Dhaulagiri is rarely visited and the valleys and villages surrounding it are unspoiled and unchanged .Our trek takes us across the kali Gandaki River and then north into the heart of the massif; from the base camp we come to the high point of our trek, the traverse of French Pass (5,360 m), the hidden Valley and Dhampus Pass (5182 m), a high level; route which brings us back to the upper Kali Gandaki Valley in Jomsom. From here we, either, fly back to Kathmandu via Pokhara or we can continue from Jomsom till Birethanti or to Pokhara.

This magnificent peak rises as a giant shoulder of shining ice and snow. This is a conical peak on the northern side of Thapa ( Dhampus )Pass and generally snow covered but not alpine in nature i.e. no crevasses.

During this trip you can enjoy the magnificent views of Dhaulagiri 1- 8163m, Sita Chuchura 6611m, Nilgiri 6940m, Thapa Peak 6015m, Tukche Peak 6920m, Tilicho peak 7134m, Thorong Peak 6484m, Yakawa Kan 6482m, Puth Hiunchuli 7246m, Mukut Himal 6639m, Tangu Peak 6197m, Hongde peak 6556m, Tsarste 6347m, and more snow capped mountains.

Itinerary in Details (Thapa peak)

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu Airport (1345 meters)
Meet our airport representative and transfer to the hotel by private vehicle. Overnight at hotel

Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley.
Start the sightseeing trip at 9 am in the morning after breakfast. Where you will be provided with a Private vehicle and a professional tour guide. You will be visiting Pashupatinath Temple, Buddhanath Temple, Monkey Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Kathmandu Durbar Square. The afternoon includes a final briefing and preparation of the trek. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Driver from Kathmandu to Pokhara(915m) by Tourist Bus.

You can also take a flight to Pokhara which takes 25 minutes

Day 04: Driver from Pokhara to Beni(830m) by bus trek to Tatopani(Hot Spring) (914m)
Trekking over leveled path along the bank of Kali Gandaki you reach Tatopani. En route, you pass forests, villages, green hills, terraces and beautiful captivating sceneries. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 05: Trek to Darbang(1180m) 5.30 hrs
You trek gently ascend for early one hour passing through jungles, with variety of oaks, rhododendron and so on. The way you trek is muddy road crossing villages at some of the places. Darbang is a small village mainly inhabited by Magar and Limbus. There is a beautiful camping site. You can find small local shops with minimum supply. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 06: Trek to Takum 5 hrs
This day also you trek ascend through narrow path for early one hour. Now you go along the flat land passing through jungle with varieties of rhododendrons, oaks and Christmas trees at some distance. After you cross a small stream, your trails suddenly begin to follow ascend path until you reach Takum. There is a government school before you enter Takum, a small village. Here you camp behind the school located in central Takum. You find a Hindu temple where the villagers go to submit their offerings. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 07: Trek to Muri 6 hrs.
 You start trekking to descend trails for early one hour passing through jungle. Then you follow steeply ascent path and before you approach Muri you pass along the flat land until you reach Muri. This is a small village mainly inhabited by Gurung and Rai, one of the ethnic communities of Nepal. There are situated beautiful hotel offering attractive services to tourists guests who visit this particular area. You are here quite captivated by a Buddhist monastery. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 08:  Trek to Baghar(2080m.).
After climbing for a short while, take a path that traverses the steep grass-covered hill. The Myagdi khola assumes a steep-walled V-shape as the traverse ends and a high, winding path climbs the steep, grassy slope. The steep slope will not tolerate any missteps but the path is well-constructed with a great number of zigzag stone step paths. At last the long climb ends, and you enter a traverse to the right-here you must also beware of falling into the gorge of the Myagdi khola. Soon you descend through a forested area, emerging to a ridge snout where bagara (2080) is visible. Overnight at Guesthouse.
 
Day 09:  Trek to Dobang (2520m.).
Here you leave the villages behind and the trial becomes increasingly challenging.  Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 10: Trek to Upper Vungini (Italian Base Camp) 6 hrs
Passing through the beautiful forest you rapidly gain altitude and mountains burst out all around.

Day 11:  Rest day for acclimatization.

Day 12: Trek to Glacier Camp 4 hrs
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. we may also use a rope on this section. This is a particularly tough day. You camp on the glacier rubble.  Overnight  at Tented  Camp.

Day 13: Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp 5 hrs
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 at Tented Camp.

Day 14 Trek French Col (5010m.) 4 hrs
You trek along trail covered with ice and soft snow. The stunning views of Dhaulagiri range completely enchant you.  Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 15 Trek to Thapa pass (5015m) 5 hrs
The views are same as earlier day. This day you trek along flat path covered with ice and snow.  Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 16:  Rest at Thapa Peak Base Camp.
This is an acclimatization day and you can make necessary preparation for Thapa peak summit. Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 17; Climb Thapa peak and back to Base Camp 10 hrs
At the summit you will be enclosed by the views of Dhaulagiri I, Nilgiri, and Annapurna and so on. Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 18: Trek to Yak Kharka 5 hrs
To reach your destination you trek leveled trail all the way. En route you pass Battase Danda. The views of Tukuche peak, Thapa peak, Annapurna range mesmerize you. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 19:  Trek to Marpha (2670m.) 5 hrs
This day the trail moves downhill till Marpha. On the way you pass small forests of juniper and other local vegetation. You will be accompanied by the splendid views of Nilgiri, Annapurna and rocky hills. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 20:  Trek to Kalopani (2530m.) 5 hrs
You trek over flat path along the bank of Kali Gandaki. En route you pass Tukuche and Larjung village. These villages are pre dominant by Thakali and you find small monasteries, mani walls, chortens and prayer flags in these villages. The views of Dhaulagiri I and Nilgiri North with Tukuche add another dimension to your trek. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 21: Trek to Tatopani (1190 m.) 6.30 hrs
The trail again descends slightly to Tatopani through different human settlements. You can enjoy the hot spring at Tatopani as the word Tatopani 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.  Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 22: Trek Beni 6 hrs
Trekking over leveled path along the bank of Kali Gandaki you reach Beni. En route, you pass forests, villages, green hills, terraces and beautiful captivating sceneries.  Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 23: Drive from Beni to Pokhara by bus 5 hrs. Overnight at hotel

Day 24: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist mini bus 6 hrs
While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli,, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where the Nepal's first Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. En route, you could enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to capital city.

You can fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu and it takes about 25 minutes.