Overview of Dhaulagiri Base camp Trek
Dhaulagiri base camp trek is the delighted trek which offers to explore impressive regions of high Himalayans alpine region of Nepal .This is the moderate to challenging trek around the world seventh highest peaks Mt .Dhaulagiri which lies north- west of beautiful city Pokhara in Gandaki province of Nepal. The name Dhaulagiri is derived from Sanskrit word ‘dhaula’ means white beautiful and ‘giri’ Means Mountains so that it indicate white show peaked beautiful mountains .
The Dhaulagiri base camp trek is exciting and adventurous trek whose route passes through remote highlands, rugged terrain with astonishing nature beauty with mesmerizing views of gems of Himalayans regions. The world’s deepest George Kaligandaki George separate the massive beautiful Himalayan range Annapurna Himalayans range and Dhaulagiri range located in this regions. Mt Dhaulagiri extends 120 km from the Kaligandaki River to the Beri River.
Dhaulagiri base camp trek is most demanding trek at the elevation of 4748m crossing many more remote villages. This region is truly inspiring that offers lush valley ,high snowy passes ,pine and Rhododendrons forests, exciting glaciers and snow covered high peaked mountains with high alpine vegetation .This treks is challenging trek than other regions so requires high level of physical fitness. One should know the mountain weather during explorations of this regions. The pure untouched nature ,local people culture ,views of different beautiful mountains like Dhaulagiri-I,II,III,IV,V and many more peaks of Annapurna range touch the soul of every visitors. This trek need to organized in camping style also that why, it is a bit more expensive than other treks in Nepal.
Dhaulagiri base camp trek starts after arrival in Kathmandu international airport .The trails move ahead from picturesque eight hours drive from Kathmandu to be Beni. Then trekking starts from Beni to Babiyachaur and trails move ahead towards Dharapani. Similarly we move forwards and reach to Muri .From Beni to Muri we can explore local rural village through which we are able to know local culture ,traditions of ethnical people like Magar, Gurung, Thakali and many more. Muri is the last place of permanent settlements on the trails. The route move forwards to where there is no any permanent settlements of the local tribe reach to Baghara and too Dobang .The climb begins to get tougher from this region and ascend to shallaghari and reach to Italian base camp (3660m) .From Italian base camp we ascends to Glacier camp (4940m). We keep our journey going to final destination and reach their with certain hours of treks to Dhaulagiri base camp (4750m) where heart touching views of different wonderful mountains sceneries can be observed .This treks can be linked with Dhaulagiri circuit treks too.
Health and physical requirements for Dhaulagiri base camp Trek
Dhaulagiri base camp trek is moderate to challenging trekking route for the trekking so require high level of physical fitness .Two months before the fixing the date of the trek the trekkers has to enhance their physical ability power or immune power by doing exercise daily .Those who are new trekkers they can practice hiking or just jogging, swimming daily, cycling during staying at home before the treks. Minimum the trekkers have prepared their mind 6-7 hours of walk during trek. For people with knee problems we recommended them to bring proper knee support which is used especially, during returning otherwise it create problems .Along with this trekkers have to worn their hiking boots properly to be safe from blisters .Those trekkers who are more prepared, reasonably fit, active, regularly participating in adventure sports, enjoy walking they will enjoy the whole trekking trails of the Dhaulagiri base camp trek.
Food and Accommodation in Dhaulagiri Base camp Trek
Food and accommodation is all provided through the package. The stay in the Kathmandu will be at hotel based on your level of preference. Then on the way you will stay at the community houses, tea houses and lodges from Beni enjoying local cuisine. You will stay on the tent and camp at upper altitude in the base camp so we will prepare our own food by guide till the final level of ascend and descend till to the lower altitude or permanent residence area. The days on the camp will normally depends on the level of your fitness and health.
Necessary Equipment’s Dhaulagiri Base camp Trek
There are many necessary equipment that trekkers have to carry during the treks. During the Dhaulagiri base camp trek, trekkers can stay at stars to local level hotels at Kathmandu and Pokhara. On the way they have to stay at local community house or tea house enjoying local cuisine but some places they have to stay on tent doing camping because at upper altitude we can’t find any permanent residence house so that trekkers have to carry necessary equipment and materials according to their stay .The necessary materials needed during the treks are as follows.
Luggage
Two bags are requires during the trek one is large duffel bag for trekking instruments and body wears and another hand bags for daily used materials and for accessories such as camera ,mobile phones etc. Sleeping bags are necessary at tent house during camping.
Head and face wears
Sun glasses, sun hat and warm cap, an emergency light, sun screen body lotion etc are best head and face wears.
Outer clothing
Down jacket, wind proof jacket, water proof paints, comfortable trousers, sweaters, light weight gloves etc are necessary materials for outer clothing.
Inner clothing
Light t-shirts, thermal under wears from top to bottom, underwear, thin and thick comfortable trousers are the best light wear.
Footwear
Light weight leather boots, two-two pairs of thick and thin woolens socks and one pairs of light sandals are more preferred during the trek.
Personal medical kits
Our travels guide also carry the first aid box and in emergency health problems our company let you to the hospital .During the trek if you carry first aid box with yourselves then it is best for you and necessarily materials are thermometer ,bandage ,Iodine ,oral re hydration salts ,aspirin/Paracetamol Diam ox save form altitude sickness, sterile Syringe set ,moleskin/second skin anti-bacterial throat lozenges ,Band-Aids, Dettol etc.
Toiletries
Towel, Toothbrush and Tooth paste, Nail cutter, Face and body lotion, Toilet paper, Feminine and hygiene products can be taken during the trek.Drinking water bottle and two trekking sticks should be taken during the trek.
Extra accessories
Binoculars, Extra Battery for cell phones and Camera, Camera, Guide maps,Travel game materials like chess, scrabble, Novel etc.
