April 23, 2008

Round Dhaulagiri Trek!


Trekking in Dhaulagiri provides massive mountains range of Dhaulagiri consisting of fifteen 7000 meter peaks is magnificent. Trekking of the main paths is not only possible, but can be immensely rewarding, though you do need a sense of adventure and an increased ability to deal with unexpected. Geographically, it is a land of dramatic contrast. Trekking around the giant Himalayan Peak Dhaulagiri (8th highest Himalayan Peaks of the world) is one of the most challenging treks. The trek goes through big challenging mountain passes, crossing over French pass (5360 meter) and Thapa Pass (5200 meter); It is a challenging walk on an icy track. The massive mountains range of Dhaulagiri consisting of fifteen 7000 meter peaks is magnificent. Trekking of the main paths is not only possible, but can be immensely rewarding, though you do need a sense of adventure and an increased ability to deal with unexpected. Geographically, it is a land of dramatic contrast..

Trekking in this region means an exploration of the wild. Recently reopened this thrilling region shows its long kept secrets, like the Gandaki Gorge, the deepest Gorge in the world !! Dhaulagiri means "white mountain" though many mountains over the world have names which translate to white mountain, this is without doubt the most astonishing one.


Day 01 : Drive from Kathmandu to Beni by bus (9 hours driving).

Day 02 : Trek to Babiyachaour.

Day 03 : Trek to Darbang.

Day 04 : Trek to Takum.

Day 05 : Trek to Muri.

Day 06 : Trek to Boghara.

Day 07 : Trek to Doban.

Day 08 : Trek to Italian Base Camp.

Day 09 : Acclimatization day at Italian Base Camp.

Days 10 : Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp.

Day 11 : Trek to Hidden Valley (5000m.) crossing French Pass (5360m.).

Day 12 : Rest day at Hidden Valley.

Day 13 : Trek to Yak Kharka crossing the Thapa Pass (5200m).

Day 14 : Trek down to Tukuche.

Day 15 : Trek to Ghasa.

Day 16 : Trek to Tatopani.

Day 17 : Rest day at Tatopani (Natural hot spring).

Day 18 : Trek to Ghorepani.

Day 19 : Trek to Tikedhunga

Day 20 : Trek to Nayapul (4 hours), then drive to Pokhara.

Day 21 : Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu.

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