This trek is magnificent combination to explore the alpine, faunal and floral apect of Nepal along with diverse demography of Magars and Thakali. A valley of rhododendrons, bamboo and pine forest lead us to Dhaulagiri base camp and then we head forward, for few days, through difficult alpine passage crossing French pass (5360m), Thapa pass (5200m) until we join the valley of Kaligandaki. On the way we stop many times to admire Himalaya.
Difficulty: Accommodation: In tent Period: 21 day, 17 days trek Walking hour: 4 to 8hrs of walk Altitude Maxi: 5360m Best season: April - May, September - October
Itinerary
Day 01
Arrival Kathamndu and transfer to Hotel O/N Hotel
Day 02
Free day
Day 03
Katmandu-Pokhara - Beni (830m), 9/10hrs in bus O/N in camp.
Early in the morning, depart from Kathmandu to Pokhara and to Beni.
Day 04
Beni - Babichaur (1250m), 5/6hrs walk and O/N in camp.
Day 05
Babichaur-Dharapani (1600m), 5/6hrs Walking and O/N at camp.
Day 06
Dharapani - Muri (1950m), 5hrs walking and O/N at camp.
Day 07
Muri -Bagar (2080m), 5/6hrs walking and O/N at camp.
Day 08
Bagar-Dovan (2800m), 5/6hrs walking and O/N at camp.
Day 09
Dovan - Salla Ghari (3300m), 4/5hrs walking and O/N at camp.
Day 10
Salla Ghari - Italian Base Camp (3800m), 4/5hrs walking and O/N at camp.
Day 11
Italian BC: rest Day. Acclimatizing excursion up to Chhambardar Glacier Chhambardar.
Day 12
Italy BC - Dhaulagiri BC (D.B.C) (4700m), 7/8hrs walking and O/N at camp
Day 13
D. B. C - Hidden Valley (5000m), 5/6hrs walking and O/N at camp.
Day 14
Hidden Valley -Thapa Phedi (4800m), 4/5hrs walking and O/N at camp.
Day15
Thapa Phedi - Yak Kharka (3600m), 4/5hrs descend in the desert valley O/N at camp.
Day 16
Yak Kharka - Marpha (2670m), 5/6hrs walking and O/N at camp.
Day 17
Marpha - Jomsom (2700m), 2hrs walking and O/N lodge
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