Trekking >> Dhaulagiri Trek

Dhaulagiri trekking provides massive mountains range of Dhaulagiri consisting of fifteen 7000 meter peaks is magnificent. Trekking of the main paths is not only possible, but can be immensely rewarding, though you do need a sense of adventure and an increased ability to deal with unexpected. Geographically, it is a land of dramatic contrast. Trekking around the giant Himalayan Peak Dhaulagiri (8th highest Himalayan Peaks of the world) is one of the most challenging treks. The trek goes through big challenging mountain passes, crossing over French pass (5360 meter) and Thapa Pass (5200 meter); It is a challenging walk on an icy track. The massive mountains range of Dhaulagiri consisting of fifteen 7000 meter peaks is magnificent. Trekking of the main paths is not only possible, but can be immensely rewarding, though you do need a sense of adventure and an increased ability to deal with unexpected. Geographically, it is a land of dramatic contrast.

Trekking in this region means an exploration of the wild. Recently reopened this thrilling region shows its long kept secrets, like the Gandaki Gorge, the deepest Gorge in the world!! Dhaulagiri means "white mountain" though many mountains over the world have names which translate to White Mountain; this is without doubt the most astonishing one.

 
     
Itinerary Snapshots

Day 1

  Drive from Kathmandu to Beni by bus (9 hours driving)

Day 2

  Trek to Bhalche (2020m)

Day 3

  Trek to Darbang

Day 4

  Trek to Takum

Day 5

  Trek to Muri

Day 6

  Trek to Boghara

Day 7

  Trek to Doban

Day 8

  Trek to Italian Base Camp

Day 9

  Acclimatization day at Italian Base Camp

Day 10

  Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp

Day 11

  Trek to Hidden Valley (5000m.) crossing French Pass (5360m.)

Day 12

  Rest day at Hidden Valley

Day 13

  Trek to Yak Kharka crossing the Thapa Pass (5200m)

Day 14

  Trek down to Tukuche

Day 15

  Trek to Ghasa

Day 16

  Trek to Tatopani

Day 17

  Rest day at Tatopani (Natural hot spring)

Day 18

  Trek to Ghorepani

Day 19

  Trek to Tikedhunga

Day 20

  Trek to Nayapul (4 hours), then drive to Pokhara
 
 
 
 

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