Dhaulagiri (8167m) is the sixth highest mountain in the world. This extraordinary route was first discovered by the 1950 French expedition that climbed Annapurna I, and provides stunning views of the whole Dhaulagiri range. It is particularly attractive to people drawn to high mountains and wilderness, and requires an excellent physical condition and basic mountaineering skills. This rarely frequented itinerary starts in Pokhara and leads, through rice-terraces, up to Beni and farther up through picturesque villages of Tibetan culture along the Myagdi Khola, to the very heart of the Dhaulaghiri massif. After the base camp (4750 m), dominated by the Dhaulaghiri I (8091 m) gigantic mass to the south and the Dhaulaghiri II (7751 m), III (7715 ms), IV (7661 m) and V (7618 m) to the west, the trail crosses the French Pass (5400 m) and the Thapa Pass (5230 m). We will then reach the Kali Gandaki river and head for Pokhara or Jomsom, on the famous Annapurna Circuit itinerary.

Trips Overview

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Alt. 1,350m. / 4,428 ft.
Day 2: Half day sightseeing of Kathmandu valley & rest of the day preparation for the trek.
Day 3: Drive to Beni by bus & then overnight stay at camp. Alt. 817m. / 2680ft. (10 hrs)
Day 4: Trek to Babichor & then overnight stay at camp. Alt. 950m. / 3116. (5 hrs)
Day 5: Trek to Dharapani & then overnight stay at camp. Alt. 1500m. / 4920ft. (6 hrs)
Day 6: Trek to Muri & then overnight stay at camp. Alt. 1840m. / 6035ft. (6 hrs)
Day 7: Trek to Boghara & then overnight stay at camp. Alt. 2080m. / 6822ft. (6 hrs)
Day 8: Trek to Dobang & then overnight stay at camp. Alt. 2880m. / 9446ft. (6 hrs)
Day 9: Trek to Camp & then overnight stay at camp. Alt. 3200m. / 10496ft. (6 hrs)
Day 10: Trek to Italian Camp & then overnight stay at camp. Alt. 3700m. / 12136ft. (3.5 hrs)
Day 11: Acclimatization day at Italian Camp & then overnight stay at camp. Alt. 3700m. / 12136ft.
Day 12: Trek to Italian Camp to Camp & then overnight stay at camp. Alt. 4300m. / 14104ft. (5 hrs)
Day 13: Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp & then overnight stay at camp. Alt. 4750m. / 15580ft. (4.5hrs)
Day 14: Acclimatization and rest day at Dhaulagiri Base Camp.Alt. 4750m. / 15580ft.
Day 15: Trek to French Pass (5400m/17712), Camp in the 'Hidden valley Alt. 5050m. / 16564ft. (5hrs)
Day 16: Trek to Thapa Pass , Yak Kharka & then overnight stay at camp. Alt. 4400m. / 14432ft. (6hrs)
Day 17: Trek to Jomsom & then overnight stay at camp. Alt. 2713m. / 8899ft. (7hrs)
Day 18: Fly back to Pokhara & then overnight stay at Hotel Alt. 820m. / 2690ft. (35 minutes)
Day 19: Drive back to kathmandu by bus 1350m/4428ft. (hrs.)

Optional program from Pokhara

• White water rafting on Bhote Koshi or Sunkoshi or Trishuli & Seti Khola.
• Jungle safari at Chitwan national Park or at Bardia National Park.
• Mountain flight
• Mountain Biking.