Dhaulagiri Trek

In Sanskrit ‘dhawala’ means white and dazzling, and ‘giri’ refers to mountain. Thus, the English translation of its name is ‘dazzling mountain’, and sure it does dazzle. The Dhaulagiri massif extends 120 km from the Kaligandaki River in the west to the Bheri in the east.
 

The best way to experience the vastness of the mountain is to go on a trek of the region. The magnificent views of the mighty mountain will leave you awestruck The Dhaulagiri trek has been especially designed to give tourists the opportunity to witness the might of the enormous mountain. Also, on the way there are beautiful rhododendron forests, oak, deciduous trees and junipers to keep your spirits up the whole time.
 

The trek takes off from Beni and entails crossing high passes-the French pass which is 5360m steep and the Dhampus pass which is 5250m deep. This is why being physically fit is a must.
 

The 21 day trek covers many beautiful places in Nepal in addition to the Dhaulagiri. After a brief sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, on day 3 the trekking group is driven to Beni. The next day the trek marches on to Babiachor. During the course of the trip trekkers travel through Dharapani, Muri, Boghara, Dobang, ChoribanKhola, Italian Base Camp, Glacier Camp, Dhaulagiri Base Camp, French Pass, Dhampus Pass, Jomsom and Pokhara and finally a  flight from Pokhara takes them back to Kathmandu. The best time to visit is Sept - Nov and Mar – May.
 

For those looking for some adventure in the wilderness of Nepal, going on the Dhaulagiri trek is the best travel option. However, only those who have had some prior experience of trekking on mountains and can withstand physical stress are advised to take this trip.

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel. B.B

Day 02: Trek Preparation and Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour. Overnight at Hotel. B.B

Day 03: Drive to Beni (850meters) by bus 8 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 04: Trek to Babiachor (950 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 05: Trek to Dharapani (1,400meters) 6 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 06: Trek to Muri (1,850meters) 5 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 07: Trek to Boghara (2080meters) 6 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 08: Trek to Dobang (2,520meters) 5 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 09: Trek to ChoribanKhola (3,110meters) 5 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 10: Trek to Italian Base Camp (3,660meters) 7 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 11: Acclimatization and rest day. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 12: Trek to Glacier Camp (4210meters) 6 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 13: Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4740m) 7 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 14: acclimatization and Rest Day. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 15: Cross French Pass (5360m) then trek to Hidden Valley (5200m) 6 hours. B.L.D

Day 16: Cross DhampusPass (5200m), and trek to Yak Kharka (3,680m) 6 hours. B.L.D

Day 17: Trek to Jomsom (2,710meters) 5 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 18: Fly to Pokhara (900 meters) 20-minutes. Overnight at hotel. B.L.D

Day 19: Drive back to Kathmandu by bus 7 hours. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 20: Leisure day in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 21: Transfer to Airport for home departure. B. “Farewell!”

Note: B = Breakfast, B.B = Bed & Breakfast, B.L.D = Bed, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:
 

1. Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by private car / van

2. Four nights accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu

3. Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary

4. Meals on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) prepared by our expert cook

5. Twin sharing tented accommodation during the trek

6. An experience guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), required number of porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments

7. Annapurna conservation entry fees and TIMS card

8. Trekking equipment (two men tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, table with chairs, kitchen utensils, and other necessary equipments during the trek)

9. Surface transfer Kathmandu - Beni and Pokhara - Kathmandu by bus

10. Nepal Hiking Team duffle bag, down jacket and sleeping bag during Manaslu Trek

11. Nepal Hiking Team T - Shirt (yours to keep)

12. Safe drinking water, boiled/iodine tablets.

13. First aid medical kit bag.

14. All government and local taxes.

15. Office service charge.

OUR SERVICES EXCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:
 

1. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

2. Travel insurance

3. International airfare

4. Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)

5. All cold drinks such as: alcoholic beverages, mineral water, Coke, Fanta, juice, etc.

6. Hot showers during the trek

7. Personal shopping and laundry

8. Personal trekking equipments

9. Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is appreciated but it is not mandatory)

Tour Cost : Drop us an Email or send us an inquiry with numbers of people so we can send you best quotation