Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek

Trip Brief

  • Duration 20 Days
  • Difficulty Level Technical
  • Max- Altitude 5400 Meters
  • Starting Point - Ending Point Beni - Jomsom
  • Guide Language English or Other Special Language

Amongst the peaks and high valleys of the Nepal Himalaya there are several long and demanding trekking routes and this real adventure holiday tackles one of the best and most challenging of these – the circuit of Dhaulagiri via French Pass and the Hidden Valley. This is a classic adventure trekking holiday for those with previous high altitude trekking experience, which includes a taste of all of the trekking environments that Nepal has to offer. Beginning at Beni on the Kali Gandaki River, this superb trekking route ascends the lovely and unspoiled valley of the Myagdi Khola, which flows southwards from the heart of the Dhaulagiri Himal. After 8 days of walking, through an ever-changing landscape, with numerous picturesque villages, we reach Dhaulagiri Basecamp and prepare ourselves for the crux of our route – the crossing of the ‘French Pass’ (5360m). This tough, but technically straightforward pass lies close beneath the northern slopes of Dhaulagiri (8167m) and the mountain views on our ascent and descent are simply sensational. We have a day to explore the remarkable ‘Hidden Valley’ before crossing the Dhampus Pass and making the long descent to Marpha in the Kali Gandaki Valley. Flying back to Pokhara from the airstrip at Jomsom, we have time to enjoy this lakeside town, before returning to Kathmandu. This is adventure travel at its best – a brilliant trek in a rarely-visited part of Nepal.


Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1350 m / 4428 ft) and transfer to your hotel,

Day 02: Fly Kathmandu to Pokhara (850 m / 2788 ft),

Day 03: Drive from Pokhara to Beni and trek to Babachur (870 m / 2854 ft),

Day 04: Trek from Babachur to Dharapani (1470 m / 4822 ft),

Day 05: Trek from Dharapani to Muri (1850 m / 6068 ft),

Day 06: Trek from Muri to Boghara (2080 m / 6822 ft),

Day 07: Trek from Boghara to Dobang (2500 m / 8200 ft),

Day 08: Trek from Dobang to Sallaghari (2820 m / 9250 ft),

Day 09: Trek from Sallaghari to Italian Base Camp (3660 m / 12005 ft),

Day 10: Rest and acclimatization day in Italian Base Camp,

Day 11: Trek from Italian Base Camp to Glacier Camp (4200 m / 13776 ft),

Day 12: Rest and acclimatization day at Glacier Camp,

Day 13: Trek from Glacier Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4700 m / 15416 ft),

Day 14: Rest and acclimatization day at Dhaulagiri Base Camp,

Day 15: Trek from Dhaulagiri Base Camp to Hidden Valley (5050 m / 16564 ft) via French Col (5360 m / 17581 ft),

Day 16: Exploration walk around Hidden Valley,
Or ascent of Dhampus Peak (6060 m / 19877 ft),

Day 17: Trek to Yak Kharka (3680 m / 12070 ft) via Dhampus Pass (5240 m / 17187 ft),

Day 18: Trek from Yak Kharka to Jomsom (2670 m / 8758 ft),

Day 19: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara and Pokhara (850 m / 2788 ft) to Kathmandu (1350 m / 4428 ft),

Day 20: Fly back home.

Cost Includes

  • Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers in private vehicle e.g. car, jeep, van etc.
  • Three Star Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (Bed & Breakfast Basis)
  • Flights Kathmandu-Pokhara, Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu
  • Land transportation from Pokhara-Beni
  • Nepal Government Certified (license holder) English Speaking mountain trekking guide(s)
  • Professional and strong mountain trekking assistance guide, sarder, porters, tent boy, kitchen helpers, cook etc.
  • Conservation and National Park Entry Permits
  • Special Restricted area trekking permit
  • Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during the trek
  • Tea-coffee, Juice, Milk, Soups, Bakery foods, Snacks, Vegetables, Meats, Eggs etc.
  • Camping (tent) accommodation during the trek
  • Camping equipments: tents (sleeping, kitchen, dining, toilet), mattress, kitchenware, basket, table and chairs, rope etc.
  • First aid and medical kits
  • Wages, meals, accommodation, transportations, equipments, insurance and other facilities to the trekking staffs during the trek
  • Welcome & Farewell dinner at typical Nepali restaurant
  • All kind of rescue arrangements
  • All kind of local and government TAX etc.

Cost Excludes

  • Kathmandu & Pokhara Meals (Lunch & Dinner)
  • Insurance that covers Trekking/Travel/Accident/Medical/Emergency evacuations
  • International airfare
  • Tips for the trekking staffs and driver
  • Alcoholic items
  • Personal expenses: shopping, laundry, trekking equipment, SIM Card etc.
  • Nepal Visa fee
  • Cost raised by unpredictable conditions: cancellation, natural calamities, political situation, illness etc.
  • Others expenses which are not mentioned above in INCLUDE section

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