Around Dhaulagiri Trekking, Dhaulagiri Base Camp and Dhampus Pass
Dhaulagiri (8167m) translates to "big peak" in Nepali or Sanskrit and sure enough the dome like Mt. Dhaulagiri is one of the giant mountains and also one of the highest peaks in the world. It was presumed to be the world's highest mountain before Mt. Everest was surveyed. It takes a little over two weeks to walk around this giant peak along with its neighbors. The Mt. Dhaulagiri circuit trek is spectacular and challenging. Only trekkers very experienced with high altitude should take part in this journey. Three Jewels Adventure hosts this trek with an experienced team and professional logistic support. We include plenty of rest days in our itinerary, to make sure we all enjoy this tough Himalayan journey. The treks starts after short drive from Pokhara to Beni and ends at Jomsom of Annapurna Kaligandaki valley of Annapurna from where jeep ride or flight can be connected to Pokhara.
Brief Itinerary of Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek
Days Places 01 -02 Kathmandu 03 Kathmandu – Beni by a reserved bus 04 Trekking commences: Beni to Babi chaur 05 Babi chaur to Dharapani 06 Dharapani to Mure 07 Mure to Bogara 08 Bogara to Doban 09 Doban to Italian Base Camp 10 Italian Base Camp to Middle Base Camp 11 Middle Base Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp 12 Dhaulagiri Base Camp for Acclimatization 13 Dhaulagir Base Camp to Hidden valley, trek over French Col 14 Hidden Valley Rest 15 Hidden Valley to French Pass and Down to Yak Kharka (Pasture) 16 Yak Kharka to Marpha 17 An spare day 18 Marpha to Pokhara By 4W drive 19 Pokhara – Kathmandu by flight 20 Kathmandu 21 Time to go home or extend the trip! |
 Mt Dhaulagiri  |
