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Round Dhaulagiri Trek

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Beginning in Pokhara, this trek encircles Dhaulagiri Himal, which comprises of Dhaulagiri I – IV all over 7,000m and offers simple lifestyle and scenery of Nepal from cultivated fields to mountain villages scattered along Myagdi Khola. The trail starts from Beni after an hour long drive from Pokhara and heads along the banks of Myagdi River passing through interesting villages of Babichor (950m), Darbang (1,180m) and Sibang (1,750m). Entering the Myagdi river that penetrates deep into Dhaulagiri Himal offers the grand view of west wall of Dhaulagiri I (8,167m) and moving further in, awesome view of its north wall and Dhaulagiri II (7,751m), Dhaulagiri III (7,715m) and Dhaulagiri V (7,618m). A winding trail trekking on snow around the Chhonbarden glacier leads to French Pass (5360m) and the Thapa pass (5,250m) with Hidden valley (4,900m) in between offering panoramic views of Mukut Himal, Hongde (6,550m), Tongu Peak (6,187m), Tukuche Peak (6,920m), Nilgiri (6,940m), Thorong Peak (6,440m) and the Annapurna I & II. The weather condition could play a definitive role in determining the successful completion through the arduous long saddle between French pass and Thapa pass. The descending trail passes through the village of Yak Kharka and Marpha, where vegetation changes from alpine to subtropical and finally to Jomsom for a flight to Pokhara.

  • Day 01:- Departure from Kathmandu to Pokhara and overnight there.
  • Day 02:- Early morning drive from Pokhara to Beni (850m). Trek to Babichor (950m) 5 hrs. Walk and overnight in camp (L+D).
  • Day 03:- Trekking from Babichor to Darbang (1,180m) 4 hrs. Walk and overnight in camp (B/F+L+D).
  • Day 04:- Trekking from Darbang to Sibang (1,800m) 6 hrs. Walk. And overnight in camp (B/F+L+D)
  • Day 05:- Trek from Sibang to Baghara (2,080m) 6 hrs. And overnight in camp (B/F+L+D).
  • Day 06:- Trek from Baghara to Dobang (2,800m) 6 hrs. And overnight in camp (B/F+L+D).
  • Day 07:- Trek from Dobang to Pakoban (3,585m) 7 hrs. And overnight in camp (B/F+L+D).
  • Day 08:- Acclimatization day.
  • Day 09:- Trekking from Pakoban to Italy Base Camp (3,700m) 3 hrs and camp there (B/F+L+D).
  • Day 10:- Trek from Italy Base Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,750m) 4 hrs. (B/F+L+D).
  • Day 11:- Rest day.
  • Day 12:- Trek from Dhaulagiri Base Camp to French pass (5,360m) to Hidden valley (4,900m) 3 hrs. Walk. And overnight in camp (B/F+L+D).
  • Day 13:- Trek from Hidden valley to Thapa pass (5,250m) to Yak Kharka (3,990m) 7 hrs. Walk and camp (B/F+L+D).
  • Day 14:- Buffer day (in case of bad weather) (B/F+L+D).
  • Day 15:- Trek from Yak Kharka to Marpha (2,670m) 6 hrs. Walk and overnight in camp/Lodge (B/F+L+D).
  • Day 16:- Trek from Marpha to Jomsom (2,800m) 2 hrs. Walk and sleep in Camp/Lodge (B/F+L+D).
  • Day 17:- Fly back to Pokhara and stay in Pokhara (B/F)
  • Day 18:- Drive/Fly back to Kathmandu.

Cost Detail
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The package cost includesThe package cost excludes
  • - Airport Pick and drop.
  • - Hotel in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
  • - Necessary Transportation
  • - Accommodation in Twin Sharing basis in teahouse/lodge in Trekking
  • - Meals, three times a day (choose able from Menu)
  • - Trekking Permit
  • - Trekking guide
  • - One Porter for two clients to carry yours backpacks
  • - All the Staffs with their Insurance, meals, salary & accommodation
  • - Foods in Kathmandu
  • - Any activities in Kathmandu
  • - Soft and hard Drinks
  • - Airfare Jomsom-Pokhara
  • - Tips for staffs
  • - Personal & accidental insurance
  • - If extra porters requires
  • - Personal equipments
  • - Any other things not mentioned and any things occur by natural & Political.

Highlights of the Trip

  • - Beautiful landscape
  • - Many over 8000m. Mountains including Holy Mountain Mt. Machapuchere (Mt. Fishtail) Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manasalu & other many white peaks will be observe.
  • - Experience unbelievable Gurung, Thakali and many different culture
  • - Many Buddhist Monastery and Hindu temples can visit.
  • - Visit Pilgrimage famous Hindu Temple Muktinath.
  • - Trekking alone with world Dippiest Gorge “Kali Gandaki” valley
  • - Trekking alone with Gurung Village and culture.

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