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Trip Highlights

  • Trip Durations 5 Days
  • Trip Destination Nepal
  • Group Size 1-20
  • Accomodation Tea House
  • Trip Grade Easy
  • Best Season Sept-Dec, March-May
  • Max Altitude 1750m
  • Trip Start Trip Start Kathmandu
  • Trip End Trip End Kathmandu

Trip Overview

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Introduction to Dhampus Trek

The Dhampus Trek in the Annapurna area is an easy and short trek that can be completed in 5 days. The journey starts in the beautiful city of Pokhara and ends in Pokhara. If you have limited time and are looking for an easy trip, this trek may be the best option for you. This trip is short and easy, so anyone of any age can easily complete it.

Located to the north of the Pokhara Valley, there are magnificent views of the golden rice terrace on the Dhampus trek. This village trek offers amazing views of the mountains, natural landscapes, and internal silence. The Gurung community welcomes you to the village of Dhampus.

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Tourists usually stay here as a stopping point, and the circuits are the main income source for the locals. Dhampus Hill is one of the best viewpoints of the earth in Nepal. One can catch a spectacular view of Pokhara from the Dhampus, and the landscape gets better as the sunsets. Dhampus is not only a mountain viewpoint but also a small, beautiful village. This trek gives you the opportunity to observe the day-to-day activities of the villagers.

One of the most delightful journeys in Nepal, the journey to the village of Dhampus begins with the village of Phedi, about a 30-minute drive from the charming lake of Pokhara Valley. When we reach Dhampus through the jungle, we will be amazed at the magnificent view of Mount Macchapuchhre.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 01

Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara –7 to 8 hours.

After breakfast on the first day of the trip, you leave Kathmandu early in the morning for a drive along the Prithvi National Highway to Pokhara. On the way to Pokhara, you can enjoy the beautiful views of rivers, settlements, and mountains. The drive takes approx 7 to 8 hours to reach Pokhara. After reaching Pokhara, you spend the night in a hotel by the lake in the lovely ‘City of Lakes’.   

 

Day 02

Drive Pokhara to Phedi (30 minutes) and trek to Dhampus (1750m) – 3 to 4 hours walk.

On the second day of the trip, you are ready to walk to the village of Dhampus after breakfast. Your trip starts with a scenic drive from Pokhara to Phedi which takes about 30 minutes. From Phedi, you reach Dhampus village in another 3 to 4 hours through beautiful forest and rural area. Dhampus is a beautiful village from where you can enjoy amazing sunset in the Himalayas in the evening and sunrise the next morning. From here you can see the magnificent view of Annapurna Southern, Machhapuchhe, Dhaulagiri, Hiuchuli, Lamjung, and other peaks. You spend the night in Dhampus Lodge.

 

Day 03

Dhampus to Naudada (3 to 4 hours walk) and drive to Sarangkot (30 minutes).

On the third day of the trip, you can reach Naudanda by a 3 to 4-hour walk from Dhampus. A 30-minute drive from Naudanda takes you to the beautiful place of Sarangkot. Located at an altitude of 2100 meters above sea level, Sarangkot is also an excellent viewpoint for sunrise. From here you can see the beautiful view of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Dhaulagiri, and Lamjung. This place is also famous for paragliding so if you like paragliding you can enjoy it in the morning.

 

Day 04

Sarangkot to Pokhara - 3 to 4 hours walk.

Early in the morning, you head from the hotel to the View Point Tower to see the view of sunrise and the Himalayas. After seeing the sunrise and the beautiful Himalayan view, you have breakfast and head towards Pokhara city. The rest of the day you spend exploring the beautiful city of Pokhara where there are so many things to do. In the evening, go for a walk along the beautiful lake of Pokhara and stay at a convenient hotel for the night.

 

Day 05

Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu – 7 to 8 hours.

On the last day of the trip, after breakfast, you drive to Kathmandu. On the way back to Kathmandu, you can still enjoy the beautiful view of the river, the settlement, and the mountains. After a 7 to 8 hour drive from Pokhara, you arrive in Kathmandu and spend the night at a hotel.

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Frequently asked questions about this trip

How difficult is the trek?

The difficulty depends on where and how long you want to trek. The short trek is easy while the long trek requires some physical fitness.

What is altitude sickness?

Altitude sickness is normally known as acute mountain sickness. This can happen when people rapidly climb up to an altitude of more than 3000 meters. We ensure minimal risk by adding rest to our trekking itineraries. Most people will feel some effects of altitude, some shortness of breath and possibly light headache, this is normal enough. Acute mountain sickness patients are quite different and usually have a serious headache, sickness, and lose awareness. In almost all possible cases there are sufficient warning signs to take action properly. Descending to a lower altitude is usually enough to prevent any further problems.

What type of accommodation is available during the trekking?

There are mainly tea houses and lodges available for trekking and they are usually made using local materials and are very comfortable. These accommodations are often family-run and usually provide single and double rooms. The dining room is on the ground floor and is often on fire. All food will be cooked in order in the family kitchen. Toilet facilities are sometimes separate and sometimes outside. Most lodges provide mattresses and blankets. It's a good idea to always have a sleeping bag, which can be useful, and perhaps an inflatable pillow.

How long do we walk every day on trekking?

Trekking programs are classified into three different categories: soft, moderate and hard. Soft treks are only about 7 days to 10 days in duration. They generally do not go above 4000 meters; you can expect to walk about 4-5 hours each day. Moderate treks are challenging enough and long treks that go to the high hill country. Physically exhausting, this involves trekking along the cliffs of the mountains for about 6-8 hours. Harder treks are longer treks that go farther away from the general abode of trekkers and tourists. These physically challenging treks involve walking for 7- 9 hours each day.

How much weight do I need to carry on the trek?

You carry some of your personal belongings, such as warm clothing, water, snacks, sun block, cameras and more. Generally, these items will be lightweight, from 5 to 10kg (10 to 20 pounds). Our porters are available for other heavy goods and for your information one porter would be sharing by two people. The maximum weight carried by one porter is total 20 kg. this means 10 kg. per person is allowed for the trek. In case if you wish to carry more than this weight then you need to hire additional porters.

What is the best time for trekking in Nepal?

October and November are considered as the best times for trekking in Nepal due to dry season. December and January are also considered good times for trekking but it is extremely cold at high altitudes.

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