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Julien and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole trip and would not have changed anything.
Julien and Jacky Cobb (UK)

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Dhampus Pass
 

Dhaulagiri Circuit via French and Dhampus Passes

This is a challenging trek around Dhaulagiri the world’s ninth highest mountain crossing two Himalayan passes. Our October 2010 departure is now guaranteed to run.

This trek explores a wild, remote and off-the-beaten-track area of the Nepal Himalaya. Roland Hunter owner and founder of The Mountain Company will lead our October 2010 departure, he knows the trail well having led a group around Dhaulagiri in May ’08.

The trek starts at Beni (or Darbang village) and then follows the Myagdi Khola river passing through beautiful Gurung villages with terraced fields framed by views of the Dhaulagiri massif.  After walking up the narrow Chonbarden gorge towards Dhaulagiri Base Camp we then cross French Pass into Hidden Valley. After crossing Dhampus Pass we start the long descent to Jomsom and then at the end of the trek we fly out to Pokhara.

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Trek Details

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Holiday Type: Walking & Trekking
    Mountaineering
  • Trek Grade: Strenuous
  • Duration: 20 days from Kathmandu
  • Leadership: Roland Hunter FRGS
  • Minimum Group Size: 6 people
  • Cost: 2010 -£1,395 (US$2,365)
    What does this include?

Price includes:

  • Internal flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and at the end of the trek from Jomsom to Pokhara and onto Kathmandu
  • All transfers including airport collections
  • One day sightseeing in Kathmandu with Nepalese cultural guide and private vehicle
  • Twin share room at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu
  • Breakfast only in Kathmandu, all meals included while on trek
  • Twin share tents while on trek using our three person Mountain Hardwear Trango 3.1s 
  • All trekking arrangements including permits and fees, tents, Western and Sherpa guides, porters and cook
  • Complimentary Dhaulagiri Circuit trekking map
  • Financial protection insurance from International Passenger Protection
  • Pre departure support and advice from The Mountain Company by email, phone and face to face meetings in London. After booking with us we will send you our comprehensive "Nepal Trek Information" notes 

Price excludes:

  • International flight to/from Kathmandu (London from £550)
  • Travel & trekking insurance (Snowcard from £70)
  • Nepal visa for 30 days at US$40 (approx £25)
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
  • Personal clothing & equipment
  • Tips
  • Other items not listed in "What is included"
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Trek Dates

  • October 10th to 29th 2010
  • April 24th to May 13th 2011
  • October 9th to 28th 2011
  • April 22nd to May 11th 2012

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Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu 
  • Day 2Fly to Pokhara, drive to Beni and trek to Tatopani (870m) 
  • Day 3Trek to Dharapani (1,470m) 
  • Day 4Trek to Muri (1,850m)  
  • Day 5Trek to Boghara (2,080m) 
  • Day 6Trek to Dobang (2,500m) 
  • Day 7Trek to Sallaghari (2,820m) 
  • Day 8Trek to Italian Base Camp (3,660m) 
  • Day 9Rest and acclimatisation day 
  • Day 10Trek to Glacier Camp (4,200m) 
  • Day 11Rest and acclimatisation day at Glacier Camp 
  • Day 12Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,700m) 
  • Day 13Rest and acclimatisation day at Dhaulagiri Base Camp 
  • Day 14Rest and acclimatisation day at Dhaulagiri Base Camp 
  • Day 15Trek via French Col (5,360m) to Hidden Valley (5,050m) 
  • Day 16Trek to via Dhampus Pass (5,240m) to Yak Kharka (3,680m) 
  • Day 17Trek to Jomsom (2,670m) 
  • Day 18Fly to Pokhara & Kathmandu 
  • Day 19Sightseeing in Kathmandu 
  • Day 20Fly back home 
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