Around Dhaulagiri Trek. Dhaulagiri Trek. Dhaulagiri and French Pass

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Trekking in Nepal : Dhaulagiri and French Pass Trek

Duration - 20	Max Altitude: 5360m
Trek Name: Dhaulagiri and French Pass Trek Trek Code: Dh 1	Max Group Size: No Limits
	Cost: Depend on Numbers

A trek around Dhaulagiri where is Mt Dhaulagiri (8,167m), the 7th highest peak in the world, located in the western part of Nepal is considered as a challenging, an exciting and most rewarding trek around the inspiring Dhaulagiri massif. Dhaulagiri trek, amazing natural scenery, evergreen forest blossoming with rhododendron combined with native warm hearted people and their heady mixture of unique culture.

The long, difficult trek Around Dhaulagiri trek begins from Beni on the Kali Gandaki which trek is an exiting and challenging to trekkers. The first few days of your trek walking through cultivated fields connected to some of the mountain villages while enjoying the shops, teahouses, and lifestyle of the Gurung, Chhetri, and Magar people. During these days you will walk along cobblestone paths, over suspension bridges and through dense forests, enjoying the vistas of some of the world most beautiful mountains. The climb begins to get tougher after Dobang, as you ascend to the Italian Base Camp with impressive views of Dhaulagiri I, II, III, IV& V; taking a day to rest, acclimatize, explore and fully absorb the beauty of surrounding peaks. You will then make your way to Dhaulagiri North Base Camp. The trek then continues on to the Iced French and Thapa Passes which have to be scaled before you descend down a winding trail to Yak Kharka. Once again you will find yourself among mountain people and their villages After long descend you will arrive in Marpha, popular city of Mustang district. You follow the Annapurna classical trek and pass the world's deepest gorge. The hot springs at Tatopani offer an excellent retreat after a strenuous trek surrounded by the majestic peak of Annapurna and Machhapuchhare. From Tatopani you make your way back to Pokhara, visiting, on the way, several monasteries and sites of religious importance.

This is the perfect trip those who want a more intense experience of the mountains. You will be trekking deep into the Dhaulagiri Himal to the Italian Base Camp and Dhaulagiri north base camp, offering a wonderful north face view of Dhaulagiri I. You will cross two high passes, the French pass (5,240m/17,192ft) and Thapa pass (5,155m/16,913ft) providing more spectacular views of Dhaulagiri, Throng peak, Annapurna and Kali Gandaki River; the world deepest gorge. You may encounter semi -wild yak herds, mountain sheep or the elusive snow leopard in the remote valleys of this region.

The Trek ends with a steep descent to Marpha and a return to Pokhara, either via the Kali Gandaki valley or a flight from Jomsom.

Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345meters). Welcome in airport, transfer to Hotel with our Representative and Private Transport. O/N at Hotel Day 02: Drive to Beni 850 meters by bus (7-8 hours) After your breakfast, you drive to Beni. The drive should take 8 hours and you'll find most of the scenery very enjoyable. Beni is at the confluence of the Myagdi Khola and the Kali Gandaki. O/N at camp. Day 03: Trek to Babiachor 950 meters (4-5 hours) This days the trek begins heads west along the north bank of the Myagdi Khola through the village of Beni Mangalghat to Singa and Tatopani (hot springs). Crossing the bridge beyond the village to the south bank of the river, the trail makes a little half loop before crossing another bridge, near the village of Simalchour, back to the north bank from where it continues to the village of Babichor. O/N at Camp. Day 04: Trek to Dharapani 1,400 meters (6-7 hours) This day, the valley widens and terraced hills develop on both sides of the river. The trail is fairly level and you pass the village of Shahashradhara, cross the Duk Khola and walk through fields arriving at Ratorunga. From here the valley narrows again and terraces disappear on either side of the river. Continue to the village of Dharapani. O/N at Camp. Day 05: Trek to Muri 1,850 meters (5-6 hours) This day, After crossing the river to its West Bank as you leave Phedi the trail starts climbing in earnest and there will be many switch-backs until you arrive at the ridge and the angle of ascent eases. Again the trail climbs steeply to the villages of Muri. Continue your trek to Sibang and Mattim. From here you continue up an incline to the snout of the ridge, descend to the Gatti Khola and reach Phalai Gaon. Cross the Dhara Khola to once again emerge on the west bank of the Myagdi Khola and then climb a ridge to the large Magar village of Muri. O/N at camp. Day 06: Trek to Boghara 2080 meters (5-6hours) Descend a little, cross a stream and continue through terraced fields before climbing a ridge to reach the pass from where you can see Mt. Ghustung South (6465 meters). Descend to the Myagdi Khola and trek along its West Bank to the village of Naura from where you will climb a little before traversing a grassy hill and climbing a steep slope with switch-backs, then descend through a forest and terraced fields to Boghara (2080 meters). Overnight at tented camp. Day 07- Trek to Dobang 2,520 eters (5 hours) This day the through terraced fields to a small ridge, then through a forest to Jyardan which is the most remote permanent settlement in this part. After the settlement a high winding path crosses a rocky area which then descends before climbing again to Lipshe where there is on single hut. The trail continues through a forest to Lapche Kharka and then climbs to the level area at Dobang. O/N at Camp. Day 08: Trek to Choriban Khola 3,110 meters (5-6 hours) After crossing a wooden bridge out of Dobang the trail ascends a forested area. Soon the west face of Dhaulagiri I (8167 meters) becomes visible through breaks in the trees. Descend to the Myagdi Khola and cross via a wooden bridge to the east bank continue to Chartare. Passing through forests again, you cut across a rocky area and cross a stream to Choriban Khola. O/N at camp. Day 09: Trek to Italian Base Camp 3,660meters (6- 7 hours) This day the trail to the terminal moraine of the Chhonbarban Glacier and enter the glacier from the right. Tukche Peak (6837 meters) becomes visible straight on; at the far end while the impressive north flank of Dhaulagiri I (8167 meters) dominates the skyline to your right. After a short while you will reach Italian Base Camp (3660 meters), which is also the site of your camp for the night. To the west are the peaks of Dhaulagiri II (7751meters), Dhaulagiri III (7715 meters) and Dhaulagiri V (7618 meters). O/N at Camp. Day 10: Acclimatization or rest day. Day 11: Trek to Glacier Camp 4210 meters (6-7 hours) This day, Early in the morning when the weather is expected to be clear, This Trail is prone to stone fall, which passes through a narrow gorge. Today we stay overnight near at glacier. O/N at camp. Day 12: Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp 4740meters (6-7 hours) This day, This is one of our adventurous days to Dhaulagiri base camp. From here you can look up at the impressive north face of Dhaulagiri I (8167 meters) dominating the skyline to your right. To the west are peaks of Dhaulagiri II (7751meters), Dhaulagiri III (7715 meters) and Dhaulagiri V (7618 meters). In front of you is the impressive icefall that descends from the north east col. O/N at camp. Day 13: Acclimatization or rest day. Day 14: Cross French Pass (5360 meters) then trek to Hidden Valley (5200meters) 6 hours. This day form North east col, we climb two terraced hills, the first of which runs along the glacier, then cutts across the mountain flank and the moraine you enter a gentle incline on the left from an ablation valley. Climb this gentle slope to the French Pass (5360 meters). A great vista opens up from the French Pass and you will be able to see Mukut Himal (6328 meters), Tashi Kang (6386 meters) and Sita Chuchura (6611 meters), all of which surround the Hidden Valley. To the south is Tukche Peak (6920 meters) and beyond is the massive peak of Dhaulagiri I. From French Pass you continue along the right edge of the Hidden valley losing a little altitude to Thapa Pass (5250meters) between Tukche Peak and Thapa Peak (6,012 meters). Descending from Thapa Pass you will make it to camp at 5200 meters. Overnight at tented camp. Day 15: Cross Dhampus Pass (5200 meters), and trek toYak Kharka (3,680meters) 6 hours. Descend from the hidden valley to the Dhampus Pass and continue to Yak Kharka. There is a perfect camp site to enjoy the surroundings. Overnight at tented camp. Day 16: Trek to Jomsom (2,710meters) 5 hours. Descend to the village of Marpha, on the west bank of the Kali Gandaki River. Marpha is home to many apple orchids as well as all the various food products made from fruit. Apple Brandy is a local specialty that you may be lucky enough to taste en route. Continue north, up the river valley to the town of Jomsom. Overnight at tented camp. Day 17: Fly to Pokhara (900 meters) and sightseeing in Pokhara City Today 30 minutes morning flight takes us to Pokhara from Jomsom. Once we arrived at Pokhara airport, we then drive to hotel. In the afternoon we will have a sightseeing tour around Pokhara valley, which covers Fewa Lake, Devi’s water fall, Museum, Tibetan refugee settlement and Gupteshower cave etc. Overnight at hotel. Day 18: Drive to Kathmandu by bus 6 hours. or fly to Kathmandu. Day 19: Free day in Kathmandu or Shopping. Day 20: Leave Kathamndu or create new alternative program.
Trips Start Dates:
Spring and Autumn season
Included in your trip:
Camping Trekking organized. All airport transfers including Kathmandu to Beni. Flight Jomsom to Pokhara / Pokhara to Kathmandu or Transport to Kathmandu. Entry permit fee to Annapurna region. Supporting staffs (trekking guide, cook, assistant guide and Kitchen helpers and porters), as well as their necessary insurance fee, meals and daily wages. Equipmet for staff such as Jackets, Pants, Trousers, Eye glasses, Shoes, Gloves, Socks, Scaff, Cap etc. 3 meal per day and overnight accommodation in either guest house or camping tent (sharing 1 tent for 2 trekkers). Hotel Accommodation 3 nights in Kathmandu and 1 night in Pokhara; 3 star hotel.
Not included:
Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost for trekkers. Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water), tips etc.. Main meal in Kathmandu. Sight seeing in Kathamndu, Patan, and Bhaktapur city. Tips & Gifts.
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