Round Dhaulagiri

Dhaulagiri I (White Mountain) is the 7th highest mountain in the world (8,167m/26,869ft) and is separated from the Annapurna region by the Kali Gandaki River Gorge, which is also known as the deepest in the world. This trek offers views of fifteen peaks above 7,000 meters with some of the best views of the Dhaulagiri range from Magdi Glacier, Dhaulagiri Base camp (4750m), the French Pass (5360m, and the highest point of the trek), Tukuche Peak and Putali Himal. After crossing the French pass you will come upon a hidden snow valley, giving you a heavenly experience of the winter white world. The Dhampus Pass between Tukuche peak and Thapa peak is another taste of heaven on the trek!

This trek is relatively strenuous and requires high altitude trekking experience. You will need to wear gaiters and carry an ice-axe with you for at least three days of this trek.

Highlights

Outline itinerary

Day 02: Kathmandu city tour of sacred Tibetan stupas and monasteries.

Day 03: Fly to Pokhara (35 minutes) and drive 82 km (4 hrs) to Beni (830m/2,731ft).

Day 04: Babichoaur (950m/3,126ft) Trek 18km (6.5 hrs) to Babichoaur, getting a glimpse of the middle hills of Nepal. The trail follows the Myagdi Khola (river) and passes by terraced fields and villages. Some of the houses in these villages are painted red with black windows and doors, indicating a typical Hindu house. The last three hours of the trek is on relatively flat terrain. Overnight in stay tents

Day 05: Dharapani (1,500m/4935 ft)This 12km (7 hrs) trek continues along the Myagdi Khola to Darbang Village, where we cross over to the west bank of the river. Shortly after crossing we begin our 2.5 hour steep ascent to the ridge, where we can see Mt. Myagumath (6,273m/20,638ft) and Mt. Jirbang (6,062m/19,944ft).
Overnight stay in tents

Day 06: Muri (1,815m/5,971ft)The trek to Muri is 12km/6.5 hrs. From Dharapani to Sibang it is for the most part a gradual ascent, with intermittent short but steep ascents. In the wet season the trail descends to Dara Khola and gradually climbs on the other side of the river before reaching Muri, a congested village consisting of wicker-work houses. This area is inhabited by the Magar ethnic group, a mongoloid race of people who were formerly Buddhist practitioners. Soon after arrival in these mid hill regions they were persuaded to convert to Hinduism, but have maintained their original spoken language (tibeto-bermal). We will make camp above the village from where you can see Mt. Manapati (6,380m/20,990ft), Mt. Jirbang (6,062m/19,944ft), and a few peaks of the Dhaulagiri Massif including Gurja Himal (7,193m/23,665ft). Overnight stay in tents

Day 07: Dobang (2,520m/8,291ft) Trek 10km (6 hrs) to Dobang. The valley is narrow and deeply wedged between the peaks of Dhaulagiri massif and Mt. Manapathi. The trail first goes down and climbs to the ledge before it comes back to the river bed. We will pass through some thick woods with occasional clearings for cow-herding huts. From here the trek to Dobang is gradual. Overnight stay in tents

Day 08: Dobang (2,520m/8,291ft) Trek 10km (6 hrs) to Dobang. The valley is narrow and deeply wedged between the peaks of Dhaulagiri massif and Mt. Manapathi. The trail first goes down and climbs to the ledge before it comes back to the river bed. We will pass through some thick woods with occasional clearings for cow-herding huts. From here the trek to Dobang is gradual.

Day 09: Choriban (3,110m/10,232ft) We trek 9km (4.5 hrs) along the Myagdi Khola through landslide prone areas and at times thick vegetation. Attention should be paid while we cross the rivers over the locally made wooden bridges. Overnight stay in tents

Day 10: Pakoban (3,585m/11,795ft) Cross the Choriban River and than trek 8km (5hrs) over the high alpine meadows, with Dhaulagiri I (8,167m/26,869ft) looming in the east. We will go down a slippery and treacherous path where the glacier and the river join, so caution is a must! We will make camp on the other side of the river. The next three trekking days we will be walking through a perpetual snowline. Overnight stay in tents

Day 11: Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,750m/15,628ft) We begin our 13km (8 hrs) trek following the Myagdi River for 1.5 hours before it see-saws over the glacial moraine. As we trek across the glacier we will go over many boulders, avoiding the crevasses. Along the trail, we can see Tukuche Peak, Mukut Himal, Sita Chuchura and Dhaulagiri I. We will make our camp on the glacier. Overnight stay in tents

Day 12: Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,750m/15,628ft)
We begin our 13km (8 hrs) trek following the Myagdi River for 1.5 hours before it see-saws over the glacial moraine. As we trek across the glacier we will go over many boulders, avoiding the crevasses. Along the trail, we can see Tukuche Peak, Mukut Himal, Sita Chuchura and Dhaulagiri I. We will make our camp on the glacier. Overnight stay in tents

Day 13: Hidden Valley (5,180m/17,042ft)
The 9km (6.5hrs) trek to Hidden Valley, a very wide meadow where the Thakali people bring their yaks in the summer to graze, passes between Sita Chuchura and Tukuche Peak. After the first hour of trekking we will climb for 30 minutes to the top of the ridge. Atop the ridge the French pass (5,360m/17,634ft) can be seen on the other side of the snow covered slope. Once on the pass we can get spectacular views of Hidden Valley surrounded by an ampitheater of peaks including Dhampus peak (6,035m/19,855ft), Tukuche (6,920m/22,767ft) and Dhaulagiri I (8,167m/26,869ft). Overnight stay in tents

Day 14: Yak Kharka (3,680m/12,107ft) We will leave by 5:00AM to begin our 14km (6hrs) trek to cross Dhampus Pass (5,258m/17,299ft) before sunrise. The view of the entire Annapurna Range being touched by the sun with the valley resting below in the darkness is amazing.
Overnight stay in tents

Day 15: Tuckuche (2590 m.) On this day you trek down to Yakkharka via Tuckuche . The trail has ups and downs but most times leads through the river bed during the dry season. Overnight stay in tents

Day 16: Ghansa (2010 m.) Nice village with greenery and openscape. Overnight stay in tents.

Day 17: Tatopani (1190 m.) Working through subtropical vegetation and the return of water buffalo, banyan trees and poinsatties. The trail follows a river through aworld deepest George and have a very nice view one of the longest waterfall.stay at tatopani and visit natural hot spring. By the time you reach Tatopani, the Kaligandaki River has become a wide and wild stream. Tatopani has hot springs. Overnight stay in tents

Day 18: Galeshwor (1170 m.) The view of Annapurna I from the base camp is minimal. Better views can be obtained by 1189 m. called Galeshwor South of the gorge, the river is joined by Rahught Khola at Galeshwor, Myagdi Khola at Kali Gandaki River near Ghasa, between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Overnight stay in tents

Day 19: Pokhara Drive galeshwor to pokhara.stay and overview around pokhara with beautiful mountain and boating on Lake Phewa.

Day 20: Drive/fly back to Kathmandu

Day 21 : Departure for your onward destination.

Service Includes: Pick up and drop from airport,Kathmandu accommodation (as per your request),All land transfer as per given itinerary, National Park Conservation entry permit fees,Accommodation during trekCamping (twin sharing tow men tent) / dining tent, toilet tent.3 meals everyday while on the trek,Experienced English speaking guide / necessary experience local helpers,All program according to itineraries on full board,Wages, food, accommodation during the trek in Tea house or camp, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs, farewell dinner at Nepali typical cultural restaurant, Company T-shirt.

Service Excludes: Nepal entry visa.Travel insurance,Medical evacuation in case of emergency,Domestic airfare,Personal expenses,All bar bill,Expenses of personal nature i.e. soft/hard drinks, tips etc,International airport tax,any other unforeseen expenses are not included.

Note: The departure schedule can be change on any unavoidable circumstances such as weather hazards, natural changes of walking track, road slides, avalanches and public strikes. Price subjected to change if there are more or less than 2 people in a group.