Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek, Around Dhaulagiri Trek, Dhaulagiri Round Trek

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Trip Code: ATH056

Country : Nepal

Activities : Tour & Trekking.

Start/End: Kathmandu

Destination : Italian & Dhaulagiri Base Camp, French & Dhampus Pass

Trip Price : US$ 2400

Single supplementary: US$450(Compulsory if no one to share accommodation & apply for those who wish to have private/single accommodation on the tour)

Trip Duration : 21 days

Max. Altitude : 5360 Meters.

Group Size : Mini. 1 / Max.12

Best Season : March to May / October to November.

Trip Grade :

Daily walking Hour: Approximately 5-8

Highlights

-Kathmandu and Pokhara city Tour

-Scenic road drive to Beni.

-Mur Magar village.

-Dhaulagiri and Italian Base Camp

-French Pass Dhampus Pass and Hidden Valley

-Kaligandaki River Valley.

-Scenic fly to Pokhara from Jomsom.

What our Client says?

Dhaulagiri Circuit is a very challenging trek (especially in November) and the whole Ace The Himalaya team handled things very well from my airport pickup to returning gear afterward. The food was always tasty and ample, the cook often surprising me with the variety he was able to come up with. The whole crew was upbeat and fun to travel with, from bringing the morning tea & bath water to singing Nepali songs at night. In addition I really appreciated the sanctuary my sturdy tent and warm sleeping bag provided against the icy winds!

John Doyle
120 Candelero Place
Walnut Creek
CA, USA.

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Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek - 21 days

Trip Overview

Dhaulagiri 8167 meters 7th highest mountain in the world means "white mountain" though many mountains over the world have names, which translate to White Mountain; this is without doubt the most astonishing one. This is a strenuous trek, through high alpine pastures, higher passes and serene and uninhabited valleys. Everyone is familiar with the name Dhaulagiri which is in the western part of Nepal, probably the best spot for remote and adventurous trekking in Nepal. The simple reason behind it is that it consists of more than fifteen 7000-meter magnificent peaks with land of dramatic contrast.

Dhaulagiri trekking routes starts after an 8 hour scenic drive from Kathmandi to Beni, from Beni you head in a north-westerly direction through the villages of Babichour, Dorbang and Darapani to Muri, from where you head north still keeping to the banks of the Myagdi Khola. Muri is the last major settlement along this trail and is inhabited by people of the Magar tribe, of Mongoloid stock and descended from the early settlers of the Nepalese middle hills. From Muri, you head north along the Myagdi Khola through the villages of Baghara, Dobang and Chartare to Pakoban. Beyond Pakoban there are no permanent settlements. Still heading north you skirt the Chhanbardan Glacier, keeping on its left side, to reach the Dhaulagiri Base Camp from where magnificent mountain vistas are available. Head north-east from the Base Camp and climb the steep incline to the French Pass (5,360 meters), between Tukche Peak (6,920 meters) and Sita Chuchura (6,611meters). Heading east you descend a little and pass through a portion of the Hidden Valley and climb to Thapa Pass (5,250 meters), between Tukche Peak and Thapa Peak (6,012 meters) from where you begin your descent, heading south-east to Alubari. From Alubari, the trail further descends to the village of Marpha on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River, and then heads north to Jomsom from where you fly back to Pokhara.

For those who have got enough time there is an option of continuing to trek down to Kalopani, Tatopani, Ghorepani then into Pokhara.

Itinerary

Day 01- Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters). Overnight at hotel.

Day 02- Pre-trip Meeting and Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03- Drive to Beni (850meters) by bus 8 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 04- Trek to Babiachor (950 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 05- Trek to Dharapani (1,400meters) 6 hours . Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 06- Trek to Muri (1,850meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 07- Trek to Boghara (2080meters) 6 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 08- Trek to Dobang (2,520meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 09- Trek to Choriban Khola (3,110meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 10- Trek to Italian Base Camp (3,660meters) 7 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 11- Acclimatization and rest day. Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 12- Trek to Glacier Camp (4210meters) 6 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 13- Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4740meters) 7 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 14- Another acclimatization and Rest Day. Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 15- Cross French Pass (5360 meters) then trek to Hidden Valley (5200meters) 6 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 16- Cross Dhampus Pass (5200 meters), and trek toYak Kharka (3,680meters) 6 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 17- Trek to Jomsom (2,710meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 18- Thirty five minutes morning fly to Pokhara (900 meters) and sightseeing same day. Overnight at hotel.

Day 19- Leisure day in Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.

Day 20- Drive to Kathmandu by bus 7 hours. Overnight at hotel.

Day 21- Transfer to international airport for your final departure.

The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. The trek can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.

NOTE: On adventure trips of this type, weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.

What Makes this Trip Responsible?

"Sambhav Nepal Foundation"
Ace the Himalaya works closely with the Sambhav Nepal Foundation and is one of the main supporters of the foundation; we contribute support in a number of ways. Firstly we donate a percentage of business profits to the foundation on a yearly basis which support the ongoing maintenance cost required for the Bhairabi Primary school.

We conduct a number of charity treks throughout the year to visit and support school projects. Our charity trek itinerary combines adventure and kindness, providing the participant with lasting memories of the Himalayas while allowing them to contribute to a remote community within Arupokhari villages of Nepal. For more information about our Charity Trek click here.

We also supply a number of travelers that are including a volunteer stay within the village. Volunteers have been offering their personal skills for teaching to the school students of Dharapani School. Please contact us if you wish to teach in the schools and work in farms with local people.

For more details visit Sambhav Nepal website

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