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DHAULAGIRI
TREKKING ITINERARY
Day 01:
Arrive Kathmandu overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02: Guided Sightseeing in Kathmandu and some preparations for the climb.
Day
03 Fly to Pokhara. Overnight hotel. Free
to explore Pokhara.
Day
04 Drive to Beni (850m) - 4 hrs.
After
breakfast, you drive to Beni. The drive should take 4 hours and
you'll find most of the part enjoyable, and offering good scenery. Camp Overnight.
Day
05 Trek to Babiachor (950 m) - 5 hrs.
From
Beni you leave the Kali Gandaki and head west along the north bank
of the Myagdi Khola through the village of Beni Mangalghat to Singa
and Tatopani (hot springs). Crossing the bridge beyond the village
to the south bank of the river, the trail makes a little half loop
before crossing another bridge, near the village of Simalchour, back
to the north bank from where it continues to the village of
Babichor. Camp.
Day 06
Trek to Dharapani (1,400m) - 6
hrs.
Strike
out along a high, winding path out of Babichor. The valley widens and
terraced hills develop on both sides of the river. The trail is fairly
level and you pass the village of Shahashradhara, cross the Duk Khola and
walking through fields arrive at Ratorunga. Continue to
the village of Dharapani. Camp.
Day 07 Trek to Muri (1,850m)
- 5 hrs.
Cross
the river to its West Bank and head north to Phedi. As you leave
Phedi the trail starts climbing in earnest and there will be many
switch-backs until you arrive at the ridge and the angle of ascent
eases. Again the trail climbs steeply to the villages of Muri.
Continue your trek to Sibang and Mattim. From here you continue up
an incline to the snout of a ridge, descend to the Gatti Khola and
reach Phalai Gaon (1810m).Camp.
Day 08
Trek to Boghara (2080m) - 6 hrs.
After
a short descend, we cross a stream and continue through terraced fields
before climbing a ridge to reach the pass from where you can see Mt.
Ghustung South (6465 m). Descend to the Myagdi Khola and trek along its
West Bank to the village of Naura from where you will climb a little
before traversing a grassy hill and climb a steep slope with switch-backs
and then descend through a forest and terraced fields to Boghara (2080 m).
Camp.
Day 09
Trek to Dobang (2,520m) - 5 hrs.
The
trail beyond Boghara first descends through terraced fields to a small
ridge and then through a forest to Jyardan which is the most remote
permanent settlement in these parts. After the settlement a high winding
path crosses a rocky area and then descends before climbing again to
Lipshe where there is on single hut. The trail continues through a forest
to Lapche Kharka and then climbs to the level area at Dobang. Camp.
Day 10
Trek to Choriban Khola (3,110m) - 6 hrs.
Crossing
a wooden bridge out of Dobang the trail ascends a forested area. Soon the
west face of Dhaulagiri I (8167 m.) becomes visible through breaks in the
trees. Descend to the Myagdi Khola and cross it via a wooden bridge to the
east bank continue to Chartare. Passing through forests again, you cut
across a rocky area and cross a stream to Choriban Khola. Camp Overnight.
Day 11
Trek to Italian Base Camp (3,660m) - 7 hrs.
Follow a trail (which is not very well defined) to the
terminal moraine of the Chhonbarban Glacier and enter the glacier from the
right. Tukche Peak (6837 m.) becomes visible straight on; at the far end
while the impressive north flank of Dhaulagiri I (8167 m.) dominates the
skyline to your right. After a short while you will reach Italian Base
Camp (3660 m), which is also the site of your camp for the night. To the
west are the peaks of Dhaulagiri II (7751m), Dhaulagiri III (7715 m) and
Dhaulagiri V (7618 m). Camp Overnight.
Day
12 Rest Day.
Rest
day for acclimatization. It is recommended that your body
acclimatizes to the high altitude and be "tuned" for the even higher
altitudes to come. Camp Overnight.
Day
13 Trek to Glacier Camp
(4210m) - 6 hrs.
Set
up early in the morning when the weather is expected to be clear.
Trail is bit prone to stone fall, and pass through a narrow gorge.
Today we stay overnight near at glacier. Camp Overnight.
Day
14 Trek to Dhaulagiri Base
Camp (4740m)
Tukche Peak (6837 m.) becomes visible straight on; at
the far end while the impressive north flank of Dhaulagiri I (8167 m.)
dominates the skyline to your right. After a short while you will reach
Dhaulagiri Base Camp (3660 m), which is also the site of your camp for the
night. To the west are the peaks of Dhaulagiri II (7751m), Dhaulagiri III
(7715 m) and Dhaulagiri V (7618 m). Camp Overnight.
Day
15 Rest
Day.
Another
rest day, but very important for the acclimatization. Views from this
place will be superb and there is plenty to explore. Camp Overnight.
Day
16 Trek to the French Pass (5,100 m) - Hidden Valley High Camp.
(5,360m) - 6 hrs.
After the glacier you climb two terraced hills, the first of
which runs along the glacier, and then cutting across a mountain
flank and a moraine you enter a gentle incline on the left from an
ablation valley. Climb this gentle slope to the French Pass (5100
m.). A great vista opens up from the French Pass and you will be
able to see Mukut Himal (6328 m.), Tashi Kang (6386 m.) and Sita
Chuchura (6611 m.), all of which surround the Hidden Valley. To the
south is Tukche Peak (6920 m.) and beyond is the massive peak of
Dhaulagiri I. From French Pass you continue along the right edge of
the Hidden valley losing a little altitude to Thapa Pass (5250 m.)
between Tukche Peak and Thapa Peak (6,012 m.). Descending from Thapa
Pass you will make a high camp at about 5360m. Camp
Overnight
Day 17 Cross Dhampus
Pass, and trek through Yak Kharka
(3,680m) - 6 hrs.
Descend from the high camp, to the Dhampus Pass and
continue to Yak Kharka. There is a perfect camp site to enjoy the
surrounding. Camp Overnight.
Day 18
Trek to Marpha (2,667m). Continue to Jomsom (2,710m) - 3 hrs.
Descend to the village of Marpha, on the west bank of
the Kali Gandaki river. Continue to north, up the river valley to the town
of Jomsom. Camp Overnight.
Day
19 Flight: Jomsom - Pokhara (35 min). Enjoy
the attractions of Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel.
Day
20 Fly to Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu and free to explore at your
leisure. Celebrate your successful trek of the Dhaulagiri massif.
Day 21 Final Departure
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