Dhaulagiri Trek
| Starts from : Drive : - KTM - Beni | Grade : Moderate to Challenging | Price: N/A
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| End at : Flight : - Jomsom - Pokhara | Duration : 16 Days |
Mt. Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest peak in the world at 8,167m. It is located in the north west of Pokhara which is a gateway to the best trekking regions.
Our trek starts from Beni and only on the tenth day of our trek do we reach the Dhaulagiri Base Camp. From the base camp we continue hiking through the villages of Marpha, Kalopani, Tatopani, Ghorepani and Ghandruk until we stop in Naya Pul, from where we catch a bus to Pokhara.
| Day 1 | Drive to Beni. O/N in Camp. |
| Day 2 | Trek to Babichaur (950m). O/N in Camp. |
| Day 3 | Trek to Dharbang (1700m). O/N in Camp. |
| Day 4 | Trek to Marang (1850 m). O/N in Camp. |
| Day 5 | Trek to Boghara (1850). O/N in Camp. |
| Day 6 | Trek to Dobang (2600). O/N in Camp. |
| Day 7 | Trek to Choriban (Sallegri) (3100m). O/N in Camp. |
| Day 8 | Trek to Italian Base Camp (3590m). O/N in Camp. |
| Day 9 | Day for acclimatization. O/N in Camp. |
| Day 10 | Trek to French Base Camp (Dhaulagiri Base Camp) (3870m). |
| Day 11 | Trek to Hidden valley (5050m). O/N in Camp. |
| Day 12 | Trek to Dhapus Pass and Yak Kharka Camp. O/N in Camp. |
| Day 13 | Trek to Marpha Camp. O/N in Camp. |
| Day 14 | Trek to Chame. O/N in Camp. |
| Day 15 | Trek to Kalopani Camp. O/N in Camp. |
| Day 16 | Trek to Tatopani Camp. O/N in Camp. |
| Day 17 | Trek to Ghorepani Camp (2850). O/N in Camp. |
| Day 18 | Trek to Ghandrunk (via Poon Hill). O/N in Camp. |
| Day 19 | Trek to Naya Pul and drive to Pokhara. O/N in Pokhara. |
| Day 20 | Leisure Day in Pokhara. O/N in Pokhara. |
| Day 21 | Drive or Flight to Kathandu. |
Return transfers from International and Domestic airport to your hotel, one night stay at the Hotel, all government taxes and national park entry fee, TIMS Card (Trekking Management System), required number of experienced English speaking guides and support staff (we pay for their daily wages, insurances, trekking equipments, food and accommodation), airport taxes, accommodation during the trek, emergency first aid kit carried by the support staff.
All meals in Kathmandu, Tips to guides and support staff, Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies), Internal flight tickets, Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetozolomide etc), Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses.
Nepal has four climatic seasons
*Spring : March-May
*Summer: June-August
*Autumn: September-November
*Winter: December-February
While there are no seasonal constraints on traveling to Nepal, different regions are best visited in different seasons. Enquire about any trekking region and we will tell you about the best season to visit that area.
Personal Equipment check-list for all treks
- Good standard trekking boots
- Camping shoes/thongs
- Socks-polypropylene
- Down Jacket
- Fleece
- T-shirts
- Trekking trousers
- Shorts (both casual and for treks)
- Swim wear
- Sun Hat
- Woollen Hat
- Nylon Windbreaker
- Gloves
- Gaters
- Strong Rucksack
- Sleeping Bag
- Water Bottle
- Torch/headlamp (with spare batteries)
- Toiletries/soap
- Toilet paper
- Sun block
- Travel Towel
- Wet-wipes
- Medication (cough medicine, throat soothers, water purification tablets)
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Camera & lenses
- Memory cards
- GPS Tracking Units may be helpful
- Altimeter
- Compass
- Book/music player/pack of cards
- Padlock
- A plastic bag for waste
- Energy/snack bars
The following equipment are required during the Climbing period: -
(Warm Down Jackets, Sleeping Bags, Warm Trousers, Koflach Shoes, Trekking Shoes and Sandals, Perfectly fitting Crampons, Gaiters, Ice Axe, Jumar, Ice Screw, Rock, Picton, Snow Bar, 2 locking Carabiners, Gloves, Sun Glasses, Head Light, Helmet, Rope, Stove, Harness, Figure -8, Gore - Tax Jacket with hood)
Travel Insurances: -
Travel Insurances are compulsory for clients trekking or climbing with us. The insurance should cover you in case of emergencies like accidents, altitude sickness and ambulance and helicopter rescue charges if required. Please carry a copy of your insurance papers while travelling in Nepal and do send us a copy as well. This will help us in making all the necessary arrangements in case of any sort of emergencies.
