Dhaulagiri Circuit Trekking
- 17 Days
Adult
Description
Duration
17 Days
Group Size
1-20+
Dhaulagiri Circuit Trekking Overview
Dhaulagiri (8,167m) is the seventh most noteworthy top on the planet. It is located in the western portion of Nepal. Dhaulagiri Circuit trek explores a wild and remote region of the Himalaya. This is a trek for those adventure seekers looking for something off the beaten track. The treks start from Kathmandu with a 7-8 hour drive to the village of Dharbang. After departing from Dharbang, you can enjoy excellent views of Dhaulagiri I, II, III, IV, and V. Then the trek goes over several high passes and descends until it comes to the village of Marpha. Trekking in Dhaulagiri offers some of the most spectacular mountain views of several 7000m peaks. The trekking trail passes through several remote and small villages such as Gurung, Chhetri, and Magar. Here you will observe a unique culture and lifestyle that has been unchanged and intact for centuries.
Included
- To ensure your safety and provide a smooth arrival experience, Asian Adventures offers complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off services for both international and domestic arrivals and departures.
- Representatives of Asian Adventures will be waiting for you at the airport with an Asian Adventures banner and your name placard for easy identification. The representative will also carry an official company ID card for verification.
- According to the trekking package itinerary, Asian Adventures arranges three nights of accommodation in Kathmandu in your selected hotel category, ranging from tourist-standard to five-star hotels.
- Asian Adventures provides experienced, government-authorized (licensed) high-altitude trekking guides throughout the trekking period.
- Surface transportation required during the trek and in major cities, as specified in the itinerary, is included.
- As per the itinerary, Asian Adventures arranges regular domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu for trekking members and guides.
- During the trek, Asian Adventures provides comfortable accommodation in carefully selected tea houses (excluding chain hotels).
- Most lunches are taken along the trekking route, while breakfast and dinner are served at the tea house where you stay overnight. Asian Adventures provides clean and freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with tea or coffee, from the tea house menu throughout the trek.
- To ensure your comfort and protection from cold weather, we provide clean and warm down jackets and sleeping bags during the trek.
- Asian Adventures allows up to 15 kg of personal trekking equipment per person, carried by porters, yaks, or mules during the trekking period.
- Since Everest Base Camp lies within the Sagarmatha National Park area, Asian Adventures provides all required national park permits.
- The Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) permit is mandatory for trekking in the Everest region. Asian Adventures arranges this permit for all trekkers.
- First-aid medical kits are provided for both trekkers and staff to ensure health and safety during the journey.
- Communication is an important safety factor in remote Himalayan regions. Therefore, Asian Adventures equips trekking guides with satellite phones for emergency situations.
- During your trek, Asian Adventures ensures clean, nutritious, and freshly prepared meals at tea houses.
- The quoted package price includes all official service charges, government fees, taxes, and VAT. There are no hidden costs beyond the stated price.
- Before departing Kathmandu, we invite you to join us for a farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant with a cultural performance. This provides a wonderful opportunity to experience Nepali culture and traditions.
- As a souvenir of your Himalayan adventure, Asian Adventures will present you with an Asian Adventures T-shirt, Pashmina, and company brochure before your departure.
Excluded
- Kathmandu offers a wide variety of high-quality restaurants serving Nepali and international cuisine. Therefore, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except the farewell dinner provided by Asian Adventures) are not included in the package cost and must be arranged by the client.
- Personal expenses such as snacks, packed foods, chocolates, energy bars, mineral water, soft drinks, energy drinks, alcoholic beverages, and cigarettes during the trek are not included. These items can be purchased individually according to personal preference.
- Expenses related to personal trekking equipment, laundry services, gratuities (tips), telephone calls, mobile services, internet usage, walkie-talkies, satellite phone usage, and other personal communication services are not included in the package.
- Trekking in the Himalayas is an adventurous activity conducted in remote mountain regions. For your safety, all participants must obtain comprehensive travel insurance before arriving in Nepal. The insurance policy should cover emergency helicopter evacuation, medical treatment, hospitalization, and other related expenses.
- International airfare to and from Nepal and the Nepal tourist visa fee are not included in the package cost and must be arranged by the traveler.
- Any additional expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, including natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, flight delays or cancellations, and changes in government regulations, are not included in the package cost.
- Costs associated with additional staff or services requested beyond those specified in the package are not included and will be charged separately.
- Any services not specifically listed under the "Package Includes" section will be considered additional services and will incur extra charges.
- Tipping is not included in the package price. Tipping guides, porters, and support staff is a customary practice in Nepal's trekking industry and is greatly appreciated as recognition of their hard work and service. The amount is entirely at the discretion of the client.
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m/ 4429ft) Hotel accommodation
Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and transfer to a requested category hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (1350M/4430ft).
Day 2 - Drive or fly from Kathmandu to pokhara (915m/3002ft.).
Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara (915m/3002ft.) which takes about seven hours by bus and 25 minutes by flight. overnight at a request category hotel accommodation in a B&B plan.
Day 3 - Drive from Pokhara
Drive from Pokhara to Darbang (920m/3018ft) and then trek to Dharapani (1860m/6102ft, 06hrs), Tea house or Camping accommodation.
Day 4 - Trek from Dharapani
Trek from Dharapani(1860m/6102ft) to Muri (1720m/5643ft, 05hrs), Tea house or Camping accommodation.
Day 5 - Trek from Muri
Trek from Muri (1720m/5643ft )to Bagar(2080m/6824ft, 06hrs), Tea house or Camping accommodation.
Day 6 - Trek from Bagar
Trek from Bagar (2080m/6824ft) to Doban (2520 m/8267ft, 05hrs), Tea house or Camping accommodation.
Day 7 - Trek from Doban
Trek from Doban (2520/8267ft) to Sallaghari (3115m/10220ft, 06hrs), Tea house or Camping accommodation.
Day 8 - Trek from Sallaghari
Trek from Sallaghari (3115m/10220ft) to Italy Base Camp (3660m/12,008ft, 07hrs), Tea house or Camping accommodation.
Day 9 - Trek from Italy Base camp
Trek from Italy Base camp (3660m/12008ft) to Japanese Base camp (3890m/12762ft, 06hrs) Camping accommodation.
Day 10 - Trek from Japanese Base camp
Trek from Japanese Base camp (3890m/12762ft) to Dhaulagiri Base camp (4748m/15577ft, 07hrs) Camping accommodation.
Day 11 - Acclimatization or Exploration
Acclimatisation or Exploration, Prepare or rest day for French Pass (5360m/17585ft). Camping accommodation.
Day 12 - Trek from Dhaulagiri Base camp
Trek from Dhaulagiri Base camp (4748m/15577ft) to French pass (5360/17585ft) to Tukuche base camp (Hidden Valley)(5,200m/17060ft, 05hrs), camping accommodation.
Day 13 - Trek from Tukuche base camp
Trek from Tukuche base camp (5,200m/17060ft) to Yak Kharka (4500/14764ft, 05hrs). Camping accommodation.
Day 14 - Trek from Yak kharka
Trek from Yak Kharka (4500m/14764ft) to Marpha(2670m/8760ft, 05hrs), then dive to Tatopani(1160/3805ft) Lodge accommodation.
Day 15 - Drive from Tatopani
Drive from Tatopani to Pokhara (915m/3002ft.) via Beni Bazaar, which takes about 5 hours on a leisurely day in Pokhara
Day 16 - Drive/Flight from Pokhara
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus that takes about seven hours also you can take a flight which takes about 25 minutes,overnight at Hotel.farewell dinner with culture program In the Evening.
Day 17 - Final departure
Drop to airport for final departure, or alternatively join other programs.
Maps
Frequently Asked Questions
The term “how difficult” can be difficult to define indeed, as the ‘difficulty of a trek’ varies from person to person. Factors such as a trekker’s fitness level, previous trekking and hiking experience, individual capacity to adapt to new conditions, age, mental strength, and overall health influence how difficult a trek may feel.
During the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek, the highest elevation reached is French Pass at 5,360 m (17,585 ft). The highest overnight stop is in Hidden Valley at approximately 5,050 m (16,568 ft), though campsite locations may vary by about ±50 meters depending on terrain and conditions.
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