Dhaulagiri Trekking is one of the most popular and the most challenging trekking in Nepal. Dhaulagiri is the sixth highest mountain in the world. Dhaulagiri trekking begins from Kathmandu to Beni by bus, from Beni, we set out trekking on foot. In between, we happen to cross many cultivated fields, forests and villages, where various ethnic groups reside, namely, Gurung, Chhetri, and Magar etc. and after few days trip, we reach at Italian base camp, from where we can see the exciting views of Dhaulagiri I, II, III, IV& V. we will have a rest for few days for acclimatize with the altitude.
Once we are ready, we head on to Dhaulagiri north base camp, and continue our trek to the French pass [5,240 m] and Thapa pass [5,155 m]. In between we can encounter semi-wild yak herds, mountain sheep or the elusive snow leopard etc and we also can see the views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Throng peak, Annapurna and Kali Gandaki River; the world deepest gorge.
Subsequently, we descend down to Marpha, a popular city of Mustang district, which is situated between majestic mountain of Annapurna and Nilgiri. After reaching Marpha you choose option that you will back Pokhara by flight from Jomsom or make long trek via Ghorepani. If you prefer Ghorepani then we reach after few days walk at Tatopani [hot-water in Nepali], where we can have a bath as well. From Tatopani, we ascend to Ghorepani then trek down to Nayapul catch taxi to go Pokhara then finally back to Kathmandu.
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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport transfer to hotel O/N Hotel