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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.
An your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork.
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 choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel.
Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
You follow the Marshyangdi gently up through heavily terraced fields and small hill towns to the Seti River that takes you directly into Pokhara. Pokhara is tourist's paradise with lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with beautiful mountains. You can observe views to the north across the hills and Phewa Tal D from here goes uphill all the way to Naudanda. It then descends to Nayapul with views of Annapurna South, Fish tail, green hills, terraces and villages. To reach Beni, your drive moves along the bank of the Mardi River. This is one of the most picturesque road journeys.
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This day your trek ascends through a narrow path for early one hour. Next, you go along the flat land passing through jungle with varieties of rhododendrons, oaks and Christmas trees at some distance. After you cross a small stream, your trail follows an ascending path until you reach Takum. Here, you camp behind the school located in central Takum. Here you will also find a Hindu temple where the villagers go to submit their offerings.
You start trekking on a descending trail for an early one hour passing through jungle. Then you follow an ascending path and before you approach Muri you pass along flat land until you reach Muri. This is a small village mainly inhabited by Gurung and Rai, one of the ethnic communities of Nepal.
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Trek from Muri to Naura (1570 m.) takes about 5 hours.
Trek from Naura to Bagar (2080m.). Soon you descend through a forested area, emerging to a ridge snout where Bagar (2080) is visible. Descend through terraced fields to this mountain village where you camp in people's yards or the terraced fields.
Here, you leave the villages behind and the trial becomes increasingly challenging.
Trek from Dovan to Chaur Bag Khola (3445 m.) takes about 5 hours. It is also known as Sallaghari.
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Passing through the beautiful forest you rapidly gain altitude and mountains burst out all around.
You camp for the night.
After crossing the first glacier, probably using a rope in a couple of tricky spots, you climb onto the main glacier. The surroundings are spectacular which makes up for the rough and dangerous trail. We may also use a rope on this section. This is a particularly tough day. You camp on the glacier rubble.
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Soon the rough rubble gives way to the smooth ice of the white part of the glacier. You climb steadily to the rough and chilling but spectacular Dhaulagiri Base Camp.
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You trek along trail covered with ice and soft snow. The stunning views of the Dhaulagiri range completely enchant you.
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The views are the same as earlier in the day. This day you trek along a flat path covered with ice and snow.
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At the summit you will be enclosed by the views of Dhaulagiri I, Nilgiri, and Annapurna and so on.
Stay overnight at camp.
To reach your destination you trek leveled path all the way. En route you pass Battase Danda. The views of Tukuche peak, Thapa peak, Annapurna range mesmerize you.
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This day the trail moves downhill until Marpha then ascending to Jomsom. 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.
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The flights are available during the morning time. The strong breeze blows during and after and frequent change of the weather prevents the flight being landed and taken off in the afternoon.
Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
fter 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.
As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.
a) Kathmandu
All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
5 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel
One full day city sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley with private A/C vehicle and English speaking tour guide including entrance fees
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
T-shirt, mug, pen, bag, etc
Flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu
Expedition royalty and permit from Government of Nepal to climb Ama Dablam, entry permit for Sagarmatha National Park, TIMS card and Local government entrance fee
1 Government Liaison officer with full equipments, salary, accommodation, transportation and insurance as per government rule
Garbage transfer & garbage disposal fees
Medical & Emergency rescue insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs during the entire trip as per government rule
All necessary equipments transportation for all climbing members and staffs from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu by air cargo, Lukla to Base Camp and back to Lukla by porters / yaks
Up to 50 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters /yaks
3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) including tea and coffee during the trek and Base Camp, appropriate foods for high altitude to all climbing crews at Base Camp and above
Lodge based accommodation during the trek, and well-managed Base Camp set up for climbing members & Staff at Base Camp
Porter per member up to Base Camp from Lukla and from Base Camp to Lukla
Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen helpers as per group size
All involved Nepalese staffs & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipments, foods & clothing
Each member will have individual tent in Base Camp
Foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning tent, 1 Kitchen tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower tents, 1 Staffs tent, 1 tent for Nepalese Base Camp staffs, store tents, Tables, chairs & all necessary cooking gears like Epi gas, high pots, stove, etc.
All tents for Camp 1, 2, and 3
Heater at Base Camp in each Dining and other necessary camp
1 Solar panel and generator for lights and battery charge for laptop and other electronic devices at Base Camp
Personal climbing guide/Sherpa (1 climbing member will have 1 climbing guide who is trained, experienced and Government license holder)
Salary, equipments, meals and clothing for climbing guide
Carry bonus of Sherpas and route fixing charges
Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask and regulator (with appropriate additional charge)
High Altitude Tents, EPI gas, cooking pots, High altitude food for member, Sherpa and other crews at (C1) (C2) and (C3)
All required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing
The team of experienced Sherpa will fix the route in Ama Dablam (no extra charge will be applied to members)
Satellite Phone for emergency communication available for members with appropriate charge
Walkie –Talkie for communication from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp
Satellite Phone / walkie-talkie permits
Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staffs
Certificate (Ama Dablam climbing certificate issued by Tourism Ministry after climbing Mt. Ama Dablam successfully)
Tax, VAT and our service charge
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from trekking / expedition than the scheduled itinerary)
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking / expedition due to any reason than the scheduled itinerary)
Medical and personal high risk travel insurance which should cover helicopter evacuation cost and medical treatment cost incase required
Medical and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required (Rescue, Repatriation, Helicopter, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs)
Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages (However we will provide soft drinks for members at base camp)
Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking /climbing Gears
Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and your other personal items used to keep yourself clean
Permit fee for special filming by using camera or drone
Internet service is available with extra charge during the trek and Base Camp
Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa
Tips for Base Camp and other involved staffs
If you are taking just Base Camp services, then there will be zero service from company above base camp
The cost for using fixed rope during the expedition will apply to base camp service users
Any other services or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary
