Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek
| Trip Duration: | 17 Days | Best Seasons: | MAR/APR/MAY- SEP/OCT/NOV/ |
| Group size: | 2 person (minimum) / 16 person+ | Max-Altitude: | 5360m |
| Fitness level: | strenuous | ||
| Arrival on: | kathmandu | Departure from: | Kathmandu |
| Accommodation: | 3 Star Hotel,teahouse and Tents | ||
Overview
Dhaulagiri Round Trek is one of the challenging adventures trek in Nepal situated in the Annapurna region. Mt. Dhaulagiri is the seventh Highest Mountain in the world at 8,167 meters (26,795 ft) above sea level and the highest mountain within the borders of a single country (Nepal). It was first summited on 13 may 1960 by a Swiss and Austrian Expedition with Sherpa Climber. Dhaulagiri circuit Trekking was first discovered by the French expedition team who climbed Annapurna I. Dhaulagiri Round trekking is attractive to people drawn to High Mountain adventures and requires an excellent physical fitness and basically knowledge of mountaineering skills. Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek walks through snow-covered slopes, icy glaciers, and lateral moraine. Throughout the journey, the trekking route offers the splendid view of the majestic Dhaulagiri massif along with other Annapurna range mountain peaks that are above 7000m.
Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek begins with your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. After the scenic flight to Pokhara and drive to Darbang begins the real trekking journey as you pass through densely forested trails and terraced hilly area. The trekkers also walk past various Magar villages which gives them the opportunity to understand their culture and lifestyle. The trek reaches three base camps; Italian Base Camp, Dhaulagiri Base Camp, and Japanese Base Camp. From Dhaulagiri Base Camp, trekkers can see the stunning icefall descending from the north-east col between Dhaulagiri and Tukuche Peak. Walking through the glacial moraines on white icy track, trekkers gently climb up to the French Pass (5,360m) which is the highest point of our trek. The trail then follows to reach the Hidden Valley behind the Dhaulagiri massif. The trekkers also cross Dhampus Pass and Thapa Pass and continue to descent which leads to the town of Marpha village, also known as apple farm town. After here from Marpha village we will be heading to Pokhara by flight/Drive.
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Highlights
- Snowcapped Mountain view through the Domestic flight
- 3 High passes and beautiful mountain scenery
- Life time experience trekking and accommodation in camping.
- Extreme and tiny trekking trail through dense forests into the high country to base camp, snow and glacier walking for a week.
- Experiencing with Magar,Chhetri and Thakali culture and their lifestyle.
- Famous apple town in Nepal (Marpha village) include the windy town Jomsom.
Outline Itinenary
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Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m) and transfer to Hotel
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Day 2 : Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara and drive to Darbang 1110m/6-7hours
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Day 3 : Trek from Darbang to Shibang 1780m/6-7hours
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Day 4 : Trek from Shibang to Bagar 2080m/7-8 hours
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Day 5 : Trek from Bagar to Dobhan 2520m/5-6 hours
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Day 6 : Trek from Dobhan to Italian Base Camp 3660m/7-8 hours
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Day 7 : High Acclimatization Day
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Day 8 : Trek from Italian Base Camp to Japanese Base Camp 3890m/4-5 hours
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Day 9 : Trek from Japanese Base Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp 4748m/4-5 hours
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Day 10 : Trek from Dhaulagiri Base Camp to Hidden Valley 5050m/ 6-7 hours trekking via French Col 5360m
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Day 11 : Reserve Day if weather will bad or rest day
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Day 12 : Trek from Hidden Valley to Yak Kharka 4200m/5-6 hours walking via Dhampus Pass 5244m,
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Day 13 : Trek from Yak Kharka to Jomsom/Marpha 2740m or 2640m/4-5 hours
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Day 14 : Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara760m/ 20min and transfer to Hotel.
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Day 15 : Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu 1350m/25min
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Day 16 : Final Departure from Kathmandu
Itinerary
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Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m) and transfer to Hotel
- Altitude: 1350m
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meal: D
Welcome to Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu the capital of Nepal. Our PST representative will be waiting with a warm greeting with traditional Khata and easy transfer to your Hotel. Check in hotel and then briefing about trek and early fights-out timing and introduce with your guide and staffs. Overnight at Hotel, Kathmandu
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Day 2 : Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara and drive to Darbang 1110m/6-7hours
- Altitude: 1110m
- Duration: 7-8 hours
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meal: B L D
We will catch our early morning scenic flight from Kathmandu to pokhara. We can enjoy panoramic mountain view of Annapurna range and manaslu Himal . After a 25-minute flight to Pokhara, we drive to Darbang via Beni on jeep relishing the view of lush hills and snow-capped mountains. Following the flow of Kali Gandaki River, we pass the town of Beni and then follow Myagdi Khola to arrive in Darbang. Overnight at tented camp.
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Day 3 : Trek from Darbang to Shibang 1780m/6-7hours
- Altitude: 1780m
- Duration: 6-7 hours
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meal: B L D
From Today, we start our adventure trek head towards Shibang ascending to the ridge-top village of Dharapani from where we can get a beautiful view of the Dhaulagiri massif, Gurja Himal (7193m), and Putha Hiunchuli (7246m). We continue our trek walking along the ridge on the path above the river to reach Shibang. Overnight at tented camp
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Day 4 : Trek from Shibang to Bagar 2080m/7-8 hours
- Altitude: 2100m
- Duration: 7-8 hours
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meal: B L D
After breakfast Leaving behind Shibang, we descend to Gatti Khola then climb up to the village of Muri where Myagdi and Dhara rivers meet. We continue to trek crossing the bridge over Dhola Khola and descend through the terraced farm fields and sparse settlements before arriving in Naura and Bagar village. Overnight at tented camp.
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Day 5 : Trek from Bagar to Dobhan 2520m/5-6 hours
- Altitude: 2520m
- Duration: 5-6 hours
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meal: B L D
Moving alongside the bank of Myagdi Khola through a grassy hill and a steep slope, we arrive in Bagar. We then follow the up and down trail to Dobhan. We continue to descend through a forest to Jyardan before climbing uphill to Lipshe. The route then enters the forested area before ascending up to Dobhan. Overnight at tented camp.
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Day 6 : Trek from Dobhan to Italian Base Camp 3660m/7-8 hours
- Altitude: 3660m
- Duration: 7-8 hours
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meal: B L D
Leaving the last village of Dobhan, we trek towards Italian Base Camp. Today we pass through the forested trail filled with oaks, bamboo, and pines trees. As we move further and gain altitude, mountains start to surround us from all around. We can get the best view of Tukuche Peak (6920m), Dhaulagiri Range and other mountains from Italian Base Camp. There is last basic tea house lodge in this route. Overnight at tented camp.
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Day 7 : High Acclimatization Day
- Altitude: 3800m
- Duration: 2 hours
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meal: B L D
We takes this day for acclimatization. We can Hiking up to the base camp area or spend the day relishing the spectacular view of surrounding mountains. Overnight at tented camp.
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Day 8 : Trek from Italian Base Camp to Japanese Base Camp 3890m/4-5 hours
- Altitude: 3890m
- Duration: 5 hours
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meal: B L D
After Breakfast Leaving behind Italian Base Camp, we trek through the rocky area on a steep slope before crossing the glacial moraines. We then reach a wide grassy area in a shallow ablation valley known as “Japanese Base Camp”. We have rewarded with the west face of Dhaulagiri I (8167m) on one side and Tsaurabong Peak (6395m) on the other side. Overnight at tented camp.
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Day 9 : Trek from Japanese Base Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp 4748m/4-5 hours
- Altitude: 4748m
- Duration: 4-5 Hours
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meal: B L D
Today is the most challenging day out of our this trip. Walking on the glacier, sometimes on the lateral moraine and undulating surface of the glacier itself, we carefully and responsibly make our way up to Dhaulagiri Base Camp. Upon reaching, we can see the stunning view of all the peaks of Dhaulagiri range along with an amazing icefall descending from the Dhaulagiri and Tukuche Peak ridgeline. Overnight at tented camp..
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Day 10 : Trek from Dhaulagiri Base Camp to Hidden Valley 5050m/ 6-7 hours trekking via French Col 5360m
- Altitude: 5360m/5050m
- Duration: 6-7 hours
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meal: B L D
We continue to trek on the north side of Chhondarban Glacier, and gradually climb the steep hillside above the glacier. Following the trail across moraines, we make our way up to French col Pass which gives a 360-degree view of surrounding mountain ranges. We then gently descend through snow slopes to finally reach the Hidden Valley. Overnight at tented camp.
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Day 11 : Reserve Day if weather will bad or rest day
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meal: B L D
we keep the extra day in case the weather condition becomes bad. We can also use this day to explore the around of Hidden Valley. Overnight at tented camp.
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Day 12 : Trek from Hidden Valley to Yak Kharka 4200m/5-6 hours walking via Dhampus Pass 5244m,
- Altitude: 4200m
- Duration: 6hours
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meal: B L D
We head towards Yak Kharka crossing over Dhampus Pass (5244m). Relishing the beautiful view of Annapurna,Nilgiri North and Dhaulagiri ranges in the background, we descend steeply to Yak Kharka . Overnight at tented camp.
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Day 13 : Trek from Yak Kharka to Jomsom/Marpha 2740m or 2640m/4-5 hours
- Altitude: 2740m
- Duration: 6 hours
- Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
- Meal: B L D
We continue to descend steeply from Yak Kharka towards Marpha which is also known as the apple town of Nepal. Passing through the whitewashed houses, paved streets, and following the flow of Kali Gandaki River,we move towards the windy town of Jomsom. Overnight at lodge in Jomsom.
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Day 14 : Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara760m/ 20min and transfer to Hotel.
- Altitude: 760m
- Duration: 20min
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meal: B
We fly back to Pokhara, wake up early in the morning and then catching the fly to pokhara with enjoying an aerial view of the mountains both side of window. We will arrive pokhara airport and transfer to Hotel, after check in hotel and then we will take a light breakfast in hotel. Afternoon we can do sightseeing in Pokhara city-boating in the Phewa Lake and visit an International Mountain Museum. Overnight at 3-star hotel in Pokhara.
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Day 15 : Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu 1350m/25min
- Altitude: 1350m
- Duration: 25min
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meal: B D
We catch our early morning scenic flight back to the capital of Nepal. After landing, we transfer you to the hotel in Kathmandu. After check in Hotel feel free to move your own free time or also you can do your personal shopping in Thamel.Farewell dinner in the everning Overnight at 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 16 : Final Departure from Kathmandu
- Meal: B
Peak summit Trek representative will drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport and bid you warm farewell with traditional ‘khata’ and hoping to see you again. Namaste!
- Free airport picks up on your arrival and a drop at on your departure day
- Annapurna conservation ACAP entry permits.
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management systems) From TAAN.
- 3Night hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara with BB plan on Twin sharing room
- Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with tea and coffee) during the trek.
- Domestic air tickets KTM-PKR-KTM and Jomsom-PKR
- All Ground Transportation (Exclude the private charter vehicle)
- An Experienced English speaking guide (Government Trekking guide license holder)
- All Trekking equipment (Tent, mattress, dining tent, Kitchen tents, Toilet tent, kitchen utensils )
- Assistant guide (if groups size will be 4 people above )for supporter 1person for 3 clients
- Sufficient porter for carrying your luggage.
- Peak summit trekking duffle bag for each one for porter luggage.
Included
Exclude
- International Flights tickets to Nepal and Nepal Entry visa fee.
- Personal travel medical and emergency evacuation rescue insurance(Travel insurance is to be brought compulsory by yourself )
- City sightseeing and meals in Kathmandu
- Hot shower, WIFI, any kind of electronics battery charge during in trekking.
- All kind of alcoholic drinks, mineral water and Can juice items.
- Personal laundry, Intl Telephone and personal shopping.
- Tips and gratitude to your guides and porters.
- Extra program and night accommodation or meals in Kathmandu because of early arrival or late departure or early return from trek due to any complication than the schedule.