Dhaulagiri French Pass

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Dhaulagiri French Pass Trek Dhaulagiri (White Mountain), separated from the Annapurna region by Kali Gandaki Gorge (deepest in the world) includes some fifteen peaks above 7000mt. The trekking in this area is relatively strenuous and needs some mountaineering knowledge. This challenging trek takes you to spectacular wilderness areas, travelling around the entire Dhaulagiri massif and along valleys that are little travelled by locals, let alone by trekkers.

Trip Highlights

Panoramic view of Mt. Annapurna, Gurja Himal, Dhaulagiri and more.
View of of Nilgiri and other Mountain Peaks
Mixed culture and traditions
Inhabited both Hindu and Buddhist people
Temperate to Alpine forests
View of over 8000 meter highest mountains
Glacial River, Glaciers & lush of bamboo forest
Natural hot spring
Very rich in flora and fauna
Waterfalls and Suspension bridges along the way to cross the river
Oak, fir, pine and Rhododendron forest
Most famous and hard high pass trek in Nepal
Nepal’s ethnic Magar culture
Area of renown Gorkha shoulders

Day to day outline itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu arrival

Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing

Day 03: Kathmandu – Baglung (740m)

Day 04: Baglung – Beni (850m)

Day 05: Beni –Darbang (1030m)

Day 06: Darbang – Muri (2200m)

Day 07: Muri – Bagar (2900m)

Day 08: Bagar – Dovan (3800m)

Day 09: Dovan – Italy B.C.(4325m)

Day 10: Italy B.C. – Dhaulagiri B. C. (4750m)

Day 11: Dhaulagiri B.C. – French Col. Pass (5360m.) – Dam,pus Pass (5250m)

Day 12: Dampus Pass – Yak Kharka (3600m)

Day 13: Yak Kharka – Marpha (2640m)

Day 14: Marpha – Jomsom (2720m)

Day 15: Jomsom – Pokhara (820m), fly – Kathmandu (1350m), fly

Day 16: Free / leisure day in Kathmndu

Day 17: Departure

Cost Details

Cost Includes

Airport transfers
Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu
Hotel accommodations in Beni
City tour by private transport
Tourist Bus Transportation Kathmandu – Pokhara – Beni - Kathamndu
Annapurna Conservation and Dhaulagiri permit and TIMS Permits
Trekking equipment such as down filled sleeping bag and duffel bag.
An English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide and local porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers : 1 porter)
Guide and porter salaries, insurance, equipment, transport, food and lodging
3 Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) along the way to trek
Hot drinks (Tea and Coffee) during the meal time.
Purified/Iodine Drinking water
All lodge accommodations on twin sharing basis ( private room share toilet)
Beni /Pokhara-Kathmandu by tourist bus
A comprehensive first aid medical kit