Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek




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Overview
Highlights
- The Nepalese name Dhaulagiri originated with its Sanskrit name dhawala giri, which translates to “beautiful white mountain".
- This mountain was discovered by westerners in 1808 and considered the world highest mountain.
- Dhaulagiri held the title of the highest mountain in the world for 30 years until 1838 when Kanchenjunga was declared the tallest.
- The Swiss-Austrian team was the first to climb the white mountain in 1960.
- Dhaulagiri now holds the title of the 7th highest mountain in the world.
- Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek crosses through French Pass (5360 m)and Dhampus Pass (3680m).
- The Dhaulagiri Circuit route was discovered in the 1950s by a French team, hence the French Pass was named after them.
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- Meals: breakfast=18, lunch=14, dinner=14
- Accommodation Nights (twin sharing basis): 14 (Total)
- Tea house/lodge=14 Kathmandu hotel=3 Pokhara hotel=1
- Overland/ Air Transportation
- Private Coach: airport transfer, Kathmandu sightseeing, Kathmandu to Beni and jeep ride from Marpha to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Ticket/Fees/Taxes: all trekking permits, TIMS and taxes
- Staffs: guide=01, porters=2:1
- Complimentary: souvenir, sim cards (zero balance), trekking map
Itinerary

This is going to be the first day of Nepal adventure. At the arrival section of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, one of our representatives will be waiting with a placard-carrying your name on it. The airport representative will explain the program upon a...
On this day we will explore the city, where you get to see 7 out of 10 UNESCO listed world heritages. This will be as per your suitability where you want to visit. First, we will take you to Patan Durbar Square and then it's about your preference. Meal: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Activities: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing
Next day, we pack our gears and equipment and fly to the city of lakes i.e. Pokhara. Pokhara is 20 minutes flight away from the Capital. Valley of Pokhara is enriched with beautiful lakes and scenic mountains. You can relax on the lakeside, visit pubs and restaurants, go city exploring in your spare time. Meal: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Activities: Sightseeing
Right after breakfast, we head towards Galeshwor, where our trek will commence. Upon reaching our trek to Mauwa will start. On the trails, you’ll walk over fascinating suspension bridges and move through villages like Syalikhet, Patalikhet. Today our stay would be at Mauwa village. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Camping Activities: Drive, trekking
After breakfast, today we start our trek towards the Chimkhola where we can see the beautiful sceneries and view of the mountain. On the way, we will pass the Tharbang and hot spring where you can take some rest and feel nature. About 7-8hrs trek from Mauwa we will reach today destination, Chimkhola. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Camping Activities: Trekking
Today’s trail will be steep walk all the way to Ghyasi Kharka. Crossing the Raughat Khola and some villages we will reach Ghyasi Kharka. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Camping Activities: Trekking
Continuing the trek today we will go towards the Malkabang village. Malkabang is a populated locality in Dhaulagiri Zone. After 7-8 hrs trek and passing through the Kuinekhani we will reach our destination. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Camping Activities: Trekking
Today, the trek starts with the ascending trail that leads to Deurali Dhuri. After 7/8 hrs trek, we will reach to the beautiful settlement of Deurali Dhuri. From Deurali Dhuri, we can view the Dhaulagiri Mountain which will attract towards it and make us feel excited, good and amazing. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Camping Activities: Trekking
The trail descends from the Deurali Dhuri village entering streams and fields and again climbing a ridge to reach the pass from where you can see Mt. Ghustung South (6,465m). Descending to the Myagdi Khola and trekking along with its West Bank we reach the village of ...
Initially, the trail descends through terraced fields to a small ridge, later through a forest to Jyardan which is the most remote village in this part. After crossing a rocky area which then descends before climbing again to Lipshe where there is one single hut. The ...
After finishing breakfast at Dovan we will leave that village and heads towards the Sallaghari. Crossing the Konaban Khola we go through the forest area and again from there, we will go down to the Myagdi Khola. Before we reach our destination we will cross the Pakite Khola which remain us to reach our destination of today. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Camping Activities: Trekking
On the way to Italian You need to walk through glacier moraine and snow, and in some places requires ropes to climb. You will have otherworldly experience as you walk through Chonbarden gorge. The trail passes through alpine forests and from the Base Camp (3,660m), you will have mountain panorama all around. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Camping Activities: Trekking
After the body is used to being in high altitudes, we now move towards Glacier Camp (4,200m) in the early morning. This Trail is prone to stone fall, which passes through a narrow gorge. The route involves risks and requires strength, but the surreal sceneries will pay off the effort. Today you stay overnight near the glacier. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Camping Activities: Trekking
You can either trek our way to Dhaulagiri Base Camp however it is necessary to adjust your body into the thin air of high altitude... As per the name, this place offers the views from a moraine ridge include that of Tukuche, little Eiger, and icefall from the northeast face of the mountain. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Camping Activities: Trekking
This is one of our adventurous days to Dhaulagiri base camp. From here you can look up at the impressive north face of Dhaulagiri I (8,167m) dominating the skyline to your right. Dhaulagiri is the tallest white mountain of Nepal. As the other peaks of the country have...
Another day is added for the acclimatization to the thin air and high altitude to be in the safe side. Explore the opportunity to Views awe-stricken scenery from this place. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Camping Activities: Rest and acclimatization
After the rest at Dhaulagiri Base Camp, our trek resumes to Hidden Valley Passing through the French Col. we will require the climbing gears like an ice axe and crampons to continue the trek. We need to muster up the physical strength and mental composure for this is ...
This rest day is to absorb the sceneries of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri Himal in your cameras and mind. It further facilitates in acclimatization that is necessary to traverse the Dhampus Pass (5,240m) the next day. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Camping
The trail now descends from the Hidden Valley to the Alu Bari. Crossing the Dhampus Pass we traverse avalanche-prone slopes and then descend steeply to Yak Kharka. From there again we step down towards Alu Bari which is our overnight stay for today. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Camping Activities: Trekking
Trek further continues to the Marpha. Marpha is a very popular place for apples and apple wines. Today we will reach Marpha after 4hrs trek so we will have lunch in here and explore the whole area in the day time. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Hotel Activities: Trekking
Trek further continues to the windy town of Jomsom. Explore the town inhabited by the Thakali People with their exquisite culture, cuisine and hospitality. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Hotel Activities: Trekking
Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara is very rewarding. You can view the surrounding mountains and lakes of the Pokhara from the air. At Pokhara, you can spare a day and relax at the lakeside. We reach Pokhara in the morning leaving us enough time to reach Kathmandu by the e...
Depending on your flight time you will be transferred to the airport. The airport check-in is 3 hours prior to the departure time. Meal: Breakfast Activities: Airport drop off
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- Hot and cold beverages throughout the tour (except what comes with a main course meals)
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WHAT IS THE OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION LIKE? For nights in cities, we use standard/superior standard/deluxe rooms whereas, during the trek, we use lodges/tea houses/guesthouses/home stay for our clients, and whatever is available and accessible. We also arrange sleeping bags for our clients, on their request.
ARE WE SURE TO GET ROOM WHILE TREKKING? We contact the lodge/guesthouse owner for reservation of the room before trekking on a particular day. On other days, porters reach the destination on advance and book the rooms for you. But there are always going to be exceptions but even in those cases, we may have to be flexible about very basic sleeping arrangements. We always try to make sure that we have everything well arranged.
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