Dhaulagiri Trek is a challenging trek in the region of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), the seventh highest Himalayan Peak lying in Western Nepal. The trek also crosses two high passes – The French Pass (5240m) and The Thapa Pass (5155m). Dhaulagiri Trek encompasses snow and glacier walking, espacially around Italian Base Camp and Dhaulagiri North Base Camp. Along the trail it passes through spectacular views of Mount Dhaulagiri, Thorong Peak, Annapurna, Kali Gandaki river with the world’s deepest groge

Dhaulagiri Trek commences with a drive from Kathmandu to Beni. The first few days of the trek passes through cultivated fields connected to some of the mountain villages. The climb begins to get tougher after Dobhan, as the Italian Base Camp is ascended. The trek continues on to the Iced French and Thapa Passes which have to be scaled before ascending down a winding trail to Yak Kharka. After a long descend a popular city of Marpha in Mustang District will be reached.From Marpha onwards the trek follows the classical Annapurna Trail to Jomsom, Pokhara and Kathmandu.

Fact of the trek

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02 Kathmandu City Tour
Day 03 Kathmandu to Beni (830m)
Day 04 Beni to Babichaur (1000m) 6-7 hrs
Day 05 Babichaur to Dharapani (1565m) 7 hrs
Day 06 Dharapani to Muri (1850m) 6-7 hrs
Day 07 Muri to Boghara (2050m) 7-8 hrs
Day 08 Boghara to Dhoban (2630m) 6 hrs
Day 09 Dhoban to Italian Base Camp (3500m) 6-7 hrs
Day 10 Rest and Acclimatization day
Day 11 Italian Base Camp to Glacier Camp (4250m) 5 hrs
Day 12 Dhaulagiri Base Camp(4650m) 4 hrs
Day 13 Acclimatization day
Day 14 Dhaulagiri Base Camp to French Col : 4 hrs
Day 15 Hidden Valley Camp (5000m)
Day 16 Hidden Valley to Yak Kharka (4200m) 6 hrs
Day 17 Yak Kharka to Jomsom (2715m) 8 hrs
Day 18 Jomsom to Pokhara by flight
Day 19 Drive to Kathmadu
Day 20 Final departure