Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trekking

On first arrival in Kathmandu and Nepal international airport, received by our Epic Adventures staff and guide for short transfer to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu. After a short refreshing rest in your room then join with other group members for trek briefing, our expert guide will provides full information regarding the trek, culture, tour of Kathmandu at places of interest.

Evening a welcome dinner in a typical Nepalese restaurants with local folk cultural program entertains, while you have dinner.

A day in Kathmandu for trek preparation and tour at places of great interest around best historical and cultural places. Our city tour guide will take you to famous areas listed in World Heritage Sites and then back to hotel after a wonderful time at sightseeing tour with time to get organize and preparation for next day adventure to Mt. Dhaulagiri base camp. 

Morning as per size of a group a drive either in a car, coach or in regular tourist bus, ride takes you on Kathmandu-Pokhara highway. An interesting drive where one can witness lively scenery of Nepal beautiful landscapes with farm villages and towns. As drive continues views of distant snow mountain range and then finally reach Pokhara. A scenic city in the shadow of Annapurna and Manaslu Himalaya with majestic Machhapuchare Himal the famous Fish Tail Peak.

On arrival at Pokhara, check in a nice hotel for overnight stop located near the Phewa Lake side with time for leisure stroll around lined with fancy shops, stores, restaurants and many nice hotels.  

(Option of flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara a 30 minutes by air facing sweeping panorama of Central and Western Himalaya range)

First, you will drive to Darbang with a view of Kali Gandaki River as you move along the forest. From Darbang, you will start your trek to Sibang. You will gradually ascend on a riverbed, then crossing the bridge over Dang Khola, you enter a forested trail that takes you to the Magar village of Dharapani. Continue the trek through the lush forest with a view of Gurja Himal (7193m) and climb uphill to reach Sibang. First glimpses of Dhaulagiri (8167m) start to appear from Sibang. Overnight in Sibang.

You will descend to Ghatti Khola, leaving Sibang behind. Then you will climb up to the Magar village of Muri where Myagdi and Dhara Rivers meet. Now, you will continue to trek crossing the bridge over Mudi Khola and descend through the terraced farm fields and sparse settlements before arriving in Naura village. Overnight in Naura.

You will follow the trails of Myagdi Khola on a steep trail to reach Bagar, from where you will follow the up and down trail leading to Jetlung. You will then descend through steep stone paths on a ridge above Myagdi Khola to reach Lapche Kharka. The trails although remote provide a beautiful panorama of the Manapathi Himal (6380m) and the Dhaulagiri range. Overnight in Lapche Kharka.

Today you will walk along a quite trail through the forest. There are no human settlements on the way, so you will be able to enjoy the soothing visual and sound of nature. Continue walking through the forest accompanied by the views of snow-clad peaks and climb along the ridge to arrive in Sallaghari, where Kunaban Khola and Myagdi hola meet. Overnight in Sallaghari.

Today you will trek through the alpine forests with a view of Jirbang (6062m), Manapathi (6380m), Tsaurabong (6395m), and the Dhaulagiri massif as you head on to Italian Base Camp. Crossing many wooden bridges over glacial streams, you will reach Italian Base Camp (3660m) via Puchhar Base Camp and American Base Camp. Here, you will find yourself surrounded by the Dhaulagiri massif and the peak of Dhaulagiri I (8167m) appears so near and surreal that it’s almost unbelievable. Overnight in Italian Base Camp.

Leaving behind Italian Base Camp, you will trek through the rocky area on a steep slope before crossing the glacial moraines. You will then reach a wide grassy area in a shallow ablation valley known as Japanese Base Camp (3890m).  From this spot, you will be able to relish the whole range of Dhaulagiri Himal, which looks absolutely breathtaking. Overnight in Japanese Base Camp.

You will take this day off trekking for acclimatization. You can explore the base camp area and spend the day relishing the spectacular view of surrounding mountains. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee as you sit amid the spectacular peaks of the Dhaulagiri massif. Overnight in Japanese Base Camp.

Today is the most challenging day out of your entire journey as you will be walking on the glacier, sometimes on the lateral moraine and on the undulating surface of Chhongardan Glacier. As it is a challenging climb, you will slowly and carefully make your way up to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4748m). The base camp will give you the freedom to witnesses all the peaks of Dhaulagiri range along with an amazing icefall descending from the Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Tukuche Peak (6848m)ridgeline. Overnight in Dhaulagiri Base Camp.

A great spot for rest day, we have set a free day as contingency to maintain the itinerary days, in case of delay due to bad weather and trail condition. Which can happen sometimes even in the best season of the year. 

On rest day, one can enjoy having rest or explore the unexplored areas of Hidden Valley where few group of trekkers and mountaineers seldom visits this wild country.

Today our great adventure concludes, having an early breakfast a short drive takes you to Jomsom airport, which is also a headquarter town of Mustang district. Located high above Kaligandaki River, as well on the Old Trans Himalaya Salt Trade and Caravan Route to Tibet that extends beyond Upper Mustang.

From Jomsom as per the flight time, a short swift flight of less than 30 minutes reach at scenic Pokhara, during airborne enjoy fantastic views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalaya range. On arrival at Pokhara airport transfer to your hotel by the lake side for last overnight stop in the shade of massive Annapurna Himalaya. 

Morning after a good breakfast an overland on the same scenic highway, where drive takes you past farm country, villages and towns as journey continues on leaving the Trisuli River behind where drive takes you on winding up to reach the suburb of Kathmandu valley. Enjoy the last hour drive as you enter into hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu, afternoon free at leisure for individual activities.

Free leisure day in Kathmandu, after a tough adventure at Mt. Dhaulagiri Base Camp, enjoy the day relaxing, shopping souvenirs or take a sightseeing tour around places of great interest like Patan and Bhaktapur, worth a visit to witness more of Nepalese art and culture.

Last day in Kathmandu and in Nepal, as per your international flight time our staff and guide will accompany you for a short drive to international airport for final departure, after a memorable and fabulous adventure to Mt. Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trekking and around amazing Nepal.