• trip_duration

    Duration

    14 Days

  • Country

    Nepal

  • Trip Type

    Trekking in Nepal

  • trip_start_from

    trip starts from

    Kathmandu

  • trip_end_in

    trip ends in

    Kathmandu

  • max_trekking_altitude

    Max altitude

    6012m

  • accomodation

    Accommodation

    Hotel, Guest House, Lodge

  • transportation

    Transportation

    Car, Bus

  • group_size

    Group size

    Min. 2 pax

Trip Grade:

Moderate

Moderate

Overview

Dhampus Trek

Our ‘Dhampus Trek’ offers you a fabulous trekking adventure inside a serene, natural trail filled with amazing mountain views. It has mesmerized foreign travelers since the millennium.

As our trek commences, we visit some of the popular UNESCO World Heritage sites inside Kathmandu valley. And then we drive off to Pokhara city.  Our 15-day Dhampus Trek begins from the beautiful, scenic touristic city of Pokhara.

Journey to Dhampus Trek

Travelers who join on this trip will get to explore some of the best trekking routes of western Nepal. We shall head off to Ulleri and enjoy a pleasing walk towards Ghorepani & Poonhill.  There trekkers can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the colossal Himalayan Mountains in Dhampus, Nepal

Trekkers witness a glorious Himalayan scenery, amazing waterfalls, attractive village communities, and  rich culture and history of the indigenous local people. Then we shall make our way towards Yak Kharka via Ghasaand  Tukche village. From Yak Kharka, we trek onward to Dhampus Peak Base Camp and then climb to the summit of Dhampus Peak on day eleven.

Contact Euro-Asia today to book and join our professionally organized Dhampus  Trek trip package for a memorable holiday experience in Nepal.

Trip facts

  • trip_duration

    Duration

    14 Days

  • Country

    Nepal

  • Trip Type

    Trekking in Nepal

  • trip_start_from

    trip starts from

    Kathmandu

  • trip_end_in

    trip ends in

    Kathmandu

  • max_trekking_altitude

    Max altitude

    6012m

  • accomodation

    Accommodation

    Hotel, Guest House, Lodge

  • transportation

    Transportation

    Car, Bus

  • group_size

    Group size

    Min. 2 pax

Trip highlights

  • Guided City Tour in Kathmandu Valley and Pokhara.
  • Excursion to Poon Hill.
  • Peak Climbing.
  • Visit to Apple Garden of Nepal.

itinerary Overview

  • Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
  • Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Drive to Tikhedhunga and Trek to Ulleri (1,350m)
  • Day 04: Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,860m)
  • Day 05: Trek from Trek from Ghorepani to Tatopani via Poonhill (3,210)
  • Day 06: Trek from Tatopani to Ghasa (2,020m)
  • Day 07: Trek from Ghasa to Tukche (2,590m)
  • Day 08: Trek from Tukche to Yak Kharka (4,930m)
  • Day 09: Acclimatization at Yak Kharka (rest day)
  • Day 10: Trek from Yak Kharka to Dhampus/Thapa Peak Base Camp (5,150m)
  • Day 11: Base camp – Thapa Peak Summit (6,012m)
  • Day 12: Trek from Basecamp to Marpha (2,670m)
  • Day 13: Drive from Marpha to Pokhara
  • Day 14: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
  • Day 15: Departure

Detailed itinerary

Detailed itinerary

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Show Detail Itinerary
  • day 01
    Arrival in Kathmandu

    Welcome by our representative at the airport, transfer to hotel in Kathmandu. Later enjoy a welcome dinner in the evening.

    Stay overnight at Kathmandu.

  • day 02
    Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley

    After having our breakfast, we are going to do some sightseeing activities today. As planned, we will explore some of the most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites inside Kathmandu valley. Upon finishing our tour, we shall then drive back to your hotel.

    Stay overnight at Kathmandu.

  • day 03
    Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Drive to Tikhedhunga and Trek to Ulleri (1,350m)

    Today we begin our adventure packed trek with a 7-hour long drive to Pokhara city- a wonderland for foreign trekkers. Situated at an elevation of 827 meters above sea level, Pokhara is about 200 km far away from the capital city in the northwest direction. Our major part of the day will be taken by our scenic drive but it will help us witness changing landscapes and beautiful rivers, hills of Nepal. From Pokhara, we will take a drive to Tikhedhunga and then start trekking to Ulleri village.

    Stay overnight at Pokhara.

  • day 04
    Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,860m)

    Moving from Ulleri, we are now going to traverse our way through a lush green trail towards Ghorepani village following a scenic route that encompasses most of the trekking routes. Our journey towards Ghorepani will provide us heartwarming natural scenery of the Himalayan mountains such as Mt. Annapurna South and Himalchuli. Then, we need to cross a stream over a suspension bridge and from that point onward our trail begins to become steep. So, we need to hike up on stony stairs for the remainder of the day and reach Ghorepani village.

    Stay overnight at Ghorepani.

  • day 05
    Trek from Trek from Ghorepani to Tatopani via Poonhill (3,210)

    Ghorepani is one of the most tourist friendly places inside Annapurna region. The abundance of natural and cultural presence inside Ghorepani village will captivate your eyes and souls. In addition to that, there’s a small hill near by Ghorepani village which lets you to observe the breathtaking panoramic views of the entire Annapurna mountain range. That place is called Poon hill and the hike to the top of Poon hill will not take much time. However, we do need to wake up early and go for a short morning walk to the top of Poonhill in order to see the iconic Himalayan sunrise. After that, we will descend back down to Ghorepani and then continue heading further to Tatopani village.

    Stay overnight at Tatopani.

  • day 06
    Trek from Tatopani to Ghasa (2,020m)

    Continuing on, our trekking from Tatopani village will move us further towards Ghasa village. But before doing that, we are going to wake up and have our breakfast in the charming village of Tatopani. After having our breakfast and enjoying the natural scenery around us, we shall now carry our bags and follow the Kali Gandaki river and travel to Ghasa for the night stay. Upon reaching Ghasa village, we shall check into one of the local lodges and enjoy a hearty meal.

    Stay overnight at Ghasa.

  • day 07
    Trek from Ghasa to Tukche (2,590m)

    It is day seven and now we are going to continue trekking onward to Tukche village from Ghasa. We shall wake up at the usual time and then continue following the Kali Gandaki gorge. Marching onward, we will initially pass through Lete and Larjung villages. Ascending through the inclined terrain, we shall then hike up to Tukche and reach there after walking for 1 hour from Larjung village.

    Stay overnight at Tukche.

  • day 08
    Trek from Tukche to Yak Kharka (4,930m)

    After spending a night at Tukche village, we shall now head towards Yak Kharka. On our way to Yak Kharka, we will gain immense amount of elevation and cross the 4,000-meter mark as well. Today we will have to take our steps cautiously as we might feel heavy exhaustion that can make trekking from here much difficult. With the increase of altitude, trekkers can succumb to Altitude Sickness. Hence, we are going to take our time while making our way to Yak Kharka.

    Stay overnight at Yak Kharka.

  • day 09
    Acclimatization at Yak Kharka (rest day)

    Acclimatization is very important for trekkers who wish to go beyond 3,000 meters above sea level. As altitude gets higher, trekking in general becomes a lot harder and makes it difficult to perform normal daily activities such as walking. Therefore, acclimatization becomes vital for trekking further and higher than 4,000 meters above sea level. In addition to that, our bodies also need to get adjusted with the surrounded environment so staying at Yak Kharka is good for trekkers health.

    Stay overnight at Yak Kharka.

  • day 10
    Trek from Yak Kharka to Dhampus/Thapa Peak Base Camp (5,150m)

    Today we will leave Yak Kharka and head towards Thapa Peak Base Camp which is situated at a high altitude of 5,150 meters above sea level. We follow our trail that takes us through alpine vegetation and provides awe-inspiring mountain views of the majestic Himalayan peaks.

    Stay overnight at Thapa Peak Base Camp.

  • day 11
    Base camp – Thapa Peak Summit (6,012m)

    Today is the most anticipated day of journey to Thapa Peak as we plan on summitting Thapa Peak. So, after waking up early in the morning, we will ascend on a glaciated trail to High Camp. After High Camp, we will climb further to the summit using ropes, harness, crampons and other climbing gears. Later, we will retrace our steps back down to Base Camp for the night.

    Stay overnight at Base Camp.

  • day 12
    Trek from Basecamp to Marpha (2,670m)

    We will now traverse on a snowy terrain and head down to Marpha village. En-route we shall pass through Yak Kharka. All in all, it will take us about 5 hours to reach Marpha- the Apple Garden village of western Nepal. The trail will change after some while of walking but we will

    Stay overnight at Marpha.

  • day 13
    Drive from Marpha to Pokhara

    Today we will take a drive back to Pokhara from Marpha. Upon reaching Pokhara, we shall check into our rooms and stay relaxed for the remaining time period.

    Stay overnight at Pokhara.

  • day 14
    Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

    After completing our trek, we are now going to drive off to Kathmandu city which is about 200 km away from Pokhara. Hence, it can take us more than 7 hours to reach.

    Stay overnight at Kathmandu.

  • day 15
    Departure

    After breakfast transfer to the airport to fly to onward destination

Price Included / Excluded

  • 11 Days trek as per program with English Speaking Sherpa Guide and porters.
  • Accommodation in normal lodges with full board during trek.
  • TIMS Card and ACAP permit fees.
  • International Arrival and Departure transfer in Kathmandu.
  • 03 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu with daily breakfast.
  • 02 Nights Accommodation in Pokhara with daily breakfast.
  • Full day Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with guide and entrance fee.
  • Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner.
  • Duffel Bag, Sleeping Bag and T-shirt.
  • All Transfer by Private Vehicle.
  • Nepal entry visa fees.
  • Any Beverage and Tips.
  • Any expenses of Personal Nature.
  • Any Airfares and Airport Departure Taxes.
  • Any cost occurred due to landslide, political disorder or natural calamities, flight cancellation or any unforeseen reason, etc.
  • Personal Travel Insurance.
  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu(Except Farewell Dinner and Welcome Dinner)
  • Any services not included in cost include section.

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