Geographically the Dhaulagiri is a land of dramatic contrast.
Moving from the semi-tropical regions thick with ferns and forests through hillsides ablaze with rhododendron into the alpine wilderness of snow capped peaks and glaciers. This is a tough, yet spectacular trek surrounded by the colossal peaks of Dhaulagiri. Much of the route is on snow and glacier as it crosses French Pass and traverses the head of Hidden Valley to cross Thapa Pass.
Itinerary
Day
Altitude
Time
1
Drive Tansen
1800m
10 hrs
2
Drive to Tamghas
7 hrs
Trek to River camp
900m
2½ hrs
3
Maldi
1300m
6 hrs
4
Burtibang
1600m
7 hrs
5
Bobang
2000m
5 hrs
6
Forest camp
2500m
5 hrs
7
Chhentung
2950m
3 hrs
8
Jalja-La
3400m
4 hrs
9
Muri
2000m
6 hrs
10
Baghar
2750m
6 hrs
11
Dobang
3750m
6 hrs
12
Pakoban
4500m
5 hrs
13
Japanese camp
4650m
5 hrs
14
Dhaulagiri BC
5000m
7 hrs
15
Rest day
16
French Pass
5360m
Thapa Camp
5000m
5 hrs
17
Alubari
4000m
6 hrs
18
Jomson
2720m
4 hrs
19
Fly Pokhara
915m
½ hr
20
Drive or fly to Kathmandu
What is Included
Accommodation Pokhara - Twin share including breakfast
Airport transfers
Nepali Welcome Dinner
Half day Kathmandu city tour with English speaking guide
All domestic transport as listed in itinerary
Domestic flights and departure taxes as per itinerary
All meals whilst trekking
All National Park entrance fees
Applicable trekking permits and fees
Porters and/or pack animals to carry personal gear and group equipment
15kg luggage allowance while on trek
Duffle Bag for your gear
All camping equipment including 2-man tents, sleeping mat, and sleeping bag
Full trek staff including guides, sherpas, cook and kitchen staff
All group camping, cooking, eating and porterage equipment
Comprehensive medical kit
What is not Included
Personal expenses such as drinks, postage, laundry
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
International flights and departure taxes
Visa and passport fees
Travel insurance
Emergency evacuation
Tips and gratuities
Costs arising from unforeseen events outside the control of Royal Mt. Trekking