Dhaulagiri Round Trek

Dhaulagiri Round Trek or Dhaulagiri circuit trek is a challenging trek reaching up to a maximum elevation of 5360m at French pass and a maximum overnight elevation of 5050m at the Hidden Valley. This above two weeks trek includes crossing two high passes above 5000m and is a fully camping based trek. Physically challenging due to the higher elevation, involves daily trekking of approximately 6–8 hours.

Prerequisites:-
No previous trekking experience is required but you should be moderately fit and must enjoy walking and adaptable to high altitude conditions.

The best seasons to trek the Dhaulagiri round are Autumn (from October till November) and Spring (April until May). The weather during these months tends to be clear and nice allowing us to enjoy the trekking to the fullest, and temperatures will drop considerably as you ascend higher every day. The nights are cold (between -10C to 5C) and the days are sunny and hot (between 10C to 20C). Mornings are usually clear, with clouds building up in the afternoon and disappearing at night.

In Kathmandu, you will stay at Kathmandu Vajra Hotel near by Swyambunath monkey Temple, a well-known hotel where the hotel also boasts of a beautiful garden where you can relax and enjoy the greenery. Breakfast will be provided in the hotel and your accommodation will be on twin sharing basis.

On Pokhara:-
In Pokhara, you will stay at Mountain View Hotel near by Fewa Lake, with a spacious and comfortable room this hotel is a good place to relax. Your accommodation with breakfast will be on twin sharing basis.

Your accommodation during the trekking period will be fully tented camping. A tent will be provided for every 2 travellers with a foam mattress. If in case of a single by default, we will arrange a single tent for you at no additional cost. There will also be a kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, table, chairs and more for your comfort.

We will provide three meals a day (B, L, D) during the trek. Since this is a full camping trek, our kitchen crew will serve freshly prepared meals during the trek. We consider hearty and delicious meals as a key component to the overall success of our trip. You can and is encouraged to bring along comfort food which you enjoy eating – chocolates, power bars, dry fruits, candies, other snacks etc.

Daily wake up calls will be between 6.00 am to 7.00 am while on the trek. The wake-up time and breakfast time will be decided the night before during the briefing time. The time table for each day will entirely depend on your walking duration for that particular day.

Tea will be served at your tent as a wake-up call. Before breakfast, you are required to pack your duffel bag as it will be loaded by the porter while you are having your breakfast. After 3-4 hours of walk, we stop for lunch mid-day. The afternoon’s walk is generally shorter and we usually arrive at our destination in time for afternoon tea.

We provide boiled water for drinking purpose on all our Camping style trek. During mealtime, you can ask the staffs to fill the hot water for you. We strongly discourage the use of single-use plastic bottles such as mineral water on all our trips. Carrying a hot water bottle is highly recommended.

We advise all our clients to get travel insurance that covers up emergency evacuation that may be needed in case of the occurrence of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) or any other reasons in high altitudes where there are no other means of transportation available. It is advisable to review carefully the insurance and its coverages before making the final decision. Carry proof of your insurance with you on the holiday and you must ensure that your insurance provides an adequate level of protection and covers you for the activities involved.

We kindly ask clients to ensure that duffel bag weight remains under 15 kgs. The baggage allowance for Nepal’s domestic airlines is a total of 15 kg (10 kgs for the duffel bag and 5 kgs for the backpack). Similarly, we request clients to keep the duffel bag weight under 15 kgs due to porter weight restrictions, allowing maximum of 25 kgs weight per porter. Similarly during the trek, clients are required to carry only a day pack containing essentials such as a water bottle, camera, sunscreen, spare jacket, etc. This light load ensures a more enjoyable trekking experience. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, any additional luggage or items not needed during the trek can be left at the hotel in Kathmandu.

• Passport: All foreign visitors to Nepal must have a passport with a validity of at least 6 months prior to the date of departure.
• Visa: Nepal Visa can be obtained on arrival at Kathmandu Airport (Tribhuvan International Airport) or you can obtain Nepal Visa before your arrival through Nepal Embassy, ​​Diplomatic Mission and Consulate near your location. If you are entering Nepal by land, Nepalese visas are also issued at entry points. Therefore, Nepal visa fee is listed below according to duration.
• Multiple entries 15 days – USD 30 or equivalent convertible currency
• Multiple entry 30 days – USD 50 or equivalent convertible currency
• Multiple entry 90 days – USD 125 or equivalent convertible currency
• Important notice: It is always advisable to verify visa requirements when booking your travel. Visa requirements may vary depending on where you are and it is recommended to check transit country requirements as well.
• While we share this information in good faith, it is important to independently verify and take full responsibility for your visa requirements.

Arrival Point:

Your arrival point at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), please pay your visa fee and proceed to immigration to apply for VOA (Visa on Arrival), customs clearing and then collect your luggage and then outside the arrival hall, see the placard. Put your name on it and meet our team member, our team member will transfer to your hotel for check in.

We encourage you to get all equipment listed below for the trip and kindly ensure you check and try every equipment. And you can also buy or hire the same in Kathmandu as they are available in the many trekking shops.

Clothing and Footwear

– Long-sleeved shirts
– T-Shirts
– Trousers
– Warm Jackets/Sweater/Pullover
– Waterproof jackets and trousers
– Down Jacket
– Sleeping bag with liner
– Duffel/Kit Bag
– Thermal
– Inner wears
– vUndergarments
– Warm socks
– Warm Hat, Gloves and Bandana/Scarf
– Extra clothes to wear in Kathmandu when you come back from the trek.
– Trekking shoes
– Slippers/Flip flops to wear at camp
– Daypack 30-35 litres (To carry your sunblock, water, camera, waterproof jackets and others that you may require while trekking)

Important Documents

– Passport with visa and validity of 6 months after your trip completion/ 4 copies of passport size photos for permits and official formalities
– Flight tickets
– Credit cards in case of emergencies
– Driving ID or any other ID in case of loss of your passport.

Others: Important

– Headlamps with extra batteries
– Sunglasses with UV protection
– Camera with charger or spare batteries
– A pair of trekking poles
– Bottle on (1) litre
– Laundry bag to keep the dirty clothes
– Large plastic bags to keep the clothes dry
– Padlock
– Binoculars
– Reading materials, notebooks and pens

Toiletries and hygiene

– Quick-drying towel
– Small face towel
– Toothbrush &Toothpaste
– Deodorants, Soap and Shampoo (Smaller bottle)
– Face and body moisturizer, Sunscreen and lip balm
– Hand sanitizer/Antiseptic wipes
– Hygiene products
– Basic first aid kit

Personal climbing gears:

– Plastic mountaineering boots
– Mountaineering/Climbing Harness
– Helmet
– Ice Axe
– Crampons
– Ascender/Jumar
– Descender/ 8 figure (Rappelling device)
– Screw gate Karabiners (Lock 2/Unlock 2)
– Prusik loop