Dhaulagiri Trekking

Duration

21 Days

DIFFICULTY

hard

GROUP SIZE

1-50

MAX. ALTITUDE

5010 m

Best Season

Spring & Autumn

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Walking per day

7 hours

Overview

Dhaulagiri trekking is the less touristic camping trek in just north west direction from Pokhara, one of the major tourist destinations in Nepal. Dhaulagiri trekking is named after the Mount Dhaulagiri which is the 7th highest peak in the world at the height of 8,137 meters. The trekking trail is one of Nepal’s wildest and remotest with wonderful views.

This trek is recommended only for experienced trekkers with high altitude and good physical fitness. The best season for this trek is autumn. We have a18-day trekking package.

Itinerary

Day 1 :
Arrival, pick up and transfer to hotel.

Arrival, pick up and transfer to hotel and our guide will explain about trip.
Day 2 :
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara .

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara .
Day 3 :
Drive to Beni (About 4 hours)

Drive to Beni (About 4 hours)
Day 4 :
Trek to Babiyachaur (910 meter/7 hrs)

Trek to Babiyachaur (910 meter/7 hrs)
Day 5 :
Trek to Dharapani (1565m/6 hrs)

Trek to Dharapani (1565m/6 hrs)
Day 6 :
Trek to Muri (1850m/5 hrs)

Trek to Muri (1850m/5 hrs)
Day 7 :
Trek to Bagar (2080m/7hrs)

Trek to Bagar (2080m/7hrs)
Day 8 :
Trek to Bagar (2080m/7hrs)

Trek to Bagar (2080m/7hrs)
Day 9 :
Trek to Dobang (2520m/7hrs)

Trek to Dobang (2520m/7hrs)
Day 10 :
Trek to Sallaghari (3110m/5 hrs)

Trek to Sallaghari (3110m/5 hrs)
Day 11 :
Trek to Upper Vungini (Italian Base Camp) (3660m/ 4 hrs)

Trek to Upper Vungini (Italian Base Camp) (3660m/ 4 hrs)
Day 12 :
Acclimatization Day.

Acclimatization Day.
Day 13 :
Trek to advance base camp (4440m/ 5 Hrs)

Trek to advance base camp (4440m/ 5 Hrs)
Day 14 :
Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4750 m.)

Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4750 m.)
Day 15 :
Rest Day.

Rest Day.
Day 16 :
Trek to Hidden valley via French col(5010m/ 7 hrs)

Trek to Hidden valley via French col(5010m/ 7 hrs)
Day 17 :
Trek to yak kharka (3680m/6hrs)

Trek to yak kharka (3680m/6hrs)
Day 18 :
3 hrs trek to Jomsom.

3 hrs trek to Jomsom.
Day 19 :
Fly to Pokhara

Fly to Pokhara
Day 20 :
leisure day in Pokhara

leisure day in Pokhara
Day 21 :
Drive to Kathmandu. Farewell dinner.

Drive to Kathmandu. Farewell dinner.
Day 22 :
Drive to international airport and fly back to your home

Drive to international airport and fly back to your home

Oxygen Level

From: $2,099

The initial price based on 1 adult with the lowest price in low season

Cost Includes

Pick up and drop transport as mentioned in the itinerary
Accommodation and three meals per day in Kathmandu and during the trekking
Trekking guide and porters (Cook and sardar in the case of camping trek)
National parks’ fees and government royalties
Domestic air ticket and airport tax for tourists and guides as mentioned in the itinerary
Insurance of our trekking staff members
Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley or other parts of Nepal as mentioned in the itinerary

Cost Excludes

International air ticket, airport tax and Nepal visa fees
All kinds of drink during trekking and travel stay with us
Travel insurance and cost of medical services of tourists
All kinds of cloth and personal trekking equipment
Other personal expenses and tips
Charted helicopter, plane and other transports in case of emergency

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Backpack (50 liters) with outside pockets to keep smaller items
Trekking boots, well broken in and waterproofed. Gaiters to keep snow out of boots
Woolen sweaters and down jacket, gloves, wind proof outer garments, pants jacket, skirts, T-shirts, shirts, baggy pants and underwear
Several pairs of woolen and few pairs of nylon socks. A pair of sandals
Sleeping bag adequate for temperatures encountered
Hat with wide brim and sun lotion cream
One liter water bottle and some food for contingencies
Repair and medical kit
Head lamp with spare lithium batteries and bulbs
Handkerchief and toiletries
Verified phone number of your Embassy, consulate ,trekking agency and private phone number of your director
Pen, pencils and letterhead to write an emergency message
Pocket knife with opener and scissors
Sunglasses with spare eyeglasses or contact lenses if you wear them
Umbrella and rain coat
Camera

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Important Information Before Your Trip to Nepal

Payment: Down payment: 15% of total payment is required to confirm the reservation.

Payment of the Balance: Rest amount can be paid in our office after your arrival.

Arrival Point: You will be met at the Kathmandu international airport. Our office representative will be waiting for you holding play card of the Nepal Mountain Lovers Treks and Expedition. In case of your change plan, please let us inform.

Booking Air Ticket: If you don’t have regular travel agent, please visit makemytrip.com, www.kayak.com, www.vayama.com. They offer you very good price.

Room System: Normally we have two people in a room. Twin bed or single bed depends on the choice of guests and budget. If tourists want single room, s/he should pay single supplementary.

Trekking Leading Person: Our trekking guide will lead the whole trip with his/her helpers and porters.

Currencies: USD, AUD, EURO are major acceptable currencies in Nepal and visa and credit cards also accepted. There is ATM facility in city area.

Altitude Sickness: Altitude sickness will start from 3000 meter height. Trekkers should immediately inform trekking guide if faced any problems.

Drinking Water: We can get mineral water and boiled water in city area and in some trekking places. We use water purification tablet or liquid in some remote trekking sites.

Laundry Facility: Laundry facility are available in city area but not during the trekking.

Visa: You can get arrival visa at Kathmandu airport that cost 25 USD for 15 days and 40 USD for 30 days. Please bring 2 passport size photos. You can get your visa from the closest Nepali embassy.

Orientation Program: Before starting trekking, trekkers are provided with an orientation by our office representative or trekking guide about the necessary trekking information.

Group Size: There will be maximum 12 persons in one group.

Accommodation: You will stay in a nice tourist standard hotel/resort in city areas. Normal hotels or tents are available during the trekking.

Foods: We provide breakfast, lunch, dinner. Tourists can get continental food both in city and trekking places. Food during the trekking might not meet the standard of your country.

View of Mount Everest: Trekkers to Everest region will of course see the Mount Everest. For trekkers visiting other regions where they cannot view Mount Everest, there are daily mountain flights which approach close to Mount Everest.

Travel Insurance: It is compulsory to have travel insurance.

Personal Expenses: It depends on your spending interest and shopping. There are some expensive handmade carpets, Thanka paintings, jewelries and handicrafts to purchase in Nepal.

Luggage: We take only about 10kg per person in trekking. Your excess baggage will be stored in a hotel.

Tips: Tips are highly accepted and appreciated.

Rules and Regulation

Nepal Mountain Lovers Treks and Expedition accepts your reservation under the following rules and regulations.

1. If the balance payment is not paid before your departure for trekking, the booking will be cancelled without any refund.

2. If there is war or the situation of the country is out of control and the country faces emergency situation before your arrival to Nepal, we inform you not to come Nepal and refund your payment. But in case of any emergency situation or war after your arrival or during the trekking, we will not refund your money. But we will try our best to make your trip successful and pleasant. In such situation, we may need to change the trip plan and itinerary.

3. In case of increase in government royalty and other costs such as the national park fee, you have to pay extra money.

4. If you commit any illegal act or disturbance for the safety and welfare of the group, our leader or guide can ask to leave the group without any right to refund.

5. If you have any complain with regards to trekking and tour please inform our tour leader or company. All kinds of valid complain are welcomed and processed with necessary actions.

6.You are responsible to ensure that all travel documents are with you during the entire trip.