Dhaulagiri Trek | Trekking around Dhaulagiri

Dhaulagiri Trekking

Dhaulagiri is the world's 7th highest mountain (8167/26,795 ft). Trekking around Dhaulagiri (6th highest Himalayan peak of the world) is one of the most challenging remote trek. Trekking off the main paths is not only possible, but can be immensely rewarding, though you do need a sense of adventure and an increased ability to deal with unexpected. Geographically, Dhaulagiri region is a land of dramatic contrast. This is a trek into the wild which shows the world's deepest river gorge, unparalleled scenery, as you might expect in such remote country, some very interesting indigenous people. The vast massif screens the hidden land of Dolpo to its north west. Following the rivers upstream, ferns and forests of oak and other deciduous trees and juniper are interesting. Mountain sides of rhododendron blaze with color in the spring, and other flowers are abundant on the trail. Even on High Mountain passes above the tree line, tiny alpine flowers can be found dotting the windswept ground. This is an adventure that walks the fine line between trekking and mountaineering and is ideal for those that thrive on rugged and remote trails that see only a handful of trekkers each season.

24 Days
D
5300
Apr - May , Sep - Nov

Additional Information

Additional info

The Trail Conditions:

Straight, Uphill, Downhill, Jig Jag with small rocky, pebbles, somewhere flat man made stone steps, through the rhododendron, moss covered forests, suspensions metal bridges

Medication

Bandage for sprains
Plasters/Band-aids
Iodine or water filter (optional)
Moleskin/Second skin – for blisters
Antiseptic ointment for cuts
Anti-bacterial throat lozenges (with antiseptic)
Aspirin/paracetamol – general painkiller
Oral dehydration salts
Broad-spectrum antibiotic (norfloxacin or ciprofloxin)
Anti-diarrhea medication (antibiotic)
Diarrhea stopper (Imodium – optional)
Antibiotic for Giardia or similar microbe or bacteria
Diamox (altitude sickness – can be bought in Kathmandu)

Clothing / Equipment List

Kindly bring the following list of clothing / equipment for our trek to Dhaulagiri Trek

Pair trekking boots and waterproofing agent
Pair lightweight trekking sandals
Pairs thin walking socks
Pairs lightweight wind – water proof pants
T-shirts
Fleece Jacket
Set lightweight thermals
North Face down Jacket (Preferably)
Small thin towel (sports towel best)
Soap
Shampoo
Sunscreen
Extra lightweight shirt for daypacks – for stops along the way
Hat
Cotton or silk bag liner – optional
Neck warmer
Pairs ‘thinners’ gloves
Rucksack
Pack tissues
Pair sunglasses
Water filter / Iodine (you could buy boiled water in hotels/ lodges which is safe to drink.
Camera and films
Head torch and spare batteries
Sleeping bag (rated -15(above) deg C during our trek)

Above things are required for Dhaulagiri Trek. However if you do not have clothing you can either buy or rent in Nepal. In this case we have equipment cheaper than your country.