Dhaulagiri Trek

Holiday Overview

Dhaulagiri Trek with Thapa Peak (Dhampus peak) provide the view of 7th highest Mt Dhaulagiri 8167m of  the world. In Dhaulagiri Trek there are 5000 meters famous passes which are called French pass and the Dhampus pass.

How to Success the Adventure Dhaulagiri Trek and Thapa Peak Expedition?

To success your  Adventure Dhaulagiri Trek and Thapa Peak Expedition know as bellow:-

-Take an experience, expert and professional Climbing Guide. Reason, If you do not have a great Climbing Guide, there will be heavy snow sometimes so at that time experience and expert Climbing Guide can only open the Trail.

-Your Climbing Guide must have knowledge of Weather forecast and Compas.

-Take a best Camping Cook.

-Take the best assistance (Sherpas and Porters).

-Take the best Equipment (Camping Tents/Kitchen)etc.

-Take the best clothes and Shoes etc.

How are we an experience  and  Professional for Dhaulagiri Trek?

-We have succeed already this Trek.

-We have knowledge about the Trek.

-you have adventure young Team.

-You have experience and expert Team.

How to trust an Agency for the Dhaulagiri Trek?

-We have succeed already this Trek, so watch on Our video.

Dhaulagiri  Trekking Highlights

-Remote and adventure  pass Trekking

-Close up Magical view of  world 7th highest Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m and  Annapurna Massive Panorama.

-Cross Dhaulagiri French pass and Climb Thapa Peak (Dhampus Peak) 6012m.

-Less Touristic  hidden Himalaya Trekking

-Snow and Glacier experience Trekking

-Uninhabited valley and Nature diversity

-Camping Trekking

Difficulty of Dhaulagiri Trekking

-Dhaulagiri Trekking is completely camping Trekking and it’s adventure high passes Himalayan trekking in Nepal.

-You should be 100% sure with your physical condition for an adventure.

-If you have problem for high altitude sickness do not this trek.

-If you need Lodges do not this Trek,You have to sleep at Tent.

Accommodation  for Dhaulagiri Trekking

-By our Agency, We provide you Camping Guest sleeping Tent, Kitchen cooking Tent,Nepali Trekking staffs sleeping Tent, Dining Tent, Toilet Tents, Shower Tent, Table and Chairs , Pillow, Mattress etc. You eat at Tent, you get shower at Tent, you sleep at Tent.

Trekking Season for Dhaulagiri

-The best time for Dhaulagiri Trekking,the recommended  months are (September –November) and (Mach-May).

Our Trekking Staffs

-By our agency, we provide you high altitude experience an adventure Trekking Guide, Camping Trekking cook, Trekking Camping Kitchen and Porters.Our all Nepali staffs  have Insurance for Dhaulagiri Trekking.

Meals and Drinks

-You get 3 Times continental  meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) with tea, coffee, drinking chocolate, Hot Milk and hot Water by our camping expert Trekking Cook and Kitchen during your Trekking.

Shower

Company provides shower Tent, during your Trek you get Bucket Hot  water and can shower at Camping shower Tent.

Drinking Water

During  your  camping trek, Trekking cook  provides you Boiled Water for drinking. Do not drink ice cold water.

Major Equipment lists for Dhaulagiri Trekkers

-Jacket (Down, Wind, waterproof & flees stopper)

-Gloves(weight & light)

-Sun Hat, leap card, Warm Hat & scarf.

-Sun cream, Sun glass, lightweight Trekking Trousers, underwear, T-shirts, Pants,

-Trekking Bag, Duffel Bag, Sleeping Bag, Trekking Boots, Hiking Shoes, Sandal, Socks(Thin lightweight) & Head light.

-Firs Aid kits.

-Camping Trekking Tents, Mattress and Water bottles.

-Toilets papers & Towels.

-Trousers and Jackets (waterproof)

-Thermos.

-Ice axe Crampons, Carabiners, Ropes, climbing Helmet and Harness if you climb Thapa peak.

-And your most important personal things.

Dhaulagiri Trekking Permit Information

-ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) Permit

-TIMS CARD (Trekkers Information Management System)

Dhaulagiri Trekking Outline Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in  Kathmandu 1350m.

Day 2:   Kathmandu –Pokhara  827m.Drive 7h./fly 25 Minutes

Day 3:   Pokhara-Beni-Mauwaphant 1240m.

Day 4:   Mauwaphant 1240m.-Dagnam 1750m.-Ekrate Gaun 1700m.  5/6h.

Day 5:   Ekrate Gaun 1700m.-Pahiro Kharka 2150m. 5hrs approx.

Day 6:   Pahiro Kharka 2150m.-Malampara 2150m.6/7h.

Day 7:   Malampara 2150m.-Malampara Pass 2950m. 6/7h.

Day 8:   Malampara Pass-Sinkos Khola 1600m.-Bagar(Jeltung 1900m.) 6/7h.

Day 9:   Bagar(Jeltung 1900m.) -Lipse-Dobang 2550m. 6/7h.

Day 10:   Dobang 2550m.-Choriban 3050m. 5/6h.

Day 11:   Choriban 3050m.-Italian Base Camp 3650m. 3/4h.

Day 12:   Rest day at Italian Base Camp 3650m.

Day 13:   Italian Base Camp 3650m.-Glacier Camp 4200m. 4/5h.

Day 14:   Glacier Camp 4200m.-Dhaulagiri Base Camp 4650m. 4h.

Day 15:   Dhaulagiri Base Camp 4650m-French Col 5360m-Hidden Valley 5100m. 6/7h.

Note: if you are interested for climbing Dhampus peak (Thapa Peak) make more one day rest at Hidden Valley.We make an itinerary based on our require.

Day 16:   Dhampus peak(Thapa peak) Climbing 6o12m. and trek to Alu Bari 3600m. 8/9h.

Day 17:   Alu Bari-Marpha 2650m.-Jomsom 2720m. 3h.walking/1h.drive

Day 18:   Jomsom 2720m.-Pokhara 25 Minutes flight

Day 19:Pokhara (827m.) to Kathmandu 25 minutes Flight  /7-8 hours drive

Day 20: sightseeing in kathmandu (Farewell Dinner)

Day 21: Departure to Airport

Dhaulagiri Trekking Itinerary in Detail

Dhaulagiri Trekking Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in  Kathmandu 1350m.

Enjoy Nepal Treks Staffs will come at International Airport  to Pick you on your arrival.Then you will drive to your Hotel in Kathmandu.In the evening, you have Welcome dinner at Nepali Culture Restaurant with your Guide.

Overnight: Hotel              

Included: Welcome Dinner at Nepali Culture Restaurant

Day 2:   Kathmandu –Pokhara  827m.Drive 7h./fly 25 Minutes

After Breakfast you drive to Pokhara west direction of  Kathmandu (200km) along the Trisuli river.On the way you will have Lunch.When you arrive in Pokhara, You will have a great View of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Range.Pokhara is a beautiful small city in Nepal.As well, in Pokhara there are many of  sightseeing places  (Phewa lake, International Mountain Museum ,Guptshwor Cave,World peak stupa etc).In the evening, you will have  dinner at Restaurant with your Guide.

Driving Time: 7h.

Overnight: Hotel              

Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Option

In option, if you  are interested for flying  you can fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu.You fly 25 Minutes. While flying, you get a great panorama of Annapurna, Langtang, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu Range. Afternoon  relax your time in Pokhara or make sightseeing as you like.

Day 3:   Pokhara-Beni-Mauwaphant 1240m.

From Pokhara ,you  drive 3-4hrs to  Galeshwor via Beni.From Galeshwor walk to Mauwaphant  3hrs approx .Walking trail leads you over the Raughat Khola bridge.from there follow the trail slope uphill then walk through the numerous  agriculture fields and stones. Finally reach to Mauwaphant.

Driving Time: 3/4h.(110km)

Walking Time:3h.approx (4.5km)/450m+and 50m-

Overnight: Tent               

Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 4:   Mauwaphant 1240m.-Dagnam 1750m.-Ekrate Gaun 1700m.  5/6h.

Trail goes  flat, steeply uphill and downhill over the slope through the pine forest, fields, rock, terraces and breezy passage. Besides enjoy the snowcapped  view of  Dhaulagiri 8167m ,Jirbang 6062m. and Manapathi 6380m.

Walking Time:5/6h.approx (8.5km)/950m+and 600m-

Overnight: Tent               

Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 5:   Ekrate Gaun 1700m.-Pahiro Kharka 2150m. 5hrs approx.

Firstly descend to Bagar Khola  then follow the wide trail up to Gyasi Kharka with view of Dhaulagiri and Manapathi. From here, walk down to Raughat Khola and cross the bridge. Continues steep steps goes to Gurung and Mangar village(Chaurkhani).Finally reach to Pahiro Kharka.

Walking Time:5h.approx (8.5km)/850m+and 370m-

Overnight: Tent               

Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 6:   Pahiro Kharka 2150m.-Malampara 2150m.6/7h.

Through the wooded section pass the lonely Hindu Temple over the ridge with it an impressive view of Dhaulagiri,Tukuche Peak,Annapurna  South,Annapurna 3,Fishtail and Gangapurna. Continue  walk to   phankimla la through the forest and from here walk down to Kuinekhani.Make here Lunch break  then walk to Malampara via crossing the village and agriculture fields.

Walking Time:6/7h.approx/650m+and 580m-

Overnight: Tent               

Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 7:   Malampara 2150m.-Malampara Pass 2950m. 6/7h.

Firstly descend to Dhoka Khola then steeply uphill 900 meters approx to Deurali Duri (Hesnam Duri).After this pass, cross Malampara pass. With this pass in fron of you  see an entire view of Dhaulagiri,Kambon Himal,Gurja Himal,Tsaurabong and Myagdi Matha.Further after short distance set up your camp 3050m.

Walking Time:6/7h.approx(6.5km)/1340m+and 800m-

Overnight: Tent               

Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 8:   Malampara Pass-Sinkos Khola 1600m.-Bagar(Jeltung 1900m.) 6/7h.

After Breakfast  steeply descend to Sinkos Khola .The  narrow trail goes into the valley through the dense trees(Rhododendron).Also  an amazing Mountain views open continue again and again with vegetation changes. Further  walk to hillside Bagar (Jeltung) and set up Camp.

Walking Time:6/7h.approx(8.5km)/450m+and 1300m-

Overnight: Tent               

Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 9:   Bagar(Jeltung 1900m.) -Lipse-Dobang 2550m. 6/7h.

The Trail goes  through the dense forest with Mountain views in the deep Valley of Myagdi Khola(River) via Lipse to Dobang.

Walking Time:6/7h.approx /1110m+and 300m-

Overnight: Tent               

Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 10:   Dobang 2550m.-Choriban 3050m. 5/6h.

From the left side of Myagdi Khola(River)  surrounding Mountain trail walk uphill to Choriban through the dense forest(Rhododendron, Pine and bamboo trees).on the way cross stream and wooden bridge.

Walking Time:5/6h.approx /500m+

Overnight: Tent               

Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

 Day 11:   Choriban 3050m.-Italian Base Camp 3650m. 3/4h.

Walk up to Italian base camp 3,4 hours  through lighter trees with an impressive view of Dhaulagiri 1th to 3rth  and  Tukuche Peak.Italian base camp is surrounded by  Dhaulagiri glacier and Rock walls.

Walking Time:3/4h.approx /600m+

Overnight: Tent               

Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 12:   Rest day at Italian Base Camp 3650m.

Rest day means acclimatize day which is an important. Acclimatize your body for an high passes.

Overnight: Tent               

Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 13:   Italian Base Camp 3650m.-Glacier Camp 4200m. 4/5h.

Carefully walking day start Glacier Moraine area. Behind of the Italian Base Camp Icy trail goes steeply downhill  which is very narrow, slippery and dangerous whole  but no worry you have a very good guide. Guide secure you and your Trekking staffs by using fixed Rope and Sticks etc. After  descending trail goes  uphill again.Walk narrow trail between Dhaulagiri  I and II.A  small Mountain hut  near the Swiss base camp gently  up easier and flat place in the middle of Glacier and Stones where set  up Camp.At night  sounds of Avalanche but do not worry you are at Safe distance(place) from Avalanche.

Walking Time:4/5h.approx /700m+and 150m-

Overnight: Tent               

Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 14:   Glacier Camp 4200m.-Dhaulagiri Base Camp 4650m. 4h.

The trail goes uphill along the Glacier,ice and snow at an altitude of 4650 meters Dhaulagiri Base Camp.Set camp here for an overnight which is suitable for campground. You are surrounded here by impressive view of Tukuche Peak,Glacier ,ice and Rock folds.

Walking Time:4h.approx /650m+and 100m-

Overnight: Tent               

Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 15:   Dhaulagiri Base Camp 4650m-French Col 5360m-Hidden Valley 5100m. 6/7h.

The trail goes through the glacier uphill to Player Flags marked French Col  pass  reach after 4-5h.Here see a great view of  Dhaulagir I  8167, Tukuche Peak 6920m, Sita Chuchura 6640m and Dhampus peak.Then 2h approx descend to Hidden Valley.While walking drink plenty of Water and walk very slowly.

Walking Time:6/7h.approx /800m+and 400m-

Overnight: Tent               

Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Note: if you are interested for climbing Dhampus peak (Thapa Peak) make more one day rest at Hidden Valley.We make an itinerary based on our require.

Day 16:   Dhampus peak(Thapa peak) Climbing 6o12m. and trek to Alu Bari 3600m. 8/9h.

Dhampus peak (Thapa Peak) is an easy climbing peak in technically base. Although for secure use rope, crampons and Helmet.from the summit of Dhampus Thapa Peak 6012m, see  the entire view of  Dhaulagir 8167m,Tukuche 6920m,Annapurna South 8091m,Nilgiri 7061m and Manaslu 8163m.After summit  get back to Hidden Valley and descend to Alu Bari 3-4h approx.

Walking Time:8/9h.approx /900m+and 16500m-

Overnight: Tent               

Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 17:   Alu Bari-Marpha 2650m.-Jomsom 2720m. 3h.walking/1h.drive

Continue descend to Marpha(kali Gandaki Valley).Marpha is famous for Apple and Apple brandy.If you are interested in Buddhist religion , there is a big Monastery for visitThis is a Thakali Village with typical Houses and lodges. Further drive to Jomsom 1h approx.It’s last day with your Trekking Staffs. Nest day early in the morning you fly to pokhara with your Guide and your other staffs drive to Kathmandu with Their Trekking equipment via Beni.

Walking Time:3h.approx /930m-

Driving Time: 1h.

Overnight: Lodge

Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 18:   Jomsom 2720m.-Pokhara 25 Minutes flight

Early in the fly to Pokhara 25 minutes from Jomsom. Afternoon relax your day Or make sightseeing in Pokhara.In the evening dinner at  Restaurant together with your Guide.

flyingTime: 25 minutes.

Overnight: Hotel              

Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 19: Pokhara (827m.) to Kathmandu 25 minutes Flight  /7-8 hours drive

There are two possibilities options  fly or drive from Pokhara to kathmandu.

Option 1) Drive to  kathmandu it takes 7 to 8 hours from pokhara.you drive through the Trisuli River.And you have lunch on the way.

Drive time: 7-8 hrs 210 km

Option 2) Fly to kathmandu it takes 25 minutes from pokhara.During your flight time, you enjoy the entire view of Mt Annapurna Massive,Mt Manaslu Massive and Langtang massive.It is an amazing like mt flight.When we arrive in kathmandu you can relax your day

Overnight: Hotel 3 stars

Includes: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Flight time: 25 minutes

Day 20: sightseeing in kathmandu (Farewell Dinner)

You have world heritage sites seeing in kathmandu.Our agency provide you Culture Guide in kathmandu for your sightseeing.We include you Pashupatinath ,Swayambunath  and Boudanath sightseeing.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch and farewell dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 21: Departure to Airport

you will be picked up at your hotel and drive to Airport by an agency

Service  included

1) Airport Pick up ,Drop and Transport

2)Welcome and farewell dinner (kathmandu)

3)4 nights at 3 star Hotel (2+2 kathmandu and pokhara)

4)Kathmandu sightseeing(half day) and entrance fees.

5)Trekking permit and Tims

6)Guide and Porter with insurance

7)Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner during the Trek

8)Tea,Coffee,chocolate

9)Trekking Equipment

Service not  included

1)Kathmandu and Pokhara(L/D)

2) Personal Expenses

3)Water and alcoholic Drinks

4)Nepal visa and Travel insurance

5) Airfare (international)

6)Tips for Staffs