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Dhaulagiri Trekking - 20 Days

Dhaulagiri Trekking is one of the most popular and the most challenging trekking in Nepal. Dhaulagiri is the sixth highest mountain in the world. No doubt, you will have the most exciting experience from the trekking and be enchanted with the scenes of the area.

Dhaulagiri TrekkingDhaulagiri round trekking begins from Kathmandu to Beni by bus, from Beni, we set out trekking on foot. In between, we happen to cross many cultivated fields, forests and villages, where various ethnic groups reside, namely, Gurung, Chhetri, and Magar etc. and after few days trip, we reach at Italian base camp, from where we can see the exciting views of Dhaulagiri I, II, III, IV& V. we will have a rest for few days for acclimatize with the altitude.

Once we are ready, we head on to Dhaulagiri north base camp, and continue our trek to the French pass [5,240 m] and Thapa pass [5,155 m]. In between we can encounter semi-wild yak herds, mountain sheep or the elusive snow leopard etc and we also can see the views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Throng peak, Annapurna and Kali Gandaki River; the world deepest gorge.

Subsequently, we descend down to Marpha, a popular city of Mustang district, which is situated between majestic mountain of Annapurna, Nilgiri and Machhapuchhare, and then we reach at Tatopani [hot-water in Nepali], where we can have a bath as well. From Tatopani, we ascend down to Pokhara and then finally back to Kathmandu.

Trip Facts

Trekking Destination: French pass / Thapa pass
Group Size: Min - 1 Pax.
Highest Access of the Trekking: 5360m.
Best Season: March/April/May/Sept/Oct/Nov
Transportation: Bus/Car/Land Cursor/Aero plane
Trip Grade: Fairly Strenuous
Mode of Trekking Tour: Camping
Trekking Hour: Approximately 6 - 7 hours
Total Days: 20 Days

Trip Route Map

Everest Trekking Route Map

Dhaulagiri Trekking Details Itinerary:

Day 01.
Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters). You will be met by our representative and transfer to hotel and a short brief about the trekking after refreshment.
Day 02.
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple and Baudhanath Stupa.
Day 03.
Drive from Kathmandu to Beni (830m.) by bus: It takes about ten and half hours.
Day 04.
Trek from Beni to Maldhunga (1300m.):
It takes about six hours. Start Soon the rough rubble gives way to the smooth ice of the white part of the glacier.
Day 05.
Trek from Maldhunga to Darbang:
It takes about five and half hours. This day you trek gently ascend for early one hour passing through jungles with varieties of oaks, rhododendron and so on. You can hear the chirping of the local birds then your trails follow quite flat land passing through stream at one place. The way you trek is muddy road crossing villages at some of the places. Darbang is a small village mainly inhabited by Magar and Limbus. There is a beautiful camping site. You can find small local shops with minimal supply.
Day 06.
Trek from Darbang to Takum:
It takes about five hours. Today also you trek ascend through narrow path for early one hour. Now you go along the flat land passing through jungle with varieties of rhododendrons, oaks and Christmas trees at some distance. After you cross a small stream, your trails suddenly begin to follow ascend path until you reach Takum. There is a government school before you enter Takum, a small village. Here you camp behind the school located in central Takum. You find a Hindu temple where the villagers go to submit their offerings.
Day 07.
Trek from Muri to Baghar (2080m.):
Descend a gentle slope, and cross a rocky stream. Descend a path amid terraced fields to Dhora khola. Cross the river and climb to the right up the mountainside to Ghorban dhara. The view from this pass is fine, for the first time you can see Ghustung south (6465m). Follow the right bank path past Naura where you begin to ascend the mountainside. After climbing for a short while, take a path that traverses the steep grass-covered hill. The Myagdi khola assumes a steep-walled V-shape as the traverse ends and a high, winding path climbs the steep, grassy slope. The steep slope will not tolerate any missteps but the path is well-constructed with a great number of zigzag stone step paths. At last the long climb ends, and you enter a traverse to the right-here you must also beware of falling into the gorge of the Myagdi khola. Soon you descend through a forested area, emerging to a ridge snout where bagara (2080) is visible. Descend through terraced fields to this mountain village where you camp in people's yards or the terraced fields.
Day 08.
Trek from Baghar to Dobang (2520m.):
It takes about five hours. Here you leave the villages behind and the trial becomes increasingly challenging.
Day 09.
Trek from Dobang to Upper Vungini or Italian Base Camp (3660m.)
Day 10.
Rest day for acclimatization
Day 11.
Trek from Upper Vugini (Italian Base Camp) to Glacier Camp:
It takes about four hours. After crossing the first glacier, probably using a rope in a couple of tricky spots, you climb onto the main glacier. The surroundings are spectacular which makes up for the rough and dangerous trail. You may also use a rope on this section. This is a particularly tough day. You camp on the glacier rubble.
Day 12.
Trek from Glacier Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4740m.):
It takes about five hours. Soon the rough rubble gives way to the smooth ice of the white part of the glacier. You climb steadily to the rough and chilling but spectacular Dhaulagiri Base Camp.
Day 13.
Trek from Dhaulagiri Base Camp to French Col (5010m.) - Hidden Valley:
It takes about four hours. Getting off the glacier above the base camp often requires rope climbing. Once over the steep moraine walls we reach gentler, less strenuous country. After a breathless climb to the top of French Col (5300m,) the views of Hidden Valley open out. The broad valley is reminiscent of Tibet and Ladakh and so are the temperatures (at least -20ºC at night).
Day 14.
Trek from Hidden valley (5200m.) to Yak Kharka (3680m.):
It takes about seven hours. You pass through avalanche-prone slopes and then take on the steep descent to Yak Kharka. This day you trek through bare land for some distance.
Day 15.
Trek from Yak Kharka to Marpha (2670m.):
It takes about five hours. More steep descent leads to Marpha. The way is not much covered with trees. En route you can see some yak herds and sheep herds as well. Marpha is a small town mainly inhabited by the mixed community of Buddhist and Hindus as well. You can a visit a monastery. In and around the monastery, you can see the many walls and prayer flags hanging.
Note: From Here you have option to go Jomsom where, there is small Airport and can take Flight back to Pokhara (This idea for those trekkers have limited day and don’t have enough day to finish as below:
Day 16.
Trek from Marpha to Kalopani (2530m.):
It takes about six hours. Your trail stretches at almost flat level through forests to Kalopani, a Thakali village and the southern-most limit of Tibetan Buddhism. En route, you find Larjung which is situated near Dhaulagiri Glacier. The first part of the trek passes through the windy area covered with pine forests, rhododendron forests and birches are seen. At Kalopani, you are quite amazed at the panoramic view of Annapurna I (8091m.), Dhaulagiri I (8167m.) and Tukuche peak (6920m.).
Day 17.
Trek from Kalopani to Tatopani (1189 m.):
It takes about six and half hours.The trail descends steeply upto Rukse Chhahara (Rukse Waterfall) which is amazing to look at. There is situated the deepest gorge of the world between two mountains Annapurna I (8091m.) and Dhaulagiri I (8167m.) facing each other near. The trail again descends slightly to Tatopani through different human settlements. You can enjoy the hot spring at Tatopani as the word Tatopati is termed after the natural hot spring situated at the bank of the Kali Gandaki River. It is popularly believed that taking bath in Hot Spring helps you to get rid of skin diseases. Along this, it gives you physical and mental refreshment as well.
Note: Once you reach at Tato pani, you have an option to continue your trek to Ghorepani as Annapurna Circuit Trekking continues:
Day 18.
Trek from Tatopani to Beni and drive to Kathamndu:
It takes almost five hours and drive from Beni to Pokhara by bus which takes four and half hours.
Day 19.
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus that takes about seven hours.
Day 20.
Transfer to international airport for your final flight departure.
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Trip Client Reviews

I Just arrived back to Kathmandu from a Three week Everest Region Trekking. It was certainly an experience I will never forget and I owe special thanks to members of the Outfitter Nepal team: NG, Arjun and Raj. It was little bit hard to believe at the beginning only in the internet as whether we are able to get the services which we had agreed through the mails before we arrive. But now I am 100% satisfied with their service, they perfectly organized the memorable Everest high pass trek for me and my father, who was my trekking companion. Already upon arrival on our first day in Kathmandu...

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The above itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which we provide you. Dhaulagiri Trekking can be modified according to your time and requirements.