DHAULAGIRI CIRCUIT + DAMPHUS PEAK(THAPA PEAK)

A wilderness tour in an isolated place. An easy and highly satisfying summit with outstanding views between Dhaulagiri and Annapunra.

Mount 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 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 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. We will have hotel accommodation only in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Beni. All others will be camping accommodation. Foods will be provided by our camping team.

The Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is rated as “high-advanced” and climbs Dhampus to 6200m and takes you through some remote and isolated regions, through high altitude passes and around the Dhaulagiri Massif. Mt. Dhaulagiri, also known as “The white mountain”, is the world’s seventh-highest mountain (8,167m).

BESTS

360-degree views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Machhapuchare
Enjoy a peaceful trek away from crowded trails.
Pass through traditional Gurung and Magar villages
Trek through lush forests, alpine meadows, and scenic rivers
A wonderful experience with crampons, ice axes and ropes
Possibility of customizing the itinerary with other activities or excursions

COST

0000 USD per person with 3 participants with local guide

Private trip possible every day. Contact us to receive a customized quote for 1 or 2 people. Contact us to receive a customized quote with European guide speaking English, French, Italian.

OUTLINE ITINERARY

Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02. Fly From kathmandu to pokhara & drive Darbang (1180m/3,871ft)12 hours
Day 03. Darbang (1180m/3,871ft) to Muri (1,850m/6069ft),
Day 04. Muri (1,850m/6069ft) to Bagar (2,080m/6824ft) 6 hours
Day 05.Bagar (2,080m/6824ft) to Dovan (2,250m/7,381ft) 5 hours
Day 06. Dovan (2,250m/7,381ft) to Italian Base Camp (3,600m/11,811ft) 8 hours
Day 07. Acclimatization at the Italian Base Camp(3,600m/11,811ft)
Day 08. Italian Base Camp (3,660m/12,007ft) to Japanese Base Camp ((4,300m)
Day 09. Japanese base camp(3,810m/12,500ft) to Dhaulagiri base camp (4,740m/15,551ft)
Day 10. Dhaulagiri base camp (4,740m/15,551ft) to Hidden Valley (5,200m/17,060ft) via French Col (5,360m/17,585ft) 7 hours
Day 11. Acclimatization to Damphus Base Camp(5200m/17,060ft),
Day 12. Damphus Peak (Thapa peak, 6012m/19,724ft) or Hidden Valley (5,200m/17,060ft), 9 hours
Day 13.Hidden Valley to Kalopani/Yak Kharka (2,670m/12073ft) Duration: 9-10 hours
Day 14.Trek from Kalopani/Yak Kharka to Jomsom (2,700m/8,900ft) Duration: 5-6 hours
Day 15. Fly from Jomson to Pokhara and transfer to the hotel
Day 16. Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel
Day 17. Kathmandou: sightseeing and free shopping day
Day 18. Final departure

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu. Arrives in the Nepalese capital city. After obtaining the visa to enter the country, transfer to the hotel by private bus. Presentation of the staff, briefing with the guides and verification of the equipment. Need to collect passport make permits to take permit with Nepal tourism board for dhampus peak. Free dinner and an overnight stay in hotel.

Meals included: breakfast. Overnight: hotel.

Day 02. Fly From kathmandu to pokhara & drive Darbang (1180m/3,871ft)12 hours
After breakfast we will fly to pokhara and then we leave with a dedicated off-road transfer to the starting destination of our trek, Darbang. A long journey on the great trans-Nepalese road to then enter the mountains up to our valley full of villages in Darbang.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 03. Darbang (1180m/3,871ft) to Muri (1,850m/6069ft),
After breakfast will take us through some small villages beyond the change of direction of the valley. At this point the trail climbs to the north-east along beautiful terraced slopes passing through some other picturesque villages, such as that of Muri where we will camp. The view towards the group of Dhaulagiri II, III and IV is not to be missed.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 04. Muri (1,850m/6069ft) to Bagar (2,080m/6824ft) 6 hours
We will leave Muri to go up the valley again, which will end only at the Colle dei Francesi after several days of walking. We will descend to take the suspension bridge that crosses the Muri Khola and then cross forests of rhododendrons and bamboo.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 05.Bagar (2,080m/6824ft) to Dovan (2,250m/7,381ft) 5 hours
After the village of Bagar we will pass some steps with stone steps in a context of subtropical forest up to Lipshe. From here we will pass through picturesque tiny villages where honey is produced and always through the lush forest, we will reach Doban, a small village where we can take a break. A nice suspension bridge over the Myagdi Khola and we will still have a stretch of bamboo and rhododendron forest, after which the clearing of our camp will open.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 06. Dovan (2,250m/7,381ft) to Italian Base Camp (3,600m/11,811ft) 8 hours
We will continue along the path going up the valley with a vegetation that nevertheless changes and reaches the characteristics of a more alpine environment, of rhododendrons but also of pines. The valley changes appearance and leaves room for the glacial moraine on which the path moves. After a while we will have reached the base camp area, where the Italian one also insists, where we will camp. Wonderful first close view of Dhaulagiri.