Trip Duration
19 Days
Trip Difficulty
Moderate
Group Size
2-16 pax
Max. Altitude
5,360m. /17,585 ft.
Transportation
Fly/drive in - Fly Out
Best Seasons
Mar - May , Oct - Dec
Activity per day
Hiking and Trekking Holiday
Start/End
KathmanduTrip Overview
This spectacular trek starts at Beni just a short drive north from Pokhara. Ascending up the lovely unspoiled valley of the Myagdi River, you will be walking through an ever changing landscape with numerous picturesque villages. The majority of the people in this region are Magars with their own distinct culture and traditions. After passing the upper most village of Pakoban, you will reach Italian and Japanese Base Camps before arriving at Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4740m). Next is the challenging 5360m French pass, enchanting Hidden Valley followed by another 5280m Dhampus pass before a steep descent to Jomsom for return flight back to Pokhara. You don’t need any technical climbing skills to tackle these high passes and acclimatisation periods are included in the itinerary.
The views of the great Dhaulagiri massif and surrounding peaks are considered by veterans of this trek to be exceptionally sensational. This is one of best and the most demanding of all the high altitude treks in Nepal and is only for those with previous high altitude trekking experience.
Itinerary of Dhaulagiri Circuit via French Pass Trek
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu. Met by our staff and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Trek brief and preparation. Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03: Fly to Pokhara and drive to Beni (830m)
Day 04: Trek to Babiyachor (950m)
Day 05: Trek to Dharapani (1400m)
Day 06: Trek to Muri (1850m)
Day 07: Trek to Boghara (2050m)
Day 08: Trek to Dobang (2520m)
Day 09: Trek to Italian Base Camp (3660m)
Day 10: Acclimatisation and rest day
Day 11: Trek to Japanese Camp or Chhonbardan Glacier Camp (4100m)
Day 12: Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4740m)
Day 13: Acclimatization and rest Day
Day 14: Cross French Pass (5360m) and trek to Hidden Valley (5120m)
Day 15: Cross Dhampus Pass (5280m) and trek toYak Kharka (3680m)
Day 16: Trek to Jomsom (2720m) via Marpha
Day 17: Fly to Pokhara and transfer to hotel
Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 19: Fly back home
If the above itinerary interests you or if you would like to plan and develop your own custom itinerary, please feel free to contact us by clicking ‘inquiry’ on the right hand side of your screen and we will be glad to advise, help, recommend and provide you with a quote.
Includes/Excludes
What is included?
- All arrival, departure transfers as per the itineary by car, van or coach.
- Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with English speaking guide, transport and entry fees.
- Domestic airfares and road transportation according to your choice.
- All hotel accommodation with breakfast.
- All meals (3 meals each day) during camping.
- Full service from our guides, cooks, and porters.
- All camping and kitchen equipments and camp site fees.
- Staff salary, transport and insurance.
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) entry permit.
- TIMS (Trekkers Information Management) fee.
- Necessery government taxes.
- Company ground handling charges.
What is not included?
- International flights to Nepal.
- Meals not mentioned above or in the itinerary.
- Travel and medical insurance including evacuation.
- Nepal entry Visa fee.
- Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, bar bill, telephone calls etc and tips for staff.
- Any additional activities not in the itinerary.
