Lower Dhaulagiri Trekking - 22 Days

Dhaulagiri (White Mountain), separated from the Annapurna region by Kali Gandaki Gorge (deepest in the world) includes some fifteen peaks above 7000mt. The trekking in this area is relatively strenuous and needs some mountaineering knowledge. Magdi Glacier, Dhaulagiri Base camp (4750m), French Pass (5360m) (highest point of the trek) including the several peaks such as Putali Himal and Tukuche Peak gives you an excellent view of Dhaulagiri range. A hidden snow valley (after crossing French pass) gives you a heavenly test of white world. The Dhampus Pass between Tukuche peak and Thapa peak is another haven in the trip. An itinerary outline (duration can be 16 days, 18 days or 22 days, depend on your time and interest/ it is better to have a few days in Kathmandu and Pokhara on your arrival and departure)

Facts of the Trek

Minimum Group size: 02
Season : April to October
Grading : 04
Departure Date : As per Request

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Drive to Beni/ for 10 hours or fly to Pokhara (35 minutes and drive for 4 hours/ lodge or camp.
Day 02: Beni - Babichoaur (950m) - 5hours/trekking/camp
Day 03: Babichoaur - Phedi (1100m) - 4 hours/trekking/camp
Day 04: Phedi - Phalai Gaun (1810m) - 6 hours/trekking/camp
Day 05: Phalai Gaun - Below Jugapani - 5hours/trekking/camp
Day 06: Below Jugapani - Boghara (2080m) - 5 hours/trekking/camp
Day 07: Boghara - Lapche kharka - 41 hours/trekking/camp
Day 08: Lapche kharka - Chartare (2820m) - 41 hours/trekking/camp
Day 09: Chartare - Pakoban (3585m) - 5 hours/trekking/camp
Day 10: Pakoban - Dhaulagiri Basecamp (4750m) - 6 hours/trekking/camp
Day 11: Dhaulagiri base camp - French pass (5360m)-3 hrs/ trekking/ camp
Day 12: Walk five hours form French pass and camp on 4915m.
Day 13: Crossing 4915m pass - Yak kharka (4500m)-5 hrs/ trekking/ camp
Day 14: Yak kharka - Marpha (2667m) - 6 hours/trekking/camp/lodge
Day 15: Marpha rest. (or trek to Jomsom and fly to Pokhara/ Kathmandu on the next day is possible).
Day 16: Marpha - Lete (2438m) - 61 hours/trekking/camp/lodge
Day 17: Lete - Tatopani (1189m) - 6 hours/trekking/camp/lodge
Day 18: Tatopani - Ghorepani (2855m) - 8 hours/trekking/camp/lodge (or trek to Beni and drive to Pokhara and next day drive or fly to Kathmandu is possible).
Day 19: Early in the morning ascends to Poonhill//trekking/camp/lodge (3200m) for beautiful sunrise and the majestic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, after breakfast proceed to Tadapani (2700m)-6 hours.
Day 20: Tadapani - Ghandruk (1951m) - 21 hours. Visit ACAP Headquarter and Gurung culture museum.
Day 21: Ghandruk - Birethati and drive to Pokhara - 7 hours.
Day 22: Pokhara - Kathmandu (by bus or flight)

Cost Includes: National Park entry permit, Trekking permit, Land transportation to and fro, Accommodation in lodges during the trek, Food: three meals a day, A guide & required number of porter(s), Essential equipment.

Cost Excludes: Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc.