{"id":104531,"date":"2025-01-07T11:13:13","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T11:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mounteverestgo.com\/nepal-trekking-guide\/burtibang-to-dhorpatan-road-condition\/"},"modified":"2025-01-07T11:13:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T11:13:13","slug":"burtibang-to-dhorpatan-road-condition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mounteverestgo.com\/fr\/nepal-trekking-guide\/burtibang-to-dhorpatan-road-condition\/","title":{"rendered":"Quelle est la difficult\u00e9 de la route de Burtibang \u00e0 Dhorpatan ?"},"content":{"rendered":"

r\u00e9ponse rapide<\/h2>\n

The Burtibang to Dhorpatan jeep road covers 78 km in 9 to 12 hours on rough gravel, multiple stream crossings, and single lane cliff sections. It is passable from March to November but closes in heavy monsoon July to August. Hire a 4WD jeep at $120 to $180 one way for 6 passengers, and build in a 1 day buffer for delays. The road is the standard approach to the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve trek.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

R\u00e9partition d\u00e9taill\u00e9e<\/h2>\n

Burtibang is a small town in Baglung district at 1,050 m elevation, connected to Pokhara by 6 hours of paved road. From Burtibang, an unpaved jeep track climbs 78 km north to Dhorpatan at 3,020 m, the gateway to Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, Nepal only hunting reserve.<\/p>\n

The road surface is gravel and dirt, with three major stream crossings that become impassable during and after heavy rain. The single lane cliff section between Bobang and Dhorpatan, about 14 km long, is the most challenging segment, with drop offs of 200 to 400 m on one side and no guardrails. Local jeep drivers know the route intimately and navigate it confidently, but passengers prone to motion sickness should consider medication.<\/p>\n

The road was built in stages between 2015 and 2022 to connect Dhorpatan with the rest of Baglung district. Plans to pave it are tied to the Mid Hill Highway project, with completion tentatively scheduled for 2030, though progress has been slow.<\/p>\n

R\u00e9partition des co\u00fbts\/composants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
composante<\/th>\nCo\u00fbt USD<\/th>\ndur\u00e9e<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Pokhara to Burtibang bus (local)<\/td>\n$8 \u00e0 $12<\/td>\n6 heures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pokhara to Burtibang private jeep<\/td>\n$120 \u00e0 $160<\/td>\n5 heures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Burtibang to Dhorpatan 4WD jeep (6 pax share)<\/td>\n$120 \u00e0 $180<\/td>\n9 \u00e0 12 heures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Burtibang to Dhorpatan private 4WD<\/td>\n$420 \u00e0 $560<\/td>\n9 \u00e0 12 heures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dhorpatan to Burtibang return jeep<\/td>\n$120 \u00e0 $180<\/td>\n9 \u00e0 12 heures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve entry permit<\/td>\n$15<\/td>\ncat\u00e9gorique<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carte TIM<\/td>\n$17<\/td>\ncat\u00e9gorique<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total transport per person (group of 6)<\/td>\n$60 \u00e0 $90<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Qu'est-ce qui affecte la r\u00e9ponse<\/h2>\n

Three factors shape how hard the road feels. First, season: March to May and October to November offer the driest conditions, with stream crossings shallow and predictable. June to September monsoon turns the three fords into rushing torrents that may close the road for 1 to 3 days at a time. December to February sees snow on the upper 20 km, blocking the road entirely.<\/p>\n

Second, vehicle: shared jeeps carrying 10 to 12 passengers are crowded and slower. Private 4WD jeeps carrying 6 passengers are more comfortable and faster. Motorbikes can complete the route in 5 to 6 hours but only in dry season and only for experienced riders.<\/p>\n

Third, driver experience: local Baglung drivers navigate the cliff section confidently, but drivers brought in from Pokhara or Kathmandu may drive slower and add 1 to 2 hours. Always confirm the driver has done the route at least 10 times.<\/p>\n

Conseils pour la r\u00e9servation<\/h2>\n