Trip Overview

Leave your footprints at the foothill of the world’s 7^th tallest mountain Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m). Nepal is home of unlimited snow-capped mountains including 8 mountains above eight thousands meter height. No wonder, trekking to the base camps of these mountains are popular for trekkers across the globe. Everest Base Camp Trek and Annapurna Base Camp Trek trip in Nepal are the most popular base camp trekking trips. However, these trekking trips are commercial and often hosts plenty of trekkers every year. Nowadays, people are seeking for more tranquil and serene trekking routes to trek. The travel planners of Nepal High Trek has knitted the most updated trekking itinerary to visit Dhaulagiri Base Camp and explore the magnificent landscape of its surrounding. Book the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek in Nepal to walk on the less walked trekking route in the vicinity of Annapurna region of Nepal.

Why Nepal High Trek for safe Dhaulagiri Trek at the Best Dhaulagiri Trek Cost?

The Nepal High Trek has sent its travel planners and senior trekking guides to assess the trekking route condition of Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek route. This route is one of the most challenging trekking route of Nepal. There are no proper lodges and tea houses in the route. Therefore, trek route information and experience of a trekking guide play crucial role for successful completion of the trip.

We have manpower capable of finding proper lodging facilities in coordination with the locals or by camping style. Moreover, our information is accurate as the itinerary is prepared by our travel planners upon their own research visit. There were many incidents in the trekking route in the past. It requires immense teamwork and planning to knit the best trekking itinerary. Over 2 decades of experience in the field of Nepal trekking, the company is an ideal travel agency to quench your hunger to trek on this challenging and tranquil trekking route to the base camp of the world’s 7^th tallest mountain Mt. Dhaulagiri. Moreover, the journey of Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek encompasses two of the most iconic high altitude passes. They are French Col. (5000 m) and Hidden Valley (5360 m). In fact, the route is completely a high altitude trekking route.

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek Itinerary

The Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek Itinerary available in internet is very confusing and misleading. Therefore, lots of accidents occurred while doing the trekking. Solo trekking in the region is not recommended. The trail is not commercial and it is still an off the beaten trekking course. Nepal High Trek proudly presents the updated Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek Itinerary.

Trekkers have to take a four wheel jeep from Beni to Muri village to reach the trek start point. Beni Bazaar is about 96 kilometers away from Pokhara and it is located on the banks of Kaligandaki River. The road condition from Beni to Muri is graveled and off road. Don’t expect smooth ride as it is hilly road recently built. Therefore, regular jeeps are not safe. On the way to Muri Village, trekkers can visit the famous and densely populated village of Magar community of Nepal. The name of village is Sidhang. You can choose to stay overnight in this village before starting the trek. The choice is always yours and during the trek, the guide will decide to change the itinerary as per the condition of road and condition of trekkers.

Trekkers trek through villages of Boghara and Dobang to reach the Italian Base Camp. The IBC is located at an altitude of 3660 m. This is the place where trekkers will spend two nights for proper acclimatization. The activity of acclimatization shouldn’t be ignored while doing this trek as the journey reaches places higher than five thousand meters height. Traversing through Glacier Camp (4200 m) trekkers reach Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4700 m) on 7^th day of the trek.

Can I do Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trek only without doing Dhaulagiri Round Trek?

Yes, it is possible to do Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trek only without doing Dhaulagiri Round Trek. You can return back to Beni in just two days. Therefore, you can complete the Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trek trip in just 10 days’ itinerary. The choice is yours. However, Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek also known as Dhaulagiri Round Trek endows relishing Himalayan wilderness activities and natural beauties.

Crossing French Col. (4950 m) and Hidden Valley (5360 m)

The second acclimatization is highly necessary for a safe trekking experiences. If you don’t want to hinder your trekking due to High Altitude Mountain Sickness then don’t skip the second acclimatization done in Dhaulagiri Base Camp. After spending two nights in Dhaulagiri Base Camp, trekkers cross the French Col (4950 m). From the top of French Col. you can get an outstanding view of mountains like Gurje, Thapa, Puta Hiuchuli, and Dhaulgiri. Moreover, it is an extreme high altitude mountain trekking experience to knit a momentous mountain trekking experience. Finally, trekkers reach the Marpha village of Lower Mustang region of Nepal after trekking through Hidden Valley (5360 m) and Yakkharka.

Authentic Marpha Village and Jomsom

You will meet the Annapurna Circuit Trek route at the end of Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek journey. Upon crossing the pass from Yakkharka, trekkers reach the famous village of Marpha. The village is famous for apple farming. It is nearby Jomsom from where you can take a flight to Pokhara. Instead of flight, trekkers can choose to take a bus or jeep to Pokhara via Beni.

Importance of Travel Insurance during Dhaulagiri Trek

The trekking route of Dhaulagiri Trek is relatively new and off the beaten. The trail condition is not suitable for smooth walking. There are many landslide areas and trekkers have to walk on a ridge line vertically lying above 1000 m gorge. In the high altitude places, there are no enough lodges. Very few trekkers trek on this trekking route. Therefore, there is less chance of you meeting trekkers or villages.

Travel Insurance is mandatory. Buy a travel insurance plan that covers emergency helicopter rescue, accidents, and medical expenses. Leave the copy of insurance plan in the city office of Nepal High Trek. In case of emergency, the office can act swiftly and operate rescue plans without any hiccups. As for the trekking guides and porters, the trekking package covers their travel insurance. Nepal High Trek will buy the travel insurance for its staffs. Moreover, we try to hire locals in our trekking trips. This ensures safety and trip success rate. The most important thing about traveling is to visit the magnificent places and knitting a momentous travel tales in a safe environment.

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek Difficulty

High altitude passes and off the beaten trekking trail make it the most strenuous and challenging trekking route of Nepal. Don’t assume that reaching the base camp of the world’s 7^th tallest mountain Mt. Dhaulagiri is a smooth walk on a park. It requires immense physical fitness and healthy body. Trekkers have to spend overnight in the high altitude places above five thousands meter height. Therefore, you must prepare your body both physically and mentally. Perform various types of exercises to build your stamina and fitness level. Strictly follow healthy dietary habits at least one month prior to the trek. Cycling, walking, running, and swimming help to build the fitness level.

Prepare yourself in such a way that your legs don’t shiver while walking on a narrow ridge line on the towering hills. Every day you may have to walk for about 6 to 7 hours continuously both uphill and downhill. In some extreme cases, trekkers may have to endure snowfall. Always heed the instructions of trekking guide and always be near with trekking guides and porters. Respect the nature and landscape of the trekking route and tread carefully. This off the beaten trekking route is not like Everest Base Camp Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek and Annapurna Base Camp Trek route. These two trekking routes are Nepal’s most popular and commercially acclaimed trekking routes having lots of quality lodging and food establishments. However, Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek route doesn’t have any kinds of luxury lodges and restaurants. You may have rely on amenities that are available in a very basic level. Spartan way of trekking is not easy yet it is truly enchanting and beautiful.

Food and Accommodation

Getting food of different cuisines is highly unlikely during the Dhaulagiri Trek. Don’t expect attached bathrooms and luxury rooms to spend overnight. In some places, you may have to spend overnight in a tented accommodation and in some cases in cow sheds too. However, the Nepal High Trek will ensure that you will get quality and healthy food throughout the trekking journey. We will assign porters and cooks to serve healthy, warm, and delicious meals during the trek. In lower altitude and places like Beni, Sibhang, Muri, Marpha, and Jomsom, you can get quality lodges as well as cuisines from across the globe.

Best Season

Finding the best season to trek in off the beaten trekking path is crucial. Winter season and Rainy season are not recommended to do trekking in Dhaulagiri region of Nepal. The trail is highly prone to landslides and floods. Therefore, avoid rainy season. During winter season, the trail is covered in snow and there are many crevasses. It is highly risky to trek during winter season. Therefore, ideal time to do Dhaulagiri Round Trek is during spring and autumn season. This time of year has clear weather and walking on the trekking trail is safe.

Book the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek in Nepal with us and explore Nepal’s hidden valley in the lap of the world’s 7^th tallest mountain Mt. Dhaulagiri. Trek the trail less trekked and knit the enchanting trekking memories of the place which is not tainted by modern tourism activities in Nepal.

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