Dhampus Peak Climbing

On arrival, received by our staff and guide and then transfer to your respective hotels in the hub of Kathmandu. After checking into your lovely rooms get refreshed from jet-leg and if possible join in with other members of Dhampus Climb and Trekking.

Our guide/ leader delivers a briefing regarding your climbing and trekking including trails, foods, trekking accommodations with do’s and don’ts.

In the evening you get a nice dinner which includes most popular nepali foods in a pleasant Nepalese restaurant.

A free day to prepare for the upcoming treks to high Annapurna region. Morning will be an optional tour at places of your  interest. Explore around Kathmandu and world heritage sites for few hours and back to hotel.

Afternoon at leisure and free, do individual activities and get ready with packing for next early morning drive to Nepal West region.

Morning starts with drive on tourist coach or smaller vehicle depending on group size for overland journey. So it takes you away from Kathmandu valley, heading into low warmer areas with views of snowcapped mountains.

Our drive continues on busy main highway past farm villages and town heading Nepal Mid-West to reach at beautiful Pokhara city within green valley by the serene lake Phewa.

Now, from Pokhara our journey continues overland beyond  valley heading due west to reach at Beni town and towards Tatopani village following Kali-Gandaki River upstream.

Tatopani village is located within warm sub-tropical region. It is a place with natural hot spring, where the village name has been derieved. From here drive continues heading into cooler alpine country past Lete and Kalopani. Furthermore, drive past world deepest gorge of Kali-Gandaki River to reach an attractive Marpha village for overnight stop.

This will be the last village. From here onward will be a complete wilderness of mountains and high hills. Also, Marpha is a nice and lovely village famous for delicious apples and products.

Leaving the Marpha village behind, climb into dense tree lines with steep up. As walk continues higher side of the hill slopes, reach at large open areas known as Yak Kharka. It is a place for Yak and other animals grazing land. Stop here for overnight stay and this is the first night in tents with full camping facilities.

Morning with glorious views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna with Nilgiri’s peaks, walk leads to slow climb to cross over Dhampus and Thapa pass at above 5,250 m. This pass is facing outstanding panorama of peaks.

From here on gradual path, reach wide Hidden Valley located behind Dhaulagiri massif undiscovered, until last few decades. After long walk stop here for overnight camp.

At Hidden valley, explore around its pristine wilderness enclosed by array of peaks and high Rocky Mountains. Rest of the day prepare for the climb and acclimatization for Dhampus peak climbing. Afternoon  at free time one can enjoy the view and stroll around.

Morning trek leads on the same trail for sometimes and then leaving the main path with climb for few hours to set up a base and a high camp facing grand views. Afternoon with time scout and survey the route, while our guide will fix ropes where  it becomes necessary.

After much preparation and getting acclimatize, then start early morning towards the top of Dhampus Peak summit at above 6,012 m with ultimate support of our expert climbing guides. Remember in this climbing ice axe and crampons  are required.  And  after a great effort reaching on the summit of Dhampus peak.

As expected, the summit point rewards you with panoramic scenery of the surrounding peaks including Mt. Dhaulagiri massif range towards south, Tukuche peak, Mukut Himal and to the North east views of Annapurna and Manaslu mountain range. After the great ascent and with marvelous views descend by the same route to base camp.

Contingency or reserve day is arranged in case if problem arise on difficult route to the summit top. As well fine weather is very important so this day is reserved.If it goes well with the program, can have rest day here to explore around this Hidden Valley, depending upon the weather as well or move to lower camp.

After fisnishing the climbing back to normal routine. Cross over the pass overlooking deep cleft of Kali Gandaki Valley and Annapurna peaks beyond. Walk back a steep downhill along rock covering the mountain side until reaching Yak Kharka.

From here walk steep down along narrow mountains trail where Dhaulagiri -I and Tukche Peak become visible. Following winding trail downwards on zig-zag path eventually reach at the center of Marpha village for last overnight stop in high areas of Himalaya.

From Marpha a short drive in the morning takes you large town at Jomsom,  headquarter  of Mustang area. Then, take a short flight and reach back at beautiful Pokhara for overnight stop in a nice hotel by the Phewa Lake.

Depending upon size of the group wither travel on Tourist Coach or in private car to reach back at Kathmandu. Morning after breakfast in Pokhara hotel, drive leads you on busy and exciting highway past farm villages and towns to Kathmandu.  With time in the afternoon  one can engage in personal activities and shopping.

(Options to choose by air from Pokhara to reach Kathmandu 30 mins flight with panorama of mountains and dramatic landscapes.)

Finally all good things must come to an end with grand glorious memories of Dhampus Peak Climbing. Today is your final day in Nepal, the land of best Himalayas trekking. Our staff and guide transfer you to Kathmandu international airport for your flight home or to respective countries.