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Dhaulagiri Base
Camp - 21 days
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Separated from the Annapurna region by the Kali
Gandaki the Dhaulagiri massif includes more than
30 peaks over 6000 meters, eight of these
surpassing 8000 meters. The area around Tansen
is home to the Magar people and capital of the
independent kingdoms to become part of Nepal.
From Dhorepatan the panorama of the Annapurna
and Dhaulagiri ranges is exceptional and this
remote area is home to communities of Tibetan
refugees who search the area for minerals and
medicinal plants.
There is a long, difficult trek around
Dhaulagiri (8167m.) that starts from Beni on the
Kali Gandaki. Follow the Myagdi Khola westwards
to Darbang and turn north on a tiny trail that
leads through forests into the high country.
Much of the route is on snow and glaciers as it
crosses French Col (5240m.), traverses the head
of Hidden Valley and crosses 5155m Dhampus Pass.
The trek ends with a steep descent to Marpha and
a return to Pokhara, either via the Kali Gandaki
valley or over the Ghorepani ridge for a
panoramic view of the entire Dhaulagiri massif.
Facts of the Trek
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Duration: 22 Days
Trek type: Camping trek
Max Altitude: 5200 m.
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Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land
Grade: Srenuous
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Itinerary in Detail
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Day: 01 |
Drive from Kathmandu to Beni and it takes almost
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Day: 02 |
Trek from Beni to Maldhunga (1300m.) which takes
about six hours.
Start Soon the rough rubble gives way to the
smooth ice of the white part of the glacier. You
climb steadily to the rough and chilling but
spectacular Dhaulagiri Base Camp. |
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Day: 03 |
Trek from Maldhunga to Darbang and it takes
about 5 and half hours.
This day you trek gently ascend for early one
hour passing through jungles with varieties of
oaks, rhododendron and so on. You can hear the
chirping of the local birds Then your trails
follow quite flat land passing through stream at
one place. The way you trek is muddy road
crossing villages at some of the places. Darbang
is a small village mainly inhabited by Magar and
Limbus. There is a beautiful camping site. You
can find small local shops with minimal supply.
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Day: 04 |
Trek from Darbang to Takum which takes about
five hours.
This day also you trek ascend through narrow
path for early one hour. Now you goes along the
flat land passing through jungle with varieties
of rhododendrons, oaks and Christmas trees at
some distance. After you cross a small stream,
your trails suddenly begin to follow ascend path
until you reach Takum. There is a government
school before you enter Takum, a small village.
Here you camp behind the school located in
central Takum. You find a Hindu temple where the
villagers go to submit their offerings.
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Day: 05 |
Trek from Takum to Muri and it takes about
six hours.
You start trekking to descend trails for early
one hour passing through jungle. Then you follow
steeply ascent path and before you approach Muri
you pass along the flat land until you reach
Muri. This is a small village mainly inhabited
by Gurung and Rai, one of the ethnic communities
of Nepal. There are situated beautiful hotel
offering attractive services to tourists guests
who visit this particular area. You are here
quite captivated by a Buddhist monastery.
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Day: 06 |
Trek from Muri to Bagar (2080m.) which takes
about four hours.
Descend a gentle slope, and cross a rocky
stream. Descend a path amid terraced fields to
Dhora khola. Cross the river and climb to the
right up the mountainside to Ghorban dhara. The
view from this pass is fine, for the first time
you can see Ghustung south (6465m). Follow the
right bank path past Naura where you begin to
ascend the mountainside. After climbing for a
short while, take a path that traverses the
steep grass-covered hill. The Myagdi khola
assumes a steep-walled V-shape as the traverse
ends and a high, winding path climbs the steep,
grassy slope. The steep slope will not tolerate
any missteps but the path is well-constructed
with a great number of zigzag stone step paths.
At last the long climb ends, and you enter a
traverse to the right-here you must also beware
of falling into the gorge of the Myagdi khola.
Soon you descend through a forested area,
emerging to a ridge snout where bagara (2080) is
visible. Descend through terraced fields to this
mountain village where you camp in people's
yards or the terraced fields. |
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Day: 07 |
Trek from Bagar to Dovan (2520m.) and it takes
about five hours.
Here you leave the villages behind and
the trial becomes increasingly challenging. The
whole trails are quite steeply ascent through
thick jungles providing you the opportunity to
observe the flora and fauna of the area. If you
are lucky, you can encounter different species
of monkeys. |
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Day: 08 |
Trek from Dovan to Upper Vungini (Italian Base
Camp) (3660m.) which takes about six hours.
Passing through the beautiful forest you rapidly
gain altitude and mountains burst out all
around.
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Day: 09 |
Upper Vungini (Italian Base Camp)
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Day: 10 |
Trek from Upper Vungini (Italian Base Camp) to
Glacier Camp (4940m.) and it takes about four
hours.
After crossing the first glacier, probably using
a rope in a couple of tricky spots, you climb
onto the main glacier. The surroundings are
spectacular which makes up for the rough and
dangerous trail. You may also use a rope on this
section. This is a particularly tough day. You
camp on the glacier rubble. |
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Day: 11 |
Trek from Glacier Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp
(4740m.) which takes about five hours.
Soon the rough rubble gives way to the smooth
ice of the white part of the glacier. You climb
steadily to the rough and chilling but
spectacular Dhaulagiri Base Camp.
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Day: 12 |
Trek from Dhaulagiri Base Camp to French Col
(5010m.) - Hidden Valley and it takes about four
hours.
Getting off the glacier above the base camp
often requires rope climbing. Once over the
steep moraine walls we reach gentler, less
strenuous country. After a breathless climb to
the top of French Col (5300m,) the views of
Hidden Valley open out. The broad valley is
reminiscent of Tibet and Ladakh and so are the
temperatures (at least -20șC at night).
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Day: 13 |
Hidden Valley camp (5000 m.). A rest day to
admire the surrounding peaks and does some local
exploring.
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Day: 14 |
Trek from Hidden Valley (5200 m) to Yak Kharka
and it takes about seven hours.
You traverse avalanche-prone slopes and then
take on the steep descent to Yak Kharka. This
day you trek through bare land for some
distance. |
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Day: 15 |
Trek from Yak Kharka to Marpha (2670m.) which
takes about five hours. More steep descent leads
to Marpha. The way is not much covered with
trees. En route you can see some yak herds and
sheep herds as well. Marpha is a small town
mainly inhabited by the mixed community of
Buddhist and Hindus as well. You can a visit a
monastery. In and around the monastery, you can
see the many walls and prayer flags hanging.
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Day: 16 |
Trek from Marpha to Ghasa and it takes about six
hours. Your trail descends steeply through
forests to Ghasa, the last Thakali village and
the southern-most limit of Tibetan Buddhism. The
beginning part of the trail is stretched at
almost flat level up to Kalopani and then your
trail begins descending steeply to Ghasa. The
first part of the trek passes through the windy
area covered with pine forests, rhododendron
forests and birches are seen. The surrounding
area of Ghasa is famous destination for bird
watching and wild Marijuana. Here you are quite
amazed at the panoramic view of Mount Nilgiri
North (7061m.), Nilgiri Central (6940m.), and
Nilgiri South (6839m.), Annapurna I (8091m.),
Dhaulagiri I (8167m.) and Tukuche peak (6920m.) |
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Day: 17 |
Trek from Ghasa to Tatopani (1189 m.) which
takes about five hours. The trail descends
steeply up to Rukse Chhahara (Rukse Waterfall)
which is amazing to look at. There is situated
the deepest gorge of the world between two
mountains Annapurna I (8091m.) and Dhaulagiri I
(8167m.) facing each other near Rukse Waterfall.
Now the trail ascends slightly to Tatopani
through different human settlements. You can
enjoy the hot spring at Tatopani as the word
Tatopani is termed after the natural hot spring
situated at the bank of the Kali Gandaki River.
It is popularly believed that taking bath in Hot
Spring helps you to get rid of skin diseases.
Along this, it gives you physical and mental
refreshment as well. |
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Day: 18 |
: Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani. Wake up
early morning and climb up to Poon hill from
where you can see Dhaulagiri range to Mustang
range. During the Sun rise panoramic views with
colorful mountains. Again walk down to hotel and
after breakfast walk up hill towards Tadapani.
Climb with Mountain views again through
Rhododendron forest. After the top path goes
along the ridge and Trail descends steeply
through dense moss-covered forest rich with bird
life. A short early-morning climb to the Deurali
pass for a spectacular panorama over Dhaulagiri
and the Annapurna, and to Tadapani for beautiful
sunset views of Annapurna South and
Machhapuchhare. |
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Day: 19 |
Trek from Tadapani to Ghandrung. This is short
trek. Trial descends steeply through dense damp
forest, where you may see monkeys, and continues
down over a series of rock-cut steps that follow
a leaping stream. Arrive in Ghandrung and
explore the maze like streets of this thriving
Gurung Settlement.
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Day: 20 |
Trek from Ghandrung to Naya Pul via Birethanti
which takes about four and half hours and drive
back from Naya Pul to Pokhara and it takes about
one and half hours. Walk down after village via
Kimche to Shauli Bazaar. Geantal walk rest of
the day via Birethati to New Bridge and drive
back to Pokhara over night at hotel. |
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Day: 21 |
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist mini
bus that takes about seven hours. While driving
from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to
Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where the
Nepal's first Cable car is operated to reach to
Manakamana Temple. En route, you could enjoy the
mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace
fields, vegetable fields and people being
engaged in their daily life activities. From
Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to
capital city. You can also fly from Pokhara to
Kathmandu which takes about 25 minutes. |
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Services
Includes
A Guide, A cook, Necessary Porters, Kitchen helper, Sherpa,
All surface transportation to the starting point and from
the ending point of the trek, All meals three times a day
(breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, coffee etc.), Necessary
Camping equipment such as tents, kitchen tent, dining tent,
toilet tent, mattresses, down sleeping bags, down jackets,
cooking utensils, fuel etc. Camping charges, Necessary
insurance for trekking staff, Rescue help, Insurance and
equipment for guide and porter
Services
Excludes
Personal nature expenses such as alcoholic
drink, beverages, soft drinks, tips, etc.
Hotel
accommodation in Kathmandu ( We can book your hotel
accommodation as per your interest and budget)
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