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Dhampus Peak (6012m), also known as Thapa Peak is a trekking peak located in Kaski district of north-central Nepal. The peak lies in the famous Annapurna trekking circuit and is clearly visible from Dhampus Village. In fact, Dhampus peak is part of the Dhaulagiri Range. From the summit climbers can catch a majestic glimpse of tallest Himalayan peaks including Annapurna, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri I, Mt. Fishtail among others.
The approach to Dhampus peak starts from Tukuche, a popular starting point for many Annapurna treks and passes through the Kali Gandaki Valley drained by Kali Gandaki River. The region is famous for Thakali community and their hospitality, milestones and rare wildlife and the temple of Chumig Gyatsa or Muktinath.
Climbing Dhampus peak is technically easier, so anyone inspiring to taste the Himalayan climbing can opt for this mountain. Crossing the Dhampus Pass (5200m), one of the highest passes in the Himalayas, is a major highlight of Dhampus peak climbing. The entire ordeal takes about two weeks.
On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our airport representative. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands. The representative will then take you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around and visit shops, restaurants and bars. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can also choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon, you will drive back to your hotel. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Final preparation day in Kathmandu for expedition. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
After early morning breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and taken to the tourist bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about seven hours. The drive will take most of our morning time, leaving much of the afternoon to get a warm glimpse of Pokhara Valley and its beauty. If you choose to fly, you can reach Pokhara in 25 minutes. There are several flights from morning to afternoon available from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
Pokhara is the tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples along with the magnificent views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and many other mountain peaks. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
After breakfast, you will drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Marpha (2670m) takes about 4 hours. Stay overnight at lodge.
Rest day at Marpha for acclimatization. Today, we make sure all equipments are there for camping and climbing. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Marpha to Yak Kharka (3680 m) takes about 6 hours. Camping starts from today for meals and accommodation. Stay overnight at camp.
Trek from Yak Kharka (3680 m) to Kalopani takes about 7 hours. Stay overnight at camp.
Climb Dhampus peak and back to Kalopani takes about 8-10 hours. This is the toughest day of this trip. Stay overnight at camp.
Trek from Kalopani to Yak Kharka takes about 6 hours. You traverse avalanche-prone slopes and then take on the steep descent to Yak Kharka. This day you trek through bare land for some distance.
Stay overnight in camp.
This day, the trail moves downhill until Marpha. On the way you pass small forests of juniper and other local vegetation. You will be accompanied by the splendid views of Nilgiri, Annapurna and rocky hills. Stay overnight at camp/lodge.
Drive from Marpha to Pokhara by Jeep/Bus. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
After breakfast early morning, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes about seven hours. En route, you will enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. If you choose to fly back to Kathmandu, it takes about 25 minutes. There are several flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara from morning to afternoon. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.
a) Kathmandu
b) Trekking
