DHAULAGIRI AND ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK
A Challenging Circuit Around the World's Highest Mountains
30 days - The French Col and Thorong La Pass - Hidden Valley - Unique Itinerary

This is an extended and strenuous trek, through the picturesque villages, high alpine meadows, remote valleys and over the high passes of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. In order to allow for a proper acclimatization schedule, we begin this unique journey trekking along the mighty Marsyangdi River, making our way gradually up through the lower rice growing valleys to the higher potato and buck wheat fields of Manang. After spending time exploring the monasteries of this Buddhist region, we begin our climb to the high 4,000 meter plateaus of Yak Kharka and then make a crossing of the 17,765 foot Thorong La Pass. These days spent trekking on the Annapurna Circuit provide the necessary acclimatization and fitness building we will need to continue into the remote and high valleys of the Dhaulagiri region. Our trek now leads us into the high Hidden Valley, over the French Col (16,730 feet) to Dhaulagiri Base Camp from where magnificent mountain vistas are available.

The Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Circuit Trek is part of our Epic Himalayan Journey Series! These trips represent the gourmet trekking offerings of the great Himalayan Range. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a detailed trip itinerary.

2009 TRIP DEPARTURE DATE:
October 6 to November 4, 2009
(the trip date indicates the day you need to arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal and the day you can schedule to depart)

2009 LAND ONLY PER PERSON TRIP PRICE:
6 People: $3900.00
7 to 8 People: $3575.00
9 to 10 People: $3370.00
Single tent and hotel room supplement: $450.00 per person

TRIP SNIPPETS:
Hotels: 5 nights hotels
Camping: 24 nights camping
Trek Grade: 24 days STRENUOUS to EXTREME trekking
Max. altitude: 5,416 meters / 17,765 feet on the Thorong La

Annapurna Circuit: Strenuous Trekking = physically very challenging and more suited to hikers who are used to extended days (6-10 hours) and who are competent over uneven and difficult terrain. These treks will involve lengthy periods at high altitudes.

Dhaulagiri Circuit: Extreme Trekking = very physically challenging hiking and sleeping at extreme altitudes for a sustained period of time. The distances between camps are not far, but made tough due to the altitude. We suggest that you have some prior trekking experience at altitude before considering this trip. Please call us for advice.

TRIP OUTLINE:
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to group hotel.
Day 2: Drive to Bhulbhule via Beshishar. 7 hour drive. Camp.
Day 3: Trek to Ngadi. 3,050 feet. 3-4 hour trek. Camp.
Day 4: Trek to Jagat. 4,330 feet. 5 hour trek. Camp.
Day 5: Trek to Dharapani. 6,100 feet. 5-6 hour trek. Camp.
Day 6: Trek to Chame. 8,760 feet. 6-7 hour trek. Camp.
Day 7: Trek to Pisang. 10,500 feet. 5-6 hour trek. Camp.
Day 8: Trek to Manang. 11,615 feet. 4-5 hour trek. Camp.
Day 9: Rest and acclimatization day in Manang. Camp.
Day 10: Trek to Yak Kharka. 13,415 feet. 3-4 hour trek. Camp.
Day 11: Trek to Thorong High Camp. 16,010 feet. 6 hour trek. Camp.
Day 12: Cross the Thorong La (17,765 feet) to Muktinath. 12,460ft. 8-9 hour trek. Camp.
Day 13: Trek to Jomsom. 8,925 feet. 5-6 hour trek. Camp or Lodge.
Day 14: Visit monasteries in area and make the short trek to Marpha. 8,760 feet. Camp.
Day 15: Trek to Yak Kharka. 9,842 feet. 6-7 hour trek. Camp.
Days 16 & 17: Trek over the Damphus La Pass (16,732 feet) to Hidden Valley. 16,500 feet.
Day 18: Cross the French Col at 17,586 feet to Dhaulagiri Base Camp. 15,400 feet. 7 to 8 hours of trekking. Camp.
Days 19 & 20. Descending to Italian Base Camp. 14,800 feet. Camp.
Day 21: Trek to Dhobang. 8,200 feet. 6 hour trek. Camp.
Day 22: Trek to Baghar. 6 hours of trekking. Camp.
Day 23: Trek to Muri. 4-5 hour trek. Camp.
Day 24: Trek to Trek to Darbang. 3,350 feet. 6-7 hour trek. Camp.
Day 25: Trek to Trek to Beni. 2,200 feet. 6-7 hour trek. Camp.
Day 26: Drive to Pokhara. 4 hour drive. Hotel.
Day 27: Fly to Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 28: Sightseeing and independent activities in Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 29: In Kathmandu sightseeing or contingency day on trek. Hotel.
Day 30: Depart Kathmandu.

Country Information: About Nepal
Dhaulagiri: About Mount Dhaulagiri


Please contact us to receive a detailed day to day Trip Itinerary.

ONE WORLD TREKKING 1012 Blake Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Telephone: (970) 945-2601 Email: info@oneworldtrekking.com