Round Dhaulagiri Trekking, Dhaulagiri Trek

Round Dhaulagiri Trekking

The famous, remote and challenging Hidden Valley trek circles Dhaulagiri, the seventh Highest Mountain in the world. Dhaulagiri the magnificent mountain which rises as a giant shoulder of ice and snow means "white Mountain" towering in solitary splendor. The famous French pass in this trekking route got its name from a French climber and expedition photographer. This trek is rarely visited; the valley and the villages surrounding it are still unspoiled and unchanged. The challenges of the traverse of French pass, the heart of the massif of Dhaulagiri base camp, and the Dhampus pass are the high points of this trek which keep on attracting a significant number of trekkers each year.

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General Facts of Round Dhaulagiri Trekking:
Trip Days: 21 Days.
Starting From: Kathmandu.
Ending at: Kathmandu.
Minimum Group size: 2.
Maximum Group size: 15.
Maximim Altitude:5360m.
Grade: moderate.
Best Season: Sep - Dec, mar - may.
Accommodation: Camping.
Trip Code: RDT 067.

Round Dhaulagiri Trekking Summary:

Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing.
Day 03: Drive to Beni(810m).
Day 04: Beni - Babichor (950m).
Day 05: Babichor - Darbang (1030m).
Day 06: Darbang - Sibang (1720m).
Day 07: Sibang - Muri (1840m).
Day 08: Muri - Boghara (1990m).
Day 09: Boghara - Dobang (2400m).
Day 10: Dobang - Chartare (2820m).
Day 11: Chartare - Pakabon (3585m).
Day 12: Pakabon - camp near glacier (3810m).
Day 13: Trek to Dhaulagiri base camp (4750m).
Day 14: Acclimatization at Mt. Dhulagiri Base Camp.
Day 15: Dhaulagiri BC-French pass (5360m) - Hidden valley (4900m).
Day 16: Hidden Valley - Dhampus pass (5230m) Yak kharka (3990m).
Day 17: Yak kharka - Marpha (2667m).
Day 18: Marpha - Jomsom (2713m).
Day 19: Fly to Pokhara (850m).
Day 20: Fly/drive back to Kathmandu (1350m).
Day 21: Departure.

Detailed Itinerary

Include & Exclude

Cost Includes:
Airport pickup drop.
Kathmandu and Pokhara accommodation on twin room with breakfast.
Jomsom - Pokhara flight ticket.
Accommoation during trekking in Tent.
All meals during trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Cook and helper.
All necessary camping equipments .
All necessary permits.
All applicable taxes & service charges
Matresses and sleeping bag during Nepal trekking only.

Cost Excludes:
Your travel insurance
Rescue and evacuation service
Personal expenses
Bottled drinks, bar and beverages.
Tip for guide & driver
International Flight and taxes.
Lunch and dinner in kathmandu and pokhara.
Camera and other electronic equipments fees.
Personal Gear.
Sightseeing places entrance Fee in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Any additional cost due to changes of itinerary on your own wish.
Any additional cost due to natural calamity and unforeseen circumstances.