Mt Dhaulagiri

Conquer the world's 7th highest mountain which is also the highest mountain located completely within Nepal.

Highlights

• Airport to airport itinerary
• Stay at Ethico Retreat
• Magnificent view of Himalayas
• Abundant flora and fauna
• Seventh highest mountain in the world
• Difficult technical climbing

1. Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu

   Our team meets you at Kathmandu airport and drives you to Ethico Retreat, where you settle in, get a short welcome and rest.

2. Day 2Orientation and city tour

   Breakfast at the café, then trek preparation with your guide: local customs, the route on a map and a simple packing list. The rest of the day is a tour of Kathmandu to understand its culture, faith and the social issues behind our work.

3. Day 3Fly Pokhara, drive to Darbang
4. Day 4-11Trekking to Dhaulagiri Base Camp
5. Day 12-14Rest days at Dhaulagiri Base Camp
6. Day 15-38Climbing Period
7. Day 39-41Cross French Pass and Trek to Jomson
8. Day 42Fly back to Pokhara & then to Kathmandu
9. Day 43Rest and debrief

   Breakfast at the café and a chat with the team about your trip, then a free day: mountain biking, bungee jumping or shopping for gifts are all options nearby.

10. Day 44Depart

    A driver takes you to the airport a few hours before your flight, after your last goodbyes.

Myagdi
District

Mustang
District

Annapurna Conservation Area

Kali Gandaki

Myagdi Khola

Kate Tal

Trail map

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1 · 2KathmanduDays 1–2, 42–44 · 1,400 mPokharaDays 3, 42 · 827 m

3DarbangDay 3 · 1,110 m

4Dhaulagiri Base CampDays 11–38 · 4,750 m

5DhaulagiriClimbing period · 8,167 m

6French PassDays 39–41 · 5,360 m

7JomsomDay 41 · 2,700 m

10 km

1. 1KathmanduDays 1–2, 42–44 · Ethico Retreat, Patan · 1,400 m
2. 2PokharaDays 3, 42 · Lakeside · 827 m
3. 3DarbangDay 3 · 1,110 m
4. 4Dhaulagiri Base CampDays 11–38 · 4,750 m
5. 5DhaulagiriClimbing period · 8,167 m
6. 6French PassDays 39–41 · 5,360 m
7. 7JomsomDay 41 · 2,700 m

The approach follows the Myagdi Khola to base camp, and the way out crosses French Pass to Jomsom. Camps are placed approximately. Flights are dotted lines. Contours every 500 m, traced from real elevation data (Terrain Tiles on AWS: SRTM and others). Roads, places, districts, water and landmarks © OpenStreetMap contributors.