Dhaulagiri Trekking

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Few places in the world have such a splendid variety of natural beauty as the Annapurna region. It forms a rare combination of snow-capped, crystal clear lakes and turbulent rivers with deep gorges together with Tibetan monasteries hot springs and picture square villages, all inhabited by simple and friendly ethnic people. Dhaulagiri trekking is a spectacular trek and traverses a variety of terrain ranging from lowland villages and rice terraces up to (3800m) Where one finds the biggest Gurung (Gurkha's) villages as well as a normal flower forest of rhododendron best seen in the spring. Dhaulagiri trekking offers more than enough opportunity to explore the wonderful Himalayan destination once in a life time.

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Trip Highlights

Rewarding views of the Dhaulagiri Himalayan Range and surrounding peaks
Trekking adventure through insightful Gurung villages
Sightseeing around UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu
Spectacular views from Dhaulagiri base camp over the Himalayas
Explore scenic lake city of Pokhara

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1334m, Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Fly to Pokhara and drive to Beni. Overnight at Beni (810m).

Day 04: Beni trek to Babichor (950m). Tented camp.

Day 05: Babichor trek to Darbang (1030m). Tented camp.

Day 06: Darbang trek to Sibang (1720m). Tented camp.

Day 07: Sibang trek to Muri (1840m). Tented camp.

Day 08: Muri to trek Boghara (1990m). Tented camp.

Day 09: Boghara trek to Dobang (2400m). Tented camp.

Day 10: Dobang trek to Chartare (2820m). Tented camp.

Day 11: Chartare trek to Pakabon (3585m). Tented camp.

Day 12: Pakabon trek to camp near glacier (3810m). Tented camp.

Day 13 : Dhaulagiri glacier camp to Dhaulagiri base camp (4750m). Tented camp.

Day 14 : Acclimatization at Mt. Dhulagiri base camp. Tented camp.

Day 15 : Dhaulagiri camp to Hidden valley 4900m, French pass 5360m. Tented camp.

Day 16: Hidden valley trek to Yak kharka 3990m, Thapa pass 5230m. Tented camp.

Day 17 : Yak Kharka trek to Kaligandaki valley-Marpha (2667m). Overnight at lodge.

Day 18 : Kaligandaki valley-Marpha trek to Kagbeni (2807m). Overnight at lodge.

Day 19: Kagbeni trek to Muktinath (3802m). Overnight at lodge.

Day 20: Muktinath trek to Jomsom (2713m). Overnight at lodge.

Day 21 : Jomsom by flight back to Pokhara (915m). Overnight at hotel.

Day 22: Pokhara by bus or flight back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.

Day 23: Eco Trip Nepal representative will drop to airport for onward destination.

NOTE: Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.

Services

Included

Airport transfers
3 night’s hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
1 night’s hotel in Pokhara with breakfast
18 nights 19 days Dhaulagiri trek full board basis
All meals and accommodation in lodge, during the trek on full board basis
Service of trek guide, sherpa and Porter assistants
Accident and evacuation insurance for staffs and porters
Transportation by private vehicle
Entrance fees, necessary permits
Local guide and representative throughout the tour
Cell phone during tour/trek with free calls to emergency hot line
All meals marked as included in the itinerary

Excluded

Nepal Visa fee $ 35 (obtained at the airport immigration upon arrival – bring exact USD cash and two passport photographs)
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges
Emergency evacuation and oxygen cost, and medical-box
Alcoholic and bottled beverage, laundry, and tips
Expenses due to flight delay, sickness other contingencies
Extra night in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any unforeseen reason)
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from Mountain)
Travel and rescue insurance