Dhaulagiri Pass Trekking

20 Days
Moderate

Max. Altitude

5,360m

Best Season

Oct-Dec & March-May

Activity

Trekking

Start / End Point

Kathmandu / Kathmandu

Overview of Dhaulagiri Pass Trekking

Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain in the world with the height of 8000m. Dhaulagiri Pass Trekking is one of the most challenging and adventurous trekking in the Himalayan region of Nepal. Moving from the semi-tropical regions thick with ferns and forests, through hillsides ablaze with rhododendron, and into the alpine wilderness of snowcapped peaks and glaciers.

Dhaulagiri Pass Trekking is a tough, yet spectacular trek surrounded by the colossal peaks of Dhaulagiri. Myagdi 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 an excellent view of the Dhaulagiri range.

Dhaulagiri base camp trekking begins at Beni. Dhaulagiri Pass Trekking passes through beautiful village of Darbang, Muri, Chariban, Italian base camp, Dhaulagiri base camp, French pass, Dhumpus pass and finally reach at Marpha assemble of Annapurna circuit trekking trail.

Dhaulagiri base camp trekking is relatively strenuous and requires high-altitude trekking experience in Nepal Himalaya. March, April, September, October & November is the best month for the Dhaulagiri circuit trek.

Dhaulagiri Pass Trekking Itinerary

day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu

Today you will arrive at international airport in Kathmandu. Upon your arrival we will assist you to your hotel. Stay overnight at hotel.

Maximum Altitude

1,400 m.

Meals

Dinner

Accomodations

Hotel

Transportation

Airport transfer

day 02 Explore Kathmandu

Today we will attend pre tour meeting and visit the places of historical and cultural importance in Kathmandu. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Maximum Altitude

1,400 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodations

Hotel

day 03 Drive to beni

Today we drive to Beni early in the morning. We enjoy the countryside scenery and pass through beautiful lake city Pokhara. Stay overnight at Beni.

Maximum Altitude

975 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodations

Hotel

Transportation

7 hours Drive

day 04 Trek to Babichor

Today we trek our trail through the banks of Kali Gandaki River and Myagdi Khola and crossing them to reach Simalchour. Then we head forward the route to reach Babichor (950m). Stay overnight at Guest house.

Maximum Altitude

949 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

6 hours Trek

Accomodations

Guest House

day 05 Trek to Dharapani

Today passing through wide valley, terraced field, crossing rivers, naturally gifted landscape and cultural villages we reach Dharapani (1,400m). Stay overnight at guest house.

Maximum Altitude

1,400 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

7 hours Trek

Accomodations

Guest House

day 06 Trek to Muri Village

Today we walk through river bank switching it many times. We climb up the rocky trail through many small settlements and beautiful landscape to reach the Muri village (1,850m). Stay overnight at guest house.

Maximum Altitude

1,851 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

6 hours Trek

Accomodations

Guest House

day 07 Trek to Boghara

Today we pass through stream, traced field and many bridges to reach Boghara. On the way we can enjoy the views of Mt, Ghustang (6,465m). Stay overnight at guest house.

Maximum Altitude

1,848 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

5 hours Trek

Accomodations

Guest House

day 08 Trek to Dobang

Today the trail leads through terraced field and forest to remote settlements. Continuing uphill further on a rocky trail we reach Dobang (2,520m). Stay overnight at guest house.

Maximum Altitude

2,520 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

6 hours Trek

Accomodations

Guest House

day 09 Trek to Choriban Khola

Crossing wooden bridge and scattered forest we ascend the trail enjoying the views of Dhaulagiri I (8,167m) to reach Choriban Khola (3,110m). Stay overnight at guest house.

Maximum Altitude

3,100 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

6 hours Trek

Accomodations

Guest House

day 10 Trek to Italian Base Camp

Today we trek to Italian Base Camp through the glacial trail (3,660m). Great views of mountains like Dhaulagiri I (8,167m), Dhaulagiri II (7,751m), Dhaulagiri III (7,715m) and Dhaulagiri V (7,618m). Stay overnight at camp.

Maximum Altitude

3,658 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

6 hours Trek

Accomodations

Camp

day 11 Acclimatization Day

Today is much needed acclimatization and rest day. We explore and visit the places around Italian base camp enjoying the great views of mountains around. Stay overnight at camp.

Maximum Altitude

3,660 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodations

Camp

day 12 Trek To Glacier Camp

Today we trek through stone fall prone trail, narrow gorge to and glaciers to reach Glacier camp. Stay overnight at camp in glacier camp.

Maximum Altitude

4,370 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

6 hours Trek

Accomodations

Camp

day 13 Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp

Today is most adventurous day of our trek. We trek to the Dhaulagiri base camp today. We will be pleased with the views of impressive Dhaulagiri I (8,167m), Dhaulagiri II (7,751m), Dhaulagiri III (7,715m) and Dhaulagiri V (7,618m).

Maximum Altitude

5,151 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

7 hours Trek

Accomodations

Camp

day 14 Acclimatization Day

Today is another day to take some rest and more importantly, acclimatize to the lower air pressure. Views from this place are superb and there is plenty to explore. Overnight at tented camps.

Maximum Altitude

5,151 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodations

Tented Camp

day 15 Trek to Hidden Valley

Today we cross the glacier and terraced hills to reach French Pass (5,360m). You will be able to see Mukut Himal (6,328m), Tashi Kang (6,386m) and Sita Chuchura (6,611m), all of which surround the Hidden Valley. Then we continue towards Hidden Valley (5,200m). Stay overnight at tented camp.

Maximum Altitude

5,200 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

7 hours Trek

Accomodations

Tented Camp

day 16 Trek to Yak Kharka

Maximum Altitude

3,679 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

7 hours Trek

Accomodations

Tented Camp

day 17 Decend to Jomsom

Today we trek down the trail through small vilages and natural landscape to reach the famous apple farming village called Marpha. Then we descend down the route to reach Jomsom (2,710m). Stay overnight at Guest house.

Maximum Altitude

2,709 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

6 hours Trek

Accomodations

Guest House

day 18 Sightseeing around Pokhara

Today we take a scenic and mountain flight of thirty minutes early in the morning to reach Pokhara. We utilize our rest of the day sightseeing around Pokhara. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Maximum Altitude

822 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodations

Hotel

Transportation

1 hour Flight

day 19 Back to Kathmandu

Today we drive early in the morning to reach Kathmandu. We travel through beautiful Nepali countryside and natural landscape. Late in the evening you will attend farewell dinner. Stay overnight at hotel.

Maximum Altitude

1,400 m.

Meals

Farewell Dinner

Accomodations

Hotel

Transportation

7 hours Drive

day 20 Farewell!!

Today is your last day here in Nepal. We will assist you the airport prior to your flight.

Maximum Altitude

1,400 m.

Meals

Breakfast

Transportation

Airport transfer

What's Included

All ground and air transportation throughout the trek.
Best available accommodation and full board meals throughout the trek.
One highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff
TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport size photos for permit)
All national park and conservation areas permit fee.
Government taxes & office service charge

What's Excluded

Meals not quantified in the ‘Meal Inclusions’ in the itinerary’
Travel insurance
International airfare
Nepal entry visa charge.
All beverage and others personal expenses.
Snacks and other personal expenses
Hot shower during the trek.

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Stefano G

Esperienza di viaggio bellissima Ottima agenzia seria e affidabile. Abbiamo fatto un trekking privato upper Mustang abbinato a visita Katmandu. Tutto perfetto. Guida Badri fantastica con esperienza e grande professionalità. Porter Dan bravissimo. Inoltre hanno sempre mostrato una grande empatia. Bravissimi

Sharon D

EBC da sogno + visita Katmandu d’eccezione Grazie a Life Himalaya Trekking, io e mio marito abbiamo potuto realizzare un sogno. Sin dal momento dell’organizzazione dall’Italia, Shiba si è dimostrato estremamente disponibile e celere nelle comunicazioni. E, una volta qui, abbiamo potuto verificare immediatamente quanto efficiente sia l’intera equipe che compone la compagnia. Shiba è di una dolcezza e simpatia infinita, ci ha coccolati accompagnandoci attraverso tutti gli aspetti organizzativi del nostro viaggio, dal trekking al Campo Base dell’Everest alle visite culturali a Katmandu e d’intorni, passando per tutte le tipologie di trasporto di cui abbiamo avuto bisogno. Grazie a lui, abbiamo avuto il piacere di trascorrere il nostro tempo in Nepal insieme a persone uniche, che ci hanno permesso di conoscere da vicino questo meraviglioso Paese e la gente che lo abita. Tika è stato la nostra guida durante l’escursione verso il EBC e, grazie a lui e al nostro porter Podam, abbiamo vissuto un’esperienza meravigliosa ed autentica! Entrambi molto preparati, sono stati bravissimi a prendersi cura di noi, grazie alla loro attenzione anche per le piccole cose, ai consigli e alle nozioni che ci hanno fornito, ma, soprattutto, grazie alla loro simpatia che ci ha permesso di vivere con leggerezza anche le situazioni più difficili. Tika è un intrattenitore eccezionale, nonché ottimo fotografo; è stato la nostra famiglia per più di una settimana e gli siamo molto grati. L’intera esperienza per raggiungere il Campo Base dell’Everest è stata totalizzante, ci ha rapiti sotto ogni aspetto, paesaggistico e umano. È stato emozionante raggiungere la meta attraverso un percorso durato circa una settimana. Ma è stato altrettanto incredibile e commovente volare con l’elicottero da Gorak Shep fino a Lukla, ripercorrendo dall’alto ogni passo conquistato e ogni luogo vissuto durante i giorni precedenti. Ci teniamo a ringraziare anche Promot, Raj, Rajan e, soprattutto, la nostra eccezionale guida turistica Ajya, che ci ha accompagnato attraverso i luoghi più iconici di Katmandu, raccontandone la storia e ogni aspetto culturale. La passione e l’amore per il proprio lavoro ci ha permesso di immergerci in un mondo che, altrimenti, avremmo compreso e vissuto solo a metà. Grazie anche a tutti gli altri membri che hanno collaborato alla riuscita del nostro viaggio. Questo è un arrivederci, non vediamo l’ora di tornare in Nepal!

Inspiration763559

Unforgettable life experience We were extremely satisfied with our Everest Base Camp trek with Life Himalaya Trekking. From the moment we were picked up at the airport, everything was organized perfectly. Due to weather conditions, the company arranged a helicopter flight for us, which made the start of our adventure even more special. Our guide, Rabin, was exceptional. He was kind, caring, and looked after us every step of the way. Whenever we felt unwell, he made sure we were comfortable and helped us recover. His knowledge of the mountains, careful approach to acclimatization, and genuine care for our well-being allowed us to continue the journey safely. Most importantly, he treated us like family, making the entire trek feel like a trip with friends rather than a guided tour. Our porter, Arjun, was equally amazing. He was always cheerful, funny, and incredibly helpful. During acclimatization hikes and challenging moments, he even helped with our backpacks when we were struggling. His positive attitude made every day more enjoyable. Both Rabin and Arjun are true gems and a huge asset to the company. We cannot thank them enough for everything they did for us. A special thank you also goes to Shiba, the owner of Life Himalaya Trekking. He was friendly, professional, and made our experience truly special from beginning to end. I also had a unique experience during this trip as I participated in the Everest Marathon. Rabin and Arjun came to support me, pace me, and cheer me on during the final kilometers, helping me reach the finish line. It meant so much to me and is something I will never forget. Thank you, Life Himalaya Trekking, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We are incredibly grateful for the memories, friendships, and support we received throughout this unforgettable adventure. With love and gratitude, Dominika

Dawn G

Awesome experience with Life Himalayan I had a wonderful time trekking EBC. Birsha Rai was an awesome guide he made sure I had anything I needed. He made sure my accommodations were good and I had plenty of water and snacks for the trek. Dhan Kajl was my porter and he took extra care of my things my bag was always clean and dry when delivered to my room. He even carried my day pack the last stretch of EBC trek. Life Himalayan took care of me from the moment I landed and was without one bag to making sure I made all my helicopter connections. Someone was there every step of the way. I am so grateful that I chose to travel with Life Himalayan. Thank you! 😊

Roving04696555305

5 Stars! Life Himalaya Trekking gave us an amazing experience! We had the most wonderful guide, Jal Tamang. Not only did he provide amazing conversation, high spirits, and tons of great information about the Everest region, he went above and beyond when a member of our party got altitude sickness. He worked tirelessly to bring food & water to them during their hospital stay, but also coordinated their time in Lukla after they had had to descend. I still made it to Base Camp, and throughout our journey he made the entire experience unforgettable. The accommodations were also truly top notch, with the earlier tea houses offering hot showers, readily available charging, and even heating pads under the mattresses. Highly recommend, thank you Jal!

Cynthia C

Camp de base Everest Quelle belle expérience! Life Himalaya trekking et sont équipe est vraiment super. Notre guide Rabin Ray est un professionnel de la montagne. Il a pris grand soin de nous tout le long du parcours. Notre porteur Tik aussi, toujours là pour nous aider. Shiba le propriétaire est un professionnel et il prend soin de nous rencontrer et s'assurer que tout se passe bien avant notre départ. Les transports, hôtel et autres, tout était parfait. Merci beaucoup à tous

david b

Lifetime Experience! Life Himalaya Trekking took great care of us. We wanted to do Everest Base Camp in as little time as possible and found this company. We found out they are family owned Sheba is the owner and his son Raj were both awesome. Sheba first started as a Sherpa, then became a guide and now owns his own company. Our guide Rabin was so kind to us! Rabin always went out of his way to take care of us every step of the way. Rabin also started as a Sherpa and now is a guide. I would highly recommend this company our shortened trip to Everest Base Camp from 10 to 7 days because of our tight schedule was a success and a trip of a life time that my good friend and I will remember the rest of our lives. What an amazing experience and a spacial thank you to Sheba, Raj, and our incredible guide Rabin for making it happen and bringing us back safe.

akrishnappa

Submitting Mera Peak - thanks to Sagar and Robin for making it happen I had a truly wonderful 11 days trek that culminated in successfully summitting Mera Peak. My guides Sagar and Robin were outstanding. They built rapport with each hiker in the group and understood each persons capabilities. They walked with us every step of the way and were always on hand to make sure we safely crossed tricky and dangerous sections. They encouraged, entertained, and gave us moral support especially during the push to summit. At one point, the going got so tough that I was almost ready to turn back. Sagar gave me the much needed encouragement, confidence, and made sure I didn't give up. I couldn't have made it to the top without them. The views from the top were just spectacular and it was worth every bit of the effort. Thanks to Life Himalaya Trekking for making it possible for me to have this beautiful once in a lifetime adventure!!!

Dhanya J

Excellent team fantastic service My friend and I completed the Everest Base Camp trek with Life Himalaya in April 2026, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Shiba was incredibly prompt with communication and thoughtfully customised the itinerary according to our requirements and preferences, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. We were warmly welcomed at the airport by our guide, Kiran, and from that moment onward he ensured we were well looked after every step of the journey. His care, compassion, enthusiasm, and deep knowledge of the mountains and local culture were outstanding. Kiran consistently prioritised our safety, comfort, and enjoyment, making the trek both rewarding and memorable. Our porters, Dhan Kumar and Asthan, were equally caring and supportive. I wholeheartedly recommend Life Himalaya for their exceptional trekking experience, professionalism, and genuine Himalayan hospitality. Kiran is truly one of the best guides we have experienced, and we look forward to returning for more adventures with Life Himalaya in the future.

Paul D

The best memories and the best of times Life Himalayas were outstanding from the start to finish, every situation catered gor. I especially liked the personal touches from the owners Sheba, he needs every one ate the start of the trip and take toy out for a farewell meal at the end. Our guide Pro and sherpa Arg were both absolute hero's. Would not hesitate in recommending this comany

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