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DHAULAGIRI TREK
20 nights / 21 days
 

This region is new territory for trekkers. Trekking off the main path is not only possible, but can be immensely rewarding, though you do need a sense of adventure. Geographically, Dhaulagiri region is a land of dramatic contrast. From the near tropical Pokhara valley, steep slopes climb to snowcapped Himalayan giants. Dhaulagiri, the seventh tallest peak in the world, towers high above the well-trekked Muktinath pilgrim trail up the Kali Gandaki valley.

Along the trek plentiful of rivers, ferns, forests of oak, juniper, colorful rhododendron can be seen.

 
ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1350m )
Meet with our representative at the airport. Drive to hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu (
4hrs1350m)
Half day sightseeing O/N at hotel.
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Day 03: Kathmandu – Pokhara (
35 mins.flight or 6hrs drive/ 960m )
Fly or drive to Pokhara and over night at Hotel.

Day 04: Pokhara – Beni-Shinga(
4hrs+trek2 and half hrs)
Drive after breakfast to Beni and start trek. From Beni pass Beni Mangalghat where there is a row of shops then enter a desolate mountainside. Pass Jyanmara which consists of a single teahouse, after the mountain path, follow a wide level path .Camp on the school ground, side of the Myagdi Khola.

Day 05: Shinga – Durbang (
5-6 hrs)
Follow the river bed and enter Tatopani . Ten minutes beyond this village, cross a suspension bridge to the right bank, pass the tiny village of Bholamza. Pass by Simarchor cross the suspension bridge over the Newale Khola that flows in from the right. Follow the Myagdi Khola left bank path past the small villages of Shisman and Talkot; climb a bit to Babichor with its shops and teahouses. Pass stone paved Shahasdara cross Dukh Khola and continue amid paddies. After Ratorunga with its shop and tea house the wide terraced hills end.  Reach the large village of Darbang. Camp on the school ground.

Day 06: Dharbang – Shibang (5-
6 hrs)
Cross a suspension bridge to the right bank, pass the tributary Ritum Khola to your left as you go to the right through the hamlet of Darbang. Follow the right bank path along the river at the base of stone cliffs to Phedi (1100m) with its two teahouses. Soon you enter a mountainside on the Myagdi khola side from the pine-covered ridge path to Dharapani, a densely populated village. Arrive at the village of Shibang and camp on grassy ground.

Day 07: Shibang – Muri (
6 hrs)
From Shibang you pass through a forest and continue past to the south of ridge where Dhaulagiri Himal is visible. Descend to the Gatti Khola,then skirt around the ridge to Phalai Gaon (1810) is on a mountainside partially penetrated by the tributary Dhara Khola. To go to Muri, pass by  Phalai Gaon, enter the terraced fields to the right and cross the Dhara khola via a suspension bridge. The main path ascends the mountainside from the suspension bridge, passes below the village of Dhara. Follow the mountain path and skirt around the ridge, emerging once again to the right bank of the Myagdi khola. The mountain path continues, winding uphill, and when you skirt around a ridge, a vista of Dhaulagiri 1 (8167m) and Gurja Himal (7193m) opens up. Reach the large village of Muri where the houses of the Magar  tribe closely together, came on the school ground.

Day 08: Muri - Bagar  (
6-7 hrs)
Descend a gentle slope, and cross a rocky stream. descend a path amid terraced fields to Dhara Khola. Cross the river and climb to the right up the mountainside to Ghorban dhara. The view from this pass is fine, for the first time you can see Ghustung south (6465m). Follow the right bank path past Naura where you begin to ascend the mountainside. Soon walk through a forested area, emerging to a ridge where Bagara (2080) is visible. Descend through terraced fields to this mountain village where you camp in people's yards or the terraced fields.

Day 09: Bagar – Dovan (5-
6 hrs)
Here we leave the villages behind and the trail becomes increasingly challenging.

Day 10: Dovan – Sallaghari or Upper Vungini (Italian Base Camp)-
4 +3 hrs
Passing through the beautiful forest we rapidly gain altitude and mountains burst out all around.

Day11: Upper Vugini (Italian Base Camp) - Glacier Camp (
4-5 hrs)
After crossing the first glacier, probably using a rope in a couple of tricky spots, we climb onto the main glacier. The surroundings are spectacular which makes up for the rough and dangerous trail. we may also use a rope on this section. This is a particularly tough day. we camp on the glacier rubble.

Day 12: Glacier Camp - Dhaulagiri Base Camp I (
4-5 hrs hrs
Soon the rough rubble gives way to the smooth ice of the white part of the glacier. we climb steadily to the rough and chilling but spectacular Dhaulagiri Base Camp.

Day 13: Dhaulagiri Base Camp - French Col - Hidden Valley (
5-6 hrs/5000mtr)
Getting off the glacier above the base camp often requires a rope, but once over the steep moraine walls we are in safer and more gentle country. After a breathless climb to the top of French Col (5300m,) the views of Hidden Valley open out. The broad valley is reminiscent of Tibet and Ladakh and so are the temperatures, at least -20 degree centigrade at night.

Day14: Hidden Valley camp (
5000 m)
A rest day to admire the surrounding peaks and perhaps do some exploring .

Day15: Hidden Valley - Yak Kharka
(4-5 hrs)
After climbing over the 5200m Dhampus Pass, we traverse avalanche-prone slopes and then descend steeply to Yak Kharka.

Day 16: Yak Kharka – Marpha (
4-5 hrs)
More steep descent leads to Marpha and a well deserved beer over lunch.

Day 17: Marpha – Kalo pani (
6-7hrs/2100m)
Continue down the Kali Gadaki reaching the old Thakali trading center of Tukuche. as the trail continues, the Himalayan rain shadow end and open spaces make way for coniferous forest and Kalopani (2500m.) From here there are spectacular 360 degree views of Dhaulagiri & the Annapurnas high above.

Day 18: Kalo pani – Tatopani (
8hrs/2850m)
A beautiful walk, with another transition into subtropical vegetation and the return of water buffalo. Banyan trees and poinsettias. The trail follows the river through a narrow gorge, and descends to cross a bridge near a spectacular waterfall, before winding through the valley to Tatopani. The hot water spring that give the village its name provide the perfect opportunity for a good' scrub.

Day 19: Tatopani – Ghorepani (
8hrs/2850m)
Big climb will start after crossing Begakhola leaving the path to Beni if trek want make short to Beni and drive to Pokhara.

Day19: Ghorepani - Tadapani (5-6
hrs/2670 m)
Wake up early morning and climb up to Poon hill from where can see from Dhaulagiri range to Mustang range. During the Sun rise panoramic views with colorful mountains. Again walk down to hotel and after breakfast walk up hill towards Tadapani. Climb with Mountain views again through Rhododendron forest. After the top path goes along the ridge and Trail descends steeply through dense moss-covered forest rich with bird life. A short early-morning climb to the Deurali pass for a spectacular panorama over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas, and to Tadapani for beautiful sunset views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare.

Day 20: Tadapani – Ghandrung (
4-5hrs/1950m)
This is short trek. Trial descends steeply through dense damp forest, where you may see monkeys, and continues down over a series of rock-cut steps that follow a leaping stream. Arrive in Ghandrung and explore the maze like streets of this thriving Gurung Settlement.

Day 21: Ghandrung – Birethanti-Pokhara (
4 hrs trek, 2 hrs drive/1100m -960m )
Walk down after village via Kimche to Shauli Bazar. Gentle walk rest of the day via Birethati to Nayapool and drive back to Pokhara over night at hotel.

Day 22: Pokhara – Kathmandu (
5- 6hrs)
Drive or fly, On/hotel.

 
(After this trek, an extension tour for Jungle safari, Rafting and pilgrimage tour to Lumbini(birth place of Buddha ) can be organized .)
 
 
   
         
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