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TREKKING IN NEPAL : DHAULAGIRI REGION
 

Separated from the Annapurna region by the Kali Gandaki the Dhaulagiri massif includes more than 30 peaks over 6000 meters, eight of these surpassing 8000 meters. The area around Tansen is home to the Magar people and capital of the independent kingdoms to become part of Nepal. From Dhorepatan the panorama of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges is exceptional and this remote area is home to communities of Tibetan refugees who search the area for minerals and medicinal plants.

 

Dhaulagiri circuit trek with Base Camp and French Pass : 19 Days

 

 
Facts of the Trek
Duration: 19 Days
Trek type: Camping
Max Altitude: 4590 m.
Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land
Grade: Strenuous
 
Itinerary

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Beni which takes about eleven hours. As you climb out of the Kathmandu valley, only to quickly descend again to the Trisuli River, you follow upstream to its junction with the Marsyangdi River. You follow the Marsyandi gently up through heavily terraced fields and small hill towns to the Seti River that takes you directly into Pokhara. Having pleasant weather, Pokhara is tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with mountains. You can observe views to the north across the hills and Phewa Tal (lake) to the white peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The drive from here goes through uphill into zigzag road all the way to Naudanda. It then descends through zigzag road up to Nayapul with views of Annapurna South, Fish tail, green hills, terraces and villages. To reach Beni, your drive moves along the bank of Mardi river. This is one of the picturesque road journeys.

Day 02:  Trek from Beni to Babichoaur (950m) and it takes about five hours. From Beni you head west along the north bank of the Myagdi Khola through several small villages. You then cross two bridges near the village of Simalchour, and head back to the north bank from where it continues to the village of Babichor. You camp overnight.

Day 03:  Trek from Babichoaur to Phedi (1100m) which takes about four hours.

Day 04:  Trek from Phedi to Phalai Gaun (1810m) and it takes approximately six hours.

Day 05:  Trek from Phalai Gaun to Jugapani and it takes about five hours.

Day 06:  Trek from Jugapani to Boghara (2080m) which takes about five hours.

Day 07:  Trek from Boghara to Lapche kharka and it takes about four and half hours.

Day 08:  Trek from Lapche kharka to Chartare (2820m) which takes almost four and half hours.

Day 09:  Trek from Chartare to Pakoban (3585m) and it takes about five hours.

Day 10:  Trek from Pakoban to Dhaulagiri Base camp (4750m) which takes approximately six hours.

Day 11:  Trek from Dhaulagiri Base camp to French pass (5360m) and it takes about three hours.

Day 12:  Walk five hours from French pass and camp on 4915m. 

Day 13: After crossing 4915m pass trek to Yak kharka (4500m) which takes about five hours.

Day 14:  Trek from Yak kharka to Marpha (2667m) and it takes about six hours.

Day 15:  Rest at Marpha.

Day 16:  Trek from Marpha to Lete (2438m) which takes about six and half hours.

Day 17: Trek from Lete to Tatopani (1189m) and it takes about six hours.

Day 18:  Trek from Tatopani to Beni 

Day 19:  Drive from Beni to Kathmandu which takes approximately ten and half hours.

 
Services Included
National Park entry permit, Trekking permit, all surface transportation to and fro, a guide and required number of porter(s), cook, kitchen helper, sherpas, all meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, coffee, fruit, juice, etc.), necessary camping equipments such as tents, kitchen tent, dining tent,  toilet tent, mattresses, down   sleeping bags, down jackets, cooking utensils, fuel etc. camping charges, rescue help, insurance and equipment for the Nepali staffs.
 
Services Excluded

Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc.

 
Please contact us for the detailed itineraries for the following treks in Dhaulagiri region:
Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trek   Dhaulagiri Trek
Duration : 21 Days   Duration : 18 Days
     
Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek with Poonhill   Dhaulagiri Kaphe Trek
Duration : 20 Days   Duration : 16 Days
     
Dhaulagiri Circuit trek   More treks in Dhaulagiri
Duration : 19 Days    
     
 
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