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Dhaulagiri Circuit French Pass Trek (21 Days)

Dhaulagiri Circuit French Pass Trek Amongst the peaks and high valleys of the Nepal Himalaya there are many long and demanding trekking routes and one of the best and most challenging of these is the circuit of Dhaulagiri via French Pass and the Hidden Valley.

This is a classic adventure trekking holiday for those with previous high altitude trekking experience, which includes a taste of all of the trekking environments that Nepal has to offer. Beginning at Beni on the Kali Gandaki River, this superb trekking route ascends the lovely and unspoiled valley of the Myagdi Khola which flows southwards from the heart of the Dhaulagiri Himal. After 8 days of walking, through an ever-changing landscape, with numerous picturesque villages, we reach Dhaulagiri Basecamp and prepare ourselves for the crux of our route - the crossing of the ‘French Pass' (5360m). This tough, but technically straightforward pass lies close beneath the northern slopes of Dhaulagiri (8167m) and the mountain views on our ascent and descent are simply sensational. We have a day to explore the remarkable ‘Hidden Valley' before crossing the Dhampus Pass and making the long descent to Marpha in the Kali Gandaki Valley. Flying back to Pokhara from the airstrip at Jomsom, we have time to enjoy this lakeside town, before returning to Kathmandu. This is adventure travel at its best - a brilliant trek in a rarely-visited part of Nepal.

Program Outline

  • Trekking Days -› (15)
  • Total Days -› (21)
  • Min. Altitude -› (950m./3117ft.)
  • Max. Altitude -› (5360m./17585ft.)
  • Walking Per Day -› 5-7hrs
  • Route Nature -› Camping [Fully Organized Trekking]
  • Difficulty -› Hard
  • Season -› September to November/ March to May.
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    Program Itinerary (Short)

    Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu international airport receipt and transfer to Hotel Kathmandu O/n Kathmandu.

    Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley evening trek brief O/n Kathmandu.

    Day 03: We fly to Pokhara then drive to Beni, where we begin trekking, heading west along the course of the Myagdi Khola, to our first camp of Tatopani,  (900m) O/n camp.

    Day 04: We continue our trek along the Myagdi Khola, passing through several villages over night at Darbang O/n Camp.

    Day 05: After breakfast cross Myagdi River, pass throw by Dhara pani one of the biggest village continue to Sibang (1780m) O/n Camp.

    Day 06: We trek northwards, still beside the Myagdi Khola, overnight camp at Mudi (Muri 1720m) O/n camp.

    Day 07: We trek northwards, still beside the Myagdi Khola, Naura to the larger settlement and trek continue to Boghara (Bagar 2375m) o/n Camp.

    Day 08: Our walk today takes us to the highest permanent village in the valley, at Jyardan and then on through forest to the open grazing area of Dobhan Kharka (2520m) o/n Camp.

    Day 09: We cross a number of tributary streams and have views of Dhaulagiri, Overnight at the summer yak grazing pasture of Khola camp (3445m) o/n Camp.

    Day 10: Today, we trek through a forested area known as the 'Italian Base Camp o/n Camp (3630m).

    Day 11: We are starting to gain height now and it is important that we include a couple of rest and acclimatization days at Italian Base camp o/n Camp.

    Day 12: Set up early in the morning when the weather is expected to be clear. This Trail is prone to stone fall, which passes through a narrow gorge, Glacier camp at 3940m o/n Camp.

    Day 13: This is one of our adventurous days to Dhaulagiri base camp. From here you can look up at the impressive north face of Dhaulagiri I (8167 meters) dominating the skyline to your right. To the west are peaks of Dhaulagiri II (7751meters), Dhaulagiri III (7715 meters) and Dhaulagiri V (7618 meters). In front of you is the impressive icefall that descends from the north east col. Camp on Dhaulagiri base camp (4748m) o/n Camp.

    Day 14: Easy angled snow slopes lead to the French Pass (5360m, which we cross to reach the 'Hidden Valley' behind Dhaulagiri camp at Hidden valley (5140m) o/n Camp.

    Day 15: We climb back up to the level of the French Pass and make the high traverse across to the slightly lower Dhampus Pass (5250m) then descend slightly to Yak Kharka (4700m) o/n Camp.

    Day 16: Descend to the village of Marpha, on the west bank of the Kali Gandaki River. Marpha is home to many apple orchids as well as all the various food products made from fruit. Continue north, up the river valley to the town of Jomsom o/n Lodge.

    Day 17: We take the exciting flight to Pokhara, where we check in at a hotel and have the rest of the day to explore this picturesque lakeside town, with its spectacular Annapurna views o/n Pokhara Hotel.

    Day 18:  Morning explore pokhara valley and late afternoon flight to Kathmandu O/n Kathmandu o/n Hotel.

     Day 19: Free day at Kathmandu, Sightseeing shopping o/n Kathmandu Hotel.

     Day 20: After breakfast transfer to Airport for final departure of you may join such as wild life activities /Rafting/bungee jump and many more!!!!!

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