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This region is a new territory for trekkers.
Trekking off the main paths is not only
possible, but can be immensely rewarding,
though you need a sense of adventure and it
increases ability to deal with the
unexpected. Geographically Dhaulagiri region
is a land of dramatic contrast. From the
near tropical Pokhara valley to steep slope
climb to snow capped Himalayan giant.
Dhaulagiri I, is the sixth highest peak of
Nepal; It towers high above the well-
trekked Muktinath pilgrim trail up to the
Kaligandaki valley. The vast massif screens
the hidden land of Dolpo to its north west.
Following river up stream, ferns and forest
of oak and other deciduous trees and juniper
are interesting. Mountain side of
rhododendron blaze with color in the spring,
and other flowers are abundant on the trail,
even in the high mountain passes above the
tree line, tiny alpine flowers can be found
dotting the windswept ground.
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Facts of The Trekking |
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Trekking Destination :
Dhaulagiri Trek
Minimum altitude :
2540m.
Maximum altitude : 5300m.
Grade : Moderate and Fairly Strenuous
Season : Spring
& Autumn
Accommodation : Lodge or Tented Camp
Duration :
12 Days |
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Itinerary of Dhaulagiri Trek in Detail |
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Days 01 :
Kathmandu /Pokhara
Kathmandu to Pokhara by fly or by drive. |
Days 02 :
Pokhara /Maldhunga
Start Soon the rough rubble gives way to the smooth
ice of the white part of the glacier. We climb
steadily to the rough and chilling but spectacular
Dhaulagiri Base Camp. |
Days 03 :
Dhauligiri Base Camp /French Col /Hidden Valley.
Getting off the glacier above the Base Camp often
requires a rope, but once over the steep
morainewalls we are in safer and more gentle
country. After breathless climb to the top of French
col (5300m)the views of Hidden valley open out. The
broad valley is reminiscent of Tibet and Ladakh and
so are the temperature, at least E0 degree at
night.
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Days 04 :
Hidden Valley camp 5000m
A rest day to admire the surrounding peak and
perhaps do some exploring. |
Days 05 :
Hidden valley /Yak Kharka
After climbing over the 5200m Dhampus pass, we
traverse avalanche- prone slopes and the descend
steeply to Yak Kharka.
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Days 06 :
Yak Kharka /Marpha
More steep descent leads to Marpha and a well-
deserved beer with over lunch. |
Days 07 :
Marpha /Ghasa
We follow the popular Jomsom Trail down.
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Days 08 :
Ghasa /Tatopani
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Days 09 :
Tatopani /Ghorepani
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Days 10 :
Ghorepani /Ghandrung
A short early morning climb to the Deurali pass for
a spectacular panoramic views over Dhauligiri and
the Annapurnas, and all the way south to the plains
of India. The trail Descends steeply through dense
moss- covered forest rich with bird life to Tadapani
(2540m) and explored the maze- like streets of this
thriving Gurung village settlement and then trail
descends steeply through dense damp forest, where
you may see monkeys, and continues down over a
cerise of rock- cut step that follow a leaping
stream. Arrive in Ghandrung (1940m) and explore the
maze- like streets of this thriving Gurung
settlement.
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Days 11 :
Ghandrung / Dhampus
Climb down to Dhampus from where you can see
spectacular views of Annapurna south and Mt.
Fishtail just front of your eye. |
Days 12 :
Dhampus /Phedi .By drive to Pokhara.
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