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Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek

Overview

Trip Fact

Trip Name:

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek

Fitness Level:

Challenging

Max Elevation:

5400

Walking hours Per Day:

Approx. 5-6 hours

Trip Duration:

18 Days

Trip Starts/Ends:

Kathmandu, Nepal

Meals:

BLD During Trek

Accommodation:

Hotel / Lodge / Tented Camp

Group Size:

Minimum 2 & maximum 10 pax

Destination:

Nepal

Who are planning to trek in Nepal, most of the people usually think of Everest, Annapurna and Langtang region. So many people don't know about the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek. 

Primarily intended for circling Mount Dhaulagiri (8167 m), the 7th highest mountain in the world, and numerous other mountains, Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is also known as Around Dhaulagiri Trek. It is one of the most challenging Treks in Nepal, especially for those who do not have prior experience in trekking. Consequently, this trek requires physical fitness and strong mental health for the completion. Trekking around Dhaulagiri is an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience with the breathtaking views of the enormous, massive screens, the hidden land of Dolpo to the North, and Annapurna to the south. 

Mt. Dhaulagiri is located west of Pokhara and south of Dolpo as well as spreads from Kaligandaki and Myagdi River. Because it is a rural and remote area, it is only possible to conduct camping (tented) treks. Not only Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek offers the beautiful mountain view of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m) but also Mt. Manaslu (8156 m), Mt. Annapurna (8091 m) with 20 other snow peaks, a green valley, a hidden valley, 2 high passes (French pass 5360 m and Dhampus pass 5230 m) and beautiful landscapes, isolated villages, cultivated lands and 

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek starts from Beni Bazaar after a 3-4 hours' drive from Pokhara. Strong porters and experienced trekking guides are provided for this journey by High Pass Adventure. Our guide will lead you through the beautiful village of Darbang, Dharmapuri, Muri, Chariban, Italian base camp, Dhaulagiri base camp, French pass, Hidden valley, Dhampus pass, and take you to the Marpha gather of Annapurna Circuit Trekking trail. Since the Around Dhaulagiri trek is a quite tough trekking trail, a high-altitude trekking experience in Nepal is highly advised. The best times for this trek are March, April, May, September, October, and November months. We provide trekking as per customers' desire and the itineraries are always adaptable.

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek Highlights

  • Chance to see unique landscapes, beautiful farming village, glaciers and moraine
  • Feel the adventure due to the remote and rough nature trekking 
  • Crossed the 2 High passes namely French Pass (5360 m) and Dhampus Pass (5230 m)
  • Perfect views of the Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) and many others snow-peak above 6000 m.
  • Reach the Base Camp and best clockwise circuit to 7th highest mountain of the world
  • Experience the completely camping or Home-stay trek

Why Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek?

The adventure Dhaulagiri Circuit Trekking is the circle to the seventh highest mountain in the world as well as best camping or home stay trekking destination in Nepal Himalayas.  It is remote and off the beaten trekking trail comparing the Annapurna Trekking and Everest trekking.  There are popular 2 high passes namely French Pass (5360 meters and Dhampus Pass 5230 meters to down in Annapurna region as well as opportunity to observe the unique mountains vista, wonderful landscape, rivers, streams, beautiful terrace rice filed, green forest, wildlife, local village with their lifestyle and religion, hidden valley, Glacier, glacial Lake during the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek.  The Dhaulagiri Circuit Treks leads you to circle the Massif Mountains after 2/ 3 hours' drive from Pokhara. This trekking destination is referring for those who have previous trekking experience and adventure lover to walking into the high Himalayas on moraine and glacier.  

Why with us? 

Everest Base Camp Trekking with High Pass Adventure means a lot. It means friendship, fun, convenience, adventure and above all the security and safety we bring. Our long experience in Nepal and true dedication guarantees your vacation is well thought out and planned to make the most beautiful journey of your lifetime. We are flexible for create a suitable itinerary and offer such a great combination of quality hotel, small group size trip, family tour, solo trekking, honeymoon trip, group trekking.  Also, our guides have general knowledge about first aid kits and long years' experience in the trekking fields and hire strong porters for supporting carry the luggage. 

Hence, your trekking in Nepal is leading by our professional and experience trekking guide who are joining with you from airport to airport and our strong porter will carry 2 trekkers’ bags (maximum 30 kg) complete the trip. 

Important Note:

Sometime becomes problems like weather condition, local politics issue, transportation or other factors that are beyond from our control. It might be changing the itinerary.  However, it is very unlikely that the itinerary would be considerably changed.  If alterations are necessary, the Guide and Trekking leader will decide what is the best options are. You can talk and decide taking into through the best happiness of the whole group. Where a change does suggest itself, we try to do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot take responsible for the results of changes or delays. Our trekking staffs are experience and professional and try to solve all problems during the trekking. 

 

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek Altitude Profile

Itinerary Expand All Close All

High Pass Adventure Pvt.Ltd. welcomes you to in Nepal, One of the company staff will be waiting outside the baggage hall of the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. You have to look for the person carrying on A4 size paper with your and company name. This person will take to you hotel in Kathmandu from the airport. Check into hotel, rest and fresh up and ready for the meeting to your programs in our trekking office.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

You will enjoy your breakfast in the hotel and get ready for the Kathmandu valley tour with experience tour guide. Our tour is of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley. You will be visiting Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pasupatinath and Boudhanath, which are best and popular place 4 out of 7 UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu Valley. You will be visiting by comfortable privet vehicles before walk tour of these sites. There are interesting tour for full of fascinating insights in to Buddhism, Hinduism, ancient art and historical architecture, lifestyle, cultural of people of Kathmandu Valley. After this tour you will come to office and finalize your trekking clothing and gear.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

You will leave early in the morning after breakfast from Kathmandu hotel to catch the bus to Pokhara and road heading along river valleys, few towns, terraced fields and green hilly scenery to Pokhara. You will take a rest in Pokhara hotel for next trekking day. 

Food
BL
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
850

We drive to Darbang via Beni on jeep or public bus from Pokhara. Following the flow of Kali Gandaki River, we pass the town of Beni and then follow Myagdi Khola to arrive in Darbang and begins the trek through narrow valley and local settlement to the village of Dharapani. 

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
1565

After breakfast we starts the trek to Muri Village, we will descend and crossing the river and again ascend before reach the Muri through beautiful villages of Sibang and Mattim, crossing Ghatti Khola and Dhara Khola to once again see on the bank of the Myagdi Khola and hike up to big Magar Village of Muri. 

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
1830

We will Descend and ascend a little and cross a stream and terraced fields. Along the ridge we will see beautiful Mt. Ghustung South (6465 meters). After view of the mountain, we will descend to the Myagdi Khola and trek heading to the village of Naura.  From there trekking trail heading up grassy hill and descending rice filed to Boghara

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
2080

Trekking trail is heading downhill for a while through terraced fields to a small ridge and again heading up and continue to Jyardan, which is the old and remote permanent settlement in that part. After that village we will get Lipse through rocky and windy area and continue trek to Doban through a forest. 

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
2530

Trekking trail is heading up to Choriban Khola to following Myagdi River. After a hour you will cross a wooden bridge and the trail climbing up to a forested area. From there we can see face of Dhaulagiri I (8167 m). Again we will cross Myagdi River to continue Choriban Khola cross forest and stream.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
3110

The trekking trail is entering above the tree line on the moraine  and that day will be more enjoyable with visible the magnificent views of the Dhaulagiri II (7751 meters), Dhaulagiri III (7715 meters) and Dhaulagiri V (7618 meters), Tukche Peak (6837 meters). 

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
3660

This day is acclimatization and rest day of the trek because our body acclimatizes to the high altitude for going higher elevation.  We can short hike before lunch and relaxing after lunch with spectacular view of surrounding mountains. 

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
3660

we will heading to Japanese Base Camp through the narrow and rocky trail  area and crossing the glacial moraines. We will camp on glacier and see the spectacular view from there.  

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
3890

Today is one of our challenging days to Dhaulagiri Base camp.  Walking on the glacier and you can see exciting north face of Mt. Dhaulagiri I (8167 meters) to your right and observe the many snow peaks on north as well as the impressive icefall that descends from the north east of the Mt. Dhaulagiri. 

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
4748

Trekking trail continues on north side of the glacier and you will climb hillside above the glacier. There is zigzag ascend to the French Pass (5360 m). You will see the panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and then descend to reach Hidden Valley.  

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
5200

trekking trail ascend to over Dhampus Pass (5244 m) and descend to Kalopani then trail heading gentle up to Batase Dada . After pass you will see the beautiful view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges in the background and continue descend steeply to Yak Kharka through avalanche prone slopes. That day is another challenging day of the trek due to long ascend and descend on a high altitude and rocky and windy path. 

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
5244

we will continue descends Marpha from Yak Kharka. Marpha is lies on west bank of the Kaligandaki River and known as the capital of apple farm of Nepal. There are products of apple brandy. From there, we will continue north side of the kali gandaki valley to the Jomsom through the whitewashed houses, paved streets, and following the flow of Kali Gandaki River. Jomsom is Head Quarters of the Mustang District and you can find lots of facilities such as public bus, airport, school, nice hotels, banks, shops, etc. 

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Guest House.
Elevation
2720

We will morning fly back to Pokhara. There are regular flight to Pokhara with scenic mountain flight and enjoying an aerial view of the mountains. Flights takes just 20 minutes and you will explore the beautiful Pokhara city, boating in the Phewa Lake and visiting the famous places of Pokhara

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
850

We have to leave early in the morning after breakfast from Pokhara hotel and road heading along river valleys, few towns, terraced fields and green hilly scenery to Kathmandu. You will take a rest in Kathmandu hotel or souvenir sopping.  

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

This is your last day of your trip in Nepal. One of our High Pass Adventure staff will take to you Kathmandu international Airport for your flight departure time. If you are looking to your extra trip in Nepal, High Pass Adventure help to you for your next trip and adventure activities in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India. 

Note: 

This is a general and guidelines for the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek. We are always flexible for the itinerary, which can be always individually tailor-made on your time frame. 

Food
Breakfast

What Is Included ?

High Pass Adventure have working best guide and porter for the trekking. We are providing an excellence service to our customer. All our costs are net and very clear on cost include-excludes. We have paid best salary to Trekking, Tour guide and porter which is more than government fixed amount. Our entire customers are satisfied from our service. For the more details please feel free to contact us.

Cost Include

  • Airport Pick up & drops 2 times domestic / International
  • All Ground-transportation above program
  • Kathmandu valley sightseeing
  • 3 meals per day during the trek (Breakfast Lunch & Dinner) and one cup of tea with per meal
  • Accommodation on Tea-house during the trekking
  • 2 night's Hotel in Kathmandu on Bed & Breakfast plan
  • An experience English Speaking Guide
  • Necessary Porter 1: 2 (one porter for two Guest), the porter will Carry 20 KG/ 25 KG
  • All applicable taxes as per the government rules and regulations
  • All trekking  permits TIMS and ACAP
  • First Aid medical kit, Oxy meter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude
  • General equipment for Porter during the adventure trip
  • Guide and porter salary and insurance during the trek
  • All organizational requirements
  • Duffel Bags refundable to protect your Luggage
  • Tour Certificate, Company T-shirt as a Souvenir
  • Farewell Dinner with Typical Nepali Restaurant

What Is Excluded?

  • Nepal visa fee
  • Your International flights
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu 
  • Extra night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu other than itinerary
  • Travel insurance
  • Mountain rescue service
  • Personal expenses (phone, laundry, water, bar drinks, battery recharge, extra porters, hot  shower etc.)
  • Trip Cancellation cost accident or Health, Loss Theft or Damage and personal effects
  • Tips 

Traveller Useful Information

Location of Dhaulagiri 

The Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m) is the seven highest mountains in the earth from the sea level. It is located in north-west from Pokhara in Nepal. This Dhaulagiri Mountain is surrounded on the north and southwest by tributary of the Bheri River and on the southeast by the Myagdi River. Annapurna Mountain range is east of Dhaulagiri. The Pokhara city is south of Annapurna and it is center and gateway for climber and trekkers to both region.

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek Difficulty

Respect for the trek is best way approach it and prepare the travel in life time for research and experience nature and culture of the world. Dhaulagiri circuit trek difficulty level is challenging, so it requires physical fitness, good health condition trekkers and previous high altitude trekking experiences in a life. The walking distance are 5/7 hours a day through beautiful village in low altitude but trekking trails will be narrow and steep slope is difficulty in high altitude. Dhaulagiri circuit trek is completely camping trek so you need to hire experience trekking guide and strong porter for carry camping equipment. They will help you every step along the trail and they know about how to fix the camping tent avoid the wind and how to cook the meal. In the beginners of the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek, there are few villages with warm home stay and end of the trek also good tea-house for accommodations. This is quite short challenging trek compare others trek in Nepal so high altitude increase very quick and you will be 4/5 day at above 4000 m heights. So we strongly recommend to trekkers, should trained before this Dhaulagiri circuit Trek.

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek Cost

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is located in near Annapurna Conservation area so you need to normal TIMS Card and ACAP permits. Not need to special permits like restricted area (Upper Mustang, Upper Dolpo, Manaslu Region, Nar-Phu Valley and many more). Dhaulagiri circuit is serious remote route with no lodge, not clear trail and cross the high pass. Trekkers have died there both from High altitude (AMS) and lost the Trail (Missing). It means, Dhaulagiri circuit trek requires experience trekking guide to success the trekking. Many trekking agency offering online cost but they have different cost of Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek depends on requires service. Before choose the cost, you have to read all information about Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek cost. If you buy the trekking package, all include in this package like Guide, Porter, Camping Equipment, Food, Transport and trekking permits of Dhaulagiri circuit Trek.

Here is tentative cost of Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek for one person

-TIMS (Trekker’s Information Management System) is compulsory for everyone to Trek in Nepal.

(It Cost USD $ 20 per person/ per trek)

-Annapurna Conservation Area Project Entry Permit 

(It cost USD $ 30 per person/ per trek)

-Guide cost per day: $30 (per person)

-Porter Cost per day: $25 (per person) needs 2 porters

-Accommodations before trek and after trek $100

-Camping Equipment with food and tent $500

Food and Accommodations in Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek

If you are doing solo or couple trek to Dhaulagiri Circuit, you have to carry light tent for 5/6 nights. You can have basic tea-house accommodations for first few (4/5) nights with shared bathroom and last few (2/3) nights good accommodations with internet and hot cold shower facilities. Who are doing full camping trek, accommodations is more expensive than normal tea-houses trek. Who are planning to Dhaulagiri circuit Trek, We strongly recommend to them Camping Trek is much better than half Tea-House and half camping. If you want do the half camping and half tea-house trek, cost will be more expensive for full camping or full Tea-house Trek, so make sure with trekking organizer agent about your trek will be camping or tea-house. Trekking cook provide you best meal during the Dhaulagiri circuit Camping Trek. They bring all food with them and cooked various item of meal like pasta item, potatoes item, vegetable item, rice item, pizza, Mo Mo and more like western food. Food is more basic than camping during the tea-house. They serve to you Nepali Dish (Dal-bhat, boiled potato, Noodle soup, and basic local dish).

Best time to Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek

We have two main  Season namely autumn trekking season (September to November) and spring trekking season (March to May) in Nepal for the trekking and climbing. Dhaulagiri circuit trek is important to consider the right time to trek there. So these two seasons are the best time for the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek. Weather is sunny and warm with wonderful mountains views, compare with other trekking season and temperature is moderate. Off season, monsoon and winter season are not recommend because hard to find the trekking trail and risky from the landslide along the trail in monsoon and too much snow during the winter time. Please contact us for further details. We (High Pass Adventure) have many years experience working team in this trekking field so we provide best guide and strong porter for carry of your luggage to make memorable Dhaulagiri circuit trek in your life. So, you can choose your best season for Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek depends on your Vacations time. 

If you are wondering to get in to the Dhaulagiri Region from Kathmandu, here is little information about enter and exit of the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek. This trekking is starts in Darbang about 3/4 hours drive from Pokhara also it takes approximately 10 hours from Kathmandu to get Darbang and starts the trekking to circuit the Dhaulagiri. The road condition is quite smooth with blacktop covered until beni and rough road between Beni and Darbang. The trek complete in Jomsom ( part of Annapurna circuit Trek). From there, possible to extend the trek to Pokhara but there is road accessible to get in Pokhara.  The road condition is not good with dusty and narrow, so we strongly recommend that fly back to Pokhara from Jomsom is much better. This is one of the short mountain flights but sometime can be delayed due to bad weather. If you book this trip with registered trekking company in Kathmandu, trekking company arrange you private jeep or public bus depends or fly to Pokhara from Jomsom on your trekking package services. 

Acclimatization

High altitude sickness is common problem in the high Himalayan area when you go as higher elevation. It is appears very quickly but symptoms are   preventable. If you have previous high altitude trekking experience, it might be best but if not trek in above three thousand meters high you need to prevention of the high altitude sickness.  You need a extra suitable acclimatization days to complete the trip and Walk slowly, drink plenty of water, don’t drink alcohol, go higher and sleep low elevation as well as spend 2 nights on every 500 meters  above than 3500 meters heights are prevent the altitude sickness during the trekking in Nepal.   All our trekking itineraries are flexible with acclimatization days and first priority for your health and safety to complete the trek without any problem.  We provide you basic medicine to support for emergency rescue, if situation gets worse. 

Hence, every day you have inform to your Guide or Leader about your health condition and he will response to decide whether and your overall health condition to continue the trip or return back. 

Tipping information

The Guide, porter, driver and all workers who are working in tourism filed, they except some tips during your Tour Trekking and others activities in Nepal. Tipping is judgment of workers from travelers and workers offers the tips end of the trek. Travelers tips 10% of their payable amount but you can give to them depend on their services. 

Hence, it is important to High Pass Adventure working team who take care to you all the time during the visiting in Nepal, motivated with outstanding service and offer inspiring trip in a lifetime experience.  

Trip extension 

If you have extra time after complete the trek, you can do different activities or different short trek in Nepal. We have many short tour packages and adventure activities such as Chitwan National park and Bardiya National Park for Jungle safari tours. You can visit Pokhara city, Nagarkot Hiking, Dhampus hiking or day Rafting tripin Trisuli River. 

Adventure activities are like paragliding, canoeing, Ultra light flight, Bungee Jump and Mountain Biking. These all package are extra activities as optional tours and not included in your package cost. If you will do these activities after the trip with us, we arrange at a reasonable cost and we give to you good discount. 

Trekking Gear List 

Travel equipment are necessary to pack before you travel.  We hope it is too much to carry from your home to others country but some are the necessary equipment can be hired or buy in Kathmandu around Thamel. 

These general equipment are for all seasons while on trekking in Nepal, but may be different as per the different season and duration of trekking routes on your chosen trip.

Documents: 

-Passport and 4 passport size photos 

-Travel insurance details (in case an emergency evacuation if needed)

-Boarding passes for flights

-Driver’s license (if needed)

-Cash USD

-Credit/Debit Card (Ensure you have $500 on your card incase an emergency helicopter evacuation is needed)

Sleeping:

-Sleeping bag (Comfort rating -15 Celsius recommended)

-Sleeping bag liner (Optional)

Footwear
-Trekking boots: one pair  lightweight

-Sandals for city and tea house footwear 

-Shoes for the plane and tea houses (Optional)

-Gaiters for hiking in winter to the base camp

-Thin, lightweight inner socks

-Thick, warm wool hiking socks

Clothing for body 

Please make sure that you have non-cotton clothing for trekking.

-Base-layer t-shirts (e.g. running t-shirts)

-Fleece/Windproof jacket

-Waterproof jacket

-Down jacket for warmth

-Travel clothes and City Wear

-Underwear

-Base-layer trousers (optional)

-Waterproof trousers

-Trekking trousers

-Trekking shorts (Optional)

-Gloves and wool hat

-bandanna or scarf 

Health Requirements (Basic First Aid Kit)

-First-aid kit; should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea

-Re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular

-Wet wipes for cleaning can be purchased in Kathmandu

Others: 

-Sunglasses and Sun cream 

-Towel

-Book (reading and writing materials)

 -MP-3 /Music, headphones and ear plug (who know some people on group are snoring) as optional.

-Travel wash

-Hand sanitizer, wet wipes

-A day bag: 35 liters

-A duffel or rucksack with straps to go over your back (Max 12 kg of weight for porters to carry)

-Dry Liner or Dry Bag

-Water bottle/thermos/ camel bag: At least 2 L. Nalgen bottles best.

General Toiletries

 -Toilet papers/ tissue 

-Contact lenses, Glasses (if needed)

-1 medium sized quick drying towel

-Tooth brush/paste (preferably biodegradable)

-Multipurpose soaps (preferably biodegradable)

-Nail clippers

-Face and body moisturizer

-Feminine hygiene products

-Small mirror

-On Personal Hygiene

-Wet wipes (baby wipes)

-Anti-bacterial hands wash

Others (optional) 

-Trekking Poles 

-Large plastic bags – for keeping items dry inside your kit / duffel bag

-Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, and scrabble. (for luxuries) 

-Binoculars (for luxuries)

-Trail Map/Guide book (if you are alone)

Getting There: Nepal 

Between China's Tibet Autonomous Region and India, Nepal is a landlocked Himalayan nation. It has eight of the top ten mountains in the world, including Mount Everest. There are numerous points from China and India where one can enter Nepal by land. Tourist visas for Nepal are available on arrival at all Indian and Chinese borders if you are traveling there by land. There are numerous foreign airlines providing nonstop connecting flights to Nepal if you're arriving by air. Nepal Airlines, Turkish Air, Thai Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Air, Jet Airways, Air India, Biman Bangladesh, Lufthansa, Oman Air, Travel Dubai, Air Arabia, and Air China are a few of the well-known airlines that fly to Nepal. From China or India, one can also go overland. Please check your flight and get in touch with us before arriving in Nepal. At the airport in Nepal, you can easily obtain a on arrival visa.

Visa and passport information

Except for Indian passport holders, all foreign visitors to Nepal need a visa; however, you must have a passport with a six-month validity date in order to apply for a tourist visa. At the Tribhuvan International Airport and the Chinese-Indian border in Tibet, visas are available on arrival. To apply for a visa to enter Nepal, you must have a color photograph in PP size. Please click this link for more details about Visa Information. 

Money exchange rate and prices

If you're seeking for the best foreign exchange rates and locations in Nepal, you may easily exchange the majority of your foreign currency at a local bank or authorized money exchange facility in a well-known tourist destination. The Nepal Rastra Bank controls all exchange rates (Center Bank of Nepal). You can exchange small amounts of money at the hotel if you want to. Because our banks will not take dirty or old notes, kindly bring clean and fresh notes.

In order to avoid the time-consuming processes associated with cards and traveler's checks, Nepalese people typically prefer cash in hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, and other locations. You can use an ATM to get cash (in Nepali Rupees) if you have a credit or debit card. In the main tourist city, there are a number of ATM counters with 24-hour service. If you use a card, the maximum withdrawal amount is between 30,000 and 35,000 rupees at once, plus a processing fee of 500 rupees. 

You must convert your money in Kathmandu or Pokhara before the hike because the majority of trekking routes do not offer a facility for international currency exchange. Additionally, inquire about the amount of money required for a Himalayan trek from your trekking operator or guide.

Safety and security

When traveling in Nepal, safety and security are crucial issues to consider both on the way to in and out. We are here for you at all times, and we promise to provide the greatest service to all of our cherished clients. Our guides have extensive training in the field of trekking and broad understanding of first aid items. Because it rises more than 4000 m above sea level, it is essential for hiking in Nepal. Because health is crucial, if a trekker becomes ill from the high altitude, our knowledgeable guide discusses the necessary medications and decides to continue the trek while organizing the emergency rescue.

You must be cautious when hiking trails pass one other because they are not wide enough to do so. During the busiest trekking season, there are lots of porters, yaks, mules, and Jokpe along the trail. You must stay on the safe side if you encounter them on a bridge or in a confined space because otherwise they may force you over the edge.

Safe drinking water

For a healthy body while traveling and staying hydrated, clean water is essential. It will be the most effective method of completing the Himalayan journey. If not, getting sick and having diarrhea is simple. Almost everywhere during the Nepalese tea house trip, but not during the camping trek, sells bottled water. Unfortunately, bottled water is very pricey. 

Please bring good water bottles (for boiling water) and water purification tablets or water filter bottles since plastic bottles are detrimental for the environment. Reusable water bottles are a good idea because they help keep the mountain clean. If you are concerned about finding a typical water tap to fill up your bottles in the trekking region of Nepal, they are very simple to locate. It can be found in rivers, streams, and lodges.

Travel insurance and insurance policy

Nepal hiking tours: The difficulty levels of the Himalayas range from easy to tough. As a result of the Himalayan climate changing, there is a risk of high altitude and potential mishap. 

Trekking in the Nepalese Himalayas demands practical trekking abilities at high altitudes (above 4,000 meters), so travel insurance is essential. If an accident occurs during a trip and requires medical attention or evacuation, the cost of returning to a city and receiving treatment may be significant. Therefore, you must ensure that your insurance covers the price of an air ambulance, medical care, and any risks associated with travel, such as delayed flights and lost, stolen, damaged, or missing baggage. Your complete itinerary while visiting Nepal should be covered by your insurance policy. Make sure your insurance policy covers hikes higher than 5,500 meters. If not, you will be responsible for all unforeseen costs associated with your trek through Nepal. 

All trekkers must send a copy of their certificate from their comprehensive travel insurance policy to High Pass Adventure as part of the booking process for trekking and climbing in Nepal.

High altitude sickness information

Mountain sickness is another name for high altitude sickness. You must be aware of high altitude sickness symptoms since they arise rapidly if you hike or ascend to a higher elevation. Here are some details if you're curious as to why it occurs. The air pressure is the main cause of altitude sickness. Your body needs time to adapt to the shift in air pressure when you travel to higher elevations since the air pressure decreases and there is less oxygen present. According to doctors, If you are at sea level, it begins at 8,000 feet (2400 meters).

1) Types 
There are three types of altitude sickness:

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS): it is very common and symptoms feel like a tiredness, dizzy, headache, thirsty, muscle aches, nausea 

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE): it is effect in the lungs, which can be very dangerous and hard to do life threatening

High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE): it is effective in the brain and most difficult to treat and you need to go to hospital attention the right way. 

2) Cause 
Following are the causes of high altitude sickness:

Generally living near sea level and travel to a high elevation 

Had the sickness before

Climbing quickly

Not being acclimatized to the altitude

Drinking alcohol when you ascend 

Medical problems of heart, nervous or lungs 

3) Symptoms
These symptoms will appear depending on your speed to climb and how hard you push. Symptoms range from normal to serious. They can affect the nervous system, lungs, muscles, and heart.

Here are symptoms of High Altitude Sickness:

Difficulty sleeping

Dizziness 

Fatigue

Headache

Loss of appetite

Nausea or vomiting

Rapid Pulse (Heart Rate)

Short breath with action

Blue color of skin or gray soft skin 

Chest tightness or blocking

Confusion

Dry cough or coughing with blood

Cannot walk in a straight line 

4) Prevention 
Important keys to preventing of High Altitude Sickness are:

Climb the mountain gradually. 

Stop every 2,000 feet (600 meters) of climb above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) and one or two nights sleep there.

Sleep at a lower altitude when possible.

Make sure that you have the ability to quickly descend if needed.

Learn how to recognize early symptoms of mountain sickness.

If you plan on climbing quickly, or climbing to a high altitude, ask your provider about medicines that may help.

If you are at risk for a low red blood cell count (anemia), ask your provider if your planned trip is safe. Also ask if an iron supplement is right for you. Anemia lowers the amount of oxygen in your blood. This makes you more likely to have mountain sickness.

5) While climbing, you should follow these rules:
Drink plenty of water

Climb slowly.

Take it easy

Do not drink alcohol.

Eat regular meals that are high in carbohydrates.

Sleep lower elevation 

Take a medication (diomax) according to doctor 

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15th June, 2023

My Plan was do adventure trek in Nepal for long desire. I would like to say thanks to the professional support of High Pass Adventure Team. There was a camping trek. Our guide was purna and other trekking staff were first class, carrying out everything aspect professional. Food was really good. I highly recommend to High Pass Adventure for adventure trek in Nepal

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