The famous, remote and challenging Hidden Valley trek circles Dhaulagiri, the seventh Highest Mountain in the world. Dhaulagiri the magnificent mountain which rises as a giant shoulder of ice and snow means "white Mountain" towering in solitary splendor. The famous French pass in this trekking route got its name from a French climber and expedition photographer. This trek is rarely visited; the valley and the villages surrounding it are still unspoiled and unchanged. The challenges of the traverse of French pass, the heart of the massif of Dhaulagiri base camp, and the Dhampus pass are the high points of this trek which keep on attracting a significant number of trekkers each year.

Altitude :  5360 m
Grade :
Season: Feb – May/Sep – Dec
Trek Type: camping
Trip Days: 21 Days
Accommodation: Budget/standard

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu
Day 02: Full day sightseeing
Day 03: Drive to Beni(810m)
Day 04: Beni - Babichor (950m)
Day 05: Babichor - Darbang (1030m)
Day 06: Darbang - Sibang (1720m)
Day 07: Sibang - Muri (1840m)
Day 08: Muri - Boghara (1990m)
Day 09: Boghara - Dobang (2400m)
Day 10: Dobang - Chartare (2820m)
Day 11: Chartare - Pakabon (3585m)
Day 12: Pakabon - camp near glacier (3810m)
Day 13: Trek to Dhaulagiri base camp (4750m)
Day 14: Acclimatization at Mt. Dhulagiri Base Camp
Day 15: Dhaulagiri BC-French pass (5360m) - Hidden valley (4900m)
Day 16: Hidden Valley - Dhampus pass (5230m) Yak kharka (3990m)
Day 17: Yak kharka - Marpha (2667m)
Day 18: Marpha - Jomsom (2713m)
Day 19: Fly to Pokhara (850m)
Day 20: Fly/drive back to Kathmandu (1350m)
Day 21: Departure

 

Cost: The cost of a trip depends upon the guest requirement.