Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is a demanding trek for experienced trekkers who are looking for an expedition-like experience that is challenging. This circuit trek will take you through low farming villages in the foothills of the Himalayas, high alpine pastures, untouched valleys, and close-up views of several peaks over 8,000 meters. There is something breathtaking and exciting journey that entails an amazing and adventurous journey around the world’s seventh highest peak, Dhaulagiri Himal (8,167 meters/26,780 feet) in a circle. The area of Myagdi District where this trek is located is relatively remote as it lies west of the Annapurna range. A challenging and equally scenic off-beat trail trek in Nepal, the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is also known as the Dhaulagiri Round Trek or the Dhaulagiri Pass, Thapa Pass is a classic adventure for those who have previous experience with high-altitude trekking. 

It is also worth noting that the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is one of the most challenging and rewarding high passes landscapes treks in Nepal. The Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek provides you with a unique camping experience; off-the-beaten-path, narrow rocky trails, glacier hikes, avalanches, rockslides, French Pass, and Dhampus Pass (Thapa Pass).

The Dhaulagiri mountain rises to an elevation of 8,167 meters. it is the 7th highest mountain in the world. Additionally, Dhaulagiri is considered to be a very sacred mountain by the locals. As a result of its unique ecosystem and features, it has also become one of the most exciting and quite interesting peaks for travellers and mountaineers from across the globe. hiking to the Dhaulagiri circuit is difficult of the narrow trails, especially the landslide parts, and the need for rope repairs at several places (between Italy Camp and Japanese Base Camp), Dhaulagiri Trek conducts only a few groups each season.

During your trek in the Dhaulagiri circuit, you will encounter a miserable valley, called “hidden valley”, which is filled with freezing winds and difficult trails. The view from Alu Bari (yak Khadka) is amazing. You can see the Annapurna range, Nilgiri peak 6940 meters, Annapurna I peak 8,091 meters, Tilicho peak 7,134 meters, and Thorong peak 6144 meters, as well as Upper Mustang Valley.

Dhaulagiri Base Camp is situated at an altitude of 4,700 m, and French Pass is located at an altitude of 5,360 m, offering a panoramic view of the Dolpo Himalaya scenery, as well as the Annapurna range and Mustang Valley. A classic Nepal trek, this trek offers all the highlights of a classic trek in Nepal, including the most remote and scenic landscapes one can imagine in the high mountains of Nepal.

Trekkers who would like to add two additional days to their Dhaulagiri circuit trek may climb Dhampus peak and add their peak climbing itinerary, guide, climbing permit, and climbing gear to the Dhaulagiri circuit trek. These costs are in addition to those listed with the Dhaulagiri Round Trek package. The Dhampus peak has a height of 6,012 meters.

Best time to do the Dhaulagiri circuit trek

There is no doubt that autumn and spring are the best times to traverse the Dhaulagiri pass. This trek is not suitable during the monsoons or during winter. No matter what season you are trekking in Dhaulagiri, you have to remember that mountains make their own weather.

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trekking Route

From Kathmandu, you will be taken to Baglung by bus via the Prithvi Highway. Your journey begins from Darbang when you arrive in Beni, where you will begin your trek journey. You will spend the night at Beni. On the next day, you begin to move towards Muri, making a gradual climb through forest paths. As a result of that, you continue towards Boghara, which offers you a great view of the surrounding mountains. After ascending to Dhaulagiri Pass, Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek trails descend to Pharpha and Jomsom and then return to Pokhara. 

While most of the villagers in the village are Magars on the Magdi side and Thakalis on the Kali Gandaki side, the village settlement crosses at the beginning of each village. As a result, the rest of the group can hike through the wilderness and pastures of the alpine regions.

Most difficult trek in Nepal

It is considered that the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is one of the most challenging Camping treks in Nepal. On this camping trek, you have to carry everything that you need for meals for the trek. there are some basic accommodations till the Italian base camp. There are two stages of the Dhaulagiri trek. The first starts in Beni and the second ends in Jomsom. 

Accommodation for the Dhaulagiri trek

Basically, the accommodations consist of half tea houses and half camping, namely Beni to Italy base camp is a normal tea house and Marpha to Jomsom is a tea house too, but Italy base camp to Alubari is a camping accommodation only.

Cost for Dhaulagiri Trek:

⇒ Dhaulagiri Circuit Trekking cost offers U$D 2600/. Per person for double Accompany

⇒ USD 300 for the Single supplement. Extra, because of the number of workers needed for the camping trek; guide, cook, Sherpa, kitchen helper, and porters.

Trip highlights

1. challenging adventure trails

2. Beautiful hidden valley

3. Seventh highest mountain in the world 8167m

4. Gorges Kali Gandaki River valley

5. Spectacular wilderness journey

6. Wilderness camping experience

Nepal Wilderness Trekking Pvt. The expert guide is a license holder who is registered with the government, fluent in English as well as the local language, and has led many Dhaulagiri Circuit treks. They are from the same area. Using locals is advantageous, as they have a better understanding of wildlife, natural beauty, local people’s lifestyles, cultures, etc.