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