Mount Dhaulagiri (8137m), the seventh highest peak in the world rises above the Kali Gandaki River, which flows between the Annapurna Massif and this awesome peak. The trail extends through one of Nepal’s wildest and most remote areas where the mountain scenery is simply breathtaking.
This journey is recommended for experienced high altitude trekkers in very good physical condition. The trek is possible only in autumn due to excessive snow and ice conditions in the winter and spring. The region is practically virgin territory for trekkers providing some extremely dramatic contrasts.

Trip Fact

Activities: Trekking and sightseeing

Trip Grade: Strenuous

Accommodation: Lodge/ Guest house / Camping only

Transportation: Private Vehicle / Flights

Group Size: 2 Pax Min.

Highest access: French Col (5360m,)

Best Season : Oct to Dec /Feb to May

Trip Duration: 25 Days

Tour Scenery: Mountain view Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, panoramic view of landscape and flora and fauna, Mustang Kaligandaki valley etc.

Glimpse of itinerary

Day 01: Arrival /pick up transfer hotel / tour briefing

Day 02: Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu

Day 03: Fly to Pokhara / drive to Baglung.

Day 04: Baglung / Maldhunga

Day 05: Maldhunga / Darbang

Day 06: Darbang / Takum

Day 07: Takum / Muri

Day 08: Muri / Bagar

Day 09: Bagar / Dovan

Day 10: Dovan / Upper Vungini (Italian Base Camp)

Day 11: Upper Vungini (Italian Base Camp)

Day 12: Upper Vugini (Italian Base Camp) to Glacier Camp

Day 13: Glacier Camp/Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4750 m.)

Day 14: Dhaulagiri Base Camp / French Col / Hidden ValleyGetting off the glacier above the base camp often requires the use of ropes. Once over the steep moraine walls we reach gentler, less strenuous country. After a breathless climb to the top of French Col (5360m,) the views of Hidden Valley open out. The broad valley is reminiscent of Tibet and Ladakh and so are the temperatures (at least-20ºC at night).

Day 15: Hidden Valley camp 5000 m. A rest day for side treks and exploring around the surrounding peaks.

Day 16: Hidden Valley / Yak Kharka After climbing over the 5250 m. Dhampus Pass, we traverse avalanche-prone slopes and then take on the steep descent to Yak Kharka.

Day 17: Yak Kharka / Marpha

Day 18: Marpha / Ghasa

Day 19: Ghasa / Tatopani Enjoy Natural hot Spring

Day 20: Tatopani / Ghorepani

Day 21: Ghorepani / Tadapani

Day 22: Tadapani / Ghandrung

Day 23: Ghandrung / Birethanti / Pokhara transfer hotel

Day 24: Pokhara to Kathmandu transfer by flight or bus

Day 25: Transfer airport /Departure for onward destination


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