Around Dhaulagiri Trekking

Trekking through the Dhaulagiri region is a trek for the experienced hikers only. The trails lead through difficult and remote area with feral landscapes and passes in their natural habitat. The remoteness of this area has left the inhabitants dependent on nature course for survival as the sector is still to reap benefit of development progression into this region. As a result people in this area have seen little change in their way of daily life and their traditions have stayed intact in this first know hidden valley.

Dhaulagiri is also referred as the White Mountain located in north central Nepal, with its crest stretching over thirty miles, lending structure of twisting ridges, glaciers, and ice falls. The areas through the Dhaulagiri region are noticeable with fantastic views of both majestic Himalayan peaks and white-water rivers. This region is inhabited by several ethnic minorities such as Magars, Thakalis and Gurungs who speak their own languages and still adhere to local customs. The remoteness of the area offers a persity of cultural, scenery and natural history as varied as the mountain itself.

 

Itinerary

 

Day 01: Fly to Pokhara and Drive to Beni 850m. Camp

Day 02: Beni to Babichor 950m Camp

Day 03: Babichor to Darbang 1,180m Camp

Day 04: Darbang to Sibang 1,800m Camp

Day 05: Sibang to Baghara 2,080m Camp

Day 06: Baghara to Dobang 2,800m Camp

Day 07: Dobang to Pakoban 3,585m Camp

Day 08: Rest and Acclimatize

Day 09: Pakoban to Italy Base Camp 3,700m Camp

Day 10: Italy Base Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp 4,750m Camp

Day 11: Rest day.

Day 12: Dhaulagiri BC to French Pass 5,360m to Hidden valley 4,900m Camp

Day 13: Hidden valley to Thapa pass 5,250m to Yak Kharka 3,990m Camp

Day 14: Buffer day in case of bad weather

Day 15: Yak Kharka to Marpha 2,670m to Jomsom 2,800m.

Day 16: Fly to Pokhara and connect your flight to Kathmandu.

 

Tour Option Two

Day 01: Fly to Pokhara and drive to Beni 1000m. Camp

Day 02: Beni to Pakapani 1,952m. Camp

Day 03: Pakapani to Malkobang 2,002m. Camp

Day 04: Malkobang to Kibang 2,400m. Camp

Day 05: Kibang to Lomsom 2,000m. Camp

Day 06: Lomsom through Jhaljhala pass to Gotigaun 3,020m. Camp

Day 07: Gotigaun to Bungakhani 2,100m. Camp

Day 08: Bungakhani to Toman 2,000m. Camp

Day 09: Durbang 1,049m. Camp

Day 10: Durbang to Tatopani 1,200m Camp

Day 11: Tatopani to Sikha

Day 12: Sikha to Ghorepani 2850m.

Day 13: Early morning to Pun Hill for sunrise and Mountain View trek to Hille

Day 14: Hille to New Bridge and drive to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara

Day 15: Drive / Fly to Kathmandu.

 

 

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