Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On first arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport received by our guide and staff with traditional greetings.Taking care of your baggage, and then a short drive to the hotel, located in the heart of a city near the exciting areas at Thamel. Check into your lovely rooms, after getting refreshed from the Jet-Lag, join in with other members for group briefing. Provided by your guide or Group Leader, offering information regarding the trek, hotels, local lodge.As well of local culture with do’s and don’ts, evening a group welcome dinner in a nice authentic Nepali Restaurants. Entertains the environment with folk cultural program as introduction to Nepalese heritage and culture.

Day 2Tour of Kathmandu heritage sites of great interest.

Morning after breakfast, at given time our city and cultural guide will receives you at the hotel. A short drive to the hub of Kathmandu city, for exciting tour of old Durbar Square / Palace Courtyard.The area is teemed with life and activities, a great way to soak into Nepalese cultures. Visiting historical and religious monuments listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites most of the ancient buildings.After an interesting time at Durbar Square, a short drive to Nepal’s most important landmark, the Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,600 years old history. A Buddhist monument tucked on a hill top west of the city, from here visit the Hindu holy temple of Pashupatinath. The tour continues to large dome Stupa of Bouddhanath, as well known as ‘Little Tibet’. A great place to enjoy the tour of the world’s largest Stupa with all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha.Enjoying the day tour, transfer back to hotel rest of the afternoon preparation for the trek and packing the right gear.

Day 3Fly or drive to Pokhara 860 m (30 mins by air)-06 hours on road.

Depending upon the trip cost where flight or drive included, as per the size of a group either travel by private car, coach or in regular Tourist Bus to Pokhara.An interesting overland journey and the best way to observe Nepal’s rural farm life, as drive heads beyond Kathmandu valley. Views of snow peaks along the drive following the Trisuli River for some hours. As drive diverts due west then reaching at beautiful city in Pokhara by the serene Phewa lake side. Where most good hotels, shops and restaurants are located, an exciting place for overnight stop.(Options for short flight of half hour to Pokhara from Kathmandu)

Day 4Drive to Darbang 1,200 m via Beni 900 m -06 hrs.

Spending a pleasant overnight at scenic Pokhara, morning drive lead to Beni town and further west Darbang a farm village. Darbang although a small farm village, slowly turning into a town, due to motor road from Beni and Pokhara. The village is also a gateway to various destination around far west Nepal, on route to Dolpo via Dhorpatan. As well to our destination around Dhaulagiri and Mustang areas, an exciting village for overnight stop.

Day 5Trek to Riverside 1,700 m - 04 hrs.

Start the first day walk heading through many smaller farm villages on pleasant trail, following Mygdi River. After a nice walk ending the day reaching our first overnight camp close to the river.Afternoon with time to enjoy refreshing dip in the cool Mygdi River. The river we will be following right up to its glacial source at Dhaulagiri Base Camp.

Day 6Trek to Bagar 2,375 m -05 hrs.

Morning after a pleasant overnight in tented camp, having breakfast served by kitchen staff and cook. Start the day walk following the river upstream to Jugepani a small rural farm village for lunch stop. Afternoon climb above to a high ridge, and then down into forest reaching Bagar, a farm village for overnight camp. Bagar will be the last village till our route reaches Marpha village on the other side of Dhaulagiri at Mustang.

Day 7Trek to Dovan 2,600 m-06 hrs.

Having good breakfast in the camp, then leaving Bagar village and human settlement for a week.As walk follow through dense forest for an hour, and then climb starts within bamboo, oaks and rhododendron tree lines. After an hour steep up then descend to Dovan for overnight camp, Dovan a small temporary settlement with few small teahouse and shops, for some trekkers and cattle herder. Located amidst forest surrounding close to sound of raging Mygdi River.

Day 8Trek to Chattare / Bhaise Kharka 3,120 m -05 hrs.

After Dovan morning walk on an unstable small wooden bridge over a stream, the tributaries of Mygdi River. From the log bridge walk into forest to overnight stop at Chattare also called Bhaise Kharka. Our camp is set on a grassy meadow within a dense forest surrounding of tall rhododendron and pine trees.

Day 9Trek to Pakhaban / Japanese Camp 3,750 m-05 hrs.

From Chattare, morning leads into complete mountain wilderness on leaving the forested areas for some days. As walk heads towards Mt. Dhaulagiri South Face, close to Putha Huin-Chuli, and Mana-Pathi. The area around a wide glaciated field is called Italian camp, where Italian expedition made their camp. From the icy field of moraine, adventure starts walking and crossing over a glacier and then climb over rocky ridge. Reaching the higher side, a nice walk leads to our overnight camp at Pakhaban also known as Japanese camp. A nice spot on a grassy level ground facing South West Face of Dhaulagiri, Mana Pathi, Puttha Hiunchuli. Includes huge ice wall of Tsaurabong Peak with Mygdi River down below.

Day 10Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp 4,750 m- 06 hrs.

Walk today starts following over moraine and glaciated faint path, where all needs a good team work keeping close eye. As the trail can be misleading follow the guide and porters and fellow members. A long walk over glacial area and then reaching an open wide area at Dhaulagiri base camp. The camp is placed on best available flat ground, beneath Mt. Dhaulagiri and its tumbling Ice Fall and glaciers. Facing closest views of Mt. Dhaulagiri-I (8,167 m), includes Tukuche peak with West peaks of Dhaulagiri-II (7,751 m.), Dhaulagiri-III (7,715 m.) and Dhaulagiri-IV (7,618 m.).

Day 11Trek to Hidden Valley 4,900 m via French Pass 5,360 m.

After having breakfast facing amazing views of surrounding high snow peaks of Dhaulagiri range. Morning walk follows a moraine ridge on top French pass, the highest point of the adventure at 5,360 m. From the top facing grand views of snow peaks that surround the high pass, marked with Buddhist prayer flags. Enjoying the superb scenery, downhill walk to a wide flat field at hidden valley for overnight camp.From the camp at Hidden Valley facing grand views of Sita Chuchura, Mukut Himal, Tashi Kang and Tukuche Peak with Mt. Dhaulagiri.

Day 12At Hidden Valley (contingency or spare day).

A necessary rest having a spare or contingency day, due to trail condition as well for unpredictable weather. As well with physical shapes of the members, staff and porters after continues walks for several days. A great pleasant spot at Hidden Valley for rest days enclosed within high towering snow-capped peaks. On this day just relax and enjoy the views and explore around the least trekked area around Hidden valley.

Day 13Trek to Yak Kharka / Alu Bari 4,915 m - 05 hrs.

From Hidden Valley after having a good rest, morning begins heading south east on gradual winding path for few hours. Then reaching Thapa or Dhampus pass at above 5,250 meters high, a short climb and then on downhill path. As walk leads to last overnight camp at Yak Kharka, the area also called Alu Bari. A Yak herder summer pasture field, during months of grazing time growing potatoes around this scenic spot. From the camp overlooking views of Annapurna Himal and Nilgiris peaks.

Day 14Trek to Marpha 2, 670 and drive to Jomsom town-05 hours.

Our last day walk of the adventure from the camp at Yak Kharka / Alu Bari.Enjoy the morning grand views of snow peaks, then start the final day trek heading long downhill. Walking back into tall tree line of rhododendron and pine trees, as trail follows further down. Then finally ending trek at Marpha one of the most attractive village with white-washed painted houses. From Marpha having a refreshing stop, a short drive in local vehicle leads to a large town at Jomsom. Headquarter and administrative center of Mustang district with a small airport, overnight at Jomsom in a nice lodge.

Day 15From Jomsom short flight to Pokhara 860 m and transfer to hotel.

After an enjoyable last overnight stop at Jomsom and around Mustang area, morning a short walk to Jomsom airport. After checking in, board in a small aircraft for short scenic flight to Pokhara. During this short flight enjoy views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalaya range, as plane slowly makes landing at Pokhara airport. From the airport, short drive to the hotels, located close to Phewa Lake for last overnight around Mid-West Nepal.

Day 16Fly or drive to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Depart from the hotel in Pokhara, for interesting overland journey back to Kathmandu on the same scenic highway. On reaching the hotel in Kathmandu by late afternoon, rest of day free for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.(Option for short flight of half hour to Kathmandu from Pokhara)

Day 17Free day in Kathmandu for individual activities.

Enjoy a relaxing free day in Kathmandu on completing one of most adventurous trekking. On this rest day one can join in for another exciting tour of Patan and Bhaktapur cities. Well worth a visit, rest of day at leisure for individual activities and shopping souvenirs of Nepal.

Day 18International departure for homeward bound.

Your last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, as per your international flight time our staff transfer you to the airport. Then bid farewell to guide and staff as you enter the airport terminal for homeward bound flight, after an amazing great adventure on Mt. Dhaulagiri Circuit Trekking.

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