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Dhaulagiri trek (lodge & camping) Trek: 25 days Itinerary.
Mount Dhaulagiri (8137m), the seventh highest peak in the world, rises above the Kali Gandaki river which flows through the Annapurna massif.The trail takes you through one of Nepal's wildest and most remote areas where the mountain scenery is simply breathtaking.
This journey is recommended for experienced high altitude trekkers in very good physical condition. The route is possible only in the autumn season due to excessive snow and ice conditions in winter and spring. The region is practically virgin territory for trekkers, providing some extremely dramatic contrasts.
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Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu / transfer hotel / trek briefing / dinner / overnight.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu / overnight.
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara / drive to Baglung / overnight.
Day 04: Commence trekking / Baglung / Maldhunga / overnight.
Day 05: Maldhunga / Darbang / overnight .
Day 06: Darbang / Takum / overnight.
Day 07: Takum / Muri / overnight.
Day 08: Muri / Bagar / overnight.
Day 09: Bagar / Dovan / overnight.
Day 10: Dovan / Upper Vungini (Italian Base Camp) / overnight.
Day 11: Upper Vugini (Italian Base Camp) / overnight.
Day 12: Upper Vugini (Italian Base Camp) to glacier camp / overnight.
Day 13: Glacier camp / Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4750m) / overnight.
Day 14: Dhaulagiri Base Camp / French Col / Hidden Valley / getting to the glacier above the base camp often requires the use of ropes. Once over the steep moraine walls we reach gentler, less strenuous country. After a breathless climb to the top of French Col (5,360m), the views of Hidden Valley open up. The Broad Valley is reminiscent of Tibet and Ladakh and so are temperatures (at least -20°c at night) / overnight.
Day 15: Hidden Valley Camp (5000m) / Rest day for side treks and explororation around the surrounding peaks / overnight.
Day 16: Hidden Valley / Yak Kharka / after climbing over the 5250m Dhampus Pass, we traverse avalanche-prone slopes followed by a steep descent to Yak Kharka / overnight.
Day 17: Yak Kharka / Marpha / overnight.
Day 18: Marpha / Ghasa / overnight.
Day 19: Ghasa / Tatopani / overnight.
Day 20: Tatopani / Ghorepani / overnight.
Day 21: Ghorepani / Tadapani / overnight.
Day 22: Tadapani / Ghandruk / overnight.
Day 23: Ghandruk / Birethanti / Pokhara transfer hotel / overnight.
Day 24: Fly Kathmandu / transfer to hotel / overnight.
Day 25: Departure for onward destination.
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