Around Dhaulagiri trek is a challenging trek around the Dhaulagiri massif (8167m), the seventh highest mountain in the world, which involves snow and glacier walking. This is the perfect trip those who want a more intense experience of the mountains. Dhaulagiri lies north west of Pokhara culminating to its highest point at the eastern end, Dhaulagiri is almost unique in the world in terms of its rise above local terrain where it rises to 7000m over the Kali Gandaki gorge to the south east in about 30 km of aerial distance. In fact, Kali Gandaki is dramatic as two eight thou-senders, Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri both stand near the river facing each other over a deep valley.
Around Dhaulagiri trekking begins from Beni, trail passes through cultivated land connected with mountain villages and exploring lifestyle of Gurung, Chhetri, and Magar people. Following the Myagdi Khola westwards to Darbang and turn north on a tiny trail that leads through forests into the high country. You will cross two high passes, the French Pass (5360) and Hidden Valley (5200m) providing more spectacular views of Dhaulagiri, Thorong, Annapurna peaks and Kali Gandaki River (the world deepest gorge). Dhaulagiri circuit trek offers breathtaking views of Dhaulagiri range and many other mountains. Geographically, Dhaulagiri region is a land of dramatic contrast. Dhaulagiri separated from the Annapurna region by worlds deepest Kali Gandaki.
Trip Cost: $3550.USD
Duration: 21 Days
Activity: City Sightseeing / Trekking
Altitude: 5200m/at Hidden Valley
Grade: Adventure / Difficult
Meal: Breakfast in kathmandu. All meals during the trek.
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Kathmandu/Tented Camp during the trek
Land transportation: Private Car / Van / Hiace / Jeep
Flight: Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu (On your request)
Best Months: Sept - Dec and Mar - May
Group Size: 02 to 20
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m)
Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Beni (850m) 7-8 hrs
Day 04: Trek Beni to Babiachor (950m) 5-6 hrs
Day 05: Trek Babiachor to Dharapani (1400m) 5-6 hrs
Day 06: Trek Dharapani to Muri (1850m) 5-6 hrs
Day 07: Trek Muri to Boghara (2080m) 5-6 hrs
Day 08: Trek to Dobang (2520m) 5-6 hrs
Day 09: Trek Dobang to Choriban Khola (3110m) 5-6 hrs
Day 10: Trek Choriban Khola to Italian Base Camp (3660m) 6-7 hrs
Day 11: Acclimatization at Italian base camp and rest day
Day 12: Trek base camp to Glacier Camp (4210m) 5-6 hrs
Day 13: Trek Glacier Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4740m) 6-7 hrs
Day 14: Rest and explore day
Day 15: Cross French Pass (5360m) then trek to Hidden Valley (5200m) 6-7 hrs
Day 16: Cross Dhampus pass (5200m), and trek to Yak Kharka (3680m) 6-7 hrs
Day 17: Trek Yak Kharka to Jomsom (2710m) 5-6 hrs
Day 18: Fly Jomsom to Pokhara (35 min)
Day 19: Pokhara to Kathmandu fly 25 min. /drive 6-7 hrs
Day 20: Leisure day in Kathmandu
Day 21: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination)
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