Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trek – Travel Blog,
Dhaulagiri base camp trek is one of the challenging treks in Nepal that takes
you around Mt. Dhaulagiri, a beautiful mountain that rises tall at an elevation
of 8167 meters. Talking about its grandeur, Dhaulagiri Himal makes its place in
the club of eight thousand meters and is the seventh-highest peak in the world.
Lying in the north-central region of Nepal, northwest to Pokhara, the trek to
Dhaulagiri Himal starts from the deepest gorge of the world i.e. Kaligandaki
gorge, and climbs up through the remote sections of the Dhaulagiri region to
cross two high passes namely French pass and Thapa Pass at an elevation of 5240
meters and 5155 meters respectively. The name Dhaulagiri is derived from two
Sanskrit words – Dhavala and Giri. Dhavala means white and Giri means mountain.
So, Dhaulagiri refers to the white mountain.
Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trek is
a rewarding adventure that showers you with some fascinating views of mountains
in the Annapurna ranges. The lush and tranquil landscapes, dense alpine
forests, rivers, waterfalls, hot springs, glaciers, high mountain passes, and
snowcapped mountains, the features sum up to make Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trek an
impressive journey full of natural wonders. Besides, the off-beaten track,
remoteness of the region, traditional people, their culture, tradition, and
lifestyle is a different aspect that one gets to learn about during this trek.
Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trek starts
with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Darbang via Beni. From here, the trail
runs over the bridge of Myagdi Khola and climbs up through different villages
and settlement areas to Sibang. Enjoying the views of mountains on sight, the
trail climbs up via Boghara and Dobang to the Italian Base Camp. From the
Italian Base Camp, one can relish some close-up views of the Dhaulagiri Himal.
Further, the trail climbs up across a glaciated section of Chhonbaradan glacier
to Glacier Base Camp. Finally, a tough climb up and you will find yourself at
Dhaulagiri Base Camp, the base camp of the world’s seventh highest mountain.
The base camp of Dhaulagiri Himal offers some stunning views of Dhaulagiri I,
Dhaulagiri II, Dhaulagiri III, Dhaulagiri IV, and Dhaulagiri V. The more
challenging part of the trip is up ahead! One needs to cross two high passes
namely the French pass and the Thapa pass to complete this trek. After crossing
the pass, the trail drops down to Yak Kharka and continues to Jomsom. From
Jomsom, a flight to Pokhara and a sightseeing tour around the Pokhara city
wraps up the interesting journey of Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trek.
The difficulty level of any trek is determined
in terms of daily walking hours, the number of trekking days, maximum altitude
during the trek, terrain, and remoteness of the route. Considering all these
factors, Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trek is categorized under a difficulty grade
level of a strenuous trek. It is one of the most challenging trekking
adventures in the Himalayas of Nepal. We require at least 20 days for this
trek. Throughout the trekking days, we will be walking along a remote terrain
that traverses from the lower sub-tropical region to high altitude mountain
passes and glaciated areas. The high altitude region and difficult terrain are
a challenge in itself. Further, Dhaulagiri Base Camp is a camping trek where we
stay in personal tents, cook food on our own. We will be aloof of all kinds of
facilities that might be a basic need in our day to day normal. One
should not ignore the risks that persist in the Dhaulagiri Base Camp trek.
During the trek, there remains a risk of unforeseen circumstances like bad weather,
ill health, altitude sickness, and many more.
Not everyone is capable of reaching up to the
top, it needs passion, dedication, and hard work! The same goes with the
Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trek. Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trek is not an easy trek, it’s
amongst the strenuous ones. It will test your strength, dedication, and
endurance capacity. But in the end, it will be worth it. The trek is specially
designed for risk-takers who love challenges and thrill to their adventure. The
difficult, remote, and high altitude terrain is not for the novice trekkers but
for the experts who are longing for more!
Having said that, Dhaulagiri
Base Camp Trek is a strenuous trek, it is not a trek
that is tough to achieve. A physically fit, experienced, and sincere trekker
with willpower and endurance capacity can easily accomplish the trek. But the
only thing is, one should not take this trek for granted. There are some useful
considerations that might help you accomplish this trek easily. The
considerations are pointed out below:
In general, Spring (March to May) and Autumn
(September to November) are known to be the best time for Dhaulagiri Base Camp
Trek. Highlighted by the features such as clear weather, dry atmosphere, and
outstanding visibility, spring and autumn are undoubtedly a great time to trek
and relish the magnificence of mountains and outstanding landscapes. Monsoon
and winter are not considered good to carry out the trek. During monsoon, the
weather is wet and cloudy. Visibility gets nil and the trail is slippery with
an alarming danger of disasters and accidents. During winter, the extreme cold
and thick snowfall make trekking impossible.
So, are you ready for this rejuvenating
adventure to the high passes of Nepal? Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trek is
an opportunity to applaud the beauty of the Himalayas and relish the high
altitude terrain of Nepal in the most adventurous and challenging way possible.
For more details regarding the trek, go through the package on our
website https://himalecotreks.com/dhaulagiri-base-camp-trek-2021/.
In case of any queries, remember your reliable travel companion Himal Eco Treks
at info@himalecotreks.com
Kathmandu
Nayabazar-16, Nepal
Roman Mueller
German
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+977 01 5350061
Kathmandu , Nepal
info@himalecotreks.com
