Dhaulagiri base Camp Trekking- Dhaulagiri trekking 24 Days

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Dhaulagiri base camp Trip Profile

Explore Mt. Dhaulagiri base camp trail & French pass trip

3 weeks trekking in Dhaulagiri region through lush valley , views

Beautiful Himalayan views of Dhaulagiri & Annapurna

Dhaulagiri base camp trekking is one of the challenging trekking trail in Annapurna trekking trail. Dhaulagiri base camp trekking is known as Dhulaigiri circuit trekking. Dhaulagiri base camp trekking/ Around Dhaulagiri trekking offer stunning Himalayan views of Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m, Mt. Annapurna 8091m including 21 mountains peaks of Annapurna treks, touch the Mt. Dhaulagiri base camp, Thapa pass, Mixed culture and warm hospitality of Gurung culture. Dhaulagiri base camp trek is relatively strenuous but trekkers willing to spend their holidays amid nature and natural surroundings full of peace and tranquility choose this off the beaten track trekking destination of Nepal. Dhaulagiri base camp trekking involves high passes like French pass (5360 m) , Thapa pass (5200m) and physically fitness required as well as some trekking hiking experience.

Dhaulagiri trekking begins at Beni after 8 hours drive from Kathmandu. Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition trekking guide led through Tatopani Kaligandaki valley, Thakali village Dhaulagiri base camp , French & Thapa pass to Popkhara. After few days treks, we reach at Italian base camp, from where we can see the exciting views of Dhaulagiri I, II, III, IV and V. 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 the French Col (5240m.), traversing the head of Hidden Valley and also cuts across the 5155m Dhampus Pass. Dhaulagiri base camp trekking ends with a steep descent to Marpha and a return to Pokhara, finally drive back to Kathmandu. At least 3-4 weeks required for Dhaulagiri base camp trekking and physically fitness too but we Himalaya journey Treks & expedition will arrange create Dhaulagiri trek as travelers holiday frame.

Trip Itinerary
Trip Highlight
Required Equipments
Cost, Includes & Excludes
Tailor Made Trip

Dhaulagiri Base Camp trekking Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu 1334m, transfer to hotel , Around Dhaulagiri trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at kathmandu hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and prepare for Dhaulagiri Trekking.

Day 03: Kathmandu by bus or private vehicle to Beni(810m)

Day 04: Beni to Babichor (950m)

Day 05: Babichor to Darbang (1030m)

Day 06: Darbang to Sibang (1720m)

Day 07: Sibang to Muri (1840m)

Day 08: Muri to Boghara (1990m)

Day 09: Boghara to Dobang (2400m)

Day 10: Dobang to Chartare (2820m)

Day 11: Chartare to Pakabon (3585m)

Day 12: Pakabon to camp near glacier (3810m)

Day 13 : Dhaulagiri glacier camp to Dhaulagiri base camp (4750m)

Day 14 : Acclimatization at Mt. Dhulagiri Base Camp

Day 15 : Dhaulagiri base camp to Hidden valley (4900m), French pass (5360m) cross

Day 16: Trek to Yak kharka (3990m), Thapa pass (5230m) cross

Day 17 : Trek to Kaligandaki valley - Marpha (2667m)

Day 18 : Marpha to Kagbeni (2807m)

Day 19: Kagbeni to Muktinath (3802m)

Day 20: Muktinath to Jomsom (2713m)

Day 21 : Jomsom by flight back to Pokhara (915m)

Day 22: pokhara by bus or flight back to Kathmandu (1350m)

Day 23: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to for historical monuments sightseing in kathmandu valley such as Bhaktapur, Pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, Kathmandu durbar square and Monkey temple(swyambhunath) and in the evening farewell dinner in Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel.

Day 24: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities than drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward journey. .

Dhaulagiri Base camp Trekking Trip Highlight

Trekking duration: 24 days

Starting from: Beni (By bus from Kathmandu)

Ending at: Pokhara (back from Birethanti or Phedi)

Grade: Strenuous plus

Highest access of the trek: 5360 meters on French/Thapa Pass.

Culture: Mixed culture based on Gurung ,Thakali& Magar

Mode of trekking tour: Camping trek only.

Himalayan sights: Mount Dhaulagiri Himalayan range,Annapurna Himalaya range,Lamjung Himal, Machhapuchhre /Fishtail mountain,Mt.Manaslu, Tilicho peak, Tibetan ranges

Splendid breathtaking place: High mountain pass, great Himalayan view, popular hot Spring along the trekking route in Annapurna region etc

Nepal Trekking Equipments

Trekking Bag pack.
Trekking day bag.( Small handbag)
Trekking shoes.
Sports shoes or sandal.
Trekking stick.
Trekking Hat, cat
Trekking woollen cap.
Trekking jacket Gore tax/ flees jacket.
Pullover or warm sweeter.
Raincoat.
4/5 pairs of good qualities shock .
Hand gloves.
2/3 pairs of Trekking trousers
3/4 pairs of Trekking shirts .
3/4 pairs of Underwear
Eye glass
Water bottle.
Sleeping bag.
Flash or Torch light.
Camera and batteries.
Sun cream.

About trip cost:

Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition arrange individual to large group as per demand either private or group join basis, with family or friends, Club, school, college, university, film shooting group and all the package trip price determined by group size. For more details please write us an e-mail.

Benefit /Advantage for Group Travelers:

HJT has mutual benefit for travelers who might have time travel in off season or traveling with groups as below mentioned discount offers:

Discount offer for Group leaders/ Travel operator:

If you manage 5-9 people in a group will get 50 USD discount per person in total trip cost
If you manage 10-15 people in a group will get 75 USD discount per person in total trip cost & group leader will get free trip
If you manage 15- 24 people in a group will get 100 USD discount per person in total trip cost & group leader will get free trip

Discount offer for Winter & monsoon season:

If you plan to travel in winter & monsoon season will get will get 75 USD discount per person in total trip cost. Similarly will get discount for group travelers & leader as benefit /advantage for Group travelers mentioned.

Service Includes:-

Airport pick up
Hotel accommodation in Katmandu on B/B basis.( 2 star category hotel)
Hotel accommodation in Pokhara on BB basis (Tourist standard category hotel)
Trekking accommodation in trekkers lodge /Tea house
Government licenses holder trekking guide
One trekking porter/sherpa who will carry your bag pack during the trekking.( Two person get one trekking porter/ sherpa)
Three time meal during the trekking Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Desert /fruit after having diner as company provide
Annapurna Conservation area project fee
Trekker’s Information Management system (TIMS)
Historical monuments sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley with guided trip as mentioned in itinerary
Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour with private vehicle as mentioned in itinerary
All program as mentioned in itinerary
Overland transportation
Insurance for Nepalese staff. ( Trekking guide, and porters)
Guide and porter fares and taxes.
Government Tax and office service charge.
Airport drop

Service Excludes:-

Lunch & Dinner during Kathmandu and pokhara stay
Nepal entry visa fee US$ 40 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International
Airport - Kathmandu.
Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
Domestic flight ticket
Personal equipments
High risk medical insurance
Hot drinks , Alcoholic beverages and Telephone calls
Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water
Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
Purely personal nature expenses
Tipping ( Tips)

Tailor made trip:

Himalaya Journey Treks and Expedition has general trip itinerary of relevant trip simply to reach the destination but can’t make guaranteed that trip itinerary will suite/ fit as per your holidays so let us know to design or modify, extend or combine for tailor made package trip in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan & India