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.
Trip Itinerary
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 ft
Meals
Dinner
Accomodations
Hotel
Transportation
Airport transfer
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 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodations
Hotel
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
3,200 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodations
Hotel
Transportation
7 hours Drive
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
3,115 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Trek
Accomodations
Guest House
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
4,593 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours Trek
Accomodations
Guest House
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
6,073 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Trek
Accomodations
Guest House
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
6,065 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
5 hours Trek
Accomodations
Guest House
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
8,270 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Trek
Accomodations
Guest House
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
10,170 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Trek
Accomodations
Guest House
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
12,008 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Trek
Accomodations
Camp
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
12,008 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodations
Camp
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
14,340 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Trek
Accomodations
Camp
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
16,901 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours Trek
Accomodations
Camp
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
16,901 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodations
Tented Camp
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
17,060 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours Trek
Accomodations
Tented Camp
16
Trek to Yak Kharka
Maximum Altitude
12,073 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours Trek
Accomodations
Tented Camp
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
8,891 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Trek
Accomodations
Guest House
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
2,700 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodations
Hotel
Transportation
1 hour Flight
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
4,593 ft
Meals
Farewell Dinner
Accomodations
Hotel
Transportation
7 hours Drive
20
Farewell!!
Today is your last day here in Nepal. We will assist you the airport prior to your flight.
Maximum Altitude
4,593 ft
Meals
Breakfast
Transportation
Airport transfer
Required Equipments for Trekking in Nepal
- Breathable Underwear
- Sports Bra
- Base Layers
- Trekking Shirts
- Trekking Trousers and Shorts
- Fleece Jacket
- Down jacket (insulated jacket)
- Windcheater (water proof)
- Sun protection Hat
- Headband or Beanie
- Scarf or neckband
- Gloves (inner and outer )
- Hiking Boots
- Trekking Shoes
- Hiking Socks
- Thermal Socks
- Gaiters
- Duffel Bag
- Day pack
- Sleeping Bag
- Trekking poles
- Sunglasses
- Hydration bladder or Water bottle
- Head Lamps
- Batteries
- Personal towel
- Swiss army knife
- Sun lotion
- Medical & first-aid kit
- Woolen socks
- Waterproof jacket
- Lip Guard
- Insulated pants
- Baby wipers
Required Equipments for Climbing in Nepal
- Water bottle
- Batteries and bulbs
- Flashlight
- Personal towel
- Swiss army knife
- Rucksack
- Sun lotion
- Medical & first-aid kit
- Sewing kit
- Polypropylene/wool socks
- Other required equipment
- Sleeping bag
- Down Jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Trekking shoes/boots
- Camp shoes
- Jumperorpile jacket
- Hiking pants
- Hiking shirts
- Full–sleeves shirt
- T-shirts
- Sun hat
- Gloves
- Woolen hat
- Long underwear
- Goggles or sun glasses
- Gaiters
- Sun block for lips
- Light cotton socks
- Mountain trekking boots
- Woolen socks to wear with boots
- Nylon wind breaker
- Insulated pants
- Nylon wind pants
- Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts
- Sun hat
- Long cotton hiking shorts
- Fleece/wool for climbing
- Lightweight fleece
- Sleeping pad (karri mat) or thermarest
- Down high altitude sleeping bag
- Down jacket/trousers/vest
- Light cotton athletic socks and wool socks
- Water proof climbing jacket
- Head torch/batteries/bulbs
- Climbing sunglasses
- Lightweight thermal/insulated ski gloves
- Sun screen
- Warm climbing trousers
- Wool long underwear
- Other required equipment
- Climbing boots
- Gaiters
- Ice axe
- Harness
- Crampons
- Karabiners
- Tapes/slings
- Snow bars
- Ice screws
- Rock pegs
- Deadmen
- Crash hat
- Day bag
- Rucksack
- Lip salve
- T-shirts
- Ascenders
- Ascenders
- Kit bag
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
- Â Hot shower during the trek.
Dhaulagiri Pass Trekking-Essential Information
We are updating the Content.
Similar Trips
Join us on similar trips in the same region
