Dhaulagiri Round Trek

A representative from Bharal Adventure will greet and accompany the guest from the airport to their hotel. The guests are briefly explained about the program they will be participating on.

A representative from Bharal Adventure will greet and accompany the guest from the airport to their hotel. The guests are briefly explained about the program they will be participating on.

We start our journey about 7 AM in the morning, driving along Trisuli River following Prithvi High way to Pokhara then continue to Beni, overnight at Tented Camp. ( A, B, L, D)

Today, we pass through cultivated fields, villages, suspension bridges then Follow the path at Myagdi Khola to Babiyachaur, Overnight at tented camp. ( A, B, L, D)

Today, we cross the river to the west of Myagdi Khola and will head north to Phedi. The trail is fairly level and we pass the village of Shahashradhara, cross the Duk Khola and walking through fields arrive at Ratorunga. From here the valley narrows again and the trail Continues to the large village of Dharapani, Overnight at tented Camp. ( A, B, L, D)

We continue our trekking to the village of Sibang and Mattim after crossing the River the trails starts climbing with a great view of Dhaulagir (8167 m) and Gurja Himal (7193 m) and after the steep climbs we reach a large and dense village of Magars called Muri, Overnight at tented camp. ( A, B, L, D)

Descending a gentle slope, and cross a rocky stream. Descend a path amid terraced fields to Dhora khola. Cross the river and climb to the right up the mountainside to Ghorban dhara. The view from this pass is fine, for the first time we will see Ghustung south (6465m). Follow the right bank path past Naura where we begin to ascend the mountainside. After climbing for a short while, take a path that traverses the steep grass-covered hill. The Myagdi khola assumes a steep-walled V-shape as the traverse ends and a high, winding path climbs the steep, grassy slope. The steep slope will not tolerate any missteps but the path is well-constructed with a great number of zigzag stone step paths. At last the long climb ends, and you enter a traverse to the right-here we must also beware of falling into the gorge of the Myagdi khola. Soon we descend through a forested area, emerging to a ridge snout where bagara (2050) is visible, overnight at Tented Camp. ( A, B, L, D)

Today, we leave the villages behind and the trial becomes increasingly challenging passing through ups and downs, in about 5 hours we arrive our Destination Dobang, overnight at Tented Camp. ( A, B, L, D)

Today we will reach the Italian Base Camp where you will camp just in front of the West wall of the Dhaulagiri. Passing through beautiful forest we rapidly gain altitude and mountains burst out all around. ( A, B, L, D)

Today is our acclimatization or rest day at this base camp and we will explore around and adjust with the altitude, overnight at tented camp. ( A, B, L, D)

After crossing the first glacier, probably using a rope in a couple of tricky spots, we climb onto the main glacier. The surroundings are spectacular which makes up for the rough and dangerous trail. We will also use a rope on this section. This is a particularly tough day, overnight at Tented Camp. ( A, B, L, D)

After starting our adventure journey today, soon the rough rubble gives way to the smooth ice of the white part of the glacier. We will climb steadily to the rough and chilling but spectacular Dhaulagiri Base Camp, Overnight at Tented camp. ( A, B, L, D)

Today, Getting off the glacier above the base camp often requires rope climbing. 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), Overnight at Tented camp. ( A, B, L, D)

We pass through avalanche-prone slopes and then take on the steep descent to Yak Kharka. This day we trek through bare land for some distance as well, overnight at Tented Camp. ( A, B, L, D)

Today, more steep descent leads to Marpha to us. The way is not much covered with trees. En route we will see some yak herds and sheep herds as well. Marpha is a small town mainly inhabited by the mixed community of Buddhist and Hindus as well. Overnight at Tented camp.. ( A, B, L, D)

Our trail stretches at almost flat level through forests to Kalopani, a Thakali village and the southern-most limit of Tibetan Buddhism. En route, we will find Larjung which is situated near Dhaulagiri Glacier. The first part of the trek passes through the windy area covered with pine forests, rhododendron forests and birches are seen. At Kalopani, you are quite amazed at the panoramic view of Annapurna I (8091m.), Dhaulagiri I (8167m.) and Tukuche peak (6920m.), overnight at Tented Camp. ( A, B, L, D)

Today, the trail descends steeply up to Rukse Chhahara (Rukse Waterfall) which is amazing to look at. There is situated the deepest gorge of the world between two mountains Annapurna I (8091m.) and Dhaulagiri I (8167m.) facing each other near. The trail again descends slightly to Tatopani through different human settlements. You can enjoy the hot spring at Tatopani as the word Tatopati is termed after the natural hot spring situated at the bank of the Kali Gandaki River. It is popularly believed that taking bath in Hot Spring helps you to get rid of skin diseases. Along this, it gives you physical and mental refreshment as well, overnight at tented Camp. ( A, B, L, D)

Drive form Tatopani – Beni- pokhara – transfer to hotel and overnight at hotel. (A, B, L, D)

We hope our tourist bus at 7 AM after b/fast to drive to Kathmandu and the driving will be a fantastic experience as we drive past many satellite towns on the way and we are able to see rural settlements, gushing rivers, terraces and green rural landscapes; after 6 hours driving we will arrive Kathmandu and its overnight at your hotel. ( A, B)

A representative from Bharal Adventure will take the guests to the airport approximately three hours before their scheduled flight.