Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek

Overview

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is one of the most challenging treks of Nepal, and it is for those who are seeking for expedition style experience. This trek caters the low land farming villages situated in the foothills of Himalayas to high alpine pasture, uninhabited wild valleys and close-up views of several 8000m plus peaks.

Dhaulagiri means ‘white mountain’ and Mt. Dhaulagiri(8167m); is world 7th highest peak. In Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek, we trek around this giant ‘White Mountain’ which is a rare opportunity to explore wild remote and off the beaten trail of Nepal's mountains.

Dhaulagiri Circuit trek starts from Beni(a two-three hour drive from Pokhara) and following the Myagdi Khola river passing through the beautiful Magar hamlets with terraced fields to Chhonbarden gorge towards Dhaulagiri Base Camp where we will be rewarded by awaited magnificent close up view of Dhaulagiri massif. Then conquering the French Pass 5360m we encounter exceedingly beautiful hidden valley. After crossing the Dhampus Pass 5240m, then we steep descent to Jomsom and fly back to Pokhara and Kathmandu.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

Day 2: Fly to Pokhara

Day 3: Drive to Beni and trek to Babachur (870m)

Day 4: Trek to Dharapani (1,470m)

Day 5: Trek to Muri (1,850m)

Day 6: Trek to Boghara (2,080m)

Day 7: Trek to Dobang (2,500m)

Day 8: Trek to Sallaghari (2,820m)

Day 9: Trek to Italian Base Camp (3,660m)

Day 10: Rest and acclimatisation day

Day 11: Trek to Glacier Camp (4,200m)

Day 12: Rest and acclimatisation day at Glacier Camp

Day 13: Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,700m)

Day 14: Rest and acclimatisation day at Dhaulagiri Base Camp

Day 15: Trek via French Col (5,360m) to Hidden Valley (5,050m)

Day 16: Option 1: Exploration walk around Hidden Valley

Option 2: Optional ascent of Dhampus Peak (6,060m).

Day 17: Trek via Dhampus Pass (5,240m) to Yak Kharka (3,680m)

Day 18: Trek to Jomsom (2,670m)

Day 19: Fly to Pokhara & Kathmandu

Day 20: Free day in Kathmandu

Day 21 Fly back home

Our services include

Airport pickup and drop
3 Nights Hotel Accommodations in Kathmandu
One-night hotel accommodation and dinner in Nepalgunj
Domestic airfare; Kathmandu-Pokhara and drive to Beni and Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu
All the government procedure
Trekking permits and National Park fee
Experience English speaking guide, Cook,Helpers and Porters/Mules
Trekking equipment (Mattresses, Member tents,
Kitchen tent, dining tent and toilet tent), Dining Table, Chairs and Kitchen utensils.
Three-time meals during trek along with Tea/coffee and snacks
Staff’s salary, food, insurance and clothing
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu