Trip Name: Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek Max Elevation: 5400 m Fitness Level: Challenging Trekking Hour: Approx. 5-6 hours Group size: Minimum 2 & maximum 10 pax Departure: Every Mon, Thus & sat (Sep to Nov & Mar to May) Meals: Breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara & all Meals during the trek Accommodation : 3 Star hotel at Kathmandu & Pokhara & Guest house during the trek The Dhaulagiri Mountain is the 7th highest mountain in the world. Dhaulagiri circuit trek is known as Around Dhaulagiri Trek.It is one of the challenging adventure trek in Nepal. Dhaulagiri base camp trek follows to Myagdi river and up to glaciers, crosses high passes. So it is a challenge for who have not previous trekking experience. This Trekking required the physical fitness and strong mental to complete the trek. Around Dhaulagiri trek offer beautiful mountain views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Mt. Manaslu (8156 m), mt Annapurna (8091 m) with 20 other snow peaks, green valley, hidden valley, 2 high passes ( French pass 5360 m and Dhampus pass 5230 m) and beautiful landscape. Trekking in around Dhaulagiri is amazing life time experience with vast massif screens the hidden land of Dolpo to north and Annapurna to south. Mt. Dhaulagiri is located the west from Pokhara. it is quite far and remote area, so we can do only camping (tented) trek. Around Dhaulagiri trek starts from Beni Bazaar after 3-4 hours drive from Pokhara. High Pass Adventure have professional trekking guide and strong porter for this trek. Our guide lead you to through the beautiful village of Darbang, Dharapuri, Muri,Chariban, Itialian base camp, Dhaulagiri base camp, French pass, Hidden valley, Dhampus pass and reach at Marpha gather of Annapurna circuit trekking trail. Around Dhaulagiri trek is quite tough and require high altitude trekking experience in Nepal. The best time for this trek is March April, May, September, October and November. High Pass Adventure is professional offers according to customer desire and trek itinerary will make with appropriate their holidays in Nepal. Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek Highlights -Chance to see unique landscapes, beautiful farming village, glaciers and moraine -Feel the adventure due to the remote and rough nature trekking -Crossed the 2 High passes namely French Pass (5360 m) and Dhampus Pass (5230 m) -Perfect views of the Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) and many others snow-peak above 6000 m. -Reach the Base Camp and best clockwise circuit to 7th highest mountain of the world -Experience the completely camping or Home-stay trek Why Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek ? The adventure around Dhaulagiri Circuit Trekking is the circle to the seventh highest mountain in the world as well as best camping or home stay trekking destination in Nepal Himalayas. It is remote and off the beaten trekking trail comparing the Annapurna Trekking and Everest trekking. There are popular 2 high passes namely French Pass (5360 meters and Dhampus Pass 5230 meters to down in Annapurna region as well as opportunity to observe the unique mountains vista, wonderful landscape, rivers, streams, beautiful terrace rice filed, green forest, wildlife, local village with their life style and religion, hidden valley, Glacier, glacial Lake during the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek. The Dhaulagiri Circuit Treks leads you to circle the Massif Mountains after 2/ 3 hours drive from Pokhara. This trekking destination is refers for those who have previous trekking experience and adventure lover to walking in to the high Himalayas on moraine and glacier. Why with us? Trekking in Nepal with High Pass Adventure means a lot. It means friendship, fun, convenience, adventure and above all the security and safety we bring. Our long experience in Nepal and true dedication guarantees your vacation is well thought out and planned to make the most beautiful journey of your lifetime. We are flexible for create a suitable itinerary and offer such a great combination of quality hotel, small group size trip, family tour, solo trekking, honeymoon trip, group trekking. Also our guides have general knowledge about first aid kits and long years experience in the trekking fields and hire strong porters for supporting by carry the luggage. Important Note: Some time becomes problems like weather condition, local politics issue, transportation or other factors that are beyond from our control. It might be change the itinerary. However, it is very unlikely that the itinerary would be considerably changed. If alterations are necessary, the Guide and Trekking leader will decide what is the best options are. You can talk and decide taking into through the best happiness of the whole group. Where a change does suggest itself, we try to do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot take responsible for the results of changes or delays. Our trekking staffs are experience and professional and try to solve all problems during the trekking. Best Time to Visit Autumn trekking season (September to November) and spring trekking season (March to May) are the best trekking seasons for the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek. The weather is sunny and warm with wonderful mountains views, compare with other trekking season. If you want and wish to avoid crowds and enjoy some alone time with nature and culture, you can do this trip during the winter (December/January and February) could also be an option. But, that time very hard to cross to Larke Pass (5,160m) due to lot of snow on that top. Temperature during winter could be cold for most trekkers. We (High Pass Adventure) have many years experience trekking guide and strong porter for this Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1334m, transfer to hotel, Around Dhaulagiri trekking briefing with officially arrangements. Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and prepare for Dhaulagiri Circuit Trekking. You will enjoy your breakfast in the hotel and get ready for the Kathmandu valley tour with experience tour guide. Our tour is of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley. You will be visiting Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pasupatinath and Boudhanath, which are best and popular place 4 out of 7 UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu Valley. You will be visiting by comfortable privet vehicles before walk tour of these sites. There are interesting tour for full of fascinating insights in to Buddhism, Hinduism, ancient art and historical architecture, lifestyle, cultural of people of Kathmandu Valley. After this tour you will come to office and finalize your trekking clothing and gear. Day 03: Kathmandu by bus or private vehicle to Beni (810m), 7-8 hours Day 04: Beni drive to Darbang (1030m), 4-5 hours Day 05: Darbang to Sibang (1720m), 5-6 hours Day 06: Sibang to Muri (1840m), 5-6 hours Day 07: Muri to Boghara (1990m, 5-6 hours Day 08: Boghara to Dobang (2400m) Walking time 5-6 hours Day 09: Dobang to sallaghari (2820m) Walk approximately 5-6 hours Day 10: Sallaghari to Italien camp (3585m) Walk approximately 5-6 hours Day 11: Italian camp to camp japanes camp (3810m) Walk approximately 5-6 hours Day 12: Japanes camp to Dhaulagiri base camp (4750m) Day 13: Dhaulagiri base camps to Hidden valley (4900m), French pass (5360m) cross Walk approximately 6-7 hours Day 14: Hidden valley via Thapa pass (5230m) trek to Yak Kharka (3990m) Walk approximately 6-7 hours Day 15: Yak Kharka to Jomsom Day 16: Fly back to Pokhara Day 17: Final departure This is your last day of your trip in Nepal. One of our High Pass Adventure staff will take to you Kathmandu international Airport for your flight departure time. If you are looking to your extra trip in Nepal, High Pass Adventure help to you for your next trip and adventure activities in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India.

High Pass Adventure have working best guide and porter for the trekking. We are providing an excellence service to our customer. All our costs are net and very clear on cost include-excludes. We have paid best salary to Trekking, Tour guide and porter which is more than government fixed amount. Our entire customers are satisfied from our service. For the more details please feel free to contact us. Cost Include Airport Pick up & drops 2 times domestic / International

All Ground-transportation above program

Kathmandu valley sightseeing

3 meals per day during the trek (Breakfast Lunch & Dinner) and one cup of tea with per meal

Accommodation on Tea-house during the trekking

2 night's Hotel in Kathmandu on Bed & Breakfast plan

An experience English Speaking Guide

Necessary Porter 1: 2 (one porter for two Guest), the porter will Carry 20 KG/ 25 KG

All applicable taxes as per the government rules and regulations

All trekking permits TIMS and ACAP

First Aid medical kit, Oxy meter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude

General equipment for Porter during the adventure trip

Guide and porter salary and insurance during the trek

All organizational requirements

Duffel Bags refundable to protect your Luggage

Tour Certificate, Company T-shirt as a Souvenir

Farewell Dinner with Typical Nepali Restaurant Cost Exclude Nepal visa fee

Your International flights

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

Extra night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu other than itinerary

Travel insurance

Mountain rescue service

Personal expenses (phone, laundry, water, bar drinks, battery recharge, extra porters, hot shower etc.)

Trip Cancellation cost accident or Health, Loss Theft or Damage and personal effects

Tips

Trekking gear and equipment are most important for the trekking. Either you have to bring those things or you can buy here in Kathmandu. Also you can hire in Kathmandu Trekking gear shops. Check List Reading/writing material

Health requirements arranged

First-aid kit; should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea

Re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular

Wet wipes for cleaning can be purchased in Kathmandu.

Money: cash/credit card

Down Sleeping bag and jacket provided by High Pass Adventure (if needed)

Light weight Towel

Day pack (25-30 liter) to carry your personal needs during the day

Walking shoes and sport shoes 1/1 pair

Normal and warm gloves 1/1 pair

Sun glasses and sun block cream 1/1 pieces

Down Sleeping Bag and down warm jacket 1/1 pieces

Normal Socks 2/3 pair

Fleece Jacket and Trouser 1/1 pieces

Head lamp 1 pic

Gore-Tex Jacket and Trouser 1/1 pieces

Water bottle 2 pieces

Trekking stick (pole) 1 pair

T-shirt 4/5 pieces

bandanna of scarf

Sleeper (sandal) one pair

Wind and waterproof Jacket & Pants

Visa and Passport Information All foreigners require a visa to entry in Nepal except Indians passport holder but you must hold a six month validity date passport to apply for a Nepal tourist visa. On arrival visa available in the Tribhuvan International Airport and border of India and china Tibet. You should bring PP size color picture to apply for visa enter in Nepal. Please click this link for more details about Visa Information. Money Exchange Rate and Places If you are looking for foreign currency exchange rate and place in Nepal, you can easy to exchange most of the foreign currency with local bank and legal money changer center at popular tourist city in Nepal. All the exchange rates are under the Nepal Rastra Bank (Center Bank of Nepal). If you want exchange the small amount of money, you can exchange in the hotel. Please bring clean and new notes because our banks not accept the old notes (foreign currency). Normally Nepalese peoples prefer cash in hotel, restaurant, shopping center and others area because avoid the long process from card and traveler cheque. If you have credit and debit card, you can withdraw cash (in Nepali Rupees) from ATM counter. There are several ATM counters center in main tourist city and it has 24 hours service. Maximum withdraw amount is 30,000 to 35,000 rupees in a one time and 500 rupees is processing fees, if you are using your card. Most of the trekking routes, there are not a service of foreign currency exchange so you have to exchange your money in Kathmandu or Pokhara before the trek. Furthermore, ask to your trekking operator or trekking guide about how much money need for trekking in Himalayas. Click here for more details. Safety and Security Safety and security is important subject during the traveling from your arrival and departure day in Nepal. We are always with you for help and give you guarantees to our valuable customers about best service. Our guides have general knowledge about first aid kits and long years experience in the trekking fields. It is necessary for trekking in Nepal because it goes more than 4000 m height from sea level. If trekker gets sick due to high altitude, our professional guide explains about the medication and decides to further trekking destination and manage the emergency rescue because health is important. Trekking trails are not enough wide to crossing each others, so you need to careful when they pass. There are many porters, yaks, mules and Jokpe along the trekking trail during the peak trekking season. If you meet them on narrow place and bridge, you have to stand on the safe side otherwise they can push to the cliff. Safe Drinking Water Clean water is important for good health during the travelling and staying hydrate body. It will be best way to complete the trek in the Himalayas. If not, easy to get sick and diarrhea. Almost every where you can buy bottled water during the tea-house trek in Nepal but not in the camping trek. Bottled water is much expensive than you expect. Plastic bottles are bad for environment in Nepal, so please bring good water bottles (for boiling water) and water purification tablets or water filter bottles. Water bottles should be re-use-able because keep the mountain clean. If you are worried about regular water tap of water for fill up your bottles in the trekking area of Nepal, there are easy to find on the all trekking routes. You will be found at lodges, streams and rivers. Travel insurance and Insurance Policy The trekking in Nepal Himalayas grade rank are easy / moderate / challenging difficult. So, it is the risk of high altitude and potential accident due to Himalayan climate changes. Travel Insurance is the very important for Trekking in Nepal Himalayas because treks goes to high altitude (over 4000 meters) and it requires practical trekking skills, which might be unexpected happening or accident during the treks and that requires medical assistance and evacuation which might be expensive to come back down or city and treatment. So, you have to make sure to get insured that covers the costs of air ambulance, treatment and all the travel related risk like lost, stolen, damaged or delayed baggage and flight delays. Yours insurance policy should cover up yours entire activities during the staying in Nepal. You need to ensure that your insurance policy covers treks that go over 5,500 meters. Otherwise you have to take the responsibility regarding unexpected expenses of the cost during the Trekking in Nepal. It is part of our booking form for trekking and climbing in the Nepal to all the member of trekkers have to send a copy of their informative travel insurance policy certificate to High Pass Adventure. High Altitude Sickness Information High Altitude Sickness is known as mountain sickness. If you walk or climb to higher elevation, it appears very quickly so you have to know symptoms of high altitude sickness. If you are wondering why it happens, here are some information. It is from the air pressure. When you go to higher elevation, this air pressure drops down and less oxygen so your body will need time to adjust to change air pressure. According to doctor, it starts from 8,000 feet (2400 meter) if you are from sea level. Types There are three types of altitude sickness Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS): it is very common and symptoms feel like a tiredness, dizzy, headache, thirsty, muscle aches, nausea High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE): it is effect in the lungs, which can be very dangerous and hard to do life threatening High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE): it is effect in the brain and most difficult to treatment and you need to go hospital attention right way. Cause Here are causes of high altitude sickness You live at near sea level and travel to a high elevation

You have had the sickness before

You climb quickly

You have not acclimatized to the altitude

If you are drink alcohol when you ascend

If you have medical problems of heart, nervous or lungs Symptoms These symptoms will appear depend on your speed to climb and how hard you push. Symptoms range from normal to serious. They can affect the nervous system, lungs, muscles, and heart. Here are symptoms of High Altitude Sickness Difficulty sleeping

Dizziness

Fatigue

Headache

Loss of appetite

Nausea or vomiting

Rapid Pulse (Heart Rate)

Short breath with action

Blue color of skin or gray soft skin

Chest tightness or blocking

Confusion

Dry cough or coughing with blood

Cannot walk in a straight line Prevention Important keys to preventing of High Altitude Sickness are: Climb the mountain gradually.

Stop every 2,000 feet (600 meters) of climb above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) and one or two nights sleep there.

Sleep at a lower altitude when possible.

Make sure that you have the ability to quickly descend if needed.

Learn how to recognize early symptoms of mountain sickness.

If you plan on climbing quickly, or climbing to a high altitude, ask your provider about medicines that may help. If you are at risk for a low red blood cell count (anemia), ask your provider if your planned trip is safe. Also ask if an iron supplement is right for you. Anemia lowers the amount of oxygen in your blood. This makes you more likely to have mountain sickness. While climbing, you should know these things: Drink plenty of water

Climb slowly.

Take it easy

Do not drink alcohol.

Eat regular meals that are high in carbohydrates.

Sleep lower elevation

Take a medication (diomax) according to doctor