Travel by bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara and head west to Baglung. Follow part of the trail about 3 days towards Dhorpatan and turn north to the base camp of Dhaulagiri. Low hills with terraced rice fields and villages gradually give way to a rugged mountain landscape. In about 7 days you reach the base camp. The traverse from base camp to the ridge is steep and long. Cross the ridge at French pass and descend to Tikuche base camp. Continue to traverse in snow condition until you cross the pass. Because of the wind, altitude and snow the visibility is usually very low while crossing the main ridge to Tokuche. After crossing the pass you descend to a high pastureland for overnight camp. Next day make further steep descend to Tukuche. You are back to civilization as you follow the main trail to Jomsom. Fly out from Jomsom to Pokhara and travel to Kathmandu.
It is one of the best high adventure-trek in Nepal. This trek provides a close-up view of the huge snow peak, a unique experience in the rugged terrain in the company of qualified staff. You should be prepared to travel in snow condition for an extended period over a week and be prepared for rough weather. Previous trek experience in the mountain is necessary. You should be physically fit. This trek is considered one grade higher than trek to Makalu base camp.
Fact File
Name of the Trail :
Dhaulagiri Round Trek
Best Season :
September to December & March to May
Trekking Type :
Camping/Lodge Trek [ Tea House]
Grade:
Easy - Moderate
Duration :
18 Days
Maximum elevation :
4200 Mtr.
Accommodation :
Simple lodge to 5 star accommodation in cities (your choice) but in trekking only simple lodge available
Transport :
Car / Bus and by Plane
Dhaulagiri Round Trekking Itinerary:
Day 01
:
Kathmandu drive by jeep or bus to Beni.
Day 02
:
Beni to Darbang by bus
Day 03
:
Darbang trek to Chhahari
Day 04
:
Chhahari trek to Naura.
Day 05
:
Naura trek to Bogora.
Day 06
:
Bogora trek to Dovan
Day 07
:
Dovan trek to Shalaghari
Day 08
:
Shalaghari trek to Italy base camp.
Day 09
:
Rest for acclimatize day.
Day 10
:
Italy base camp trek to Glacier camp.
Day 11
:
Glacier camp trek to Dhaularigi base camp.
Day 12
:
Rest day and visit to glacier around Dhaualgiri base camp.
Day 13
:
Dhaulargiri base camp crossing to the French pass 5360m and trek to Hidden valley.
Day 14
Hidden valley crossing the thapa pass 5252m and trek to Yakkharka.
Day 15
Yakkharka trek to Marpha.
Day 16
Marpha trek to jomsom.
Day 17
In the morning by flight to Pokhara.
Day 18
free day Pokhara or buy tourist bus to Kathmandu.
Day 19
sightseeing in kathmandu valley ( symbhunath, kathmandu Darbar square, Pashupatinath and Buddhanath.
Day 20
departure
or
Day 17
Marpha trek to Ghasa.
Day 18
Ghasa trek to Tatopani.
Day 19
Tatopani trek to Ghorepani.
Day 20
Early in the morning go see the sunrise in high Mountain Annapurna range and Dhaularigi range and trek to Nayapul one hrs drive to Pokhara.
Day 21
free day in Pokhara. Or sightseeing in Fewa lake and David’s fall.
Day 22
Buy tourist bus to Kathmandu.
Day 23
free day in Kathmandu or sightseeing in Kathmandu valley.
Travel by bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara and head west to Baglung. Follow part of the trail about 3 days towards Dhorpatan and turn north to the base camp of Dhaulagiri. Low hills with terraced rice fields and villages gradually give way to a rugged mountain landscape. In about 7 days you reach the base camp. The traverse from base camp to the ridge is steep and long. Cross the ridge at French pass and descend to Tikuche base camp. Continue to traverse in snow condition until you cross the pass. Because of the wind, altitude and snow the visibility is usually very low while crossing the main ridge to Tokuche. After crossing the pass you descend to a high pastureland for overnight camp. Next day make further steep descend to Tukuche. You are back to civilization as you follow the main trail to Jomsom. Fly out from Jomsom to Pokhara and travel to Kathmandu.
