Trip cost start from: US$ 2225
Trip Destination:Nepal
Total Duration:18 Days
Difficulty:Very Strenuous
Trekking Days:13
Overnight :At Camping, Hotel & Guesthouse
Max. Altitude :French Pass (5360 m)
Best Season :Mar - May & Sept - Nov.
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Round Dhaulagiri trek is one of the most adventurous and challenging trek in the west northern part of Nepal. There are so many glaciers and two snowy passes French Pass (5360 m) and Dhampus Pass (5244 m) that make our trip a bit adventurous. This trek is offer for those who want to go to remote and adventure places. In order to do this trek you need to have good physical fitness.
Though it is challenging and adventurous it’s truly fascinating and beautiful. That can’t be express in words which make you feel happier than ever before. The main attraction point of this trek are fantastic views of Mt. Dhalagiri 8167 m, Mt. Manaslu 8163m, Mt. Annapurna 8091m, Kaligandaki valley and hidden lands of Dolpo. In other hand lush valley is another attraction of this trek having a beautiful and charming landscape. Furthermore you can experience Buddhist & Hindu religion practicing by the people in a harmonious way. There are so many traditional villages which are rich in culture and custom.
This trek begins the first day drive/ flight from Katmandu to Pokhara. In our second day drive from Pokhara to Beni Tatopani it takes approximately 6/7hrs. Our trekking starts from Tatopani to Marpha through Dhaulagiri Base Camp, French Pass (5360 m) and Dhampus Pass (5244 m). During our trip the highest elevation is French Pass with the altitude of 5360 m.
Day 01Arrival in Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 02Sightseeing in Kathmandu (Boudhanath, Pashupatinath & Swyambhunath) and trek preparation.
Day 03Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and free day in Pokhar. We stay overnight at hotel.
Day 04Drive from Kathmandu to Tatopani (985 m) about 5/ hrs drive. We stay overnight at guesthouse.
Day 05Trek from Tatopani to Darbang (1110 M) about 5/6 hrs trek. We stay overnight at guesthouse.
Day 06Trek from Darbang to Muri (1720 m) about 7 hrs trek. We stay overnight at camp.
Day 07Trek from Muri to Boghara (2080 m) about 7 hrs trek. We stay overnight at camp.
Day 08Trek from Boghara to Dobhan (2520 m) about 7 hrs trek. We stay overnight at camp.
Day 09Trek from Dobhan to to Sallaghari (3000 m) about 5 hrs trek. We stay overnight at camp.
Day 10Trek from sallaghari to Italian Base Camp (3630 m) around 5 hrs trek. We stay overnight at camp.
Day 11Acclimatization day at Italian Base Camp.
Day 12Trek from Italian Base Camp to Glacier Camp (4200 m) about 6 hrs trek. We stay overnight at camp.
Day 13Trek from Glacier Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4748 m) about 4 hrs trek. We stay overnight at camp.
Day 14Trek from Dhaulagiri Base Camp to Hidden Valley (5140 m) via French Pass (5350 m) about 8 hrs trek. We stay overnight at camp.
Day 15Trek from Hidden Valley to Yak Kharka (4700 m) via Dhampus Pass (5244 m) about 8/ 9 hrs trek. We stay overnight at camp.
Day 16Trek from Yak Kharka to Marpha (2670 m) about 6 hrs trek. We stay overnight at guesthouse.
Day 17Drive from Marpha to Pokhara about 8/ 9 hrs via private jeep & bus.
Day 18Flight form Pokhara to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Approximately Individual Expenditure on the Spot
Note: The others expenses are depend on you (shopping, hard drinks, etc.) and situation (flight cancelation, rescue, etc.). If you depart earlier than itinerary program your payment will not be refunded and early arrival expenditure also will not be covered by your trip cost.
Accommodation: We provide wide range of accommodation services for our clients as per there request from star hotel to normal guesthouse in main city areas where available, while the price of the trip might alter on that basis. On this trekking trail there is no hotel/ guesthouse so we provide you good accommodation in the tent with full equipment.
Food/ Meals: Cities areas in Nepal offer excellent and variety of food and cuisines as it has many hotels and restaurants. National/ international food, local food, fast food, dessert items, snacks etc. are easily available in cities areas like; Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbin,... While in case of remote areas one can enjoy food prepared by trained and experienced cook. We manage all those things so you should not pay extra charge for that facilities. We provide you all the kitchen equipment and staff.
Drinking Water: We highly advise to minimize use of plastic during the trek. Please always remember that there is no any plastic recycle facilities up in the Mountains. In this regard we highly recommend you to use boiled water for drinking or use water purification tablets instead of buying water in plastic bottles. Your guide will suggest you the best and most ecological friendly way for drinking water during your trek depending on trekking trail. We advise to have your own water bottle with you for the whole trek which you can refill whenever you need.
Acclimatization: It is very important for the trekking above 2500 m. Our trekking schedules have been carefully designed to maximize your ability to acclimatize safely. We ascend slowly and ensure an adequate number of rest days. However, it is still possible for mountain sickness and your guide will be watching for symptoms with an experienced eye throughout the trip. These symptoms are commonly headache, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, and feeling difficult to breathing. If you or any of the group members display any of these symptoms he will be able to provide informed advice and ensure a proper action. Your guide will advise you more thoroughly regarding the altitude and most of the problems starting on trial.
Best Season: As what one can see highly depend upon the seasonal condition, it is always best to travel on the best season for the corresponding trek. It is not that on season other than the best one, the trek gets worse, but one can fully take advantage of the trek when done in best season. The best season for trek in Nepal is Mar-May (spring) and Sep-Nov (autumn); though trek can be do throughout the year.
Expert Team: Working your way through dangerous mountainous route can be very challenging and adventure. One can encounter less stamina, high altitude, weather condition, steeply and slippery path way while travelling depending upon the route one choose. So leading the trip despite of all the challenges requires experienced and expert team who are directly under you care. They are properly trained and government certified individual who are very capable and knowledgeable to work out through extreme condition and lead you safely. All of our staff is provided with insurance, medical services and equipment as their safety is something we do not take lightly.
Packing Ideas: We advise that carrying appropriate and proper equipment is better than carrying excessive quantity of equipment. So one should only carry appropriate and only absolute necessary equipment with self; warm clothes, trouser, t-shirts, hiking boots, sunglasses, sun cream, knife, walking stick, backpack, headlight, sleeping bags are among the essential stuff one requires. Equipment we provide are limited so, one should manage required equipment by self or it can be bought in any appropriate places.
Safety and Security: Safety and security of traveller and team staff is matter of great concern to us. Selection of proper route, highly trained professional team and equipment required is done with great care and knowledge. We have proper remedial services during the trek with professional staffs; first aid kit, oxygen bag and helicopter service for emergency rescue whenever trekkers get physical loss or altitude sickness.
Experience and Fitness: Though high level of fitness and previous experience is not needed for trekking in this reason but food stamina, workout and running and walking habit helps to higher extent. Walking through rocky steeply path way can be challenging but with appropriate rest and walking habit, one can complete their journey with no regret left behind.
Trekking Equipments List
Trekking is simply walking in the hills or the mountains, be it for a day or weeks or more. Certain basic trekking equipment is essential while you're trekking to any parts of the trekking destinations in Nepal. The items may differ from the area to area and on season to season. The following are the list of the equipment that we suggest you for your trekking in Nepal Himalaya. Clothing:
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