This trek gives the opportunity to enjoy
unique view of the Dhaulagiri range. During the trek you can
appreciate the friendly and happy atmosphere of the small
villages. The trek is very tough, the itinerary is made for
sportive and trained people and includes some nights at high
altitude (5000 m).
Day 01 Drive Pokhara-Beni.
Drive to Beni about 4 hrs.
Day 02 Beni-Babichaur ( 1000m )
After leaving the Kali Gandaki river you enter in the Myagdi
Khola valley.
Day 03 Babichaur-Dharapani ( 1565m )
Tonight you will camp in Dharapani 1565m, and the Dhaulagiri
is no more so far.
Day 04 Dharapani-Muri (
1850m )
The path goes steep up to Muri 1850 m, where the Mt. Dhaulagiri
and other mountains appear clearly.
Day 05 Muri-Boghara ( 2050m )
From Muri the trail is easy and goes down for few hours but
before to reach Boghara you have to climb a steep path for
a couple of hours.
Day 06 Boghara-Dhoban ( 2630m )
Today the path is quite difficult and sometime you will need
the help of the ropes. Watch your step.
Day 07 Dhoban-Italien Base camp ( 3500m
)
Today you will reach the Italien Base Camp where you will
camp just infront of the West wall of the Dhaulagiri.
Day 08 Rest day.
Day 09 Italo Basecamp-Lager auf (4250m )
Again you will need the help of the ropes, but the path is
not dangerous. For better acclimatisation will not reach the
Dhaulagiri base amp today but you will stop at half way.
Day 10 Dhaulagiri Basecamp ( 4650m )
Today you will reach the Dhaulagiri Base Camp.
Day 11 Restday.
Acclimatisation day. In the next day you will be constantly
at an altitude of 5000 - 60000 m, so this day is essential.
Day 12 Dhampus Pass ( 5250m )
During the today trek you will cross the French Pass at an
altitude of 5334 m. After the pass you reach the Hidden Valley
and you will cross another pass: the Dhampus pass.
Day 13 Thapa Peak .
For the people who still have energy and do not suffer from
"altitude sickness" today is planed to reach the
6013 m of the Thapa peak. The ascent is not difficult.
Day 14 Restday.
Day 15 Tukche ( 2595m )
Long way down to the Kali Gandaki Valley, nearly 2000 m down.
Day 16 Tukche-Ghasa ( 2015m
)
An easy and large path will bring you to Gasa.
Day 17 Ghasa-Tatopani ( 1190m )
Today you will reach Tatopani where you can enjoy the beautiful
Hot Springs.
Day 18 Tatopani-Ghorepani ( 2853m )
Long way up to Ghorepani, from where you can enjoy an exciting
view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range.
Day 19 Birethanti.
Day 20 Drive to Pokhara.
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