| Dhaulagiri
Region Trekking in Nepal
Dhaulagiri
Region:
This region is considered to be one of the remotest
places in Nepal. An abundance of Himalayan peaks, including
giant Dhaulagiri, hidden valleys and high passes are
its main attractions for travelers. The region is separated
from the Annapurna massif by the Kali Gandaki River.
Here, the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massifs, two huge
mountain ranges, have formed the deepest gorge in the
world. The trekking in this area is relatively strenuous
but the trekkers who are willing to spend their holidays
with nature in these peaceful surroundings are well
rewarded.
Dhaulagiri
Exploration Trek:
This is a long, difficult trek around Dhaulagiri that
starts from Beni to the Kali Gandaki River. Follow the
Myagdi Khola westwards to Darbang and turn north on
a tiny trail that leads through forests into the high
country. Much of the route is on snow and glaciers as
it crosses French Col (5240 m), traverses the head of
Hidden Valley and crosses 5150 m Dhampus Pass. The trek
ends with a steep descent to Marpha and a return to
the entire Dhaulagiri massif. Dhaulagiri is the sixth
highest summit in the world and though its eastern aspects
are a familiar sight to those traveling the Annapurna
Circuit, much of the place surrounding this 60 Km (56
miles) wide massif remains an enigma. Due to its unique
position at the western extreme of Nepal's cluster of
really high mountains and the vast valley of the Kali
Gandaki which passes right under its highest summit,
the Dhaulagiri Himal generates its own unique weather
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