Trekking in Nepal's Remote Areas

Dhaulagiri Exploration Trek

Trek Grade: C (Challenging)
Trek Duration: 21 Days
Trip Duration: 26 Days
Season: March to May & Sept to Nov

Introduction:
This is a long, difficult trek around Dhaulagiri that starts from Beni on the Kali Gandaki River. Follow the Myagdi Khola westwards to Darbang and turn north on a tiny trail that leads through forests into the high country. Much of the route is on snow and glaciers as it crosses French Col (5240 meters), traverses the head of Hidden Valley, and crosses 5150 meter Dhampus Pass. The trek ends with a steep descent to Marpha and a return to Pokhara, either via the Kali Gandaki or over the Ghorapani ridge for a panoramic view of the entire Dhaulagiri massif. Dhaulagiri is the sixth highest summit in the world, and though its eastern aspects are a familiar sight to those traveling the Annapurna Circuit, much of the country surrounding this 60km (56 miles) wide massif remains an enigma. Due to its unique position at the western extreme of Nepal’s cluster of really high mountains and the vast valley of the Kali Gandaki which passes right under its highest summit, the Dhaulagiri Himal generates its own unique weather systems.

Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu & Transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu. O/N in hotel.
Day 03: Drive KTM-Pokhara. O/N in hotel.
Day 04: Drive Baglung trek to Babichaur(1020m) O/N at camp.
Day 05: Trek to Dharbang (1113m). O/N at camp.
Day 06: Trek to Sibang (1750m.). O/N at camp.
Day 07: Trek to Muri (2000m.). O/N at camp.
Day 08: Trek to Jugapani. O/N at camp.
Day 09: Trek to Bhogare (2050m.). O/N at camp.
Day 10: Trek to Lapcha Kharka. O/N at camp.
Day 11: Trek to Chartare (3650M.). O/N at camp.
Day 12: Rest day for acclimatization. O/N at camp.
Day 13: Trek to Italy B.C (5040M.). O/N at camp.
Day 14: Trek to Dhaulagiri BC. O/N at camp.
Day 15: Reserve day. O/N at camp.
Day 16: Trek to Franch Pass (5334M.). O/N at camp.
Day 17: Trek to Thapa Peak BC. O/N at camp.
Day 18: Trek to Jomsom. O/N at camp.
Day 19: Flight to Pokhara-Kathmandu. O/N in hotel.
Day 20: Sightseeing in Kathmandu. O/N in hotel.
Day 21: Transfer to airport for departure.

Alternate Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival In Kathmandu & Transfer to hotel.
Day 01: Sightseeing in Kathmandu. O/N in hotel.
Day 03: Drive KTM-Pokhara. O/N in hotel.
Day 04: Drive Baglung trek to Babichaur (1020m.) O/N at camp.
Day 05: Trek to Dharbang (1113m). O/N at camp.
Day 06: Trek to Sibang (1750m.). O/N at camp.
Day 07: Trek to Muri (2000m.). O/N at camp.
Day 08: Trek to Jugapani. O/N at camp.
Day 09: Trek to Bhogare (2050m.). O/N at camp.
Day 10: Trek to Lapcha Kharka. O/N at camp.
Day 11: Trek to Chartare (3650m.). O/N at camp.
Day 12: Rest day for acclimatization. O/N at camp.
Day 13: Trek to Italy B.C (5040m.). O/N at camp.
Day 14: Trek to Dhaulagiri BC. O/N at camp.
Day 15: Trek to Franch Pass (5334m.). O/N at camp.
Day 16: Trek to Thapa Peak BC. O/N at camp.
Day 17: Trek to Marpha (2667m). O/N at camp.
Day 18: Trek to Kalopani (2560m.). O/N at camp.
Day 19: Trek to Tatopani (2200m.). O/N at camp.
Day 20: Trek to Ghorepani. O/N at camp.
Day 21: Trek to Ghandruk. O/N at camp.
Day 22: Trek & Drive to Pokhara. O/N in Hotel.
Day 23: Drive to Kathmandu by Bus or Flight. O/N in Hotel.
Day 24: Sightseeing in Kathmandu. O/N in hotel
Day 25: Transfer to airport for Departure