Dhaulagiri Region Trek, separated from the Annapurna region by Kali Gandaki deepest Gorge includes some fifteen peaks above 7000mt. The trekking in this area is relatively strenuous and needs some high altitude trekking experiences, this region is new destination for trekkers. Geographically, it is a land of dramatic contrast. Trekking around the giant Himalayan Peak Dhaulagiri (8th highest Himalayan Peaks of the world) is one of the most challenging treks. The trek goes through big challenging mountain passes, crossing over French pass (5360 meter) and Thapa Pass (5200 meter); It is a challenging walk on an icy track. The massive mountains range of Dhaulagiri consisting of fifteen 7000 meter peaks is magnificent. Trekking of the main paths is not only possible, but can be immensely rewarding, though you do need a sense of adventure and an increased ability to deal with unexpected. Geographically, it is a land of dramatic contrast.
Dhaulagiri is one of the best and popular camping trekking it is located in the western part of Nepal which starts from beni and ends at Marpha.Mount Dhaulagiri (8137m), the seventh highest peak in the world, rises above the Kali Gandaki River.From this route we can see different sorts of flora and fauna,the very poor Nepalese life style,various magnificient scenery of snow capped mountains and the annapurna ranges. This trek is recommended for experienced high altitude trekkers in very good physical condition. The trek is possible only from September to November and March to Mays due to excessive snow and ice conditions in the winter and spring. The area is specially virgin territory for trekkers providing some extremely dramatic contrasts.
Dhaulagiri is one of the best and popular camping trekking it is located in the western part of Nepal which starts from beni and ends at Marpha.Mount Dhaulagiri (8137m), the seventh highest peak in the world, rises above the Kali Gandaki River.From this route we can see different sorts of flora and fauna,the very poor Nepalese life style,various magnificient scenery of snow capped mountains and the annapurna ranges. This trek is recommended for experienced high altitude trekkers in very good physical condition. The trek is possible only from September to November and March to Mays due to excessive snow and ice conditions in the winter and spring. The area is specially virgin territory for trekkers providing some extremely dramatic contrasts.
Dhaulagiri trekking zone, is considered as one of the most isolated
places has profusion of Himalayan peaks, hidden valleys, high passes and
sweeping vistas. White Mountain, separated from the Annapurna region by
Kali Gandaki gorge, the deepest gorge in the world, comprises more than
10 peaks over 7000m. The meaning of Dhaulagiri is the White Mountain:
soaring in solitary magnificent, this outstanding summit ascends as a
massive shoulder of pure ice. The Dhaulagiri is the7th highest mountain
in the world positioned in the northwest of Pokhara Valley. The trek
round the virgin and untouched area of Dhaulagiri round is challenging
and adventurous. The trek is excellent commenced from Beni, forwards up
to the base camp where the trekkers reach the French pass (5,360 m) the
highest point of the trek, down the French pass enters the lost but
attractive the accurate wilderness areas reachable to trekkers in Nepal
known as Hidden Valley. There are reports of many endangered species
residing in this are including the mysterious snow Leopard. Subsequent
to crossing Dhampus pass, the track comes down into the valley of the
Kali Gandaki meeting the main trail either at Marpha or at Tukuche.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Preparing for trekking
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Beni
Day 04: Trek to Babiyachaur (950 m)
Day 05: Trek to Dharapani 1470 m)
Day 06: Trek to Muri(1905 m)
Day 07: Trek to Bagar (2080 m)
Day 08: Trek to Doban (2545 m)
Day 09: Trek to Italian Camp (3660 m)
Day 10: Trek to Japanese Camp
Day 11: Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4750 m)
Day 12: Rest day
Day 13: Trek to French pass (5360 m) and Hidden Valley (5166 m)
Day 14: Trek to Thapa pass (5244 m) and Yak Kharka (3880 m)
Day 15: Trek to Larjung (2560 m)
Day 16: Trek to Ghasa (2080 m)
Day 17: Trek to Tapopani (1195 m)
Day 18: Trek to Ghorepani (2750 m)
Day 19: Trek to Hille (1475 m)
Day 20: Trek to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara
Day 21: Fly or drive back to Kathmandu
Day 22: Rest in Kathmandu
Day 23: Final departure
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Day 02: Preparing for trekking
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Beni
Day 04: Trek to Babiyachaur (950 m)
Day 05: Trek to Dharapani 1470 m)
Day 06: Trek to Muri(1905 m)
Day 07: Trek to Bagar (2080 m)
Day 08: Trek to Doban (2545 m)
Day 09: Trek to Italian Camp (3660 m)
Day 10: Trek to Japanese Camp
Day 11: Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4750 m)
Day 12: Rest day
Day 13: Trek to French pass (5360 m) and Hidden Valley (5166 m)
Day 14: Trek to Thapa pass (5244 m) and Yak Kharka (3880 m)
Day 15: Trek to Larjung (2560 m)
Day 16: Trek to Ghasa (2080 m)
Day 17: Trek to Tapopani (1195 m)
Day 18: Trek to Ghorepani (2750 m)
Day 19: Trek to Hille (1475 m)
Day 20: Trek to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara
Day 21: Fly or drive back to Kathmandu
Day 22: Rest in Kathmandu
Day 23: Final departure
For more information:-
Name = Ranjit Lama (on Facebook)
Email = ranjit_dong@yahoo.com,
ranjit.treks@gmail.com
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