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Trek Report for Dhaulagiri Circuit

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Dhaulagiri Circuit in October 2011 led by Dom Rudd

Dhaulagiri Circuit in April 2011 led by Lee Farmer

Dhaulagiri Circuit in October 2010 led by Roland Hunter

Dhaulagiri Circuit in October 2009 led by Gary Pfisterer

Dhaulagiri Circuit in May 2008 led by Roland Hunter

 

To view photos of this trek: 

Piotr Zycki 2010 Scenery from Dhaulagiri Circuit

Piort Zycki 2010 Scenes from Dhaulagiri Circuit

Dhaulagiri Circuit photos: trek in October 2010

Neil Piercy’s photos on Picassa: 2009 Dhaulagiri Circuit

Dhaulagiri Circuit photos: exploration day in Hidden Valley in October 2010

Dhaulagiri Circuit photos: Beni to Italian BC

Dhaulagiri Circuit photos: Italian BC to Dhaulagiri BC

Dhaulagiri Circuit photos: Dhaulagiri BC to Hidden Valley

Dhaulagiri Circuit photos: Dhampus pass to Jomsom

 

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Trek Details

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Holiday Type: Walking & Trekking
    Mountaineering
  • Trek Grade: Strenuous
  • Duration: 20 days from Kathmandu
  • Leadership: Jill Lawson
  • Minimum Group Size: 6 people
  • Cost: 2012 -£1,695 (US$2,895)
    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

  • April 22nd to May 11th 2012
  • October 7th to 26th 2012
  • April 21st to May 10th 2013
  • October 6th to 25th 2013
  • April 20th to May 9th 2014

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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 14Trek via French Col (5,360m) to Hidden Valley (5,050m) 
  • Day 15Exploration walk around Hidden Valley 
  • Day 16Trek 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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