Dhaulagiri
Trek
White Mountain, separated
from the Annapurna region by Kali Gandaki gorge,
the deepest gorge in the world, includes some
fifteen peaks above 7000m. This region, considered
to be one of the most remote places of the Kingdom
of Nepal, has abundance of Himalayan peaks,
hidden valleys, high passes and sweeping vistas.
The Trans-Himalayan journey is quite, peaceful
and full of adventure and excitement. Trekking
in this area is relatively strenuous but trekkers
willing to spend their holidays amid nature
and natural surroundings full of peace and tranquility
choose this "Off the beaten track"
trekking destination.Source: TAAN directory
2005
Trekking Grade :
Moderate/High Altitude
OUTLINE
ITNERARY
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 ValleyGetting 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.