Dhaulagiri Trek is a challenging trek that is specially designed for the real adventure lovers and thrill seekers. Embark your way to the seventh highest mountain in the world – Mt. Dhaulagiri and unleash the raw appeal that lies in the towering peak of Dhaulagiri. Also, known as the White Mountain, Mt. Dhaulagiri is a neighboring peak in the Annapurna range. The trekking journey starts from the foothills of Annapurna and goes through a forested area and ethnic settlements to the isolated valley.
Mt. Dhaulagiri is a beautiful mountain that rises just above the cliff of the Kaligandaki valley. Dhaulagiri Trek is an off the beaten trek that lets you taste the wild and remote splendor of nature with a blend of Himalayan beauty. The trek to Dhaulagiri is a real challenge in terms of the altitude gain and rugged path. It is an opportunity to cross two high passes namely French pass and Thapa pass. The walk through the passes is technically difficult owing to the icy path and rocky terrain it possesses.
Dhaulagiri Trek initiates with a scenic drive to Pokhara. A few hours drive from Pokhara takes you to Beni which is the starting point of the trekking journey to Dhaulagiri. The trail to Dhaulagiri is a least traveled and off the beaten trail in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Owing to its remoteness, the path to Dhaulagiri is quite rugged and less crowded. In the first few days of the trek, you will find yourself following the Myadi river in the backdrop of Mt. Dhaulagiri. Then you can observe a change in atmosphere that goes barren from lush. You pass the farmlands and ethnic villages to a secluded valley with wild and Rocky Mountains all around.
As you reach the base camp, you can get ready for a challenging day to cross the French pass and Thapa pass. The picturesque views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and other mountains in the Annapurna region look fabulous. Your trek to Dhaulagiri ends with a walk down to the beautiful and charming village of Jomsom. So, are you ready to endeavor the adventure and thrill of walking up to Dhaulagiri base camp? Join Nepal Intrepid Treks to make your journey super awesome.
As you arrive at the airport in Kathmandu, a representative from Intrepid Treks will welcome you and transfer you to a pre booked three star hotel at Kathmandu. A luxurious cab drive will drop you at the hotel. Check in and rest for a while. If there is enough time, you can roam around the Kathmandu city in the evening. Spend your night at a hotel in Kathmandu! (Breakfast included)
Today after breakfast we visit to the monkey temple – Swayambhunath. We walk up the stairs to the stupa. From the height, we can get an excellent view of Kathmandu city. Then we head towards the largest stupa in the world – Boudhanath stupa. In the evening, we return back to our hotel for overnight stay. This day is reserved in case you are stuck in airport due to flight delays.(Breakfast included)
Today, we leave the capital city and head towards Beni. After around 9 to 10 hours bus ride, we reach Beni. We will be riding enjoying the scenic landscape along Trishuli river most of the time. Beni is the head quarter of Myagdi district therefore the city is not so deserted. You will find people busy with their own task. But as compared to Kathmandu city, you will find Bani sparsely populated. In the evening, you can explore around this beautiful city. We will stay at a guesthouse in Beni for the night. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
We initiate our actual trekking journey from today. We take a trail that goes west along the north bank of Myagdi river through the villages like Beni, Mangalghat, Singa and Tatopani. We cross a bridge over a river to the southern bank of the river and walk until we pass the village of Simalchor to reach the village of Babiachor. We spend our night at a tented camp in Babiachor. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Today, we leave Babiachor and march forward towards our destination ahead. As we move forward, the valley widens on both sides. The terraced hill besides us traverses to the river on our both sides. We walk on a fairly easy track that takes us to village of Shahashradhara. We then cross a river called Duk khola and pass crop fields until we reach Ratorunga. From this point, the valley starts narrowing as we continue heading towards Dharapani. We stay at the tented camps in Dharapani for the night. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Today, we initiate our journey after a delicious breakfast. We cross a river that takes us to the west bank of the river. As we leave Phedi, our trail ascends up and we will encounter a lots of ups and downs as we arrive a ridge. We climb up the ridge from where our ascend gets a bit easy. Our trail climbs up step as we come near the villages of Muri. We pass Sibang and Mattim and continue ascending up a snot of the ridge. From here, we descend down to Gatti Khola and continue descending till Phalai Gaon. We cross Dhara Khola and then climb up a ridge to enter the large Magar village known as Muri. We stay at a tented camp in Muri for the night. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Leaving Muri, we descend down to cross a stream and continue walking through terraced fields and lush landscape. We then climb up a ridge to a pass from where we will be rewarded with the views of Mt. Ghustung South. From the pass, we descend down to the Myagdi Khola and trek along its west Bank until we reach the village of Naura. We move ahead and climb up to traverse into a grassy hill. We further climb up a steep slope and descend down through a forest and terraced fields to Boghara. Upon arrival, we set our camps for overnight stay.(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Our trail descends as we walk along the terraced fields to a small ridge. We then pass a forest to reach a Jyardan. This is considered as the most remote settlement area of this place. As we move head, we pass the settlement and cross a rocky area from where we descend down and again climb up to Lipshe. We further traverse through a forest to Lapcha Kharka and climb up to Dobang. We set up our camps here for overnight stay. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
We cross a wooden bridge over a river and ascend through a forested area. Today, we will be lucky enough to get a glimpse of Mt. Dhaulagiri through the gaps between the trees of the forest. Moving ahead, we descend down to the bank of Myagdi river and cross to river to get to the east side of the river. From here, we continue to Chartare. We pass forests and a rocky area to reach Choriban Khola. Upon arrival, we set up camps for an overnight stay. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Leaving Choriban Khola, we follow a trail that leads us to the terminal moraine of Chhonbarban Glacier. We enter the glacier from right and as we enter the glacier, the Tukche Peak is visible right in front of us and we can see the north flank of Mt. Dhaulagiri to our right. The grandeur of Mt. Dhaulagiri is beyond any words of description. Moving a little ahead, we reach Italian Base Camp at 3660 metres which would be our camping site for the day. The view of Dhaulagiri II, Dhaulagiri III and Dhaulagiri V from this point is spectacular. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
We spend the day at Italian Base Camp to acclimatize ourselves with the gain in altitude. We explore the places around the base camp and enjoy the vistas of beautiful mountains. We spend our day and night at Italian Base Camp. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Today, we start our journey early in the morning so as to avoid bad weather in afternoon. The trail to glacier camp is prone to stone falls therefore it is recommended to stay alert. We pass through a narrow gorge until we reach Glacier camp. We set up our tent in glacier camp for overnight stay. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Today is the most exciting day of our trekking journey. We ascend up to Dhaulagiri Base Camp to endeavour the beauty that lies in grandeur of Dhaulagiri I Dhaulagiri II, Dhaulagiri III, and Dhaulagiri V. As we open up in Dhaulagiri Base Camp, we will get the stunning views of icefall that descends from the north east col. We set up our tent at Dhaulagiri Base Camp for overnight stay. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
We spend the day at Dhaulagiri Base Camp to acclimatize ourselves with the gain in altitude. We explore the places around the base camp and enjoy the vistas of beautiful mountains. We spend our day and night at Dhaulagiri Base Camp. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Today, we leave the Dhaulagiri Base Camp and climb up the terraced hills. We climb up the slopes slowly and gently until we reach French Pass at an elevation of 5360 metres. The views of the entire region from this pass was fabulous. The mountains vistas that opens up right before us will let our eyes wander from one place to another. The Mukut Himal, Tashi Kang, Sita Chuchura and all other that surrounds the hidden valley looks outstanding.We can see Tukuche peak to the south is Tukche Peak beyond which stands the peak of Dhaulagiri I. We leave the pass and descend down to the right edge of the valley. As we move down, we reach another pass called Thapa Pass at an elevation of 5250 metres. Further, we descend down to the elevation of 5200 metres where we will set our camps for the night. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Today, we descend down from the hidden valley to the popular Dhampus Pass and continue walking towards Yak Kharka. Yak Kharka is a beautiful summer herd grazing pasture which is a perfect site for setting up our camps for the night. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Further, we descend down to village of Marpha that lies on the west bank of the Kali Gandaki River. Marpha is a popular village known for apple orchids and many food products made up of fruit. The speciality of the village is Apple Brandy so if you are interested you can taste one! Leaving Marpha, we continue north through the river valley to the buzzling town of Jomsom. We enjoy the special treatment of local people at a guesthouse in Jomsom. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Leaving Jomson, we take a flight back to Pokhara. Upon our arrival, we check in to the hotel and wander around the city for utilizing the remaining time. We visit the lakeside, opt for boating and pay our visit to Barahi temple, a temple in between the Fewa Lake. The view of the mountains from the lake is awesome and more fascinating is the reflection of mountains in the undisturbed water of the lake. After enjoying the boating in Fewa Lake, we visit other touristic destination in Pokhara like David’s fall, Bindabasini Temple, Gupteshwor Mahadev and International mountaineering museum. Spend your night at a hotel in Pokhara. (Breakfast included)
After exploring the glory of Pokhara and Annapurna region of Nepal, we drive back to Kathmandu with the scenery of country side landscape all along which is a beautiful experience in itself.
After eleven wonderful days of trekking, it’s finally time to bid you a goodbye. You will be escorted to the airport for your journey ahead! But we hope to serve you and your friends once again. We look forward to your suggestions if any! (Breakfast included)
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VerifiedJulia C2024-03-04I'm back in Nepal again... I'm back in Nepal again... This time I climbed the Mardi Himal hiking route. 1,770 M to 4,200 M climb Fishtail Peak still appeared in the thick clouds which was very impressive.VerifiedAeris L2024-03-02Unforgettable hiking trip in Nepal The Nepali tour leader is very considerate and will pay attention to every move of the group members and provide assistance at any time. I had a great time on this trip, and I would like to thank the staff for their assistance and care along the way.VerifiedManish Pradhan2024-02-24Mardi Trip - best value, quality support & guide, worthwhile trip I took a 4 day hike to Mardi Himal while on a family trip to Nepal. I wasn’t sure of the route at first. It turned out to be best decision. The upclose view of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Fishtail was unbelievable, & out of this world. We stayed at Badal Danda for couple of nights which provided the 360 view of the mountains on the north and pokhara valley, poonhill area on the south. You could do the hike 2-3 days but if you really want to soak in the views and get mesmerized by it, you might take the full 4-5 days route. Intrepid guide Suman Gurung was a real professional. He really understood the route and had great connections with the locals which made the trek extra special. Suman bhai brought a calm demeanor, encouraging & supportive attitude when I was struggling a bit during few uphill hike. Overall, I really enjoyed the hike and doing it with Suman bhai made this trip a memorable one. I would recommend Intrepid team and this route to any beginner looking to explore what Himalayas has to offer.VerifiedPinfan L2023-12-18Beautiful E B C The 18-day journey was truly unforgettable! Not only are the scenery of Nepal’s mountains and villages breathtaking, but the kindness and enthusiasm of the people are even more touching! In particular, the mountain guides and porters who led us gave us great help. Many of our teammates who were not used to the high mountain temperatures became ill, but everyone still went to E B C safely and excitedly! Very unforgettable tripVerified悦 高2023-12-17Extremely Amazing EBC Trekking Experience great experience Everest base camp trekking with this company, our guide Bheg and Shiva, also porter. We had a great time enjoyed the experience with them. And arrived back safely! Definitely recommend this company, guide and porter!VerifiedS B2023-11-09EBC trek I completed the EBC trek solo with my guide Hem and porter Ram. It was an amazing experience though the trip had a few challenges: our flights to Lukla were cancelled due to poor weather and I developed a chest infection part way up the ascent. What was impressive was how the team (largely Hem and Santa) managed to quickly problem solve and find alternatives (e.g., hired a jeep to drive us to an alternate route to the trail) and connected me with stellar medical care. Despite these setbacks, we still managed to reach base camp! The flexibility of this team is quite noteworthy and it was clear they are experienced in handling these kinds of issues. The tea houses I stayed in were great and they served delicious food. I was never cold at night due to the really warm sleeping bag they rented to me. I was always encouraged to hike at my own pace, and to make sure I was eating and drinking enough. Communication with the team was excellent throughout and I felt well supported. The team was very punctual, responsive, and reliable. Hem is a fun, upbeat, thoughtful and friendly guide who was so helpful on this trek. He added personal touches to the trip like booking my favourite tea house in Namche on our descent. He and Ram have incredible work ethics which should be highlighted. They were always available, and when I was sick, Hem (and later Santa) accompanied me to the doctor and sat with me, saying all the right things to make me feel better. Hem is a good photographer as well, and took some beautiful pictures of us along the way. Because of my illness, I ended up having to cancel my ABC trek which was supposed to happen afterward. Again, the team (Santa and Hem) were able to pivot quickly and developed a sightseeing tour of Pokhara that was really fun, and salvaged my vacation. Overall, this was a great experience and I’m already thinking of coming back for more!Verifiedkokohsu2023-10-25Such a good one! It’s a nice experience, and they have good guide and take care us so much. The view is really amazing !!VerifiedMEI MEI2023-05-08這是一段充滿著驚喜驚艷之高山健走行!! 最美的風景,果真是「人」。 從接機的開始到送機的結束,12天的旅程,一路備受尊榮般的禮遇和照顧。感謝Nepal Intrepid Treks and Expedition派出專業大嚮導Kamal Gurung,處理事情明快果決,真的是年輕有為,著實不易呢! 為我們服務的團隊人數真不少,都是和善勤快的尼泊爾帥哥。謝謝料理專家美食團隊,讓點餐成了我們的樂趣,特別想念麻油雞高麗菜湯,加上熱騰騰的開水可暖胃驅寒,好窩心;還要謝謝服務的揹夫Hom和小書僮Suman,一路的跟隨陪伴,完成海拔4220公尺的高度! 有此機緣在這條美麗的山徑同行,刻劃下的印記永遠難忘。 MBC的O型大環繞,沿途空氣清新林相多樣貌,時時傳來鳥兒清脆響亮的叫聲。最喜歡正在盛開的尼泊爾國花_高山杜鵑,樹形高大花朵排列很特別,鮮紅色澤如人的熱情性格,花落臺階依然扣人心弦!更開心與那皚皚白雪的安娜普納南峰及魚尾峰相遇。 圓夢_需要一股傻勁兒和勇氣;也需要身邊的重要他人協助。真心感謝台灣野樵旅行社和臺灣宜蘭噶瑪蘭登山協會的行程安排,圓了多年來的夢_走一回尼泊爾的高山路線。 這是第二次來到尼泊爾,也許還會有第三次⋯⋯期待!Verifiedpao-chung c2023-04-29Amazing and memorable ABC hiking I participated in the Nepal ABC hiking activity organized by Taiwan WILDMAN Travel Agency on 2023/03/31~04/11. The local Kamal gurung guide led their team to serve our itinerary. The board and lodging arranged was very satisfactory and the service was considerate and thoughtful. They led us safely through this beautiful itinerary and left a very good impression! The most touching thing is... Kamal gurung arrived at the destination very patiently and hand in hand with teammates who were lagging behind, without any complaints! So next time I have the opportunity to visit Nepal again, I would like to travel with Kamal gurung again! I would like to express my gratitude for this article! Thanks! Namaste! Amazing and memorable ABC hiking!
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