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.
