The Dhaulagiri Circuit trek is a long trek that passes through high alpine pastures, uninhabited valleys, high windswept passes, forests, and cultivated terraced hills. Crossing two passes – the French Pass at 5,360m and Dhampus Pass at 5,200m, and including the Dhaulagiri Base Camp at 4,740m.
This is a challenging trek that requires a high level of fitness. However, with good stamina and basic mountaineering skills, the rewards of this trek include stunning views of Tukuche Peak (6,920m), Dhaulagiri I (8,167m), Dhaulagiri ii (7,751m), Dhaulagiri III (7,715m) and Dhaulagiri V (7,618m).
Dhaulagiri rises above the deepest gorge in the world, the Kali Gandaki, and the circuit route provides stunning views of the whole Dhaulagiri range. Discovered in 1808, standing at 8,167m, Dhaulagiri was thought to be the highest mountain in the world until 30 years later when Kanchenjunga took that honor; later to be taken away by Mount Everest! The Dhaulagiri Circuit route was discovered in the 1950s by a French team, hence the French Pass, which leads into a lonely area known as Hidden Valley.
The circuit trail makes its way through villages and terraced farmland, along rivers and gorges, and along glaciers and moraine. With time to acclimatize before tackling the high passes, there is plenty of opportunity to take in the magnificent mountain vistas.
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All Accommodation in 3-star Hotel/ Camping/Lodge/Tea House and Farm House stay.
1 to 2 Pax SUV Car | 2 to 8 Pax: Toyota Hiace Bus | 8 to 16 pax: Toyota Coaster Bus.
Local English Speaking Trek Guide expert in Local tradition and Culture.
First-day L/D and last day only breakfast before Departure. All meals during Tour. Please reconfirm with us.
Our team from Excursion to the Himalayas will receive you at the airport and drive you to the Hotel. During the journey, our Guide will brief you about the Trek, Things to buy, and all arrangements. Upon checking into Hotel you will enjoy your evening visiting the popular Thamel market.
Accommodation: Tea House
After breakfast, we drive to Pokhara with our guide in a private vehicle towards Pokhara and to Beni where we ready ourselves to trek the next morning.
Accommodation: Tea House
Setting off today we follow the Myagdi Khola (river) and pass through several small villages, across suspension bridges, and through terraced fields. Explore the village along the way and before halting the night at the beautiful tea House.
Accommodation: Tea House
After early breakfast, we begin our trek towards Dharapani. Leaving the terraced fields behind the trail gets rougher until we come to more small villages with their cultivated fields. Dharapani is another lovely village surrounded by fields. Overnight at Tea House or lodge.
Accommodation: Tea House
We begin our trek today. It takes 5 hours leisure walk and you will come across many villages and local people to interact with. You may find people selling goods, so it is better to carry some cash just in case you get interested to buy something.
You come across Muri, which is a village inhabited by Magar people. On the way across the river again and ascend through forests to reach a ridge above. There are many rivers to cross and a bit of a climb to the ridge where Muri village is situated.
Accommodation: Tea House
After breakfast at the Tea House, we start our trek. Our journey crosses over a low pass and offers views of Mt Ghustung South. The trail zigzags a bit, goes through pine and oak forests, and eventually takes you to Boghara. From here, lying above the terraced fields, are Dhaulagiri I and Gurja Himal. Overnight at Tea House.
Accommodation: Tea House
The altitude is beginning to rise today but we are still below the tree line and there are still farming communities and terraced fields on the route. One of the interesting settlements we reach is Jyardhan – which is considered remote in this region. Overnight in Dobang.
Accommodation: Tea House
Today again we hike through forests and along the Myagdi Khola until we reach the banks of the Choriban Khola where we camp for the night.
Accommodation: Tea House
Today is a special day for those who love glacier formation. We hike along the glacial deposits of Chhonbarban Glacier and really feel that we are now in the Himalayas. From the Italian Camp, there are wonderful views of the Dhaulagiri Massif and Tukuchen – amazing sights to wake up to in the morning.
Accommodation: Tea House
As the altitude increases it’s always better to take a good rest before we begin the climb. Explore the surrounding areas, catch up on some rest, get to know your companions better or simply stare in awe and enjoy the mountains.
Accommodation: Camping
It’s a more challenging day today with steep ups and downs and a rocky trail. There are glaciers to cover and narrow canyons to pass but we reach Glacier Camp satisfied and happy.
Accommodation: Camping
A spectacular day filled with many peaks such as Dhaulagiri I and II. The campsite may be an open rocky area but just look up! We fix our camp here under the magnificent peaks.
Accommodation: Tea House
At this high altitude, we need to let our bodies acclimatize further. The Dhaulagiri range is on view in all its glory. It’s a fantastic place to take some rest and stunning photographs. We move around the are and enjoy the fantastic view of the Mountains.
Accommodation: Tea House
Today we reach the highest peak and we will hike on this trek. The French Pass is 5,200m high and puts the challenge in the day. But the rewards are an astounding panorama of mountains such as Tukuche Peak, Tashi Kang, and Dhaulagiri I, to name just a few. Coming down over the pass we reach a grassy meadow where we camp for the night in the Hidden Valley.
Accommodation: Camping.
Coming down from the Hidden Valley (situated at 5,200m) we head towards Dhampus Pass. The views from this pass are equally as impressive – lakes and glaciers are spread before us, while mountains surround us. We trek on to Yak Kharka and our tented camp.
Accommodation: Tea House
After early breakfast, we start to descend down the valley. Enjoy the forests of pines and rhododendrons as we hike towards the town of Marpha, famous for both its lovely monastery and apple orchards.
Located on the banks of the Kaligandaki River this town is stunning in its whitewashed traditional appearance and you will certainly enjoy exploring and photographing it. Not to mention the fact those apples are turned into Marpha Brandy – another famous product which you might enjoy with dinner!
Accommodation: Tea House
Our trek has ended and we drive back to Pokhara today to enjoy the lakeside restaurants and bars and perhaps be overwhelmed by the sights and sounds of a busy town after the wilds of the mountains.
Accommodation: Tea House
We can either take flights from Pokhara to Kathamndu or take private cars. We leave behind the view of Fish Tail Mountains and have been home for our team during our trek. Enjoy your time at Kathmandu in time to head off to a lively restaurant for dinner and perhaps some music.
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