Around Dhaulagiri Trek-23 days

Trip Introduction

Around Dhaulagiri is a challenging trek around the Dhaulagiri massif (8,167m/26,745ft), the sixth highest mountain in the world, involves snow and glacier walking. This is the perfect trip those who want a more intense experience of the mountains. You will be trekking deep into the Dhaulagiri Himal to the Italian Base Camp and Dhaulagiri north base camp, offering a wonderful view of gigantic north face of Dhaulagiri I. You will cross two high passes, the French pass (5,240m/17,192ft) and Thapa pass (5,155m/16,913ft) providing more spectacular views of Dhaulagiri, Throng peak, Annapurna and Kali Gandaki River; the world deepest gorge. You may encounter semi -wild yak herds, mountain sheep or the elusive snow leopard ...read more »»

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Day to Day Itinerary for Around Dhaulagiri Trek

Day 01 Upon your arrival in KATMANDU(1000m/3280ft) Himalayan Glacier will officially greet and meet you at Airport & transfer to you Hotel Shanker or similar category hotel. Free day & evening welcome dinner at any typical Nepalese Restaurant. read more »»

Trip Cost Includes

Himalayan Glacier Trekking has a philosophy with trip inclusions: - as much as possible is included so HGT customers know the total cost of the adventure trip up front. <...read more »»

Trip Cost Does Not Include

Visa fees/ International airfare to & from home city/
Excess baggage charges
Lunch & evening meals in Kathmandu.
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra portersread more »»

Accommodations

Accommodations are included in the trip cost and HG Trekking has chosen the best deluxe accommodation for 3 nights in Kathmandu (Shanker hotel read more »»

Meals

Freshly cook Meals on full board basis will be provided by our experienced and trained cook during the trek with high level of balance diet, hygiene and safety. Three meals (Nepali, ...read more »»

Equipments & Packing List

While packing for “ Around Dhaulagiri Trek”certain gears are essential to be considered.
Please Click here for the comprehensive packing list for this trip.

Acclimatization

Trek to the Dhaulagiri Circuit itinerary is planned with a high degree of minimization of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Going up too fast causes a medical condition serious enough ...read more »»

Leader(s) & Staff Arrangements

Himalayan Glacier only employs and train Nepalese leaders and local staff. By employing and training local people they put something back into their communities. HGT currently train all their Guides in the following courses and your Around Dhaulagiri Trek leader will be one of the fully ...read more »»

Health & Experience Required

Walking in this high land of Dhaulagir Region usually require maximum 6-8 hours of walking everyday few day even more; walking to the high mountain and crossing French (5360...read more »»

Pre Trip Meeting

Prior to all our expeditions and treks, we host a Pre-Trip meeting here in Kathmandu on the 2nd day of your itinerary starts in the morning during the breakfast and introduced ...read more »»

Best Season

Trekking Season
The best months are September, October & November during the Autumn season and after mid March, April & May during the spring season are consider as the best seasons for attempting trekking to Hidden Valley & crossing Technical French (5360m /17580ft) and Thapa Pass (5258m /17240ft) section. Early winter this route might be closed for trekkers.

Departure Dates & Price

Additional Information

Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip. However, if you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contact us by email. If you want to talk to us directly feel free to call us at: US telephone: 704-200-7512 Nepal telephone: 00977-98510-55684