Annapurna Region

NSTR # 28: The Dhaulagiri Circuit
Duration	:	Two week
Grade	:	Tough
Maximum Elevations	:
Season	:	Autumn, Spring
Trek Style	:	Tented / Remote

Summery: The Dhaulagiri circuit is a very rewarding but not at all an easy trek. In fact it comes under 'difficult' treks. Participants must have previous trekking and climbing experience. The route involves trekking in snow and on glaciers for which members must be fully equipped with complete sets of climbing equipment. The field staff and porters also must be well clothed. For Porters food, tents, cooking stoves must be carried for campsites at the base camps where no food or local houses are available.

Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu airport. Reception and transfer to hotel.

Day 02 : A.M. Sightseeing tours to Kathmandu PM: A briefing will be held for all the participants to discuss the programme and other relevant details.

Day 03: BENI (860m) : Am drive from Kathmandu to Beni for overnight and commence trek next day.

Day 21: POKHARA : Trek concludes at Nayapul then a drive back to Pokhara. Day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 22 : Drive to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel. Rest at leisure.

Day 23 : Departure transfer to airport.