Location
Annapurna RegionDuration
21 DaysAltitude
6012m.Difficulty
StrenuousGroup Size
2 - 12 paxBest Season
Spring / Autumn
Dhaulagiri Trek is one of the most challenging treks in Nepal in western Himalayan region with special trek permit. Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek begins at the small mountainous town that nestles at the confluence of the Kali Gandaki River and Myagdi River. This offbeat trekking in Nepal winds through trails beside Myagdi River and come across habitats of ethical mountain tribes frequently. Dhaulagiri Circuit Trekking has everything from overcoming challenging high passes, Himalayan panorama, and the extreme wilderness. Dhaulagiri Circuit is full of culture, landscapes, floral and faunal biodiversity.
Arrival In Kathmandu, Hotel In Kathmandu.
Kathmandu City Sightseeing, Overnight At Hotel.
Drive Across Muglin To Pokhara 827 M. Hotel At Pokhara.
Drive Via Beni To Babiyachaur, Trekking To Darbang 1,180 M.
Trek To Sibang 1,760 M
Trek Uphill And Downhill To The River Myagdi Khola Camp At About 1,450 M.
Trek To Bagora 2,080m
Trek To Dobhan 2,470 M.
Italian Base Camp 3,700 M.
Acclimatization Day Before The High Altitude Hiking.
Acclimatization Day Before The High Altitude Hiking.
Walk On The Glacier 4,200 M.
Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trekking 4,700 M
Exceeding The French Pass 5,360 M. Camp Hidden Valley 5,150 M.
Dhampus Peak Climbing 6,012 M.
Trek Down To Yak Kharka 4,200 M.
Trek Down To Marpha 2,550 M. Jomsom.
Flight To Pokhara And Explore Around Lake Site/Boating And Hangout, Hotel.
Flight To Kathmandu, Free Day, Hotel.
Free Morning And Final Departure, Transfer To Airport Or Onward Destination.`
Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek starts from the sub-tropical woodlands where the leeches could trouble a bit to the trekkers. As the trek goes to a higher elevation, we now witness the low alpine forest. Eventually going even higher we will enter the treeless regions. Trekkers traverse through Italian Base Camp, Japanese Base Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp, where they can literally touch the mountains. Moreover hiking along the rock-strewn trails to French Col, 5,000m plus pass before entering Hidden Valley. Hidden Valley is a fascinating highlight of Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek. Hidden Pass is probably the most beautiful pass in Nepal. Explore a day around Hidden Valley before scaling Dhampus Peak. After the summit of Dhampus Peak, which is technically an easy climb. Then traverse down to Jomsom via Dhampus Pass.
The views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Dhampus Peak, and Nilgiri among others are the great Himalayan panorama of Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek, which is also popular as Hidden Valley Trek.
The best time to visit Dhaulagiri Circuit is during September – November and March – May.
Enjoy this offbeat trekking adventure in Nepal 2025/26 with us that takes you to some of the most beautiful and peaceful places of the Himalayas. Also, allows you to scale an easy climbing peak.
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