Around Dhaulagiri

Trekking in the shadow of the Dhaulagiri, French pass & Annapurna range

This is a challenging remote area trek, taking in two high pass crossings and a complete circuit of Dhaulagiri, the world’s seventh highest peak. From the Baglung Bazaar or Beni Bazaar, we meander through terraced foothills and forested ridges towards the southwestern side of the awe-inspiring Dhaulagiri. At this time of year we will invariably meet up with a climbing expedition as we make our way up past the base camp toward French Pass (5240 meters). Once over the pass we descend into Hidden Valley, before climbing over Dhampus pass (5100 meters) and then down into the Kali Gandaki Gorge. Back on the main trail we’ll relax in the hot springs of Tatopani, eat fresh fruit, and maybe even have a celebratory drink or two, before returning to Pokhara and traveling back to Kathmandu.

Trekking Itinerary: A

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

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing: Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath temple, Patan Durbar square and Swayambhunath temple. 4/5 hrs.
Day 03: Kathmandu – Pokhara (915m.) by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 04 : Pokhara – drive to Beni (850m.) O/N at Tented Camp
Day 05: Beni – Babiyachour. (1020m.)
Day 06: Babichour – Darbang Phedi. (1113m.)
Day 07: Darbang Phedi – Sibang Village. (1750m.)
Day 08: Sibang Village – Muri. (2000m.)
Day 09 : Muri – Jugapani. (2300m.)
Day 10 : Jugapani – Baghora. (2080m.)
Day 11: Baghora – Lapchekharka (2500m.) – Chartare. (2820m.)
Day 12: Chartare – Dhaulagiri B. C. (4750m.)
Day 13: Rest – Dhaulagiri BC. (4750m.) for acclimatization.
Day 14: Dhaulagiri Base Camp – French Pass (5360m.)
Day 15 : French Pass – Thapa Pass (5250m.) Yak Kharka.
Day 16: Yak Kharka – Marpha. (2667m.)
Day 17: Marpha – Jomsom (2713m.)
Day 18: Jomsom – Pokhara by flight then transfers to Hotel.
Day 19: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 20 : Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 21: Last minute, transfer to Airport for your onward journey.

Optional – Trekking Itinerary: B

• Hotels/Camping
• 18 Days Trek
• Grade: Challenging
• Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
• Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu, 2 Night Pokhara & 16 Nights Camping
• Season:  Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing: Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath temple, Patan Durbar square and Swayambhunath temple. 4/5 hrs.
Day 03: Kathmandu – Pokhara (915m.) by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 04: Pokhara – Beni 850m.by Bus and overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 05: Beni – Babi Chour (1020m.) Camp
Day 06: Babiya Chour – Dharapani, Camp
Day 07: Dharapani – Muri. (2000m.) Camp
Day 08: Muri – Boghara (2080m.) Camp
Day 09: Baghore – Dolang, Camp
Day 10: Dolang – Pine Camp, Camp
Day 11: Pine Camp – Italian Base Camp
Day 12: Acclimatization at Italian Base Camp
Day 13: Italian Base Camp to Dhaulagiri Base camp (4750m.) Camp
Day 14: Rest and exploration day, Camp
Day 15: French Pass crossing (5360m.) – Tukuche Base Camp
Day 16: Thapa Peak ascent – Tukuche Base Camp
Day 17: Reserve day, Camp
Day 18: Thapa Pass (5250m.) – Yak Kharka, Camp
Day 19: Yak Kharka – Marpha Vilalge (2667m.) Camp
Day 20: Marpha village – Jomsom (2713m.) Camp
Day 21: Early Flight: Jomsom to Pokhara then transfers to Hotel.
Day 22: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 23 : Free in Kathmandu.
Day 24 : Last minute, transfer to Airport for your onward journey.

Optional – Trekking Itinerary: C

• Hotels/Camping
• 19 Days Trek
• Grade: Challenging plus
• Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
• Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu, 2 Night Pokhara & 18 Nights Camping
• Season: Autumn & Spring

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing: Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath temple, Patan Durbar square and Swayambhunath temple. 4/5 hrs.
Day 03: Kathmandu – Pokhara (915m.) by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 04: Pokhara – drive to Beni (850m.)
Day 05: Beni – Babiachour. (1020m.)
Day 06: Babichour – Darbang Phedi. (1113m.)
Day 07: Darbang Phedi – Sibang Village. (1750m.)
Day 08: Sibang Village – Muri. (2000m.)
Day 09: Muri – Jugapani. (2300m.)
Day 10: Jugapani – Baghora. (2080m.)
Day 11: Baghora – Lapchekharka (2500m.) – Chartare. (2820m.)
Day 12: Chartare – Dhaulagiri B. C. (4750m.)
Day 13: Rest – Dhaulagiri BC. (4750m.) for acclimatization.
Day 14: Dhaulagiri Base Camp – French Pass (5360m.)
Day 15: French Pass – Thapa Pass. (5250m.) Yak Kharka.
Day 16: Yak Kharka – Marpha village (2667m.)
Day 17: Marpha village rest.
Day 18: Marpha – Kalopani.
Day 19: Kalopani – Tatopani. (1150m.)
Day 20: Tatopani – Ghorepani. (2855m.)
Day 21: Ghorepani – Poon Hill (3000m.) – Tirkhedhunga (1577m.)
Day 22 : Tirkhedhunga – Nayapul – drive to Pokhara then transfers to Hotel.
Day 23: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 24: Free in Kathmandu.
Day 25: Last minute, transfer to Airport for your onward journey.

Cost: Ask us

Camping Trek Cost Includes:

• All land transportation by private vehicle & tourist Bus (Airport /Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop).
• One full day 4/5 hours sightseeing with professional English speaking tour guide with temple entry fees.
• 4 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and 2 nights in Pokhara at Bed & Breakfast basis.
• All three major meals B/L/D (provide continental food)and 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 and 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,B
• Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
• All official taxes and service charge.

The Cost Doesn’t Include:

• Personal transportation except above programs.
• Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
• Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags.
• Personal Nature expenses.
• Emergency evacuation (If incase).
• Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Airfare: to & from your country.
• Nepal entry visa fees & airport departure taxes.
• Personal travel insurance.
• Tips for trekking crews.

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