• DAY 1

  Welcome to Kathmandu (1400m/4593ft) - 30 min

  On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our staff will receive and transfer you to the hotel. There you'll be briefed about the upcoming tour plans with dos and don'ts during the trek. Overnight stay at Kathmandu hotel.

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• DAY 2

  Drive or fly to Pokhara (30 min) - 6 hrs

  Take an early morning flight of 6 hours to scenic Pokhara city, an abbot of serene Phewa and Begnas lakes. Take a short walk in the afternoon around Phewa lake, that reflects the view of high Annapurna Himalaya.

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• DAY 3

  Drive to Darbang via Beni (900m) - 5 to 6 hrs

  Beni is reached after another 3-4 hours of scenic drive from Pokhara. Beni is a large town and the administrative center of the Myagdi district. The journey continues on the dirt road, passing through several towns and farm villages before arriving in Darbang. 

   

  Darbang is located near the raging Myagdi River, which flows from Dhaulagiri Base Camp and its glaciers all the way to the Tibetan border. Today’s camp will be set just outside of the main village.

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• DAY 4

  Trek to Riverside (1,560m) - 5 hrs

  Today's adventure  starts walking past farm villages following a pleasant trail along the Myagdi river. 

   

  After a gradual walk, head towards overnight camp by the river. In the afternoon, enjoy the cool river or relax on the bank.

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• DAY 5

  Trek to Bagar (2,375m) - 5 to 6 hrs.

  Morning walk follows a river towards a farm village of Jugepani, where you'll stop for lunch. Fr here, climb above a ridge and descend through forest at Bagar. Bagar is a farm village , and the last one till our walks join at Marpha.

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• DAY 6

  Trek to Dovan (2600m) - 5 to 6 hrs

  After leaving Bagar hamlet, to the trip continues on a narrow, undulating trail above the river Myagdi towards the ridgetop. From here the path descends steeply, throughout which you’ll notice the stone-made temporary huts for cattle.

   

  Ascending gradually, you’ll come across grassy clearings. After a total of 5 to 6 hours of quiet walking, you’ll arrive in a level grassy field called "Kharka" named Dovan for the overnight camp.

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• DAY 7

  Trek to Chartare / Bhainsi Kharka (3,000m) - 5 hrs

  Today, the trek starts with a 30-minute walk to the bank of Kanoban Khola. Carefully cross the bridge entering the forest. Passing through another log bridge over a stream once again leading to the deeply forested area.

   

  While descending from the forest, you’ll notice the Dhaulagiri range, peeping through closely packed trees. Before straying too far from the Konaban River, head down to the Myagdi Khola side and take the left bank trail. Climb up toward another Khola called the Pakite Khola and cross it to reach the tableland of Chatare. Overnight camp in Chartare also called Bhainsi Kharka

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• DAY 8

  Trek to Pakhaban (Japanese Camp) (3,750m) - 5 hrs

  After leaving the campsite, proceed further along the trail to Italian Base Camp, a woodland area. The trail enters a rocky area to the mountainside and descends to the glacier that had originated from the West wall of the Dhaulagiri. 

   

  Prepare yourself for another ascend to a grassy narrow valley of Pakhaban, also known as Japanese Camp. Pakhaban is a lovely campsite with the spectacular Dhaulagiri I West Wall and the massive stone walls from Tsaurabong Peak behind it.

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• DAY 9

  Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,750m) - 6 hrs

  From Pakhaban, walk down the right side of the valley blanketed with snow and fallen rocks. Carefully walk along the undulating glacier surface as the valley bends to the right bank route. After short ups and downs, you’ll reach Dhaulagiri Base Camp.

   

  With the towering peaks of Dhaulagiri II (7,751 m), III (7,715 m), and IV (7,618 m) to the west and the Ice Fall dropping from the col between Dhaulagiri and Tukuche Peak, one can look up at the majestic North Face of Dhaulagiri I. The rocky moraine clearing will be the site of the overnight camp.

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• DAY 10

  Trek to Hidden Valley (4,900m) via French Pass (5,360m)

  Today’s journey is initiated along the moraine and the glacier to a rocky terraced hill. Passing a few ups and downs through the right side of the valley, climb up the French Col. The pass is not only summited for the adventurous purpose but also for spiritual enhancement. You’ll notice the Buddhist prayer flag or Lungta, raised by fellow hikers and climbers in the pass. 

   

  Cherish the view of Sita Chuchura, the Mukut Himal, and Tashi Kang (5,386 m), all of which surround the Hidden Valley. Tukuche Peak West lies to the right, and in the distance is the enormous Dhaulagiri I. A gentle descent along the snow-covered landscape finally leads to the overnight halt at the wide Hidden Valley.

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• DAY 11

  Rest day at Hidden Valley

  Today is the much-required rest day when you’ll get to explore the Hidden valley. Empty your exhaustion in the midst of massive mountains. An ideal environment for blue sheep, you might get the opportunity to meet with this rare species. You may as well opt to descend to the lower camp as per the weather. 

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• DAY 12

  Trek to Yak Kharka (4,915m) - 5 hrs

  After a fantastic day at Hidden Valley, the expedition moves on to cross the 5,250m-high Dhampus Pass. The walk begins on a wide path with a short ascent per hour continued by a narrow lane for the next hour. You’ll finally reach the high pass at Dhampus Pass at 5,250 meters, which offers views of the Kali Gandaki Valley's deep gorge and the Annapurna ranges beyond.

   

  At Dhampus Pass' summit ridge, Mukut Himal is seen in the distance as the Hidden Valley is hidden behind the Col. Up until the campsite at Yak Kharka, the mountainside is steeply descending and covered in rocks. Set your camp at the summer pastureland of Yak Kharka, accompanied by Nilgiri and the western end of the Annapurna massif.

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• DAY 13

  Trek to Marpha (2,630m) - 4 to 5 hrs

  This morning's stroll leads to a steep descent along a winding mountain trail that ascends to a ridge from which Dhaulagiri I and the Tukche Peak are once again discernible.

   

  To go to Marpha Village today, take the left bank of the Kali Gandaki River. Then, take the winding mountain trail that descends to the right side and crosses a stream to get to Alubari, a small town with a few small stone huts. Continue through the winding trail remaining to the right and descending steeply along the slender mountainside.

   

  The final downhill eventually leads to the center of Marpha, one of the most lovely settlements on this trip, where you can spend the night. Marpha is known for its juicy apple and its product.

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• DAY 14

  Drive to Jomsom and fly to Pokhara (860m)

  Take a 30 min short drive from Marpha to Jomson, early in the morning. Marpha is the headquarters of Mustang with a small airstrip above Kali Gandaki river.

   

  From Jomsom, take another scenic flight of less than 30 min to Pokhara, viewing the amazing Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range.

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• DAY 15

  From Pokhara fly to Kathmandu

  An early-morning trip from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes around 30 minutes, depending on the flight time, and offers a panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains. When you arrive at the domestic terminal in Kathmandu, a member of our staff will meet you and take you back to the hotel.

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• DAY 16

  Final Departure

  After the last breakfast in Kathmandu, you’ll be transferred to the airport for final departure.

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