Dhaulagiri Round Trek – 18 Days

On arrival at Kathmandu, Nepal International Airport, check the Nepal Standard Time, which is 5 hours and 45 minutes ahead of GMT. Outside the air terminal, our staff from RP Adventures will greet and receive you for a short drive to your hotel. The hotel is located in the hub of Kathmandu; on arrival, check into your lovely rooms. Then meet with other members of the trek for a briefing regarding the Dhaulagiri Round Trek Adventure. After collecting all the useful information and trek details, a group welcome dinner in nice authentic Nepali restaurants was an introduction to Nepali foods and cultures.

After breakfast, we took an interesting drive towards our starting point of the trek. Leaving behind the Pokhara valley, drive heads further west, facing views of the Annapurna Himalayas. A scenic drive through low, warm farmlands and rural villages to reach Beni. The headquarters town of Mygdi district and the Dhaulagiri zone of western Nepal. From here, the drive leads on a rough, winding road following the Mygdi River to Darbang. A farm village is the junction of various trekking routes to Dolpo towards the west and to Dhaulagiri base camp and beyond. At Darbang overnight in the best available lodge, enjoy the afternoon exploring the village populated by Magar, the hill tribe of western Nepal.

Morning from Darbang! Our adventure begins by following the Myagdi River past rural farm areas to reach our first overnight camp. It is located near a small farm village called Kamala, where our first tented camp is set up close to the river. Enjoy an afternoon dip in the cold, refreshing river.

After our first overnight in the tent camp, breakfast was prepared by our camping cook and staff. The walk follows the river for a few hours to the small farm village of Juge-Pani. Stopping for hot lunch, served by our cook, the afternoon walk starts with a steep climb for an hour, reaching a high ridge covered in dense rain forest. From the top, downhill to Bagar for an overnight camp close to the village, the last village for some days. Until our journey reaches the other side of Dhaulagiri at 2375m Kaligandaki valley around Mustang areas at Jomsom.

Leaving the last village of Bagar, walk leads on gradual path for a short while, and then steep climb for an hour. Then downhill into dense vegetation and forest of pines and rhododendron trees reaching Dovan for overnight camping. A small temporary settlement with few simple huts and shades.

From Dovan, after a good breakfast walk amidst the forest, the trail follows through the forest to reach our overnight camp. Situated on a small grassy field amidst dense tree lines, the overnight camp is called Chattare or Bhaise Kharka. Which means a place for cattle grazing fields, also called Jungle Camp.

Today’s walk leads closer towards massive Dhaulagiri Mountain range, morning starts heading further North West. After few hours of trekking leaving the tree lines and lush vegetation reaching around arid arctic like landscapes. A wide small glaciated plateau which is named as Italian Camp, where Italian Dhaulagiri Expedition team has set their first camp for the climb.From here walk leads over moraine and glaciers with short climb to a grassy path to reach the overnight camp. Located on a small spot called Pakhaban or Japanese Camp. From the camp enjoy close views of Putha Huin-Chuli, Mana-Pathi with Mt. Dhaulagiri and Tsaurabong Peak.

The morning walk follows a glaciated uphill path to Dhaulagiri base camp. The walk involves crossing over glaciers and boulders of ice and rocks. The route crisscrosses over moraine and glaciers to reach Dhaulagiri base camp for an overnight stay. Tents are pitched on the best available level ground with a close view of Mt. Dhaulagiri-I and its icefall, along with Tukuche Peak.

Hike around Dhaulagiri Base Camp area

From the base camp on return journey, as the trail leads over glacier, moraine with rocks on a small path. Then slowly climb leads to the top of French Pass, the highest point of the adventure. Enjoy the grand views of Mt. Dhaulagiri-I (8,167 m) withTukuche peak and Dhaulagiri II (7,751 m.), Dhaulagiri III (7,715 m.). Includes Dhaulagiri IV (7,618 m.) with Sita Chuchura, Mukut Himal, and Tashi Kang. From the pass a short descend to Hidden Valley a large wide field for overnight camp on top of hard grassy ground.

After Hidden Valley, the morning walk follows east on a small path of scree and rocks to cross over Thapa or Dhampus Pass. A short climb to the top-facing views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas. From here, leave Mygdi area for Mustang district. A long descent, reaching back into green vegetation at Yak Kharka or Alu Bari, for last overnight in a tented camp.

From the last campsite, downhill coming across thick woodland of firs, pines and rhododendron. The walk continues to long descent reaching at the bottom of a hill at Marpha, a lovely and charming village. The village is famous for apple orchard, after a short rest. Taking a short drive to Jomsom, a large town the headquarters of Mustang district. Enjoy the afternoon in the comfort of a good lodges and lovely foods to enjoy.

We have rest day in Marpha,Marpha is Beautfful Village in Lower Mustang they have own tradational and tibeten cultures.

Early morning drive from Marpha to Jomsom and then take a flight to Pokhara, a lovely and charming village famous for its apple orchards. After a short rest, take a drive to Jomsom, a large town and the headquarters of the Mustang district. Enjoy the afternoon in the comfort of good lodges and delightful food. After overnighting in Jomsom, take a short walk to Jomsom airport after bidding farewell to the porters, camping staff, and guide. Then board a small aircraft for a panoramic short flight to Pokhara. Upon reaching Pokhara airport, transfer to hotels near Phewa Lake. The rest of the day is for relaxing or enjoying individual activities.

Morning after early breakfast, an interesting overland journey to Kathmandu. The drive leads on a busy highway, following the Trisuli River for a few hours, and then the drive climbs on a winding road. Then, reaching the Kathmandu valley and back into the city, after an exciting drive, check into your hotels. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure for individual activities. (Options for a scenic short flight of half an hour to Kathmandu from Pokhara)

The last final day in Kathmandu and in Nepal is your international flight time. Our RP Adventures guides and staff transfer you to the airport, and then you bid farewell to the guide and staff. Then enter the airport terminal for a homeward-bound flight after a wonderful experience on the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trekking Adventure.