Dhaulagiri Circuit trek 2025/26

Overview

Trip Overview

A long trek that passes through tall alpine meadows, uninhabited valleys, high windswept passes, woodlands, and cultured terraced hills is the beautiful Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek. It is one of the unique inspiring escapades located in the Annapurna Neighborhood which takes the trekker to one of earth 's seventh highest peak, Mount Dhaulagiri (8167m). Dhaulagiri Racing circuit Trek passes via the snow-covered incline, icy glaciers, and lateral moraine Travelling two passes – the French Pass at 5,360m and Dhampus Pass at 5,200m, and plus the Dhaulagiri Base Camp at 4,740m, this is an exciting trek which requires a high level of adeptness as well as fitness. This journey includes fabulous views of Tukuche Peak (6,920m), Dhaulagiri I (8,167m), Dhaulagiri ii (7,751m), Dhaulagiri III (7,715m) and Dhaulagiri V (7,618m).

The journey trajectory makes its way through villages and adjoining farmland, along streams and valleys, and along glaciers as well. From Dhaulagiri Base Camp, explorers can observe the spectacular icefall descending from the attractive northeastward between Dhaulagiri and Tukuche Peak. The trajectory then tracks to spread the Hidden Valley behind the Dhaulagiri massif.

TOP TREK MOMENTS

Highlights

Dhaulagiri at 8167meters height is the seventh tallest mountain peak across the World.
Italian Understructure Cantonment, Classic Base Camp, French Flip (5360m) and Dhampus Pass (5200m) are the significant place.
Heads along the Kaligandaki River and thrilling gorges. Incredible views of Dhaulagiri Himalayan range.
Two significant mountain passes namely the French pass (5240 meters) and Thapa Pass (5150 meters)
Rivers, ferns and forests of oak and others deciduous trees and rhododendron forest

DAY BY DAY

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1Day 1 : Early morning drive to Pokhara (900m) by tourist bus, 6 hours, 200KM or flight 30 minutes, overnight at Hotel.+

You will be having early breakfast for a long drive of 5 to 6 hours of the exciting scenic city in Pokhara which is located at Mid-west of Nepal which will give you pleasing scenic of Annapurna Himalayas along with calm lakes of Phewa and Begnas. On reaching Pokhara, you will be transferred to a nice hotel beside the calmness of Phewa Lake, with your interest to wander around the calm city where you can visit temples of stores, shops, restaurants as well as lakeside.

Note: (You can also take a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara with a maximum time of 30 minutes)

Day 2Day 2 : Drive from Pokhara to Beni (830m), Time- 4 hours+

Day 3Day 3 : Trek from Beni to Babiyachaur (950m), 5 hours, overnight Camp+

Day 4Day 4 : Trek from Dharapani to Muri (1815m), 5 hours, Overnight Camp+

Day 5Day 5 : Trek from Muri to Boghara (2050m), 4/5 hours, overnight Camp.+

Day 6Day 6 : Trek from Boghara to Dhoban (2630m), 5/6 hours, overnight Camp.+

Day 7Day 7 : Trek from Dobang to Upper Vungini or Italian Base Camp (3660m), 5 hours, stay overnight Camp+

At this stage, we will reach the Italian Base Camp where we shall camp just in opposite of the West wall of the Dhaulagiri where you will enjoy the glamorous scene of Dhaulagiri. Passing via gorgeous woodland, we quickly gain elevation and mountains are seen all around. Since we are gaining altitude quickly, we keep our self-hydrated by taking a lot of water along with glucose which shall make us hydrated. It is easy for you to ascend the trajectory now. Stay overnight Camp.

Day 8Day 8 : Acclimatization day in Italian base camp 4250m.+

Day 9Day 9 : Trek from Italian Understructure Bivouac to Nipponese Base Cantonment 3890m/4-5 hours+

Day 10Day 10 : Trek from Japanese Base Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp 4748m/4-5 hours+

Day 11Day 11 : Acclimatization Day Keeping our health in mind, we take another day off from trekking to acclimatize+

Day 12Day 12 : Trek from Dhaulagiri Base Camp to Hidden Valley 5140m/ 6-7 hours walking via French Pass 5360m+

We continue to hike on the north side of Chhondarban Glacier, and regularly climb the steep hillside over the glacier. Following the zig-zag trail across residues, we make ascend to French Pass which gives a 360-degree view of surrounding mountain ranges which is quite marvelous to visit. We then slightly incline at the snow slopes to finally reach the Hidden Valley. Stay overnight at tented camp.

Day 13Day 13 : Reserve Day for bad weather or rest day+

Day 14Day 14 : Trek from Hidden Valley to Yak Kharka 4200m/5-6 hours walking via Dhampus Pass 5244m,+

Day 15Day 15 : Trek from Yak Kharka to Jomsom 2720m/4-5 hours walking via Marpha+

Day 16Day 16 : Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara and transfer to hotel.+

Day 17Day 17 : Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu We catch our early morning scenic flight back to the capital.+

Day 18Day 18 : Final Departure from Kathmandu+

ROUTE VISUAL

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Detailed Inclusions

Arrival & Departure Transport by Private Car/Van/Bus is our obligation.
Three meals a day during the Trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) will be provided.
Accommodation in Tea House / Tent during the Trekking will be our duty to fulfill.
Sherpa trekking Guide with Insurance is taken care of.
Sherpa trekking Porters will be provided.
Two nights' Accommodation in Kathmandu 2 Star level hotel with the bed- and- breakfast basis (If you like to have standard Hotel accommodations please do let us know) will be covered.
Trekking permit (Conservation fee) will be taken care of.
Tims card (Trekking information management system) as like a permit will be provided for your ease.
Free use Company's duffel bag will be given.
The emergence of helicopter rescue (pay by your insurance) shall be provided if you require so.
Day sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley, car/van/bus and tour guide are included in this package.
All needed Government fee will be taken care of.

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Detailed Exclusions

International Airfare shall be your obligation to pay.
Food in Kathmandu lunch and dinner is not included in this package.
Your travel insurance should be fulfilled by yourself for your safety.
Nepal Visa fee (US$ 40 for 30 days and US$ 25 for 15 days you should get visa open your arrival) should be taken care of.
Any kind of drinks shall be your responsibility.
Tips for Guide and Porters is your will.
Donation is not considered in this package.
Items of personal expenses like a hot shower, battery charge, telephone, etc. should be fulfilled by your own expense.

ESSENTIAL TREK INFO

Good to Know

How difficult is the trekking?

The struggle of the trekking depends on the area of the trek and period of it. Shorter treks to be easier while longer / high passes ones require some mental and physical fitness.

We calculate our trek activity level as following
Length of the trek and walking day
Trail conditions underfoot
Likely prevailing weather conditions and temperature range
The remoteness of local services and general level of comfort

Grade A – “Easy” Trekking Grade

Grade B – “Moderate”

Grade C - “Challenging”

Grade D – “Challenging Plus”

Grade E – "Tough Trekking"

What Kind Of Accommodation During The Trekking?

Nepal has a huge range of accommodation adeptness that ranges from an International standard star hotel to budget hotels and guild. Accommodation quickness is available in the John Major trek part in a mountain field. During the trekking, it is possible to Client sign /Guild facilities. In the Edgar Albert Guest house / Lodge have running hot and cold water supply facilities. Private rooms are available in most invitee house/ Lodge. The most toilet is shared. Many years experience of Trek field of organizing various trek in Nepal assures you that we have chosen for our treks the cleanest and most hygienically kept Guest Houses /Lodge with a friendly atmosphere and best views. In the high laissez-passer modern trekking, we use a BASIC tea house. If the clients require tented ingroup ing trekking it is operated. Camping trek is fully prearranged and supported, with a crew of guides, cook, Sherpas, and porters to accompany you. Our porters carry all the trekking gear, food, fuel, and personal Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun belonging. Our cooks prepare hot meals. At night, a collapsible shelter for dining, sleeping, and ablution collapsible shelter are provided and hardening up, mattresses and down-filled sleeping bags, tables and seating. In a typical camping trek, we start the day around half a dozen /7 AM with a cup of hot tea. You are then provided with a pipe bowl of warm water for washables. Then trekkers enjoy breakfast before leaving camp. The trek begins around 7.30 - eighter from Decatur a.m. Trekkers can set their gait for pausing and sightseeing and the walkway to the lunch spot will normally take 3 hours. On arrival, you are served a hot lunch. In the afternoon, after walking for another 3 to quaternary hours, you arrive at the next camp around four /5Post examination. Teatime & collation are served while our staff readies the camp. Dinner party time is around 6/7 PM in the dining tent, lit with lantern and comfortably furnished.

Is Our Meal Available And Where Do We Get The Meals? Also, What Type Of Food Is Available?

You will have breakfast and dinner in the guest house with beautiful surroundings. Lunch will be eaten at one of the trailside cafeterias. Every Guesthouse House serves the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat Tarkari (rice, curry, and lentil soup). All Guest Houses of our routs have a variety of different food items, such as rice, vegetables, noodles, potatoes, and soup. Numerous of them have western food on the menu. The safety of the food is always a big concern and we take it very seriously. We have selected the freshest and most hygienically kept Hotel for our routes.