High in Dhaulagiri

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.

Max. altitude: 5300 mtrs.
Grade: C+/D.
Minimum group size: 4
Departures: Oct to Dec

Itinerary:

Day 01 Arrival /pick up transfer hotel / tour briefing /introductory evening meal
Day 02 Full days sightseeing within the Kathmandu valley.
Day 03 Fly Kathmandu / 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 Valley

Getting 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
Day 20 Tatopani / Ghorepani
Day 21 Ghorepani / Tadapani
Day 22 Tadapani / Ghandrung
Day 23 Ghandrung / Birethanti / Pokhara transfer hotel.
Day 24 Pokhara fly / Kathmandu transfer hotel
Day 25 Transfer airport /Departure for onward destination

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