Day by day itinerary
Day 01: Early morning drive to Pokhara (900 m) by tourist bus, 6 hours, 200KM or flight 25 minutes, overnight at Hotel (B/L).
Day 02: Pokhara to Beni to Dharapani (1500 m), driving by Bus/ Jeep, 6 -7 hours, overnight Camp/Tea house (B/L/D).
Day 03: Dharapani to Muri (1815 m), 5 hours, Overnight Camp/Tea house (B/L/D).
Day 04: Muri to Boghara (2050 m)4/5 hours, overnight Camp/Tea house (B/L/D).
Day 05: Boghara to Dobang (2630 m), 5/6 hours, overnight Camp/ Tea house (B/L/D).
Day 06: Trek from Dobang to Upper Vungini or Italian Base Camp (3660 m), 5 hours, stay overnight Camp/ Tea house (B/L/D).
Day 07: Acclimatization day in Italian base camp (B/L/D).
Day 08: Trek from Italian Base Camp to Glacier Camp, 4 hours, stay in Camp (B/L/D).
Day 09: Trek from Glacier Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4740 m), 5 hours, overnight Camp (B/L/D).
Day 10: Acclimatization rest day in Dhaulagiri Base Camp, overnight Camp (B/L/D).
Day 11: Trek from Dhaulagiri Base Camp to French Col (5010 m), 5 hours, overnight Camp.
Day 12: Trek from French Col to Alubari (3680 m.), 5/6 hours, overnight Camp (B/L/D).
Day 13: Trek from Alubari to Marpha 2640m, 5 hours, overnight Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 14: Marpha to Tatopani (1190m) drive by Jeep 5/6 hours, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 15: Tatopani to Beni / Pokhara, 6/7 hours, overnight in Pokhara (B/L).
Day 16: Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus, 6 hours or flight 25 minutes, overnight Hotel (B/L).
Note: Itinerary subject to change. It is possible to combine to climb Dhampus peak. It is also possible trek start from Beni or continues trek from Marpha.
Cost and payment details
The cost is depending on group size, affected due to the requirement of number of guides and porters, requisite of Hotel in Kathmandu, method of land/air transport. The itinerary is changeable and modifiable as per needs and time frame of trekkers. Cost will be re calculated if the itinerary is changed or modified. Additional activities may be added as per trekkers request with appropriate additional cost. For Total Tour cost, EMAIL US, we will send you within 24 hours as your requirements.
Total cost US$ 1890 per person
OFFER- 10% Less until 2024, Jan. 30
Cost Including:
- All land transportation by Tourist Coach (Kathmandu to Pokhara, Pokhara to Dharapani and Marpha to Tatopani to Pokhara to Kathmandu).
- Major Meals; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner by Lodge/hotel menu and camping meals.
- Hotel Accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast, 3-star hotel.
- Accommodation during the trekking and Tented Camping.
- Trekkers’ Information Management System, “TIMS” (Trekking permit).
- Annapurna Conservation permits; Fees.
- Monasteries and Temple entrance fees during the trekking.
- Professional equipped English speaking Trekking Guide.
- One cook, Kitchen staff, Sherpa, necessary porters/Donkey/Yak for camping.
- Kitchen equipments, / Dome Tent/ Kitchen tent, dinning tent/ Chair etc.
- Two clients one Porter plus five clients one supporting Sherpa.
- Trekking insurance for all support crews and their daily wages, accommodation, meals.
- All necessary porters and staffs.
- Trekking Equipment for support crews.
- Trekking Equipment such as Sleeping Bag, Meters and trekking Polls (if needed as clients request).
- Medical Kit Box.
Cost excludes:
- Personal natural expensive except above programs.
- Travel/Accident/Medical /emergency evacuation Insurance.
- Accommodation and Meals during your stay in Kathmandu.
- Lunch and Dinner in Pokhara.
- Personal trekking gears.
- Drinks except tea and coffee during trekking.
- Tips for support crew’s after the trip.
Terms and Conditions:
Payment should be made 20 % of total amount in advance. Full amount must be paid before your trip starts.
Cancellation should be made 48 hours before departure and 20% cancellation charge is applicable beside Tax, transportation, permits and others fixed expensive.
In case of incomplete Trekking / Tour / Rafting / Climbing / Expedition / Jungles safari / or others days due to the client own problem, the amount of money paid not refundable.
If clients want to go Trekking / Tour / Rafting / Climbing / Expedition / Jungles safari / or others tours more than itinerary, they can pay after back from tour with per day basic but should be permission with Tour guide / Leader.
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Early morning drive to Pokhara (900 m) by tourist bus, 6 hours, 200KM or flight 25 minutes, overnight at Hotel.
From Kathmandu to Pokhara which takes about six hours. As you climb out of the Kathmandu valley, only to quickly descend again to the Trisuli River, you follow upstream to its junction with the Marsyangdi River. You follow the Marsyangdi gently up through heavily terraced fields and small hill towns to the Seti River that takes you directly into Pokhara. Having pleasant weather, Pokhara is a tourist's paradise full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with mountains, or a 25 minutes flight can reach Pokhara, Overnight in Pokhara at Hotel.
Day 02: Drive to Beni (830m), 3-4 hours, continue to Dharapani (1500 m), 3-4 hours, overnight Camp/ tea house.
After breakfast, we start driving from Pokhara to Beni bazar, have lunch then continue driving to Dharapani 6-9 hours’ drive, overnight camp / Tea house.
Day 03: Dharapani to Muri (1815 m), 5 hours, Overnight Camp/ Tea house.
Trek from Dharapani to Muri, which takes about five hours. This day also you trek ascend through a narrow path for nearly one hour. Along the flat land passing through jungle with varieties of rhododendrons, oaks and Christmas trees at some distance. Overnight camp.
Day 04: Muri to Boghara (2050m), 4/5 hours, overnight Camp/ Tea house.
From Muri, the trail is easy and goes down for a few hours. But before reaching Boghara, we have to climb a steep path for a couple of hours. The trail descends before reaching Phedi and then the trail ascends up until Boghara, 4/5 hours, overnight Camp.
Day 05: Boghara to Dhoban (2630 m), 5/6 hours, overnight Camp/ Tea house.
Today, the path is quite difficult, and sometimes we will need the help of the ropes. The trail descends to a small ridge, then crosses forest to Jordan. Finally, we cross the rocky part to arrive at Dhoban, 5/6 hours, overnight Camp.
Day 06: Trek from Dobang to Upper Vungini or Italian Base Camp (3660 m), 5 hours, stay overnight Camp/ Tea house.
At this juncture, we will reach the Italian Base Camp, where we will camp just in front of the West wall of the Dhaulagiri. Passing through beautiful forest, we rapidly gain altitude and mountains burst out all around. Since, we are gaining altitude rapidly, we keep our self-hydrated and take it easy, 5 hours, stay overnight Camp.
Day 07: Acclimatization day in Italian base camp 4250 m.
Today is the first day of our acclimatization day, you can explore around the valley. Make preparation for high passes, overnight in Camp.
Day 08: Trek from Italian Base Camp to Glacier Camp, 4 hours, stay in Camp.
It takes about four hours. After crossing the first glacier, probably using a rope in a couple of tricky spots, you climb onto the main glacier. The surroundings are spectacular, which makes up for the rough and dangerous trail. You may also use a rope on this section. This is a particularly tough day. You camp on the glacier rubble.
Day 09: Trek from Glacier Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4740 m), 5 hours, overnight Camp.
Which takes about five hours. Soon the rough rubble gives way to the smooth ice of the white part of the glacier. You climb steadily to the rough and chilling but spectacular Dhaulagiri Base Camp, overnight Camp.
Day 10: Acclimatization rest day, overnight Camp.
Today is the second day of your acclimatization in Dhaulagiri pass trekking, explore around Dhaulagiri base Camp, safe energy for next days, overnight Camp.
Day 11: Trek from Dhaulagiri Base Camp to French Col (5010m), 5 hours, overnight Camp.
Hidden Valley and it takes about four/five hours. Getting off the glacier above the base camp often requires rope climbing. Once over the steep moraine walls, we reach a gentler, less strenuous country. After a breathless climb to the top of French Col (5300m,) the views of Hidden Valley open out. The broad valley is reminiscent of Tibet and Ladakh and so are the temperatures (at least -20ºC at night), overnight Camp.
Day 12: Trek from French Col to Alubari (3680m.), 5/6 hours, overnight Camp.
After climbing over the 5200 m Dhampus Pass, Your traverse avalanche-prone slopes and then take on the steep descent to Yak Kharka, continues to Alubari, overnight in camp. This day you trek through bare land for some distance.
Note: If you are looking at Dhampus Peak Climbing, you need one day or two days extra.
Day 13: Trek from Alubari to Marpha 2640m, 5 hours, overnight Lodge.
Which takes about five hours. More steep descent leads to Marpha. The way is not much covered with trees. En route, you can see some yak herds and sheep herds as well. Overnight in Hotel/Lodge.
Day 14: Marpha to Tatopani (1190 m), 5/6 hours’ drive by Jeep, overnight Hotel/Lodge.
After breakfast drive by Jeep or bus following the Kali Gandaki valley, crossing Kalapani, the trail descends steeply up to Rukse Chhahara (Rukse Waterfall) which is amazing to look at. There is situated the deepest gorge of the world between two mountains Annapurna I (8091 m.) and Dhaulagiri I (8167 m.) facing each other near Rukse Waterfall. The trail again descends slightly to Tatopani through different human settlements. You can enjoy the hot spring at Tatopani as the word Tatopati is termed after the natural hot spring situated at the bank of the Kali Gandaki river. It is popularly believed that taking bath in Hot Spring helps you to get rid of skin diseases. Along this, it gives you physical and mental refreshment as well. 5/6 hours. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 15: Tatopani to Beni continues to Pokhara, 5/6 hours, overnight at the hotel.
Drive by Jeep or bus to Beni Bazaar, continue the drive to Pokhara, 5/6 hours, explore Pokhara if you have time, overnight at the hotel.
Day 16: Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus, 6 hours, or flight 25 minutes, overnight at hotel.
Early morning drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus, 6 hours, and 200 km, over the beautiful river and Mountain View or take 25 minutes to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel overnight at hotel.
Note: Itinerary subject to change. It is possible to do tea house/Lodge until Italian base camp and Marpha to Pokhara.
Fixed Departure Dates
Trip Dates | Availability | Price | Book |
Oct. 22, 2023 | Departure | $1890 | Book |
April 12, 2024 | Departure | $1890 | Book |
Nov. 2, 2024 | Available | $1890 | Book |
April 17, 2025 | Available | $1890 | Book |
Oct. 10, 2025 | Available | $1890 | Book |
OFFER- 10% Less until 2024, Jan. 30
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What is the weather like and best time to visit?
What is the weather like and best time to visit?
Nepal has four season such as autumn (Sep. Nov. and Oct.), winter (Dec. Jan. and Feb.), spring (March, April and May) and monsoon (June, July, and Aug.). During the autumn season the nights are cold in mountains but the bright sun makes for pleasant daytime temperatures. At higher altitudes temperature range from about 20°C down to perhaps -10°C at night. Morning is usually clear, and then clouds build up during the afternoon, disappearing at night to reveal spectacular starry skies.
During the winter season high passes, especially the Thorong-la pass, Dhaulagiri circuit, Tilicho (musukanta Pass) in Annapurna trekking, Chola Pass, Renjola Pass, Khongmola pass, Amalaptse pass, Roywalling pass, Serpeni col in Everest reason, Lauribina pass, Ganjala pass, Gosaikunda pass in Langtang, Larky Pass in Manaslu, are usually closed. Short and easy trek in middle hills is the best on this time. Heavy snowfalls do especially during the January, February and March in mountain areas.
Spring season bring warmer weather but more frequent storms and considerable snowfall at higher altitude. Birds and flowers, especially rhododendrons, are seen at the lower altitudes. Toward the end of March, haze-caused by dust from the plains of India and smoke from local fires often obscure distant views. In addition it becomes much warmer in the region below 3000 ft. Trekking in Monsoon (June to Aug.) can be undertaken by the keen or experienced. Rain, mist and fog can be expected almost daily, but clouds part occasionally to give spectacular views of the mountains. The floras are usually at their most colorful. Leeches abound in middle elevation forests. Mountain weather is highly unpredictable. Classic signs of a storm approaching such as cirrus clouded sky or a fall in barometric pressure, can be misleading.
Best time for trekking in Nepal is autumn (September, October-November) and spring (March, April and May). Short treks and some Guest Houses treks can be done during winter or summer season as well. You need to be prepared for sudden weather changes while trekking. That's why trekking equipment should be chosen carefully before the trip. Sudden rain storms or snow are always a possibility which needs to be considered. The weather during the trekking season is somewhat more stable. "Asian Hiking Team" pays big attention to weather forecast.
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How difficult are the trekking?
How difficult are the trekking?
Difficulty of the trekking depends on the region of the trek and duration of it. Shorter treks to be easier while longer / high passes ones require some mentally and physical fitness.
We calculate our trek activity level as following
a) Length of trek and walking day
b) Trail conditions underfoot
c) Average altitude, maximum altitude and average gain/loss per day
d) Likely prevailing weather conditions and temperature range
e) Remoteness of local services and general level of comfort
Grade A – “Easy” Trekking Grade
Grade B – “Moderate”
Grade C - “Challenging”
Grade D – “Challenging Plus”
Grade E – "Tough Trekking"
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What kind of Accommodation during the trekking?
What kind of Accommodation during the trekking?
Nepal has a huge range of accommodation facilities that range from international standard star hotels to budget hotels and lodges. Accommodation facilities are available in the major trekking region in mountain areas. During the trekking it is possible Guest house/Lodge facilities. In the guest house / Lodge have running hot and cold water facilities. Private rooms are available in most guest house/ Lodge. Most bathrooms are shared. Many years experience of Trekking field of organizing various treks in Nepal assures you that we have chosen for our treks the cleanest and most hygienically kept Guest Houses /Lodge with friendly atmosphere and best views. In the high passes modern trekking we use basic tea house. If the clients require tented camping trekking it is operated. Camping trek is fully organized and supported, with a team of guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters to accompany you. Our porters carry all the trekking gear, food, fuel and personal belongings. Our cooks prepare hot meals. Trekkers need only carry a small bag as required for the day. At night, tents for dining, sleeping and ablutions tents are provided and set up, mattresses and down-filled sleeping bags, tables and seating. In a typical camping trek, we start the day around 6/7 AM with a cup of hot tea. You are then provided with a bowl of warm water for washing. Then trekkers enjoy breakfast before leaving camp. The trek begins around 7.30 - 8 a.m. Trekkers can set their pace for pausing and sightseeing and the walk to the lunch spot will normally take 3 hours. On arrival, you are served hot lunch. In the afternoon, after walking for another 3 to 4 hours, you arrive at the next camp around 4/5PM. Tea & snacks are served while our staff readies the camp. Dinner time is around 6/7 PM in the dining tent, lit with lanterns and comfortably furnished.
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Where do we eat our meals and what kind of food is available?
Where do we eat our meals and what kind of food is available?
During a tea house trekking you will have breakfast and dinner in the guest house/ Lodge, lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants. Every Guest house House serves the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat Tarkari (rice, curry and lentil soup). All Guest Houses of our routs have variety of different food items, such as rice, vegetables, noodles, potatoes and soup. Many of them have western food on menu. Soft drinks, snacks, wine and beer are available in most of the guest houses and trail side restaurants. Food safety is always a big concern and we take it very seriously. That is why we have chosen the cleanest and most hygienically kept Hotel for our routes.
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What are the sources of drinking water supply during trekking?
What are the sources of drinking water supply during trekking?
All guest houses have boiled water for trekkers. And on the main trekking routes it is possible bolter mineral water to drink. We recommend to your clients not use bolter water, it is not environment friendly. You can use Iodine table or others purify drops. It is noticeable that during the camping or home stay trekking we provide the boiled water to our clients. The guide will make sure that water is safe for drinking.
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What kind of Trekking equipment need during trekking?
What kind of Trekking equipment need during trekking?
- Hiking boots
- Hiking socks
- Trekking pole/s
- Hiking pants
- T-shirt with wicking qualities
- Fleece Sweater
- Wind stopper jacket
- Gore-Tex /down pants & jacket (if trekking in high passes)
- Hat (sun/cold)
- Gaiters (if trekking in High passes)
- Fleece pants
- Vest /Beanie
- Gloves/mitts
- Thermals: Top, pants, gloves, socks, balaclava
- Rucksack/backpack with cover
- Weatherproof pack cover
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping bag liner
- First aid kit
- Head torch
- Spare batteries & globes
- Water bottles
- Sunglasses
- Sun block
- Toothpaste & toothbrush
- Rain coat or Umbrella (if trekking in Monsoon)
- Toilet trowel
- Water purification tablets (if water use by purification)
- Camera & accessories
- Penciled, note books, reading books
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What sort of experience does trekking Guides/staffs have?
What sort of experience does trekking Guides/staffs have?
Leader / Guides have many years of guiding experience all over Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Most of them have been spending years exploring the country. Our guides are trained in first aid and know how to handle any situation. All our guides speak fluent English and happy to share their deep knowledge of the culture, geography, botanical, festivals, life style of Nepalese with you. We believe in and follow the idea that it's not enough to take visitors to special places or special cultures, we need to provide guides who can get people feel involved in what they are experiencing, explain it thoroughly and keep them entertained. They know very well how to facilitate running smooth and safe trip appreciating the beauty of the Himalayas. All our staff has well equipment with insurance for any mishap. Our porter carries 25 to 30 KG. Their first hand experience, local knowledge, expertise and humor on treks are invaluable.
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What kind of Transport use?
What kind of Transport use?
Our transportation department provides A/c and non-A/c large, mini coaches, Jeeps, Cars for groups and individual requirements. The chauffeurs and accompanying guides are polite, well behaved, highly experienced and trained. Everyone is well versed with the local areas and communicate in English and other foreign languages.
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What happens in case of emergency?
What happens in case of emergency?
"Asian Hiking Team" company is prepared for any emergency situation and knows how to handle it. Our guides are trained in first aid and can deal with most of the basic ailments that occur during a trek and directly connection in main office Kathmandu each day if possible. Every client should have his own insurance before coming to Nepal for case of emergency. Our all staff has insurance in case of emergency.
We also strongly recommend that you take out trip cancellation, air ambulance /helicopter rescue insurance. You should be aware that some policies do not include, or restrict, cover for this type of travel. You must ensure that the policy you do take provides an adequate level of protection and covers you for the activities involved. You must carry proof of insurance (e.g. your insurance certificate) with you on the holiday; if you cannot provide this at the start of the holiday, you will be required to take out a suitable policy at that time. If this is not done or impossible for practical reasons, then you will not be allowed to continue with our trekking/climbing trips and will not be entitled to any refund for services not provided. Your insurance must include emergency air ambulance/helicopter rescue services.
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How we communication in case of emergency?
How we communication in case of emergency?
Land-line and mobile phone services are available in Nepal. Network covers Kathmandu, major cities and towns and most of Nepal, except some rural Himalayan places. Nepal Telecommunications Corporation is the national service supplier. There are also private service suppliers such as Hotels and private communication centers also provide long distance telephone, internet and fax facilities.
For calling from outside, country code for Nepal is “977” and the area code for Kathmandu is “1”. To call Nepal from other countries: 00 + country code (977) + city code + telephone number. Example to call us: 00-977-1-4420858. Call from Nepal city code and telephone number, example to call us; 01-4420858.
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How many persons in a group size?
How many persons in a group size?
Group size in website and brochure are our target size but this might change. Maximum a group size is 15 to 25 persons.
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Do I need Trekking Permit?
Do I need Trekking Permit?
Yes, for trekking all regions is require Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) as new policy. You will need a National park / Conservation entrance permit. In Nepal ten national park and three wildlife reserve such as Bardiya National Park, Khaptad National Park, Langtang National Park, Makalu-Barun National Park, Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park, Banke National Park, Sagarmatha National Park, Chitwan national park, Shey-Phoksundo National Park,Rara National Park and Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Parsa Wildlife Reserve, Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve, One hunting reserve like Dorpatan hunting reserve. We have 5 conservation like Api Nampa Conservation Area, Annapurna Conservation Area, Gaurishanker Conservation Area, Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, Manaslu Conservation Area . Some of control area such as Manaslu trekking, upper and lower Dolpa trekking, Kanchenjunga area trekking, Mustang trekking, Mugu trekking, Darjula, Nar and phu village trekking, Tsum valley trekking does require a special trekking permit issue by Immigration through trekking agency.
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What type of service you can provide?
What type of service you can provide?
Our services are intended to offer quality and value for money, together with a rich, varied and a rewarding experience. We have built our reputation as the best travel agent in the country for the best service provider. Our prices of all the tours are highly competitive and unmatched with any other local tour operators. We operate trekking with three different kinds; Full organizes service - you want to be free from all concerns to enjoy this experience to the fullest. Guide and documentation only - you prefer to carry your own pack but want to benefit from the guide's experience & knowledge and documentation. Porter(s) service only - you know where you are going & no additional information is desired but you need to helping for carry and documentation.
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How can I book trip?
How can I book trip?
All bookings are made with Asian Hiking Team Pvt. Ltd. based at Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal. Trip is reference to as Company in booking conditions. To book your holiday you need to send us completed booking (inquiry) form or directly email us with details. For more information click here ».
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