DHAULAGIRI CIRCUIT TREK, DHAULAGIRI BASECAMP TREKKING

Dhaulagiri Circuit trek

"Traversing of high remote pass in between the giants snow capped peaks"

This is a fascinating and varied trek, which includes a taste of almost all of the trekking environments which Nepal has to offer. Starting from the green fertile and relatively low farmlands to the arid and treeless valleys. From the dense forests of the lower part of the valley to high snow crested ridge and remorseless ice field. This trip also offers excellent and rare views of both the Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna massifs. The trek is even more special; perhaps-culturally. The villages and the hidden valleys are particularly memorable, being picturesque examples of the less frequented settlements with its charming inhabitants that are still quite unused to the spectacle of the passing by trekking groups. Certainly, an overwhelming trek from the remote west of Dhaulagiri to the main popular Trans Himalayan Salt Trade route and through the world's deepest gorge of Kali Gandki Valley and thus ending this wonderful adventure at Pokhara via the scenic route of Annapurna area.

Departure Date
Spring 2010

21 March

  To

  14 April

18 April

  To

  12 May

Autumn 2010
12 September   To   06 October
10 October   To   03 November
Spring 2011

Mon,21st March

  To

 Thu,14th April

Mon,18th April

  To

 Thu,12th May

Autumn 2011
Mon,12th Sept   To  Thu, 06th Oct
Mon,10th Oct   To   Thu,03rd Nov

 

Trip Facts

Code

  GE##

Duration

  25 Days

Style of Trekking

  Camping

Start In

  From Beni

End In

  At Nayapul

Group Size

  2 -16

Grade

  Moderate to Adventurous

Max Elevation

  5360m at French Pass

Price

Standard Accommodation in Cities

  2-6 pax

  7-16 pax

Teahouse Lodge basis

  US$2695

  US$2605

Single Supplement

  US$280

  US$280

Deluxe Accommodation in Cities

  2-6 pax

  7-16 pax

Teahouse/Lodge basis only

  US$3185

  US$3055

Single Supplement

  US$310

  US$310

Itinerary

DAY 01 - Arrive at Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
DAY 02 - In Kathmandu for full day sightseeing tour
DAY 03 - Drive to Pokhara 860m 200 km 5-6 hr journey
DAY 04 - Drive to Beni 830m via Baglung 970m 4-5 hrs journeys
DAY 05 - Trek to Babiya Chaur 940m 5 hrs
DAY 06 - Dharapani 1560m 5-6 hrs
DAY 07 - Dharapani to Mure 1700m 5-6 hrs
DAY 08 - Mure to Bagar 2375m 5-6 hrs
DAY 09 - Bagar to Dovan 2600m 5-6 hrs
DAY 10 - Dovan to Chartare / Bhainsi Kharka 3000m 5 hrs
DAY 11 - Pakhaban (Japanese Camp) 3750m 5 hrs
DAY 12 - At Pakhaban
DAY 13 - Pakhaban to Dhaulagiri Base Camp 4750m 6 hrs
DAY 14 - Dhaulagiri BC to Hidden Valley 4900m via French Pass 5360m
DAY 15 - Hidden Valley to Yak Kharka 4915m 5 hrs
DAY 16 - Yak Kharka to Tukuche via Marpha 2550m 4 hrs
DAy 17 - Tukuche to Lete 2480m 5 hrs
DAY 18 - Trek to Tatopani 1190m approx 6-7 hrs
DAY 19 - Trek to Ghorepani 2750m approx 6-7 hrs
DAY 20 - Trek to Tadapani 2590m approx 5 hrs
DAY 21 - Trek to Ghandrung 1940 approx 3-4 hrs
DAY 22 - Ghandrung to Nayapul with 2 hrs drive to Pokhara
DAY 23 - From Pokhara Fly to Kathmandu
DAY 24 - Free day at leisure in Kathmandu
DAY 25 - Transfer to airport for the International departure

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