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Dhaulagiri trekking

      Dhaulagiri (8137m), the seventh highest peak in the world rises above the Kali Gandaki River, which flows  between the Annapurna Massif and this awesome peak. The trail extends through one of  Nepal's wilde st and most remote areas where the mountain scenery is simply breathtaking.

  Dhaulagiri trekking is recommended for experienced high altitude trekkers in very good physical condition. The trek is possible only in autumn due to excessive snow and ice conditions in the winter and spring. The region is practically virgin territory for trekkers providing some extremely dramatic contrasts.

Max. altitude: 5300 mtrs.
Grade: C+/D.
Minimum group size: 4
Departures: Oct to Dec

Itinerary:

Day 01 Arrival /pick up transfer hotel / tour briefing /introductory evening meal
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 02 Full days sightseeing within the Kathmandu valley.
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 03 Fly Kathmandu / Pokhara / drive to Baglung.
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 04 Baglung / Maldhunga
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 05 Maldhunga / Darbang 
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 06 Darbang / Takum
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 07 Takum / Muri
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 08 Muri / Bagar
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 09 Bagar / Dovan
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 10 Dovan / Upper Vungini (Italian Base Camp)
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 11  Upper Vungini (Italian Base Camp)
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 12 Upper Vugini (Italian Base Camp) to Glacier Camp
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 13 Glacier Camp / Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4750 m.) 
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 14 Dhaulagiri Base Camp / French Col / Hidden Valley
Getting off 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 (5360m,) the views of Hidden Valley open out. The broad valley is reminiscent of Tibet and Ladakh and so are the temperatures (at least -20ºC at night).
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 15 Hidden Valley camp 5000 m.
A rest day for side treks and exploring around the surrounding peaks.
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 16 Hidden Valley / Yak Kharka After climbing over the 5250 m. Dhampus Pass, we traverse avalanche-prone slopes and then take on the steep descent to Yak Kharka.
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 17 Yak Kharka / Marpha
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 18 Marpha / Ghasa
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 19 Ghasa / Tatopani
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 20 Tatopani / Ghorepani
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 21 Ghorepani / Tadapani
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 22 Tadapani / Ghandrung
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 23 Ghandrung / Birethanti / Pokhara transfer hotel.
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 24 Pokhara fly / Kathmandu transfer hotel
Nature Trail Trekking.
Day 25 Transfer airport /Departure for onward destination