Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek in the Himalayas is a fascinating journey through one of the best off the beaten tracks to praise the glory of Dhaulagiri (8,167 m). Feast your eyes on the grandeur peaks like Annapurna (8,091 m), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Mt. Nilgiri (7,061 m), Mt. Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), Lamjung Himal (6,983 m), Gustung South (6,465 m), Tukuche Peak (6,837 m), Mt. Gurja (7,193 m), Manapathi (6,380 m) etc. The lifestyle they live and the unique culture they have been respecting is stunning.
Is this trip right for you?
Dhaulagiri Circuit Trekking is a courageous and challenging trip. This trek needs your daring heart to cope with the challenge it offers. This Trek takes you through stunning glaciers and snow-clad passes to the Dhaulagiri Base Camp. This Trek lies northwest of Pokhara. It is also called Dhaulagiri Round Trek.
It is a less crowded trek, offering unique natural and cultural diversity. It may be your dream destination surrounded by snow-capped mountains during the peak. You will also cross challenging 2 major passes (Dhampus 5,200 m and French Pass 5,360 m).
Dhaulagiri Circuit is not about mountain passes and snow-clad peaks. It is also rich in flora and fauna treasures that it holds. The trip to Dhaulagiri passes through remote villages with delightful passages starting from Beni. The trail leads to dense forests, alpine meadows, and a magnetic glimpse of Mt Dhaulagiri.
You will also cross the largest conservation area of Nepal, the Annapurna Conservation Area. It is the home of many endangered floras and faunas. You will see untouched nature and the pure elegance of mountain landscapes. This combines lush alpine vegetation on the lower, rugged rock outcrops, and pristine ice slopes on the higher area.
Trek to Dhaulagiri enables you to find the green lush hillsides and typical villages. On the way, you will experience the Magar and Thakali cultures. You will also get to visit thriving small villages and monasteries. It is keen for the tourist who has seen it for the first time. Experience the scale and grandeur of the high plateau and the solitude. You will be blessed with the diverse local traditions and culture in this region.
Majestic mountains, waterfalls, and culturally rich Tibetan villages make your trek worth going. We are planning this trek for around 18 days. Dhaulagiri Circuit trek itinerary gives you enough time to acclimatize and discover. You can flexibly change, alter, and improve the itinerary.
Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek
Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek in Himalaya gives you an experience of rural Nepal. Witness the gigantic Annapurna on a background like nature in heaven. The best time to do Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek for 18 days is spring ( March to May) and Autumn ( September to November).
We have departure dates to join this Dhaulagiri trek in the Spring and Autumn. You can join any dates that suit best to you. If you desire to have a personal trek and customize the Itinerary, we are flexible to customize it.
For those who have more time and want to explore more Wilderness Trek. You can choose any trip from Wilderness Trek-like Makalu Sherpani Col Pass Trek, and Lumba Sumba Pass Trek. For more Annapurna Trekking Packages you can explore more exclusive The Himalayan Odyssey tour packages.
How hard is Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek?
Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is an old trail, very few people go because of its remoteness and complexity. People need previous high-altitude trekking experience and the solid inner power to finish. A big body doesn't always help, so you must be strong from your inner heart too.
Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek ranges from 900 m and reaches 5,360 m. After the French Pass, the geographical landscape is very rough. The trail heads into the glacier and the trail changes every year due to the glacier melting. Walking at a high altitude through a rocky trail would be strenuous for the trekkers.
While passing other trekkers or cattle on trial, always be careful and stay at a safe spot. Walking up and down with the backpack at high passes is the hard part of the trek. After Dhaulagiri Base Camp, the trail leads to a rocky glacier and takes us to Hidden Valley via French Pass. The path from Hidden Valley to deep down trekkers must be cautious on this part.
