This is extended and strenuous trek to the foot of Mt. Dhaulagiri through high alpine pastures, higher passes and serene and uninhabited valleys. From Beni we head north-westerly direction towards the villages of Babichour, Dorbang and Darapani to Muri ke
eping to the banks of the Myagdi Khola which goes into the very center of the Dhaulagiri massif enjoying the first views of the impressive eastern wall of the mountain Once we get to the camp we see the gigantic northern wall as well as the Dhaulagiri, I, III and IV carrying on through the French Pass (5,360 m) and end in the valley of Kali Gandaki, Marpha and Jomsom. It is one of the longest treks and is suitable only for those with some mountaineering skills or for the physically fit. The trip is advised only in fall as winter and spring are formidable due to excessive snow ice conditions.
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Meet with our representative at the airport. Drive to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu (1310m/4310ft).
Half day visit of Kathmandu city and Swayambhunath. PM: Free, preparation for the trekking. O/N hotel.
Day 4: Beni (850m/2790ft) 08:00hrs.
Fly to Pokhara (35 minutes) and drive 82km (4 hrs) to Beni or Kathmandu to Beni Drive (9hrs).
Day 04: Beni – Babichour (950m/3118ft) drive 02:00hrs and trek to Darbang (1030m/3380ft) 04:00hrs.
Trek 18km (6.5 hrs) to Babichoaur, getting a glimpse of the middle hills of Nepal. The trail follows the Myagdi Khola (river) and passes by terraced fields and villages. Some of the houses in these villages are painted red with black windows and doors, indicating a typical Hindu house. The last three hours of the trek is on relatively flat terrain.
Day 05: Darbang - Sibang (1350m/4430ft) 06:00hrs.
This 12km (7 hrs) trek continues along the Myagdi Khola to Darbang Village, where we cross over to the west bank of the river. Shortly after crossing we begin our 2.5 hour steep ascent to the ridge, where we can see Mt. Myagumath (6,273m/20,638ft) and Mt. Jirbang (6,062m/19,944ft).
Day 06: Sibang - Muri (1850m/6070ft) 05:00hrs.
The trek to Muri is 12km/6.5 hrs. From Dharapani to Sibang it is for the most part a gradual ascent, with intermittent short but steep ascents. In the wet season the trail descends to Dara Khola and gradually climbs on the other side of the river before reaching Muri, a congested village consisting of wicker-work houses. This area is inhabited by the Magar ethnic group, a mongoloid race of people who were formerly Buddhist practitioners. Soon after arrival in these mid hill regions they were persuaded to convert to Hinduism, but have maintained their original spoken language (tibeto-bermal). We will make camp above the village from where you can see Mt. Manapati (6,380m/20,990ft), Mt. Jirbang (6,062m/19,944ft), and a few peaks of the Dhaulagiri Massif including Gurja Himal (7,193m/23,665ft).
Day 07: Muri – Boghara (2080m/6824ft) 07:00hrs.
The 10km (7.5 hrs) trek alternates between descent and ascent along the Muri and Myagdi Rivers with a relatively flat section at Naura Bhir (bhir is cliff). The trail changes dramatically at this point as we ascend a very treacherous and narrow section of the trail before descending on similar terrain to Boghara, the last village on this route.
Day 08: Boghara – Dobang (2520m/8267ft) 06:00hrs.
Trek 10km (6 hrs) to Dobang. The valley is narrow and deeply wedged between the peaks of Dhaulagiri massif and Mt. Manapathi. The trail first goes down and climbs to the ledge before it comes back to the river bed. We will pass through some thick woods with occasional clearings for cow-herding huts. From here the trek to Dobang is gradual.
Day 09: Dobang – Chartare (2820m/9251ft) 05:00hrs.
We trek 9km (4.5 hrs) along the Myagdi Khola through landslide prone areas and at times thick vegetation. Attention should be paid while we cross the rivers over the locally made wooden bridges.
Day 10: Chartare – Pakabon (3510m/11514ft) 05:00hrs.
Cross the Choriban River and than trek 8km (5hrs) over the high alpine meadows, with Dhaulagiri I (8,167m/26,869ft) looming in the east. We will go down a slippery and treacherous path where the glacier and the river join, so caution is a must! We will make camp on the other side of the river. The next three trekking days we will be walking through a perpetual snowline.
Day 11: Pakoban,Rest day for acclimatization.
Day 12: Pakabon - Glacier (3810m/12498ft) 06:00hrs.
We begin our 13km (8 hrs) trek following the Myagdi River for 1.5 hours before it see-saws over the glacial moraine. As we trek across the glacier we will go over many boulders, avoiding the crevasses. Along the trail, we can see Tukuche Peak, Mukut Himal, Sita Chuchura and Dhaulagiri I. We will make our camp on the glacier.
Day 13: Glacier - Dhaulagiri base camp (4750m/15582ft) 07:00hrs.
The 9km (6.5hrs) trek to Hidden Valley, a very wide meadow where the Thakali people bring their yaks in the summer to graze, passes between Sita Chuchura and Tukuche Peak. After the first hour of trekking we will climb for 30 minutes to the top of the ridge. Atop the ridge the French pass (5,360m/17,634ft) can be seen on the other side of the snow covered slope. Once on the pass we can get spectacular views of Hidden Valley surrounded by an ampitheater of peaks including Dhampus peak (6,035m/19,855ft), Tukuche (6,920m/22,767ft) and Dhaulagiri I (8,167m/26,869ft).
Day 14: Rest day for Acclimatization.
Day 15: Dhaulagiri - French pass (5360m/17582ft) - Hidden valley (5030m/16500ft) 05:00hrs.
Day 16: Hidden valley - Thapa pass (5250m/17222ft) - Yak kharka (3680m/12072ft) 06:00hrs.
Day 17: Yak kharka - Jomsom (2720m/8923ft) 05:00hrs.
Day 18: Jomsom - Pokhara (820m/2691ft) fly 30 minutes.
Day 19: Pokhara - Kathmandu Drive by Car / Van / Tourist Bus (06:00hrs) or Fly.
Day 20: Departure transfer to onward destination.
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