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Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek
Duration
21 days
Trip Type
Trekking & Sightseeing
Meal & Accommodation
Breakfast in Kathmandu& Pokhara and all meals during the trek
Group Size
2+
Transport
Private vehicle/Flight/Tourist Bus
Arrival On
Kathmandu
Departure From
Kathmandu
Operation
Fully Organized Trek
Route Detail
Kathmandu-Beni-Dhaulagiri Base Camp- Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu
Best Month
March-May & September-November
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Price
USD $4180
Per Person
| Activities: | Trekking & Sightseeing | Fitness Level: | Strenuous |
| Max Elevation: | 5,360m/17,581ft | Transportation: | Private vehicle/Flight/Tourist Bus |
| Best Month: | March-May & September-November | Group Size: | 2+ |
| Arrival on: | Kathmandu | Departure from: | Kathmandu |
| Meal: | Breakfast in Kathmandu& Pokhara and all meals during the trek | Duration: | 21 days |
| Accommodation: | Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara and teahouses during the trek | Price: | USD 4180 per person |
All inclusive cost
USD
4180
per person
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Overview
Trip introduction:
Dhaulagiri massive extends 120km from the Kaligandaki River west to the Bheri. Dhaulagiri I (8,167m/26,788ft), the highest peak in the region, is ranked seventh among world's 14 highest mountains. Dhaulagiri adventure trek can be a great start for the adventure enthusiasts.
Dhaulagiri adventure trek is listed as one of the most difficult treks in Nepal. It starts from city of Beni which leads to the Kaligandaki valley. The route follows through the Myagdi Khola west-wards to Darbang, then turns north through lowland forests into the high country. At higher elevation much of the route is covered with snow and glaciers as it crosses French Col Pass (5,360m/17,585ft). You can take a round from the head of Hidden Valley crossing Dhampus Pass (5,155m/16,912ft). During the trek, you are rewarded with the majestic view of the high passes and the mountain ranges of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 03: Fly to Pokhara and drive to Beni (671m/2,200 ft) 20 minutes flight and4-5 hrs drive
Day 04: Trek to Babi Chaur (853m/2,798 ft) 5-6 hrs walk
Day 05: Trek to Dharapani (1,400m/4,592 ft) 5-6 hrs walk
Day 06: Trek to Muri (1,850m/6,068 ft) 5-6 hrs walk
Day 07: Trek to Bagar (2,080m/6,822 ft) 5-6 hrs walk
Day 08: Trek to Dobang (2,500m/8,200 ft) 5-6 hrs walk
Day 09: Trek to Italian Base Camp (3,660m/12,005 ft) 6-7 hrs walk
Day 10: Acclimatization day (3,660m/12,005ft)
Day 11: Italian base camp to Dhaulagiri base camp (4,750m/15,580ft), 6-7 hrs walk
Day 12: Trek to French Col (5,360m/17,581ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Day 13: Acclimatization at camp (5,050m/16564ft)
Day 14: Trek to Dhampus Pass (5,230m/17,155 ft) to Yak Kharka (3,680m/12,070 ft) 6-7 hrs walk
Day 15: Trek to Tukuche (2,550m/8,364 ft) 5 hrs walk
Day 16: Trek to Ghasa (2,120m/6,955 ft) 4-5 hrs walk
Day 17: Trek to Tatopani (1,200m/3937ft), 4-5 hrs walk
Day 18: Relaxing day at hot spring
Day 19: Drive to Pokhara (823m/2,700 ft) 5-6 hrs drive
Day 20: Drive to Kathmandu(1,300m/4,264 ft) 7-8 hrs drive
Day 21: Departure from Kathmandu
Trip Cost Includes:
✅ All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu as per the itinerary suggested.
✅ Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
✅ Farewell dinner in Kathmandu (Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
✅ Travel cost to and from Kathmandu
✅ Full board meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) during the trek
✅ Seasonal fruits during the trek are provided
✅ Comfortable & clean accommodation on teahouse/lodge/tent during the trek
✅ Government Registered Trek guide (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), Sherpa porter (one porter for two trekkers)
✅ All necessary paper works, entry fees, and permits & TIMS card
✅ Four seasonal sleeping bags, Nepal Vision Treks duffel bag, and trekking map (sleeping bag to be returned after trip completion)
✅ First aid exclusive medical kit bag
✅ All government and local taxes
Trip Cost Excludes:
❌ Visa fees (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu so (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)) International airfare to and from Kathmandu
❌ Lunch and dinner apart from the trek except for welcome & fare well dinner (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled plan)
❌ Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
❌ Travel and rescue insurance
e not mentioned in Price Includes section.
Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek Map
Itinerary
Welcome to Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, evening you'll meet and transfer for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast the day will start to our guided trip to cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley; the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, the world biggest Bouddhanath stupa and visit Swoyambhunath Stupa also known as monkey temple. After exploring the surrounding areas visit historical Kathmandu Durbar Square with temple, unique architectures and Kumari (living goddess). Evening pre-trip discussion and introduce with our fellow trekking staff for your adventure trip.
Today, we'll transfer to airport for morning flight to Pokhara takes 20 minutes fly and upon arrival guide will receive you and take a bus drive to Beni takes 4-5 hrs drive and overnight at camp.
Today, we will start our adventure towards Babi Chaur. After walking for about 5 - 6 hours through steep upward trail and bank of the Myagdi River, we'll reach at Babi Chaur a small village where one can find the mixed inhabitants. We'll spend the night at Babi Chaur at our own camp.
Today we walk for about 2 - 3 hours through steep upward trail to reach Darbang where we take the lunch and later after crossing the Myagdi River we walk again for 3 - 4 hours more to reach Dharapani, where we spend the night. One can witness the Dhaulagiri 1, 2, and 3 from here. Enjoy your evening on tented camp.
After the breakfast we walk for about 5 - 6 hours, through steep upward and downward trails and crossing various small villages, reach to Muri, where we spend the night. Muri is a nice village from where one can see the beautiful view of mountains and overnight at camp.
We start continues our walk through flat land and steep up and down hill and the forested path for about 5 - 6 hours and lastly we reach to a village called Bagar where we will stay tonight at our camp and this village is the last village on this trail before cross.
This morning we'll start our trek further to Dobang descend through the scenic landscapes and forested path but can not get any peaks view this day but during the walk on the trail we can have the view of beautiful landscape and after walking for about 5 - 6 hours through the forest to Jyardan and after here climb high winding path & rocky area, we descends and climb to Lapche Kharka then further climb we'll reach at Dobang, where we stay overnight at camp.
Today we'll walk through the dense forest and the river banks for about 6-7 hours and we reach to Italian Base Camp where we spend the night. Once, when during an adverse weather, a group of Italian people, who were heading towards the base camp has to camp at this place and they were the first trekkers who pitched the camp at that place and since then, it is being known as Italian base camp and overnight at tent.
Today, we'll have full day at rest and relax at the camp. You may have chances to explore the surrounding areas and enjoy the view and overnight at tented camp.
We trek through the snowy and long trail to get to Dhaulagiri base camp. This is most difficulty path but breath taking view and climbing up to the camp. It takes 6-7 hrs journeys and can be feel short breath to reach at base camp. We can sighted Tukche Peak (6837 m.) becomes visible straight on; at the far end while the impressive north flank of Dhaulagiri I (8167 m.) dominates the skyline to your right. After a short while you will reach Dhaulagiri Base Camp (3660 m), which is also the site of your camp for the night. To the west are the peaks of Dhaulagiri II (7751m), Dhaulagiri III (7715 m) and Dhaulagiri V (7618 m). We will enjoy the night at tented camp.
Today we'll walk on the snowy trail takes 5-6 hrs to get to French Col from here we can see the Mt. Dhaulagiri including the massif ranges of Annapurna as well. You can enjoy the scenic view of Dhaulagiri and down to camp site 5,050 meters for the overnight.
You will have full day to relax and rest at French Col and enjoy the scenic view of high mountains and overnight at camp.
We'll start our hard day to cross the pass through the snowy trails walk on your own pace and slowly get to the top. After the summit trek down to the Yak Kharka and it takes on total 6-7 hrs walking time and enjoy the magnificent view of the mountain and landscape.
Today we walk for about 2 hours through the plane trail and after crossing plain trail we walk for about 3-4 hours more through steep downwards to reach at Tukuche village where we spend the night. This place is settled on bank of Kaligandaki River and village of Thakali inhabitant. Also famous for home made apple brandy and garden of apple where we'll stay overnight at our campsite.
Today we start our trek with scenery of Mountain and follow the down stream to Kaligandaki River. This is close beneath the Tukuche peak and Dhaulagiri with spectacular views of Mt. Nilgiri's and the massif icefalls which tumbles from the Dhaualgiri's east face, continuing trek down to Kalolpani village for lunch, and this is another lovely village of more than 30 houses with excellent tea houses and lodge with grandeur view of Mt.Annapurna I, Nilgiri's and Dhaulagiri above the beautiful pine forest. After 2 hrs easy downhill brings you long settled Thakali village for overnight at camp.
The route dramatically changes the vegetation, from dry, arid desert to pine and conifer forests, as we pass between two giant peaks of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna's. From Ghasa the southern end of the area dominated by Thakali people with fewer of this ethnic tribe till Tatopani, the architectural style change, with much ornately carved woodwork in evidence. This pleasant walk amidst the beautiful surrounding continues back to the terraced paddy fields and into warm sub-tropical climate all the way to the village of Tatopani passing through the beautiful waterfalls of Rupse waterfall. We come down through Dana village (the deepest gorge of the world) and after lunch onwards couple of hour to get to Tatopani for natural hot spring bath. Explore the local place and overnight at camp.
Today, we a full day relaxing at hot bath and after long day at Himalaya enjoy your day with Nepalese lifestyle and explore surrounding village, read your book or play pool. It's depends on your interest you have full free to do your own and overnight stay at camp.
Today after breakfast we drive back to Pokhara for the overnight stop. Remaining time explore the surrounding lakeside area and simply relax at the heart of Lake Town.
Morning we'll drive back through the scenic countryside and en route will stop for breakfast & lunch. It takes 7 hours back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu guide will transfer to the hotel and rest of the day relax or explore the surrounding areas and overnight at hotel.
Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination. We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!
FAQ
Dhaulagiri Circuit has a reputation for being one of the most challenging treks in Nepal. The Dhaulagiri is given the difficulty grade level of Strenuous though there are multiple difficulties and obstacles in the trek. It can be also named the second most challenging trek in Nepal.
Crossing the suspension bridge after Darbang, we climb to Dharapani, the village of Gurungs and Tamangs. And from this place, you will get the first view of Dhaulagiri.
The Dhaulagiri Circuit is one of the challenging treks with need some experience. With proper physical health, one can climb the Dhaulagiri within21-22 days. The average time for the trek is 12-21 days but often the trek elongates to 22 days due to the obstacles one will face during the trek.
Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest peak in the world. It has a height of 8167m above sea level. The Dhaulagiri is located within the single country of Nepal, which is also counted as one of the most challenging mountains to ascend.
Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest peak in the world. It has a height of 8167m above sea level. The Dhaulagiri is located within the single country of Nepal, which is also counted as one of the most challenging mountains to ascend.
Departure Date
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