Mount Dhaulagiri (8137m), the seventh highest
peak in the world rises above the Kali Gandaki
River, which flows between the Annapurna Massif
and this tremendous peak. The trekking to
Dhaulagiri region is rewarded with spectacular
views of both majestic Himalayan peaks and White
Water Rivers. The local ethnic minorities such
as Magars, Thakalis and Gurungs still love to be
in convention and speak their own language.
Dhaulagiri (White Mountain), separated from the
Annapurna region by Kali Gandaki Gorge (deepest
in the world) includes some fifteen peaks above
7000mt. This is a challenging trek, which will
reward you with the opportunity to camp on a
glacier.
Magdi Glacier, Dhaulagiri Base camp (4750m),
French Pass (5360m) (highest point of the trek)
including the several peaks such as Putali Himal
and Tukuche Peak gives you an excellent view of
Dhaulagiri range. A hidden snow valley (after
crossing French pass) gives you a heavenly test
of white world. The Dhampus Pass between Tukuche
peak and Thapa peak is another haven in the
trip.
Facts of the Trek
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Itinerary in Detail
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Day 01 : |
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara(915m.) by
tourist mini bus.
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Day 02 : |
Drive from Pokhara to Beni(830m.) by bus, trek
from Beni to Tatopani (hot spring) (914m.)
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Day 03 : |
Trek Tatopani to Darbang(1180m.) which takes
about
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Day 04 : |
Trek from Darbang to Takum(1500m.) and it takes
about
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Day 05 : |
Trek from Takum to Muri(1850m.) which takes
about
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Day 06 : |
Trek Muri to Baghar(2080m.)
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 Baghar to Dobang(2520m.)
Here you leave the villages behind and the trial
becomes increasingly challenging.
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Day 08 : |
Trek Dobang to Upper Vungini(Italian Base Camp)
(3660m.)
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Day 09 : |
Rest day for acclimatization
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Day 10 : |
Trek Upper Vungini to Glacier Camp (4940m.)
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Day 11 : |
Trek Glacier Camp to Dhaulagiri Base
camp(4740m.)
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Day 12 : |
Trek Dhaulagiri base camp to French Col (5010m.)
- Hidden valley
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Day 13 : |
Trek Hidden valley to Yak Kharka (3680m.)
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Day 14 : |
Trek Yak Kharka to Marpha (2670m.)
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Day 15 : |
(Trek Marpha to Kalopani2530m.)
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Day 16 : |
Trek Kalopani to Tatopani (Hot spring) (1190m.)
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Day 17 : |
Trek Tatopani to Beni
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Day 18 : |
Drive from Beni to Pokhara by bus
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Day 19 : |
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist mini
bus
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 Services
Included
National Park entry permit, Trekking permit, all surface transportation to and fro, a guide and required number of porter(s), cook, kitchen helper, sherpas, all meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, coffee, fruit, juice, etc.), necessary camping equipments such as tents, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, mattresses, down sleeping bags, down jackets, cooking utensils, fuel etc. camping charges, rescue help, insurance and equipment for the Nepali staffs.
Services
Excluded
Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency
evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative
transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide,
strike, road blockade etc. |
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