This magnificent peak rises as a giant shoulder
of shining ice and snow. This is a conical
peak on the northern side of Thapa ( Dhampus
)Pass and generally covered with snow.
During this trip you can enjoy the magnificent
views of Dhaulagiri 1- 8163m, Sita Chuchura
6611m, Nilgiri 6940m, Thapa Peak 6015m, Tukche
Peak 6920m, Tilicho peak 7134m, Thorong Peak
6484m, Yakawa Kan 6482m, Puth Hiunchuli 7246m,
Mukut Himal 6639m, Tangu Peak 6197m, Hongde
peak 6556m, Tsarste 6347m, and more snow
capped mountains.
Trip
Hightlights:
Duration:
21
Days
Type of Trek :
Camping
Max Altitude:
5015 m
Minimum Pax:
1 +
Mode of travel:
Flight
Grade:
Strenous
Outline Itinerary
Day
1
Drive from Kathmandu to Beni takes
about eleven hours. You follow the Marshyandi
gently up through heavily terraced fields
and small hill towns to the Seti River
that takes you directly into Pokhara. Pokhara
is tourist's paradise with lakes, caves,
temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with
mountains. You can observe views to the
north across the hills and Phewa Tal (lake)
to the white peaks of the Annapurna and
Dhaulagiri ranges. The drive from here
goes uphill all the way to Naudanda. It
then descends to Nayapul with views of
Annapurna South, Fish tail, green hills,
terraces and villages. To reach Beni, your
drive moves along the bank of Mardi river.
This is one of the picturesque road journeys.
You camp for the night.
Day
2
Trek
from Beni to Maldhunga (1300m.) which takes
about six hours. You climb steadily to
the rough and chilling but spectacular
Dhaulagiri Base Camp. You camp for the
night.
Day
3
Trek
from Maldhunga to Darbang takes about five
and a half hours.
This day you trek for early one hour passing through jungles with varieties of
oaks, rhododendron and so on. Your trail now follows flat land passing through
stream at one place. Darbang is a small village mainly inhabited by Magar and
Limbus. There is a beautiful camping site. You camp for the night.
Day 4
Trek
from Darbang to Takum takes about 5 hours.
This day also you trek ascends through
narrow path for early one hour. Now, you
go along the flat land passing through
jungle with varieties of rhododendrons,
oaks and Christmas trees at some distance.
After you cross a small stream, your trail
follows ascending path until you reach
Takum. Here, you camp behind the school
located in central Takum. You find a Hindu
temple where the villagers go to submit
their offerings.
Day
5
Trek
from Takum to Muri takes about 6 hours.
You start trekking to descend trail for
early one hour passing through jungle.
Then you follow ascending path and before
you approach Muri you pass along the flat
land until you reach Muri. This is a small
village mainly inhabited by Gurung and
Rai, one of the ethnic communities of Nepal.
You camp for the night.
Day
6
Trek
from Muri to Baghar(2080m.). Descend a
gentle slope and cross a rocky stream then
descend a path amid terraced fields to
Dhora khola. Cross the river and climb
to the right up the mountainside to Ghorban
dhara. The view from this pass is fine,
for the first time you can see Ghustung
south (6465m). Follow the right bank path
past Naura where you begin to ascend the
mountainside. After climbing for a short
while, take a path that traverses the steep
grass-covered hill. The Myagdi khola assumes
a steep-walled V-shape as the traverse
ends and a high, winding path climbs the
steep, grassy slope. The steep slope will
not tolerate any missteps but the path
is well-constructed with a great number
of zigzag stone step paths. At last the
long climb ends, and you enter a traverse
to the right-here you must also beware
of falling into the gorge of the Myagdi
khola. Soon you descend through a forested
area, emerging to a ridge snout where bagara
(2080) is visible. Descend through terraced
fields to this mountain village where you
camp in people's yards or the terraced
fields. You camp for the night.
Day
7
Trek
Baghar to Dobang (2520m.). Here, you leave
the villages behind and the trial becomes
increasingly challenging. You camp for
the night.
Day
8
Trek from Dovan to Upper Vungini (Italian
Base Camp) takes about 6 hours. Passing
through the beautiful forest you rapidly
gain altitude and mountains burst out all
around. You camp for the night.
Day
9
Rest day for acclimatization. You camp
for the night.
Day
10
Trek
from Upper Vugini (Italian Base Camp) to
Glacier Camp and it takes about 4 hours.
After crossing the first glacier, probably
using a rope in a couple of tricky spots,
you climb onto the main glacier. The surroundings
are spectacular which makes up for the rough
and dangerous trail. We may also use a rope
on this section. This is a particularly tough
day. You camp on the glacier rubble.
Day
11
Trek from Glacier Camp to Dhaulagiri Base
Camp which takes about 5 hours. Soon the
rough rubble gives way to the smooth ice
of the white part of the glacier. You climb
steadily to the rough and chilling but
spectacular Dhaulagiri Base Camp. You camp
for the night.
Day
12
Trek
from Dhaulagiri base camp to French Col (5010m.)-
Hidden valley takes about four hours. You
trek along trail covered with ice and soft
snow. The stunning views of Dhaulagiri range
completely enchant you. You camp for the
night.
Day
13
Trek
from French Col to Thapa pass (5015m) takes
about five hours. The views are same as
earlier day. This day you trek along flat
path covered with ice and snow. You camp
for the night.
Day
14
Rest
at Thapa Peak Base Camp. This is an acclimatization
day and you can make necessary preparation
for Thapa peak summit. You camp for the
night.
Day
15
Climb
Thapa peak and back to Base Camp which takes
about ten hours.
At the summit you will be enclosed by the views of Dhaulagiri I, Nilgiri, and
Annapurna and so on. You camp for the night.
Day
16
Trek
from Thapa Peak Base Camp to Yak Kharka takes
about five hours. To reach your destination
you trek leveled path all the way. En route
you pass Battase Danda. The views of Tukuche
peak, Thapa peak, Annapurna range mesmerize
you. You camp for the night.
Day
17
Trek
from Yak Kharka to Marpha (2670m.) takes
about five hours.
This day the trail moves downhill till Marpha. On the way you pass small forests
of juniper and other local vegetation. You will be accompanied by the splendid
views of Nilgiri, Annapurna and rocky hills. You camp for the night.
Day
18
Trek
from Marpha to Kalopani (2530m.) takes about
five hours. You trek over flat path along
the bank of Kali Gandaki. En route you pass
Tukuche and Larjung village. These villages
are predominantly inhabited by Thakali and
you find small monasteries, mani walls, chortens
and prayer flags in these villages. The views
of Dhaulagiri I and Nilgiri North with Tukuche
add another dimension to your trek. You camp
for the night.
Day
19
Trek
from Kalopani to Tatopani (1190 m.) takes
about six and a half hours. You descend the
path which passes through forests before
you reach Ghasa (2010m.), a Thakali village.
The surrounding area of Ghasa is famous destination
for bird watching and wild marijuana. Here,
you are quite amazed at the panoramic view
of Mount Nilgiri North (7061m.), Nilgiri
Central (6940m.), and Nilgiri South (6839m.)
and others. From here, the trail descends
steeply up to Rukse Chhahara (Rukse Waterfall)
which is amazing to look at as it is the
highest waterfall. The deepest gorge of the
world is situated between two mountains Annapurna
I (8091m.) and Dhaulagiri I (8167m.). The
trail again descends slightly to Tatopani
through different human settlements. You
can enjoy the hot spring at Tatopani as the
word Tatopani is termed after the natural
hot spring situated at the bank of the Kali
Gandaki River. It is popularly believed that
taking bath in Hot Spring helps you to get
rid of skin diseases. You camp for the night.
Day
20
Trek
from Tatopani to Beni takes about six hours.
Trekking over leveled path along the bank
of Kali Gandaki you reach Beni. En route,
you pass forests, villages, green hills,
terraces and captivating sceneries. You camp
for the night.
Day
21
Drive
from Beni to Pokhara by bus takes about five
hours. You stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
Day
22
Drive
from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist mini
bus that takes about seven hours. While driving
from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to
Damauli,, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where
the Nepal's first Cable car is operated to
reach to Manakamana Temple. En route, you
could enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries,
rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and
people being engaged in their daily life
activities. From Naubishe you climb up to
Thankot, the gateway to capital city. Or
you can fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu and
it takes about 25 minutes.