Dhaulagiri Region Trekking

• Grade: Moderate
• Duration: 24-26 Days
• Destination: Nepal
• Activities: Trekking, Off The Beaten Path
• Departure: Flexible
• Best Seasons: This trek is an absolute delight during summer and fall due to the weather. However, this trek is not recommended during spring and winter due to excessive snow and ice conditions.
• Highest Altitude: 5,360 meters
• Start-Ends: Kathmandu - Kathmandu
• Price of Package:USD 2850

Dhaulagiri trekking offers unparalleled and impressing scenery along with very interesting indigenous people. The trek is best option for the explorers following the rivers upstream. The ferns and forests of oak, deciduous trees, rhododendron blaze and abundant on the trail. Dhaulagiri Region Trekking is one of the most challenging treks. It requires experience of trekking at high altitude, previously walking experiences. The trek is ideal for someone who is into adventure and who has the ability to deal with unexpected circumstances.

Officially discovered in 1808, Mount Dhaulagiri rises from the Kali Gandaki River and is the seventh highest peak in the world. Kaligandaki river separates the Dhaulagiri mountain range from Annapurna mountain range making the deepest gorge of Kali Gandaki. Dhaulagiri region is one of the remotest trekking destinations in Nepal. Dhaulagiri Region Trekking includes around fifteen peaks above 7,000 meters above sea level. The Putali Himal and Tukuche Peak provide you with the most breathtaking view of the Dhaulagiri range.

Despite its difficulty, trekking in this western part of Nepal is popular for the magnificent view of the snow-capped giants it provides en route.

Highlights of Dhaulagiri Trekking

• Explore Dhaulagiri Base Camp with excellent Himalayan views
• Visit Kaligandaki valley
• Travel through the hidden valley
• Taste the diverse in flora and fauna
• Enrich yourself with pristine local cultures
• Experience the life style of Gurung and Thakalis 
• Observe the local life
• Kaligandaki Valley and the beautiful village of Marpha and Tukuche

This challenging yet enthralling trek usually begins with an eight-hour drive from Kathmandu to Beni. The trekking trail follows through the path along Myagdi Khola, and descends at Marpha. Alongside, it takes you through high alpine pastures and passes that offer a closer look at thousands of flora and fauna just laying and playing around in their natural habitat. It also takes you through serene and untouched valleys of the region. The ethnic tribes of the Magars, Gurungs and Chhetris are the dominating inhabitants of the valleys.

Upon reaching the foot of the majestic Dhaulagiri in Dhaulagiri Base Camp, the trekkers can caress the majestic giant with their own hands. Walking further from the base camp towards the French pass (5,240 meters) and Thapa pass (5,155 meters), you can encounter herds of semi-wild yaks, mountain sheep and snow leopards. And at the end of the trek, you can get the steam off your body at Tatopani, a natural hot-spring, before heading back to Kathmandu. 

So if you’re willing to take up a challenge whilst exploring the natural riches of Nepal, this trek will be an ideal option for you.

Group size: 2 to 18 people

Dhaulagiri Round Trekking Map

Accommodation

This tour spends three nights in a hotel in Kathmandu, a night in Pokhara and seventeen nights on the trek in tents on sharing basis.
In Kathmandu you will stay at a 3-star hotel, located within walking distance of the Thamel.
During the trek, there will be a tent accommodation on a sharing basis, the kitchen staff will prepare the meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner. During long day walks, you might have to carry a packed lunch prepared in the morning.

Dhaulagiri Trek Note

a. The itinerary suggested here is subject to change under adverse conditions.  The physical, technical and natural condition may affect the trek program.

b. Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is a frequent and big risk on the Dhaulagiri Trek. As you suddenly gain in altitude which cannot be avoided on this trek – the ground rises by 23,000 feet in the space of less than 20 miles. Even for the physically fit and well experienced hikers, trekking at such an altitude is a challenge. We strongly suggest all the trekkers for acclimatisation. However, acclimatisation cannot guarantee a risk-free completion of the Dhaulagiri Trek.

Caution: Due to the altitude and remoteness, the consequences of bad weather are much more severe.

Outline Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
• Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
• Day 03: Drive to Pokhara(920m) – 6-7 hours
• Day 04: Drive to Beni (850m) and start trek
• Day 05: Trek to Babiachor (950m) - 5 hours
• Day 06: Trek to Dharapani ( 1400m)- 6 hours
• Day 07: Trek to Muri (1800m) - 5 hours
• Day 08: Trek to Boghara (2080m)- 6 hours