On the second day, we will complete all of our formalities, such as getting the required paperwork, permits, and other formalities required for our expedition, and we will begin making preparations for it. We will now prepare our luggage, go shopping, and double-check everything we need (especially medicines and essentials). There will be briefings on every part of the expedition, including all gear and equipment, the length of the trip, lodging options, base camp facilities, and all other aspects related to the expedition. It also gives you the chance to interact with and get to know your climbing companions and colleagues.

On the second day, we will complete all of our formalities, such as getting the required paperwork, permits, and other formalities required for our expedition, and we will begin making preparations for it. We will now prepare our luggage, go shopping, and double-check everything we need (especially medicines and essentials). There will be briefings on every part of the expedition, including all gear and equipment, the length of the trip, lodging options, base camp facilities, and all other aspects related to the expedition. It also gives you the chance to interact with and get to know your climbing companions and colleagues.

After an early morning breakfast, we will drive to the airport and take a short scenic flight to the beautiful city of Pokhara. After arriving in Pokhara, we will continue to Beni Bazaar overnight.

We’ll begin our journey after a comfortable stay in Beni and drive to Marpha village. This is the last stop accessible by road. We will explore the village and learn about the people’s daily lives. During the harvest season, the apple fields look beautiful. We’ll spend the night before starting our trek the next day.

We start our journey. We gradually ascend through the beautiful, lush tropical trees. We will stop for lunch and then continue our walk till we reach Yak Kharka at 3680 meters. The travel time on this day will be approximately 6 hours.

You get up early because today is a long trekking day. You make a steep ascent on a moraine trail to cross the Thapa Pass (5244 m). You then descend to the Hidden Valley.

You get up early because today is a long trekking day. You make a steep ascent on a snow trail to cross the French Pass (5360 m) From there on, it is a steep downhill trek along the rock-covered section to the campsite in Dhaulagiri. After trekking for about 6 hours, we will reach our stop, Dhaulagiri Base Camp, at 4700 m. At the base camp, we will enjoy the supper prepared by our cooks and rest in cozy tents.

We spend several nights at base camp for proper acclimatization before we head to the higher camps. We will also practice walking with fixed ropes on tiny cliffs and get some quick instructions about climbing clothing and equipment. The training will increase our confidence and climbing skills.

We’ll be staying at Camp One for two nights. The first camp is at 5,900 meters and is situated at the top of the icefall in a large territory with a flat area. Before reaching Dhaulagiri Camp One, we utilize fixed ropes to navigate the significant crevasses.

Camp two is located at a height of 6400 meters on a small, flat area beneath an ice cliff. We’ll be staying at Camp One for one night.

Following the fixed line rope, the climb from Camp 2 to Camp 3 (7400 m) only takes about 3 hours. The last camp is at 7400 m, located on a rocky ledge with blue ice.

After long hikes and acclimatizing rotations, our bodies need to recover. We will thus descend to the Base Camp, which is at a considerably lower height, after spending a night in Camp II. We use these ascents and descents to acclimatize to the mountain and prepare to ascend to the summit of Dhaulagiri.

After returning to Base Camp, we’ll focus on preparing for the success we’ll achieve in the next three days. There will be final briefings on procedures for the camps above Base Camp. The expedition leaders will then check everyone’s equipment to ensure everything is ready for our upcoming adventure.

The first camp is at 5,900 meters and is situated at the top of the icefall in a large territory with a flat area. Before reaching Dhaulagiri Camp One, we utilize fixed ropes to navigate the significant crevasses.

Camp two is located at a height of 6400 meters on a small, flat area beneath an ice cliff. We’ll be staying at Camp One for one night.

Following the fixed line rope, the climb from Camp 2 to Camp 3 (7400 m) only takes about 3 hours. The last camp is at 7400 m, located on a rocky ledge with blue ice.

We make a very early start, typically around midnight, to reach the summit in time to witness the magnificent sunrise as it peeks over the surrounding mountain ranges. After enjoying the incredible experience of standing on the seventh-highest point on Earth, we take some photos before beginning our gradual descent. Depending on the conditions, and safety we might aim for Camp III or potentially even Camp II for the night. For safety reasons, climbers are only allowed to spend a maximum of 15 to 20 minutes at the summit.

We will descend back to Base Camp, and, in keeping with our duty as responsible travelers, we will clean up all the waste around the camp. We’ll then get ready to make the trip back to Kathmandu.

We continue to trek on the north side of Chhondarban Glacier and gradually climb the steep hillside above the glacier. Following the turning trail across moraines, we make our way up to French Pass, which gives a view of the surrounding mountain ranges. We then gently descend through snow slopes to finally reach the Hidden Valley.

We head towards Yak Kharka and cross Dhampus Pass (5244 m). Relishing the beautiful view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges in the background, we descend steeply to Yak Kharka through avalanche-prone slopes.

After Yak kharka, we will descend to Marpha (2650 m), which is known as the apple garden. We will initiate our descent by the Kaligandaki riverbank and reach Marpha after an eight-hour hike. Today, en route, you pass Battase Danda. The views of Tukuche Peak, Thapa Peak, and the Annapurna Range mesmerize you.

Following our travel schedule, we will trek to Jomsom (2700 m), the most facilitated town in the entire Annapurna Region, as it will be our last day of the trek. We will enjoy a convenient overnight stay in Jomsom and prepare for our flight to Pokhara and Kathmandu the following day.

We fly back to Pokhara early in the morning, enjoying an aerial view of the mountains. Later in the afternoon, we explore the beautiful city of Pokhara, boating on Phewa Lake.

We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. After reaching Kathmandu, we can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, our guides can help with both souvenir shopping and sightseeing.

Generally, you need 3 hours before your flight time to get to the Kathmandu airport in Nepal. So you transfer to the Kathmandu airport for your flight to your destination.