We will be met on arrival at Kathmandu airport by local representative and driven to the hotel. Overnight hotel, inclusive of breakfast.
Reisroute
- Hoogste hoogte: 5360m (Franse Pas)
- Duur van de tocht: 20 dagen
- Soorten trektochten: Volledig kamperen
- Beste tijd: Oktober - november & Maart - mei
- Minimale groepsgrootte: 02 & maximaal 14
- Verborgen vallei, echt als een verborgen schat
Het Dhaulagiri Base Camp is een uitdagende en een van de beste trektochten onder de vele trektochten in Nepal. De naam van de berg "Dhaulagiri" komt uit het Sanskriet waar dhaula verblindend, wit, mooi betekent en giri berg, de 7e hoogste berg ter wereld. We beginnen de trektocht vanaf lage hoogte langs de Myagdi rivier en stijgen naar grote hoogte, inclusief het Italian Base Camp, Dhaulagiri Base Camp en passeren de 2 belangrijke passen "French Pass" & "Dhampus Pass" en verkennen de "Hidden Valley" tussen deze 2 passen; een verborgen schat! We eindigen onze trektocht in Jomsom en vliegen via Pokhara terug naar Kathmandu.
Reisprogramma
Aankomst in Kathmandu (1350m)
Startpunt
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal
00:00 - 23:00
Vlieg naar Pokhara, rij naar Beni en trek naar Tatopani (875m)
Having early morning breakfast, we drive to airport (20 minutes drive) and we will arrive in Pokhara airport after 25 minutes scenic flight; then we drive to Beni – 82 k.m (approx. 3 hours). We meet our rest of the trekking crews here. After lunch, we start our first day walking to Tatopani along the bank of Mayadi Khola (river)- 3 hours walking. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meal.
Trek naar Dharapani (1.470m)- 6 à 7 uur lopen.
Today we walk along the Myagdi Khola passing through many villages of Gurung and Chetri; and crossing some suspension bridges. Also, we will see our first view of Mt. Dhaulagiri to the north. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meal.
Trek naar Muri (1.856m)- 5 - 6 uur lopen.
From here we walk through some nice traditional villages of Takum and Sibang. We will see good view of snowy peak mountains including Gurja Himal and Puta Hiunchuli to the west. We spend overnight at Muri, a nice settlement of Magar community. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meal.
Trek naar Boghara (2.070m)- 6 - 7 uur lopen.
From here we descend to the Muri Khola bridge. After crossing the bridge over the river, we gradually ascend further to the north valley by crossing some rice fields and farmhouses. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meal.
Trek naar Dobang (2.350m)- 6 - 7 uur lopen.
Today we follow the trail to the west bank of Myagdi Khola through narrow and undulating trail. We cross several streams and we walk through pleasant forest. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meal.
Trek naar Sallaghari (3.040m)- 5 - 6 uur lopen.
Today we walk through the forest of lush vegetation of ferns, bamboo, pine & rhododendrons. We then walk to the east bank of the Myagdi Khola and arrive at Sallaghari in the forest. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meal.
Trek naar het Italiaanse basiskamp (3.660m)- 3 - 4 uur lopen.
From here we walk through pleasant forest of pine, rhododendron and juniper; and we ascend to a grassy area on the moraine; then we arrive at our camp. From here we see impressive view of Mt. Dhaulagiri. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meal.
Acclimatisatiedag in het Italiaanse Basiskamp
After having breakfast, we go for day hiking to higher elevation and explore the valley for a couple of hours. Rest of time we relax at the camp. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meal.
Trek naar het Gletsjerkamp (4.200m)- 4 à 5 uur lopen.
Today we walk following the glacier and impressive narrow gorges. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meal.
Acclimatisatiedag in Glacier Camp
Here we will acclimatize again to avoid the risk of altitude sickness before walking to Dhaulagiri Base camp. This day we can just relax at our camp or go for day walking to higher elevation. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meal.
Trek naar het Dhaulagiri Basiskamp (4.740m)- 4 uur lopen.
The trail to Dhaulagiri Base camp is rough and slippery; we walk through a long moraine-covered glacier to reach our camp at the Base camp. From here we can see impressive view of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Tukuche Peak. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meal.
Acclimatisatiedag in het Dhaulagiri Basiskamp
This is another important day for acclimatization before crossing the French Pass (5,360m). This day we go for day hiking on the direction to French Pass. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meal.
Trek naar Verborgen Vallei (5.050m) via de Franse Pas (5.360m)- 6 - 7 uur lopen.
Having an early breakfast; we leave our camp and ascend to French Pass. We stop here for some times for photography. We see magnificent view of Tukuche Peak, Mukut Himal, Tashi Kang and Mt. Dhaulagiri. Then we descend steeply down overlooking the view of hidden valley. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meal.
Trek naar Yak Kharka (3.680m) via de Dhampus Pas (5.240m)- 7 - 8 uur lopen.
From here we gradually ascend to Dhampus Pass overlooking the view of Hidden valley (truly a hidden treasure!). From the Pass we see the amazing views of Mt. Nilgiri and Mt. Annapurna. Then we gradually descend left into Kaligandaki river valley and reach at Yak Kharka. Overnight at tented camp, inclusive of full board meal.
Trek naar Jomsom (2.670 m) via Marpha- 4 à 5 uur lopen.
Today we steeply descend to Marpha; which is situated in the bank of Kaligandaki river; a nice settlement of Thakali people, having a nice monastery and apple orchids. From here we take an easy walking to Jomsom by following the Kaligandaki river bank. Overnight at guesthouse, inclusive of full board meal.
Vliegen naar Pokhara en Kathmandu
After early morning breakfast and see off our crews we take a 20 minutes short; but impressive flight to Pokhara with the view of Annapurna Himalaya massif and of course Mt. Dhaulagiri. After arriving in Pokhara; we take another flight to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel; inclusive of breakfast.
Transfer naar de luchthaven voor uw verdere reis.
After breakfast; we are driven to the airport to board our flight back home.
Eindpunt
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal
00:00 - 23:00
Annuleringsbeleid
In the event of trip cancellation, you must notify in written to Accessible Adventure; and the following cancelation policies will apply:
56 days prior to departure - 80% refund.
42 - 55 days prior to departure - 70% refund.
29 - 41 days prior to departure - 50% refund.
01 - 28 days before departure- no refund.
INCOMPLETION OF YOUR HOLIDAY
No refund will be made who leave out from the tour regardless of whatever portions remain unused in the program.
UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
-Accessible Adventure reserves the right to cancel or refuse your booking due to unforeseen circumstances like war, natural disasters, conflict, unfavorable climate etc.. In this event, Accessible Adventure may offer you an alternative trip of a similar standard. In case, the alternative tour doesn?t meet to your interest, Accessible Adventure will refund all monies paid by you.
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Reisinformatie
Accommodatie
Accommodation is Included.
Vervoer
All ground Transport is Included.
Verzekering
Vluchten
Your flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Jomsom to Pokhara & Pokhara to Kathmandu is included.
Extra diensten
- Airport pick up and drop off as per the itinerary
- Tourist class standard hotel in Kathmandu & Tent.
- All surface transfer by private vehicle
- 1 experienced guide, cook, kitchen helpers, and required number of porters
- All kitchen gears
- 1 set of satellite phone to call incase of emergency
Extra diensten
- Lunch and dinner whilst you are in Kathmandu
- Trekking equipment including sleeping bag and down jacket
- Your travel insurance
- Personal expenses including bottled drinks
- International flight
Maaltijden
During a Trek Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is Included.
Gids
1 experienced guide, cook, kitchen helpers, and required number of porters
Goed om te weten
Valuta
Nepalese Rupee
Nepal