m.–Yak Kharka 3400m.
Day 13: Yak Kharka – Marpha Village (2667m.).
Day 14: Marpha Village Rest.
Day 15: Marpha – Kalopani (2560m.).
Day 16: Kalopani – Tatopani (1150m.).
Day 16: Tatopani – Ghorepani (2830m.).
Day 18: Ghorepani – Poon Hill (3232m.) – Tirkhedhunga (1577m.).
Day 29: Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara then transfers to Hotel.
Day 20: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 21: Last minute, transfers to Airport for your onward journey.

Trekking Cost: USD Per Person.

Camping Trek Cost Includes:

All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or tourist Bus. (Airport/Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop).
4 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and 2 nights in Pokhara at Bed & Breakfast basis.
2 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and 2 nights in Pokhara at Bed & Breakfast basis (Itinerary B).
All three major meals B/L/D (provide continental food) & accommodation in tented camp (twin sharing North Face tent or, normal trekking tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent, Table, chairs and Kitchen utensil etc.).
One professional English speaking trekking guide, 1 Cook, Kitchen boys, necessary Sherpa & Porters.
Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
Per member 25 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
Trekking Permit & National Park permits Fees.
Air Ticket: Jomsom/Pokhara & Airport taxes. Itinerary - A
Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
All official taxes and service charge.