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ANNAPURNA REGION

 

DHAULAGIRI & FRENCH COL

This trek to the mighty Himal of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri is through a stunning wilderness where few have trekked before. From Pokhara, we drive to Beni and start walk along the Kali Gandaki River to up into middle foothills of Beni. From Beni we leave the Kali Gandaki and turn left and follow Myagdi River to Dhaulagiri Base Camp. Cross French Pass at 5360 m and Thapa Pass at 5263 m. and come down to the deepest gorge in this world Kali Gandaki. From Jomsom, one can either fly out to Pokhara to trek back to Ghorepani / Ghandruk or continue trek around Annapurna.

Day 01  Arrive Kathmandu.
Day 02  Tour in Kathmandu.
Day 03  Drive to Beni.
Day 04-20  On trek.
Day 21  Fly Jomsom/ Pokhara & transfer to hotel.
Day 22  Fly Pokhara / Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.
Day 24  International departure.

Code: SAANT14

Starting from: Beni

Ending at: Jomsom

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Highest access of the trek:
French Pass(5360m), Thapa pass(5263m).

Culture:
Hinduism & Buddhism Tibetan based

Himalayan sights:
Dhaulagiri, Annapurna range etc…

Mode of trekking: Camping only

Most attraction of the trek:
Trek to the massif Dhaulagiri, four different named Base camps, cross two great passes etc…

Departures: Feb-May, Aug-Nov