Dhaulagiri Trek:

With the advent of democratization in Nepal, treks that have been difficult or completely off-limits to foreign travelers are now possible. For very many years the circuit around Dhaulagiri’s neighbour, Annapurna, has become one of the classic walks of the world. Some would say, in fact, that it has become over-trekked. This will certainly not be the case for the Dhaulagiri Circuit. Dhaulagiri, 26,794ft/8,167m, is the seventh highest mountain in the world and its name translated means ‘The White Mountain’. It was first climbed by the Swiss expedition in 1960 and among those who ascended successfully, is the still-famous Austrian, Kurt Demerger. This is a long trek involving the crossing of two passes in excess of 17,000ft/5,200m, but offers the opportunity for the fit enthusiast to explore some very un-travelled country.

Trip Informaton

Activities:

Trekking and Hiking

Departure:

Any day during season

Max Altitudes:

French pass (5300m)

Trip Duration:

24 days

Trip Grade:

Moderate

Accommodation:

Camp

Meals:

Full board on trek, breakfast in city

Transportation:

Tourist bus/private car/local bus/private jeep

Best Season:

September-November & March-May

Walking hours:

4-6hrs per day

Day -01:

Arrive to Kathmandu & transfer to the Hotel

Day-02:

Sightseeing in Kathmandu-We will be visiting three of the World heritage sites and other interesting sites in Kathmandu by private vehicle.

Swayambunath Stupa:You will first visit the Swayambunath Stupa (Monkey Temple). It is said that Swayambunath Stupa is more than 2,000 years old, and it symbolizes knowledge. The painted eyes on all four sides symbolize the all-seeing power of Buddha.It is situated to the west of the city on a hill some 77 meters above the valley.

Boudhanath Stupa:Boudhanath Stupa is another important Buddhist pilgrims site. This ancient Stupa is considered one of the biggest in the World. Every morning and evening, many Buddhist devotees come here to pray and circumambulate enabling the visitors to observe local religious practices.

Pashupatinath Temple:The sacred Hindu temple Pashupatinath is considered the holiest cremation ground, and people bath in the Bagmati River with a faith of cleansing themselves spiritually. Many Sadhus or Hindu Ascetics live here. During religious festivals, Hindus come to make offerings, and it is sometimes very crowded. Drive back to your hotel. Enjoy the evening at your own.

 

Day-03 :

DRIVE TO POKHARA. 7/8 hrs.

Day-04 :

DRIVE TO BAGLUNG AND BENI. (2,200ft/671m) 4 hrs TREKTO SINGA. (2,800ft/853m).

Day-05 :

TREK TO DARBANG. (3,350ft/1,073m). 6½ hrs.

Day-06 :

TREK TO SIBANG ( 5,905ft/1,800m), 7 hrs.

Day-07 :

TREK TO MURI. 4½ hrs.

Day-08 :

TREK TO BAGAR. 6 hrs.

Day-09 :

TREK TO DOBANG. (8,202ft/2,500m) 6 hrs.

Day-10 :

TREK TO CHARTARE(SALIGARE)AND ON TO BHAINSI KHARKA. 7 hrs.

Day-11 :

TREK TO PAKHABAN (Japanese camp). 5-6 hrs.

Day-12 :

REST AND ACCLIMATISATION.A rest day for acclimatisation, you explore the glaciers for the next day’s ascent to Dhaulagiri Base Camp. Camp overnight.

Day-13 :

TREK TO DHAULAGIRI BASE CAMP. (15,420ft/4,700m), 8 hrs.

Day-14:

REST DAY AT DHAULAGIRI BASE CAMP.

Day-15:

TREK VIA FRENCH COL TO ABOVE HIDDEN VALLEY.16,732ft/5,100m) 6 hrs.

Day-16 :

TREK TO ALUBARI. (9,842ft/3,000m), 7 hrs.

Day-17:

TREK TO MARPHA VILLAGE. (8,750ft/2,667m)You start with a sharp descent along a narrow mountain path to a ridge from where Dhaulagiri is visible again. You wind around to the right and descend down by a long climb along a steep mountainside, zigzag path. The final descent of the day brings us to Marpha Village. Camp overnight.

Day-18:

TREK TO LETE. (8,200ft/2,500m) 6 hrs.

Day-19:

TREK TO TATOPANI. (3,800ft/1,158m) 6 hrs.

Day-20:

TREK TO GHOREPANI. (9,600ft/2,926m).

Day- 21

TREK TO TIKHEDHUNGA. (2,000ft/609m). 5 hrs.

Day- 22

END TREK, DRIVE TO POKHARA.

Day- 23

FLY TO KATHMANDU.Drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus (202 km. 7/8 hours)

Day- 24

Depart KathmanduYou will be transferred to the airport for your final departure from Kathmandu.

Cost Includes:

• All airport/hotel transfers
• Welcome and farewell dinners
• All accommodation and meals during the trek
• All Ground Transportation according to the Itinerary.
• An experienced English-speaking trek guide, assistant trek guide and porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
• Salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging of Guide,Assi. Guide & Porter
• Duffel bag (if needed)
• All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS )
• A comprehensive medical kit
• All government and local taxes.

Cost Excludes:

• Nepal Visa fee
• Airport departure tax
• International airfare to and from Kathmandu
• Excess baggage charges
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
• Beverage( soft drink and other hard drink)
• Tips for guides and porters

Pre Departure Planning

Trekking in Nepal is a unique experience. So, to get maximum enjoyment you should be physically and mentally prepared. During the trek, you might have to hike approximately 5-6 hours almost everyday or 500-600m uphill or downhill. So, preparation should commence months before-walking, jogging, hiking and physical training would be very helpful. To learn more about trekking pre fitness consult our trekking fitness expertise http://www.trekprepfitness.com.au/

Food and accommodation

Meals will be provided by NEAT during the whole trek as per your service besides mentioned in city. We offer open and the choice menu in the tea house where you can select the food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our guide will recommend or take you to the guest houses which serve the hygienic and nutritious food and best accomodation. Snacks, bottle drinks including mineral water and alcohol are not included in price.

Trekking group

It would be easy for you if you have your own group if not also we can arrange a group trek according to your request. You would be joining the group in Kathmandu. If you want to have a solo trip then we are always ready to help you again with single supplement charge. We try our best to make your comfortable holiday in the beauty of  Dhaulagiri Region.

Trekking guide and porters

Trekking guide are very responsible person who will assist you in your whole trek. They have a very broad knowledge about geography, Flora, Fauna, culture, himalayas and trails. Trekking guide will assist and brief all your questions and confusion during trek. The company will provide you the best and authorized guide to make your holiday. Potters are very strong and poor Nepali people who will carry all your baggage where ever you go. Don’t Forget to tip them for their service .

Acclimatization

When NEAT plan your itinerary, we take everything into consideration about the altitude and other factors to minimize the chance of getting AMS.

Altitude gains-your trek is designed to gain around 600 meters (vertical) altitude daily.

Acclimatization - rest days are included in itinerary to help body adjust to new altitude.

Each trekker must accept responsibility and trek slowly - observe the steps at which the porters and guide walks. There are no worthwhile prizes for getting to destination in record time - generally AMS.

Treatment: Mild symptoms - staying at same altitude may resolve symptoms. If there is no improvement, descend to lower level.

Severe (HAPE + HACE) - descend immediately, as failure to do so could result in death. If symptoms persist you may need to be carried to nearest medical facility or evacuated by helicopter.

Travel Insurance 

We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation and travel insurance. This comprehensive travel insurance provides coverage for trip cancellation and interruption, travel delays, loss of baggage and travel documents, baggage delay, medical expenses and emergency assistance.

Climate and Weather of Nepal

Climate in Nepal is diversified depends on season. From the low level to highest point of the World, it start from hot to cold region from South to North. You can travel Nepal in any season but the best time to visit in Dhaulagiri  Region is autumn & spring. If you are in autumn the weather is perfect and sky is crystal clear but in spring the weather seem little cloudy but the full blossoming Rhododendrons are awesome. In Summer visibility is poor and there is less chances to see the himalayas and in winter it is very cold in mountain but still possible to do this trip.

Nepalese Visa Requirements And Process

Before you travel to Nepal please check your passport and validity date. Passports must have at least 6 months validity after finish date of your trek. During booking, it is necessary to send us the passport copy. To travel in Nepal, you will require a visa which you can obtained from Nepalese Embassy at your country or you can get on arrival visa at the TIA airport in Kathmandu.

Here is general list of Nepalese visa fee as below and for more detail visit http://immi.gov.np/

Cost to be levied while issuing tourist visa by the Mission or entry point:

• US Dollars 25 or other convertible foreign currency equivalent thereto for 15 days multiple entry visa.
• US Dollars 40 or other convertible foreign currency equivalent thereto for 30 days multiple entry visa.
• US Dollars 100 or other convertible foreign currency equivalent thereto for 90 days multiple entry visa.
Notwithstanding anything written in above, no visa fee shall be applicable to the passport holder of member states of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) for 30 days.

Trekking Permits and Entry Charge

While you travel Dhaulagiri Region, you need to obtain the  entry permits and TIMS permit. All the applicable permits and entry fees are including on the given cost except personal contribution and donations. In case of extra charge and payment, the agency will inform you.

Trekkers health and medical information

Trekkers health is very important for the tour operator as we should know your health condition before making reservation with us. To do this trek, the trekkers should have good fitness and require great stamina and good health. All our Trekking guide and potter are insurance before trekking. For the medical information you should contact your medical consult before planning your trip to Nepal.

Environmental & social concerns

NEAT is highly aware with Environmental concern and keep right ecological system. There shouldn’t be awful impact while you travel around the  Dhaulagiri Region. So, we involve some campaign of cleaning trekking trails, works with KEEP project etc.

Booking procedure

Support the local company and the money directly goes to local community which helps to improve the economic condition of developing countries. Please contact us via e-mail or phone to check the availability and possibilities to book the trip in your date. We will gladly answer your each quires promptly so that you can make your decision faster.

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