Dhaulagiri Round Trekking

Main attraction
Next to the Annpurna range in the mid-west with different panorama of giant Dhaulagiri, far remote mixed and wild, cultural experience, great nature, high adventure journey, unspoilt wild life and vegetation and adventurous photographic destination.

Accessibility
Fly or drive to Pokhara, By air 30 minute and overland 7 hr. drive, transfer to trailhead, after the trek fly back from jomsom to Pokhara.

The Route
Max. Altitude 5360 m. French pass and 5250 Thapa pass, both moderate and strenuous trail, average 5-6 hr. walk per day, and we'll get an early start to cross the passes. It's a longer walk on those days.

Best season
Sept. to Nov. and march to May.

Facility
No teahouses, only camping, porters are necessary in order to carry all gear and food.

Extra Days
2 day extra in case illness or for acclimatization or rest for porters and staff.

Itinerary

Day 01: Drive to Beni to trailhead from Pokhara, 5hr.by bus,start the trek and over night camp at Babiochaur.
Day 02: Babiochaur to Darbang (camp at school Chaur).
Day 03: Darbang to Phalai Gaun.
Day 04: Phalai Gaun to Jugepani (camp near by river bank).
Day 05: Jugepani to Baghar (lunch time stay at same place).
Day 06: Baghar to Dobang.
Day 07: Dobang to Pakhaban (camp before Sallaghari).
Day 08: Pakhaban to Italian Camp.
Day 09: Italian Camp to Japanese Camp.
Day 10: Japanese Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp.
Day 11: Dhaulagiri Base Camp to Hidden valley (French Pass 5360m.)
Day 12: Hidden Valley to Yak Kharka (Thapa Pass 5290m.).
Day 13: Yak Kharka to Marpha (Teahouse stay).
Day 14: Marpha to Jomsom (Teahouse stay).
Day 15: Early morning transfer to airport and fly back to Pokhara and fly back to Kathmandu.

The above Package includes the following services:

• Airport transfers.
• Land Transfer Kathmandu - Beni by private bus
• 3-meal per day to be prepared by our experienced cook.
• Camping gear (two-person tents, mattress, kitchen tent and toilet tent).
• Supporting field staff and professional trekking guide.
• Guide, Sherpa, Cook, Kitchen boy, Porter's fees and their insurance.
• Domestic airfare (Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu) and airport tax. If you want to drive by bus to Kathmandu instead of fly that is always possible.

The above Package does not include:

• Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu or in Pokhara
• Kathmandu airport departure tax
• Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water), tips etc.