Dhaulagiri (White Mountain), separated from the Annapurna region by Kali Gandaki Gorge (deepest in the world) includes some fifteen peaks above 7000mt. The trekking in this area is relatively strenuous and needs some mountaineering knowledge. Magdi Glacier, Dhaulagiri Base camp (4750m), French Pass (5360m) (highest point of the trek)including the several peaks such as Putali Himal and Tukuche Peak gives you an excellent view of Dhaulagiri range. A hidden snow valley (after crossing French pass) gives you a heavenly test of white world. The Dhampus Pass between Tukuche peak and Thapa peak is another haven in the trip.
Group Size:
04
Season:
April– Oct
Greading:
4
Region:
Trekkings
Cost: US $ 995.00 per person.
An itinerary outline (duration can be 16 days, 18 days or 22 days, depend on your time and interest/ it is better to have a few days in Kathmandu and Pokhara on your arrival and departure):
Day 01 Drive to Beni/ for 10 hours or fly to Pokhara (35 minutes and drive for 4 hours/ lodge or camp.
Day 02 Beni - Babichoaur (950m) - 5hours/trekking/camp
Day 03 Babichoaur - Phedi (1100m) - 4 hours/trekking/camp
Day 04 Phedi - Phalai Gaun (1810m) - 6 hours/trekking/camp
Day 05 Phalai Gaun - Below Jugapani - 5hours/trekking/camp
Day 06 Below Jugapani - Boghara (2080m) - 5 hours/trekking/camp
Day 07 Boghara - Lapche kharka - 4˝ hours/trekking/camp
Day 08 Lapche kharka - Chartare (2820m) - 4˝ hours/trekking/camp
Day 09 Chartare - Pakoban (3585m) - 5 hours/trekking/camp
Day 10 Pakoban - Dhaulagiri Basecamp (4750m) – 6 hours/trekking/camp
Day 11 Dhaulagiri Basecamp - French pass (5360m) – 3 hours/trekking/camp
Day 12 Walk five hours form French pass and camp on 4915m.
Day 14 Yak kharka - Marpha (2667m) - 6 hours/trekking/camp/lodge
Day 15 Marpha rest. (or trek to Jomsom and fly to Pokhara/ Kathmandu on the next day is possible).
Day 16 Marpha - Lete (2438m) - 6˝ hours/trekking/camp/lodge
Day 17 Lete - Tatopani (1189m) - 6 hours/trekking/camp/lodge
Day 18 Tatopani - Ghorepani (2855m) - 8 hours/trekking/camp/lodge (or trek to Beni and drive to Pokhara and next day drive or fly to Kathmandu is possible).
Day 19 Early in the morning ascends to Poonhill//trekking/camp/lodge (3200m) for beautiful sunrise and the majestic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, after breakfast proceed to Tadapani (2700m)-6 hours.
Day 20 Tadapani - Ghandruk (1951m) - 2˝ hours. Visit ACAP Headquarter and Gurung culture museum.
Day 21 Ghandruk – Birethati and drive to Pokhara - 7 hours.
Day 22 Pokhara - Kathmandu (by bus or flight)
Included: Daily itinerary as described, all inclusive camping or lodge trek with English speaking guide and porters, all meals on trek, tea, all fees and land transportation, coffee and boiled water, camping gear such as twin sharing tent, mattress, toilet tent, dinning/kitchen tent, necessary staff.
Not Included: Bottled beverages, tips, items of a personal nature, delay due to weather, equipment failure or situations beyond our control.
