Dhaulagiri Trekking

Days21

RegionOther

DifficultyChallenching

Max. Altitude6012 m

Travel seasonSeptember to December & March to May

Departure Date	Vacant Places	Days	Price per Person
08 October 2024	6	21	CHF 4'990.00	Inquiry
29 October 2024	12	21	CHF 4'990.00	Inquiry
04 April 2025	8	21	CHF 4'290.00	Inquiry

Dhaulagiri Trekking

This extended trekking is hard and brings you right to the foot of Mt. Dhaulagiri. You will hike through high alpine grassland, high mountain passes and through silent, uninhabited valleys. You will follow the route along the Myagdi Khola River, which will lead you to the center of the Dhaulagiri massif. There you are going to enjoy a beautiful view of the impressive eastern wall of this mountain. Upon your arrival in the base camp you are going to see the gigantic north wall and also the Dhaulagiri I, III and IV. You will go further to the French Pass (5360 MASL), which will lead you to the Kali Gandaki Valley. This region was a long time inaccessible for visitors. The region in the north and west of the Dhaulagiri is now accessible for trekkers, who are travelling in groups.

1. Day - Departure Europe

2. Day - Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel

4. Day - Kathmandu – Pokhara

Approx. six hours bus drive to Pokhara.

5. Day - Pokhara – Beni – Darbang (1180 MASL)

Approx. five hours bus drive to Beni, and fürther drive on unpaved road to Darbang

6. Day - Darbang – Sibang (1758 MASL)

Today you will climb over a 350 m high step into the valley, in which Darapani is situated. For the first time you are going to see high above the rice terraces the peak of Dhaulagiri I, II and IV.

7. Day - Sibang – Muri (1900 MASL)

Firstly you will walk a bit on the same height, then you are going to hike down to the river Dara Khola. After crossing the River you are going to hike up to the Magar village Muri.

8. Day - Muri – Boghara (2080 MASL)

Today the path leads though damp meadows and rice fields to Dhola Khola and further to Boghara.

9. Day - Boghara – Camp Dobang (2475 MASL)

You are going to leave the last village and hike towards the jungle. The hike will go through dense rainforest to Camp Dobang.

10. Day - Camp Dobang – Choriban (3100 MASL)

You hike through woods up to a valley. In the afternoon you will reach your beautifully situated camp Choriban.

11. Day - Choriban – Swiss Base Camp (3845 MASL)

Today you are going to reach the Italian base camp (3520 MASL). Afterwards you are going to hike above a moraine down the glacier. On the other side you are going to hike up again along a rock face to the Swiss base camp.

12. Day - Swiss Base Camp – Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4750 MASL)

After a two hour hike you will reach the Chonbardan – Glacier. From there you will see the base camp. After a long stage you will reach the Dhaulagiri base camp (4750 MASL). On your way you are going to meet some Dhaulagiri climbers and trekking groups.

13. Day Dhaulagiri Base Camp / Acclimatization Day

14. Day - Base Camp – Dhampush Camp (5100 MASL)

Today you will hike the French Col (5360 MASL). There is going to be a short descent over snow and ice into the Hidden Valley. For some time you will stay on the same height, later there will be a slight ascent to the Dhampus Pass (5250 MASL). Lastly another short descent follows to the camping place (5100 MASL)

15. Day - Peak Day

The hike starts early in the morning up to the Thapa Peak. You are going to reach the peak (6012 MASL) in about 7 hours. After enjoying a magnificent view you are going back down to the camp you were before.

16. Day - Dhampush Camp – Camp Yak Kharka (4400 MASL)

Today’s path will go down to the Yak Kharka camp. There you will have a beautiful view into the Kali Gandaki Valley and to the Nilgiri which is about 7000 m high.

17. Day - Camp Yak Kharka – Jomsom (2850 MASL)

You are going to hike downwards to Jomsom.

18. Day - Jomsom – Pokhara

You are going to fly with a small airplane to Pokhara.

19. Day - Pokhara (Day of rest)

20. Day - Pokhara – Kathmandu

You are going to be picked up by bus and be driven to Kathmandu to your hotel.

21. Day - Departure from Kathmandu
Flexible daily routine

The daily routines described must be considered somewhat flexible, as they are adapted to local conditions (weather, new paths, etc.) as well as to your constitution. Your guide will plan and discuss the next day with you in the evening.

Monsun Kathmandu - Pokhara

Since the monsoon is still the weather in this time, it can rain more often in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Temperatures range from 25 to 30 degrees. From Jomsom to Lo-Mangthang the climate is dry, but there can also be rain there. From lunchtime a strong wind can be expected.

Nature Trails / Jeeps

On the whole trek, a natural road has been built. However, you rarely encounter vehicles. This is actually an advantage for us, as you can compensate for possible flight delays with a jeep and still achieve the goal.
Include
- Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Flight Jomsom - Pokhara
- Pick up and Drop service
- Kathmandu sightseeing
- 3 times Meals and Accommodations during the Trek
- Trekking Guide (Sirdar)
- Climbing Sherpa pro 4 PAX
- a Cook
- Porters
- Peak-Trekking permit.
- a satellite telephone
- Trekking insurance for trekking Crew
- Trekking bag of Himalaya Trekking
Exclude
- Flight to Kathmandu and back
- Tips
- Meals in Kathmandu
- Cold drinks
- Travel Insurance
Requirements

You will find the level of difficulty and the type of accommodation of each journey in the program.

Equipment

You are going to get an equipment list as recommendation together with your travel documents. The equipment for a tent trekking (tent, mattresses etc.) will be organized locally.

Luggage

You are allowed to check in 20 kg as well as you can take 5 kg of hand luggage with you. If you would like to travel with a trolley case, we kindly ask you to take an additional big backpack with you. Luggage which you do not need while trekking can be deposit for free in Kathmandu.

Entry

For the entry to Nepal you need a passport which is valid further than 6 month after your departure date. You will receive your visa upon your arrival at the airport in Kathmandu. You will be told about the visa expenses while booking, since the fee changes from time to time.

Health

Himalaya Trekking suggests seeing your doctor or a tropical doctor as early as possible so you will be informed about current provisions regarding injections. Pharmacy or a doctor will help you regarding your personal trip first aid travel kit.

Group size

Himalaya Trekking guarantees for every tour. We do not have any minimum size for a group, but we do have a maximum of 12 persons per tour.

Tour program

The daily program should be seen as very flexible since we have to consider the local circumstances as well as your physical condition. Your guide will plan with you every evening the next day.

Travel documents

You are going to receive the detailed travel documents with general information as well as your flight tickets 2 to 3 weeks before departure.

Tipping

The tip for the local guides and carrier are not included in the travel costs. It is common to tip them for a good performance.

Accommodation and meals

The overnight stays in Kathmandu and Pokhara will be in a middle class hotel. The restaurants can be chosen individually, as lunch and dinner are not included in the travel costs.

During a lodge trekking the hike will be trough village to village. You will stay overnight in a basic hostel and you are going to have your meals there or in a restaurant on the way. During the camp trekking you are going to stay in one man or two-person tents and all the meals will be provided by private cook.

Insurance

Himalaya Trekking recommends having travel insurance as well as a cancellation protection. We also recommend having a copy of your police with you.

Climate

The weather in Nepal is nice. The summer is together with the monsoon season from June to October, the rest of the year is dry. There is mild climate in the Kathmandu valley, during the summer time around 20-30°C and in the winter time around 0-15°C.

Please consider the climate for your travelling plans, since the county covers a height form 75 MASL to 8848 MASL. Therefor the climate changes and if you are in the wrong place to the wrong time you will probably not see the Himalaya. However there still is a suited journey for every time period!