Round Dhaulagiri Trek
| Primary activity : | Trekking and Hiking |
|---|---|
| Group size : | 2-15 people |
| Country : | Nepal |
| Transportation : | Private vehicle(s) and airplane |
| Arrival on : | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Departure from : | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Meals : | Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara. All meals during the trek |
The long, difficult trek around Dhaulagiri( 8167 m)starts from Beni on the Kali Gandaki. The first few day follow the Bein to Dolpo treks along the Myagdi Khola, before swinging north on a tiny trail through dense forest into the high country at Italian Camp at around 3650m. much of the next week is on snow and glaciers above 4500m and subject to avalanches as it crosses the Chhonbarang Glacier to French Col (5240m), traverses the head of Hidden Valley and crosses 5250m.
The trek ends with a steep descent to Marpha and a return to Pokhara either via the Kali Gandaki Valley or a flight from Jomsom.
What Is Included
- Airport pickup and drops by private vehicle
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
- Camping crew.
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle mention on itinerary
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
- An experienced local English-speaking and government-licensed trek Guide and assistant trek Guide (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter only carry 25 Kg)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
- Home of trek, trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt.
- Trekking map for entire trip
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
- Annapurna conservation fee and ( TIMS card)
- Medical kit
- Fully Camping trek and camping crew.
- All government and local taxes
What Is Not Included
- Nepalese entry visa fee
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, internet etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)