Dhaulagiri Trek

Duration: 23 Days     

Trip Detail

  • Destination: Nepal

About Dhaulagiri Trek

Trekking in Dhaulagiri provides massive mountains range of Dhaulagiri consisting of fifteen 7000 meter peaks is magnificent. Trekking of the main paths is not only possible, but can be immensely rewarding, though you do need a sense of adventure and an increased ability to deal with unexpected. Geographically, it is a land of dramatic contrast. Trekking around the giant Himalayan Peak Dhaulagiri (8th highest Himalayan Peaks of the world) is one of the most challenging treks. The trek goes through big challenging mountain passes, crossing over French pass (5360 meter) and Thapa Pass (5200 meter); It is a challenging walk on an icy track. The massive mountains range of Dhaulagiri consisting of fifteen 7000 meter peaks is magnificent. Trekking of the main paths is not only possible, but can be immensely rewarding, though you do need a sense of adventure and an increased ability to deal with unexpected. Geographically, it is a land of dramatic contrast.

Trekking in this region means an exploration of the wild. Recently reopened this thrilling region shows its long kept secrets, 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.

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu, Airport pick up and transfer to Hotel.
  • Day 2City sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.
  • Day 3Kathmandu – Pokhara flight and Transfer to Hotel.
  • Day 4Pokhara – drive to Beni, 850m.
  • Day 5Beni – Babichour. 1,020m.
  • Day 6Babichour – Darbang Phedi. 1,113m.
  • Day 7Darbang Phedi – Sibang Village. 1,750m.
  • Day 8Sibang Village – Muri. 2,000m.
  • Day 9Muri – Jugapani. 2,300m.
  • Day 10Jugapani – Baghora. 2,080m.
  • Day 11Baghora – Lapchekharka. 2,500m – Chartare. 2,820m.
  • Day 12Chartare – Dhoulagiri B. C. 4,750m.
  • Day 13Rest – Dhoulagiri BC. 4,50m. for acclimatization.
  • Day 14Dhoulagiri Base Camp – French Pass. 5,360m.
  • Day 15French Pass – Thapa Pass. 5,250m. Yak Kharka.
  • Day 16Yak Kharka – Marpha. 2,667m.
  • Day 17Marpha rest.
  • Day 18Marpha – Option to Jomsom or Tukche – Kalopani.
  • Day 19Jomsom – Pokhara flight.
  • Day 20Pokhara full day Sightseeing visit to Mountain Museum, Guptse swor temple etc.
  • Day 21Fly Back to Kathmandu overnight at Hotel.
  • Day 22Free Day in Kathmandu for shopping or relaxing Day.
  • Day 23Transfer to Airport nice journey to home.