Dhaulagiri Trek -16 Days

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Dhaulagiri Trekking provides massive mountains range of Dhaulagiri consisting of fifteen 7000 meter peaks is magnificent. Trekking of the main paths is not only possible, but can be immensely rewarding.

Trip Duration 16 Days
Max Altitude Upto 5360m
Group Size 2 - 15
ARRIVAL ON Kathmandu Nepal
DEPARTURE FROM Kathmandu Nepal

 Highlights for Dhaulagiri:

  •  Picturesque Journey: Travelling to Dhaulagiri is a fascinating opportunity to experience the majesty of nature and breathtaking vistas of world's 7th tallest mountain, Mount Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) and fifteen 7,000 m tall mountains in the Dhaulagiri range. At every twist and turn, you will be awe-spired by the stunning views of the peaceful route, alpine valleys and snow-capped mountains. In this trek,
    you will be exploring Nepal's untouched beauty as you walk past remote communities and beautiful landscapes.
  • Diverse Terrain: The landscape of Dhaulagiri features lush forests, high grasslands, glacier rivers, and steep hills. Its amazing landscape, which ranges from subtropical lowlands to snow-capped summits, changes dramatically and offers the trekkers a special experience during the trek. You will also walk past the Kali Gandaki Gorge, in the Kali Gandaki Valley – known as the world's deepest Gorge.
  • Rich Culture and Village Life: The villages of Dhaulagiri showcase rich culture and eternal traditions. Local people wear traditional attire, and welcome trekkers with big smiles and warm hospitality. Ancient monasteries, lively festivals and prayer flags along the way reflect the depth of spirituality in the communities. The daily lives of people here revolve around farming and husbandry. Living in this part of Nepal shows you the true beauty of nature and heartwarming peoples.
  • Majestic Mountain View: Dhaulagiri offers a magnificent vistas of dozens of peaks along the route, just taking your breath away. You will encounter majestic mountains, Dhaulagiri 1 (world’s 7th highest mountain), Mount Nilgiri, Annapurna Mountain Range, Mukut Himal, Dhaulagiri Range and many more mountains during the trek.
  •  Cross French pass (5360 m) and Dhampus Pass (5240 m): French Pass (5,360 m) offers breathtaking vistas of Mount Dhaulagiri and its range as well as the charming Hidden Valley. Dhampus Pass (5,240 m) showcases the stunning beauty of
    Annapurna range and many other peaks. French and Dhampus Passes are one of the main highlights of the trek. This challenging yet breathtaking pass rewards trekkers with thrilling and memorable journeys.
  •  Jomsom: Located in the Mustang region, Jomsom is a picturesque village at the base of the Dhaulagiri mountain range. It provides a distinctive fusion of Tibetan culture and scenic splendor and is well-known for its incredible landscape. Jomsom is a tranquil point of entry to the mountains, with its strong breezes, old temples, and apple orchards.

Trip Overview

Dhaulagiri Trekking: The Ultimate Adventure in Nepal

The Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is an exhilarating and challenging journey through the Dhaulagiri Mountain range, home to fifteen 7000-meter peaks. This demanding and rewarding trek offers breathtaking scenery, challenging terrain, and unforgettable memories. It takes you through diverse landscapes and high passes in a remote part of Nepal, near the Annapurna Mountain range and the vibrant city of Pokhara. It demands high-altitude trekking experience, fitness levels, stamina, and basic mountaineering skills. Although the main trekking paths are demanding, they offer immense rewards for those with a sense of adventure and the ability to handle the unexpected. Geographically, the area is dramatically contrasting and includes trekking around Dhaulagiri, the world’s 8th highest peak. Trekking in this region means exploring the wild, with recently reopened areas revealing long-hidden secrets like the Gandaki Gorge, the world’s deepest gorge.

 

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DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu airport. Our Airport Representative transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle.
Max Altitude:

1345m/4412ft

Accommodation:

3 stars level hotel

Our Airport Representative transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle.

Day 02 After breakfast transfer domestic airport and flight to Pokhara then drive to Beni by car. Flight 30 minutes then drive by car 4 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

1020m/3345ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

After a leisurely breakfast, you will drive to the airport, where you will then fly to Pokhara
before driving to Beni (approx. 3 hours). We will be staying overnight at Beni.

Day 03 Beni to Dharapani. Walking 6 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

1470m/4822ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

You will traverse several Gurung and Chhetri villages as you stroll along the Myagdi Khola today, as well as a few suspension bridges. Additionally, the first vista of Mt. Dhaulagiri will be visible to the north.

Day 04 Dharapani to Muri. Walking 6 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

1850m/6068ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

From here, you can take a stroll through Takum and Sibang, two lovely traditional villages. To the west, you will have a good view of snow-capped mountains including Puta Hiunchuli and Gurja Himal. At Muri, there is a lovely Magar community settlement, where you will stay the night.

Day 05 Muri to Bagara. Walking 6 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

2085m/6838ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

You will go to the Muri Khola bridge from your lodge. You will gradually ascend to the north valley after crossing the bridge across the river by passing through several rice fields and farmhouses until you reach Boghara.

Day 06 Bagara to Doban. Walking 5:30 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

2520m/8265ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

You will travel a winding, narrow path today to reach the west bank of the Myagdi Khola. While walking through a nice woodland, you will pass various streams. Here you will be staying at a guesthouse or teahouse.

Day 07 Doban to Sallaghari. Walking 6 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3010m/9872ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

After eating breakfast at Dobang, you will stroll through a forest filled with ferns, bamboo, pine trees, and rhododendrons before arriving at Sallaghari in the forest located on the east bank of the Myagdi Khola.

Day 08 Sallaghari to Italian BC. Walking 6:30 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3660m/12005ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

After ascending to a grassy region on the moraine, you will reach your camp after passing through a delightful woodland of pine, rhododendron, and juniper. You may have a good view of Mt. Dhaulagiri from here. We will be saying at tented camps in the base camps.

Day 09 Italian BC to Japanese BC. Walking 6 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

4200m/13776ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

After breakfast at Italian BC, we will start our trek towards Japanese BC. Today you will walk following the glacier and impressive narrow gorges. We will be staying overnight at tented camp.

Day 10 Rest and Acclimatization
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

4200m/13776ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

You will travel on a day hike to a higher height and spend a few hours exploring the valley after breakfast. Remaining time you can relax and do some leisure activities you want.

Day 11 Japanese BC to Dhaulagiri BC. Walking 6 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

4740m/15547ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

You must navigate a lengthy glacier covered in moraines to get to Dhaulagiri Base camp; the terrain is rocky and treacherous. You may have a good view of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Tukuche Himal from here. We will be staying overnight at tented camp.

Day 12 Dhaulagiri BC to Hidden valley via French col pass (5360m/ 17580ft). Walking 7 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

5140m/16860ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

After a pleasant breakfast, you will depart from your camp and climb to French Pass. You will rest for some time here to take pictures. The views of Tukuche Peak, Mukut Himal, Tashi Kang, and Mt. Dhaulagiri are breathtaking. Then you will begin to descend quickly while staring down into a valley that is hidden.

Day 13 Hidden valley to Yak kharka via Dhampus pass (5244m/ 17200ft). Walking 6 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3680m/12070ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

You will gradually climb up to Dhampus Pass from Hidden Valley, where you can see a mesmerizing view of the Hidden Valley (really a hidden treasure!). You may also see breathtaking view of Mt Nilgiri and Mt Annapurna from the Pass. You will eventually arrive to Yak Kharka after descending left into the Kaligandaki river valley.

Day 14 Yak kharka to Jomsom . Walking 5:30 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

2720m/8920ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

Today, you will make a steep descent to Marpha, a pleasant Thakali community with an attractive monastery and apple orchids, which is located on the bank of the Kaligandaki River.
You may go to Jomsom from here by following the Kaligandaki riverbank, which is in a short distance.

Day 15 Jomsom to Kathmandu via Pokhara.
Meal:

Breakfast/Lunch

Max Altitude:

1345m/4412ft

Accommodation:

3 stars level hotel

From Jomsom you will take a scenic flight to Pokhara. And from there you will take a connecting flight to Kathmandu. In Kathmandu you will be taken to your hotel where you can rest or roam around Thamel to toast yourself a successful trip.

Day 16 The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal. Driving 15 km – 10 minutes
Meal:

Breakfast

The trip ends in this day as our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal. We suggest you reach airport at least 2.30hrs ahead of your departure time.

Itinerary Note
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What to expect?

Price Includes

  • All the ground transportation as per itinerary.
  • Hotel in Kathmandu, inclusive breakfast at 3 stars level (1 night before trekking and 1 night after trekking).
  • Meals 3 times a day ( Breakfast, lunch and dinner) with hot drinks tea and coffee in trekking for you.
  • Accommodation tented camp & twin sharing private comfortable room in trekking.
  • All necessary camping gears like two men tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, Toilet tent, kitchen equipment, mattress.
  • Dhaulagiri trekking Map.
  • Domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu/ Pokhara/ Jomsom /Kathmandu via Pokhara, inclusive taxes.
  • An experienced, knowledgeable English Speaking Government license holder trekking guide and strong porter (1 porter for 2 people).
  • Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation, and local tax for Guide and porter.
  • First aid medical kit, Ox meter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
  • Four season sleeping bag and down jackets to use for trekking, if necessary.
  • All necessary paper works & Annapurna Conservation entry permit.
  • TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
  • Emergency helicopter rescue arrangement which will be paid by your insurance company.
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
  • All our government taxes, vat, local tax, tourist service charges.

Price Excludes

  • Extra accommodation and meals in Kathmandu (Except Farewell Dinner)
  • Drinks (cold, alcoholic & Mineral water) in trekking.
  • Personal equipment.
  • Travel and rescue insurance.
  • Extra personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, laundry, shower, excess baggage charges).
  • Tips for trekking staffs and driver (Tipping is expected).
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Price Includes’ section.

Trip Info

The trip to Dhaulagiri Trek starts from Kathmandu to Beni. From Beni, the trek continues to Babiyachaour, Darbang, Takum, Muri, Boghara, Doban, Italian Base Camp, Dhaulagiri Base Camp. And, from Dhaulagiri Base Camp the trip continues to Hidden Valley crossing the French Pass. Then rest in Hidden Valley again, trek to Yak Kharka, cross the Thapa Pass and down to Tukuche.

Similarly, after Tukuche the trip continues toward Ghasa, Tatopani, Ghorepani, Tikedhunga. Again trek to Nayapul, then drive to Pokhara and to Kathmandu for the final departure.

TREKKING EQUIPMENTS, GEARS & SOME MEDICINES

We do recommend following equipment's for trekking and Hiking in Nepal.

  • Sun hat
  • Scarf
  • Light balaclava
  • Warm wool hat
  • UV protection one Sunglasses
  • Head torch with extra batteries.

  • Tshirts
  • Shirts
  • Sleeveless or body warmer type fleece.
  • Long sleeve shirts
  • Thermal Vest
  • Down Jacket
  • Fleece Jacket
  • Pullover
  • Sports bras (women)
  • Waterproof outer jacket
  • Rain Coat
  • Hand wear
  • Fleece gloves.
  • Warms mittens or gloves.

  • Long Under Wear
  • Short Under Wear
  • Lightweight Cotton Long Pants
  • Warm Trousers
  • Tracksuit pants
  • Lightweight thermal trouser
  • Fleece pants
  • Cotton paints

  • Thin inner socks
  • Thick warm wool hiking socks
  • Walking boots with ankle support
  • Trainers or trail shoes
  • Gaiters
  • Micro spikes

  • Camera and Accessories
  • Phone
  • Power Bank
  • Solar Panel
  • Travel Adapter

  • Book
  • Playing Cards/Games
  • Journal and Pen
  • Snacks and Specialist Food

  • Sunscreen
  • Insect Repellent
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Toilet Paper
  • Wet Wipes
  • Pocket Hand Warmers
  • Moisturizing skin cream and Lip balm
  • Toiletries
  • Water purifier
  • First Aid

  • Passport and Copy
  • Travel Insurance Details
  • Trekking Permit(s)
  • Waterproof Document Wallet
  • Cash

  • Guide will take a group first aid kit but please bring personal medications and other items you might use regularly such as
  • Any personal medications
  • Malaria prophylactic tablets
  • Blister treatment
  • Rehydration powder
  • Analgesics (Paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin)
  • Plasters and zinc oxide tape
  • Throat lozenges
  • Diamox

  • Duffel Bag or Suitcase
  • Day pack
  • Sleeping bag
  • Water bottle
  • Trekking poles
  • Towel

Good to Know

Q. Do you provide any gears for trekking?
A. Yes, we do provide roughly 65 liters one duffel bag, sleeping bag and down jacket to use for trekking without extra charge, if you do not have.
Q. Can I rent or buy gears in Kathmandu?
A. You can buy or rent trekking boots and rest of the gears, you need to need to buy.
Q. How much weight does porter carries?
A. We do provide one porter between 2 trekkers. One porter carries 25 to 30 kg respectively.
Q. How much weight does airplane allow to Lukla?
A. Twin Otter and Dornier planes are the primary mode of transport to and from the airstrip at Lukla. It allows 15kg per passenger, including had bag.
Q. Can I take some more gears for paying extra charge?
A. It is hard but some time, they do allow 2 to 3 kg with paying extra charge US$ 2 per kg
Q. When Should I pack my gears?
A. You will have pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu that night you pack trekking gears.
Q. What equipment should I carry at Daypack?
A. Most of our day packs have a capacity of roughly 20 to 24 liters. You need to carry only day use things like water bottle, light jackets, some extra shocks, sun hat, sunglasses, raincoat, light glove, scarf, toilet paper, and small towel, camera, some personal medical, Sunscreen, Passport, money, camera, trekking poles and some snacks. Rest of the gears will be carried by porter.
Q. Can I store suitcase and other unnecessary gears in hotel in Kathmandu or at your office?
A. Yes, you can store either at the hotel in Kathmandu or at our office without extra charge.

 TRAVEL INSURANCE

Travel insurance is compulsory for all Clients undertaking any tour. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter evacuation, loss of luggage, etc. For your kind information, we would like to give a list of the insurance companies, please inquire with them.

  •  USA and Canada: Tugo, United Health Care, World Nomad, Blue Cross
  • Australia and New Zealand: Fast Cover, Allianz Australia
  • Singapore: Ergo, World Nomad (Explore plan level 3)
  • Europe: Europe Assistance, Austrian Alpine Club, Allianz Europe
  • India: ICICI Lombard

 ALTITUDE AND TEMPERATURE IN NEPAL

Altitude (in meter) & Temperature (in degree Celsius) in Nepal over 2000m/6056ft. Trekking areas are only situated over 2000meter in Nepal.

Altitude Spring Summer Autumn Winter
March, April, May June, July, Aug Sept., Oct,  Nov Dec, Jan, Feb
Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
2000m -2500m 27 5 29  9 25 2 20 -2
3000m – 3500m 12 -5 20 -1 17 -2 14 -7
4000m – 4500m 10  -7 14 -3 12 -7 7 -10
4500m- 5500m 9 -10 12 -5 10 -15 5  -20

Map & Elevation

Reviews

EXCELLENT rating
Based on 54 reviews
An excellent Company!!
Ambar Bamjan
Ambar Bamjan
2024-12-23
We did the Annapurna Circuit with Unique Path and our trip was amazing! Everything was seamless: all accommodation was booked in advance and we got good rooms along the route; all our transport was on time and we found our driver very safe; and we were told where to be and when. Babu, who organised our trip, thought of everything and was very flexible and professional. We ended up changing our original plan. All our hotels/ flights / transport were adjusted accordingly. Babu also helped organise a tour of Kathmandu for us. On top of that our guide & porter (Ishwor & Ramesh) were great. They were knowledgeable, fun, caring and aware of mountain safety. We had a great time spending 14 days with them and felt like we were in very capable hands! We can’t wait to come back and do a different trek with them and would recommend to any Nepal visitors!
Claudia P
Claudia P
2024-11-28
Great experience trekking the Everest Base Camp and climbing Lobuche East :)
Nejc
Nejc
2024-11-19
Great experience and perfect organisation and care from Babu
Konstantin Guller
Konstantin Guller
2024-11-18

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