Dhaulagiri Round Trek – 23 Days

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing

Day 03: Fly to Pokhara and drive to Beni (850m) 25 mins flight and 2 hrs drive

Day 04: Trek from Beni to Babiyachaur (990m) 6-7 hrs trek

Day 05: Babiyachaur to Dharapani (1565m) 6-7 hrs trek

Day 06: Dharapani to Muri (1850m) 6-7 hrs trek

Day 07: Muri to Boghara (2080m) 7-8 hrs trek

Day 08: Boghara trek to Dovan (2540m) 6-7 hrs

Day 09: Dovan trek to Upper Vungini (Italian Base Camp) (3800m) 6-7 hrs

Day 10: Italian Base Camp Acclimatization (3800m)

Day 11: Italian Base Camp trek to Glacier Camp (4,250m) 5-6 hrs

Day 12: Glacier Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp I (4750 m) 4-5 hours

Day 13: Dhaulagiri Base Camp to French Col (5100m) - Hidden Valley (5000m) 6-7 hrs

Day 14: Hidden Valley camp (5000m)

Day 15: Hidden Valley trek to Yak Kharka (4400m) 6-7 hrs

Day 16: Yak Kharka to Marpha (2665m) 6 hrs trek

Day 17: Marpha to Ghasa (2000m) 6-7 hrs trek

Day 18: Ghasa to Tatopani (1180m) 4-5 hrs trek

Day 19: Tatopani to Ghorepani (2775m) 6-7 hrs trek

Day 20: Ghorepani to Hille (1495m) 4 hrs trek

Day 21: Hille to Pokhara 3 hrs trek and 1 hr drive

Day 22: Pokhara to Kathmandu 25 min flight

Day 23: Departure Day


Cost Includes:

  • Airport picks up and drops by private vehicle.
  • Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin-sharing basis including breakfast.
  • Guided Tour of Kathmandu City with an expert tour guide and private vehicle
  • Hotel Accommodation in Pokhara on a twin-sharing basis including breakfast.
  • Tented camp as per itinerary during trekking, meals on full board (breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) with hot drinks tea, and coffee.
  • All necessary camping gear like two men tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, all kitchen equipment, mattress
  • An experienced English-speaking trekking guide, cook, and porters(2 trekkers: 1 potter)
  • All necessary trekking permits
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • All ground transportation by bus/private car/van depends on group size
  • Farewell Nepali Dinner in Kathmandu
  • All necessary papers works, office Service charges, and all Government Taxes

Cost Excludes:

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
  • Nepal entry visa fee, you can get a Nepal visa upon arrival at the Airport.
  • International Airfare/Airport tax
  • Alcoholic drinks, hot shower
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, beverages and bar bills, and camera battery charging.
  • Travel Insurance (Essential should include emergency evacuation coverage while trekking up to 5500+ meters).
  • Personal trekking gears
  • Tips for tour/ trekking staff and driver
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the Price Include section.

* This tour can be fully customized as per your requirement.

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu
On the first day after your safe landing at Tribhuwan International Airport (Kathmandu), our agents warmly invite you with awesome regard and brief your upcoming trek/climb with us and introduce our trekking guide.

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing
On the second day after having breakfast, we begin our sightseeing tour throughout Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Swyambhunath Stupa (monkey temple) which are listed on the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. After noticing these wonderful sights, we return to the hotel and spent the night at the same hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Fly to Pokhara and drive to Beni (850m) 25 mins flight and 2 hrs drive
After having your breakfast, we will drive to the airport and take a 25 minutes flight to Pokhara. During the short flight, you will have majestic views of the glorious Manaslu Peaks and the snow-capped Annapurna and Langtang Himalaya range. From Pokhara, we drive to Beni with magnificent views of the Annapurna Himalayas. Beni is a bustling town on a plateau above the junction of the Kali Gandaki and Myagdi rivers. And spend overnight in Beni.

Day 04: Trek from Beni to Babiyachaur (990m) 6-7 hrs trek
We start our Dhaulagiri trekking along the Kali Gandaki River from Beni. Continue along the road past lush green rice fields, multicolored butterflies, and huge nightmarish spider webs. Pass by the villages of Mangalghat, Singa, and Tatopani. Crossing Tara Khet, climb over a small ridge to Babiyachaur and spend the night there.

Day 05: Babiyachaur to Dharapani (1565m) 6-7 hrs trek
Today, our trail crosses the terraced hills, of Shahashadhara Village Dudh Khola Ratorunga village. The river bank at Phedi offers a fine picnic spot. Cross the Danyga Khola on a big suspension bridge and grind up a series of steep switchbacks. Dharapani offers a good view of Dhaulagiri IV and V and Gurja Himal and tonight we spend in one of the lodges in Dharapani.

Day 06: Dharapani to Muri (1850m) 6-7 hrs trek
The path goes steep up to Muri. From here you have spectacular views of Mt Dhaulagiri and other mountains very closely. We spend the night after reaching Muri.

Day 07: Muri to Boghara (2080m) 7-8 hrs trek
From Muri, the trail is easy and goes down for a few hours. After that, you’ll have a steep climb path to Boghara and rest in Boghara.

Day 08: Boghara trek to Dovan (2540m) 6-7 hrs
The trail descends to a small ridge and then crosses the forest to Jyardan. Descend a long, steep, slippery stone staircase into a deep bamboo and rhododendron forest to the village of Dovan. Overnight stay at the guest house in Dovan

Day 09: Dovan trek to Upper Vungini (Italian Base Camp) (3800m) 6-7 hrs
We will reach the Italian Base Camp where we will camp just in front of the West wall of the Dhaulagiri. We’ll pass through a beautiful forest trail and with closer views of the panorama of the mountains to Upper Vungini which is the Italian Basecamp.

Day 10: Italian Base Camp Acclimatization (3800m)
The day is a rest day for the further climbs. We will have a little bit of hiking around or some sort of exercise. Since we are rapidly gaining altitude, keep yourself hydrated and take it easy.

Day 11: Italian Base Camp trek to Glacier Camp (4,250m) 5-6 hrs
Today we will make use of ropes for crossing glaciers in some tricky places. This part is a bit of a dangerous trail so be careful and have patience. Set our camp beyond the glacier.

Day 12: Glacier Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp I (4750 m) 4-5 hrs
We will have to climb to the rough and chilling part of this trek with the spectacular view of Dhaulagiri all the way. Enjoy the magnificent face of Dhaulagiri I on the trail. We reach the Dhaulagiri Base Camp at the height of 4650m and spend the night in camp.

Day 13: Dhaulagiri Base Camp to French Col (5100m) - Hidden Valley (5000m) 6-7 hrs
Getting off the glacier above the base camp often requires a rope, but once over the steep moraine walls, we are in a safer and gentler country. After a breathless climb to the top of French Col (5300m,) the views of Hidden Valley will open out. The broad valley is reminiscent of Tibet and Ladakh and so are the temperatures, at least -20ºC at night.

Day 14: Hidden Valley camp (5000m)
This is another rest day to admire the surrounding peaks and perhaps do some exploring in the hidden valley. A hidden snow valley gives you a heavenly test of the white world.

Day 15: Hidden Valley trek to Yak Kharka (4400m) 6-7 hrs
After climbing over the 5200m Dhampus Pass, we traverse avalanche-prone slopes and then descend steeply to Yak Kharka. The Dhampus Pass between Tukuche Peak and Thapa Peak is another heaven in the trip.

Day 16: Yak Kharka to Marpha (2665m) 6 hrs trek
From Yak Kharka we descend along the flank of the mountain to once again reach civilization. Marpha is the main inhabitants of the ethnic group of Thakalis favorite amongst the trekkers. It has kept its traditional narrow paved alleys and passageways and an extensive drainage system flows under the flagstone-paved street. Overnight in Marpha

Day 17: Marpha to Ghasa (2000m) 6-7 hrs trek
The next day's trail follows the Kaligandaki River through the narrow gorge, passing through traditional Thakali villages. We can visit the red-roofed Taglung Gompa, on a hillside beside a huge sacred tree. The village of Ghasa marks a cultural and ecological milestone. We spend our night here in Ghasa.

Day 18: Ghasa to Tatopani (1180m) 4-5 hrs trek
A lovely day walks along the Kaligandaki riverside, gradually ascending with the transition into subtropical vegetation. Very interesting suspension bridges to be crossed which gives you an exciting sense of trekking. Tatopani is famous for its natural hot springs and spends overnight in Tatopani

Day 19: Tatopani to Ghorepani (2775m) 6-7 hrs trek
The trail descends steeply through dense moss-covered rhododendron forest. We pass some small villages and walk alongside the Ghaja Khola. It’s about a 7-hour trek up to Ghorepani. Ghorepani provides an unobstructed view of the sunrise over the high Himalayas.

Day 20: Ghorepani to Hille (1495m) 4 hrs trek 
Early morning trek up to Poonhill, One of the best Himalayan viewpoints in Nepal Poonhill provides an unobstructed view of the sunrise over the high Himalayas. From Poonhill one can enjoy the spectacular view of Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Tukuche Peak Nilgiri (6940m), Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8091m), Hiunchuli (6441m), and Tarke Kang (7193m), Gangapurna (7454m), Lamjung Himal (6986m), Mt Fishtail ( Machhapuchhare 6997m), Tent Peak and many more High Himalayas. Trek down to Ghorepani and after breakfast start downhill trekking to Hille and spend the night there.

Day 21: Hille to Pokhara 3 hrs trek and 1 hr drive
We start our journey to Pokhara from Hille (1510m) early morning. The trail follows the main street of Birethanti, winding through the bamboo forests and past waterfalls with plunge pools appealing to you for a refreshing swim. From Nayapul we drive for about 1 and a half hours through the large village of Lumle to Pokhara city.

Day 22: Pokhara to Kathmandu 25 min flight
We fly early morning from Pokhara to Kathmandu and drive back to the hotel. After getting fresh today we host a farewell dinner in one of the famous restaurants and relive the memories made while trekking in the Himalayas.

Day 23: Departure Day
On the last day managing your short time, you can go shopping to collect souvenirs for your friends and family members.  We help you with your necessary arrangements and flight booking along with our private vehicle transfers you to the airport focusing on departure time. Well-wishers and representatives will be there with greetings to wish you and your safe steps ahead. 

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Visa Information

All visitors are required to arrange a visa to enter Nepal. A Nepalese visa can be easily obtained upon arrival on arrival in Kathmandu at the airport or the Nepalese embassy abroad. But nationals from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Liberia cannot secure the Nepalese Visa upon arrival. The Visa can also be secured at the entry point at Nepalese borders. A valid passport for at least six months, a recent digital photo (size: 1.5" x 1.5") will be required and you can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days to date.

Official Papers

Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passport-sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets, and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal.

Weather Information

The weather in the mountains is pretty difficult to predict.  Nights are generally cooler and days are warm.  The months of winter (January and February) are a bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. It snows during January, February, and December in the Himalayan areas.

Best time to travel

Nepal offers diversified geographical regions and so the climatic condition differs from the Himalayas to the plains. The climate varies as per the season. Nepal generally offers 4 seasons amongst which autumn and spring are the two most favorable ones for visiting Nepal. It is always wise to know about the weather and climatic condition of the place you visit. The best time to travel depends on your destination, activities, and season of travel. Our destination specialists will recommend certain travel times after learning more about your preferences. The favorable months for trekking and climbing are usually September – November, and February – April. The monsoon season is June – August.

Physical Fitness

Even though physical fitness plays an important role in trekking you don’t have to be a super athlete or a marathon runner to trek in Nepal.  Many people of good fitness for their age can complete the trek. You can prepare yourself beforehand by doing some yoga which will prepare you for your breathing as you will be going to a higher altitude. Running or hiking on hills, or going for a long walk will also help you. And if you live in an urban area running along the stairs of a tall building will also work better in keeping you fit for trekking. Though these preparations aren’t strictly compulsory, you can do well even when the preparations you do aren’t rigorous like that of some ultra-athletic person. Do these things at a moderate pace for two months or even less.  And you are set to complete any trekking to Nepal.

Travel Insurance

Doing insurance while trekking in Nepal is not compulsory but will surely help you a lot if you do one, as it covers any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delays, and cancellations. We suggest you bring your travel insurance certificate or send us to scan copy and it must be issued from your homeland. We do not arrange or sell insurance so you can find your local travel insurance for this.

Vaccination for Nepal

All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you take vaccination for Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, etc, it is not really must but recommended.

Booking Process

While you chose which trip you wanted to go on, contact us at our head office in Thamel Marg, Kathmandu Nepal by email or phone, email is a more easy and clear option, as soon as we get your email or call we will process your booking. We need a 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card), or online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions, or others. After we get the 20% amount we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid upon arrival in Kathmandu.

Safety Guidelines

  • Do proper research about the company that you are planning to trek with and make sure they are a legally registered travel agency.
  • You should be well acquainted with travel health and travel insurance before traveling.
  • Have an idea about the climate, geography, temperature, and environment of Nepal before starting your trip.
  • Using credit cards instead of cash is a wiser idea.
  • The majority of the Nepalese people are nicer but there are a few scammers you will come meet on your way and need to avoid, for example, ‘holy men’ who will try to plant a tika (a red paste denoting a blessing) on your forehead demanding payment for it on streets.
  • Be careful while buying medicinal herbs as some may be illegal for you t take home and also be aware of duplicate products.
  • Never get yourself involved in doing drugs, trafficking, and sexual relations with children as there is a strict rules for these cases, and might get you into a big problem.
  • Take copies of your passport, visa, air ticket, and trekking permits and keep them separately from the originals.
  • Prepare yourself for altitude sickness and be familiar with its symptoms so that you can follow the guidelines for safe acclimatization.

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Activities
Trekking and Sight Seeing
Meals
Full board in trek and breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Destination
Nepal
Duration
23 Days
Difficulty
Fairly Difficult
Room
Hotel, Camping or Tea house lodge
Max Elevation
5100 m
Transport
Flight, Private Van or Tourist Bus
Group Size
+2
Best Season
Spring (April and May), Summer (June, July and August) and Autumn (September, October and November)
Trip Start
Kathmandu
Trip End
Kathmandu

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