Dhaulagiri circuit trek -

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Duration:
Best Time: Septembe /October and April/May possible
Transport: Bus & Plane
Minimum Pax: 2
Places Cover: Kathmandu-Beni-Italian base Camp-Dhaulagiri Pass- French Pass hidden Valley, Yak kharka, Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu

Dhaulagiri circuit trek

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is located in western Nepal, Myagdi District, part of the Gandaki province. Dhaulagiri Circuit trek begins from Beni, a city at the confluence of the Kali Gandaki and Myagdi rivers, at around 830-900m elevation. We can drive a bus/Jeep, or a taxi from Pokhara or Kathmandu. The trekking trails via Darbang, Dharapani, and Muri ascend forests and fields in the Myagdi District.

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek trek distance

Dhaulagiri circuit trek map route climbs to high altitude, passing through the Italian Base Camp, Japanese Base Camp, and onwards to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,740m). Dhaulagiri package trek crosses two major high-altitude passes, such as Dhaulagiri French Pass (5,360m) and Dhampus Pass (5,200 m), then enters the remote Hidden Valley and descends via Alubari Jomsom -Marfha District of Mustang.

Dhaulagiri Circuit trek in Nepal

Dhaulagiri Trek distance offers us a remote, high-altitude Trekking experience, featuring dramatic glaciers, the serene Hidden Valley of Dhaulagiri circuit trek map. From this trek, panoramic views of Mt Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Nilgiri, and other Himalayan peaks. During the trek, we passed through culturally rich Thakali and Magar communities in the Kali Gandaki and Myagdi valleys.

Dhaulagiri Trek Difficulty

The Dhaulagiri circuit distance is a high-altitude journey in the Annapurna region. This trek is not a Tea House Lodge from Italian Base Camp to Yak Kharka; therefore, you need to carry everything, including tents, kitchen equipment, and essential trekking food.

Dhaulagiri trek price

The Dhaulagiri trek package itinerary is challenging; you must cross glaciers, moraines, and steep, snow-covered, narrow ridges. During the Dhaulagiri Trek itinerary, you will need to use crampons, ropes, and ice axes, especially at French Pass and Dhampus Pass. Both French Pass and Dhampus Pass can experience strong winds and heavy snow.

Dhaulagiri High Pass Trek

Dhaulagiri trek crosses for French Pass (5,360m) and the Dhampus Pass (5,240m), both high passes carry a serious risk of altitude sickness if acclimatization is not managed before Dhaulagiri Base Camp.

Dhaulagiri Circuit is a remote trek

The Round Dhaulagiri trek is far more remote than the Annapurna & Everest trek; the trails are rugged, with fewer villages, and limited tea houses. Therefore, the Dhaulagiri Trek we reccumend only a camping trek.

Difficulty and hard Dhaulagiri Trek

Italian Base Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp. The trail goes along a rough glacier and moraine section with rockfall, with danger. The trail is a Steep climb, with narrow paths, icy sections, and loose stones.

Dhaulagiri Base Camp to French Pass

It is a long climb to high altitude with snow or underfoot, often windy and freezing, with a challenging high Pass. 6-8 hours walking and very cold temperatures, but you have an unforgettable close view of Dhaulagiri 1-v and Tukche peak.

Dhampus Pass

The trail crosses another high-exposed pass, often with snow and strong winds, and a high altitude pass to the Hidden Valley. After Hidden Valley, you are nearly reaching Jomsom and Marpha, from where you can take a flight to Pokhara, or you can take a bus or hire a Jeep to Pokhara.

Dhaulagiri trek package

If you book a trip to Dhaulagiri with us, you can check the itinerary to see what is included and what is not. Make sure to confirm everything before your trek departs. Dhaulagiri trek package itinerary with full inclusions, or do you want a list of what our agency is preparing and what we are offering the service for clients?

 communication for Dhaulagiri Circuit trek

The Dhaulagiri package trek is one of the remote treks in Nepal, and passes through high-risk zones like glaciers, icy with high passes, and uninhabited valleys. Base camp, Hidden Valley, French Pass, and Dhampus Pass. There is no working mobile service due to the high altitude. But the mobilization service was only before the Italian base Camp and after Yak Kharka.

Dhaulagiri Circuit trek Cost includes

Dhaulagiri trek price includes Guide, cook, Tents, food, are supplies carried from Beni. Independent trekking without a team is highly discouraged

Dhaulagiri package trek, Breakfast service

Oats Porridge with milk, or pancakes -plain with apple or bananas, or Tibetan bread or chapatis, Eggs boiled or omelet with tea or coffee.

Dhaulagiri trek package | Lunch service

Dal Bhat or Momo, or other services.

Dhaulagiri package trek | Dinner service.

Fried rice with vegetables, soups, and Pizza or other items, depending on our camping cook.

Best time to go Dhaulagiri package trek

The autumn season is from 20 September to early November. That time is clear skies, stable weather, and the best panoramic mountain view.

The spring season for the Dhaulagiri trek price

Late April to mid-May is a very good time, with Stable weather, longer daylight, and blooming rhododendron forests.

Trekking Permits for the Dhaulagiri trek map.

The Dhaulagiri Trek permit is Annapurna Conservation Area. Therefore, you need to carry ACAP Permits. You need to show your permit at Beni, Muri, and Jomsom checkpoints.

Dhaulagiri circuit trek cost per person – 2380 USD for a foreign group size 2 to 6 persons Group

For the single trekker- 2734 USD. For the Nepali member, 2,93,000 Nepali Rupees.

Day Destination Altitude Walking Hour Accommodation
1 Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to hotel 1300 one hour drive from airport to hotel Hotel in Kathmandu
2 Kathmandu 1300 Visit Hotel in Kathmandu with B&B Service
3 Kathmandu to Beni 830 10-11-hours the bus Lodge
4 Beni to Muri 1850 6-hours Lodge
5 Muri to Bagar 2080 6-7-hours Lodge
6 Bagar to Dovan 2520 6-7-hours Lodge
7 Dovan to Forest Camp 3110 6-7-hours Lodge
8 Forest camp to Italian base camp 3660 5-6-hours Tent Camping
9 Day Acclimatization 3660 Rest day Ten Camping
10 Italian base cam to Glacier Camp 4210 4-5-hours Tent Camping
11 Swiss base cam to Dhaulgiri base camp 4750 4-5-hours Tent Camping
12 Dhaulagiri base camp to Hidden Valley via French pass 5360 Meters 5050 7-8-hours Tent Camping
13 Hidden valley to Yak Kharka 3680 6-7-hours Tent Camping
14 Yak Kharka to Jomsom 2720 5-6-hours Lodge or Camping
15 Pokhara to Jomsom 900 25-Minutes Flight to Pokhara Hotel in Pokhara
16 Pokhara to Kathmandu 1300 7-8-hours the bus hotel in Kathmandu
17 Day free in Kathmandu 1300 Day Free Hotel in Kathmandu with B&B Service
18 Departure Day Plane By air to home At your home

Dhaulagiri trek cost 2380 $ Per person

Cost Includes

  • Arrival & Departure trnsports.
  • Hotel in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast as per itinerary.
  • Lodge & Camping accommodation during the trek
  • 1 night’s hotel accommodation in Pokhara- on twin sharing with breakfast
  • Meals -Breakfast, Lunch-dinner Such as Nepali, Indian. Chinese and Italian, much more European food, as per the above program during the trekking with Tea or Coffee.
  • Transport-Kathmandu Muri-Pokhara to Kathmandu.
  • Annapurna conservation entrance fees
  • Trekking permit (TIMS)
  • Porter to carry personal and camping gear.
  • One cook for during the trek.
  • English-speaking trekking guide
  • Jomsom-Pokhara flight ticket.

Dhaulagiri trek cost Excludes

  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • Your Travels Insurance Policy encases accident and high Altitude sickness Rescue operations.
  • Nepal entry visa fee 15 Days 30 US$ and for the 30 Days 50 US$, you can obtain in Kathmandu airport if you have not taken from your country.
  • Soft and hard drinks Such as Beer, Coke, Fanta, and Mineral water.
  • Personal Trekking Equipment.
  • Tips for Nepali staff.
  • Please bring with you 2 passport size pictures.
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When is the best time to do Dhaulagiri trek?

Between September and November and between April and May

What is the temperature in Dhaulagiri Trek ?

During the day, it’s normal, but at night it’s 5-15 degrees.

How much does it cost for the trek?

Minimum of two trekkers required to trek Dhaulagiri trek cost (US$ 1985 per person)

Which permit we need for the this Trek?

TIMS permit and National Park permit for Annapurna.

Do we need Guide Porters during the this trek?

As long as you have a guide and porter, Nepal is a very safe country for trekking. When you book your trip through an agency, if anything goes wrong, they can easily solve any problem and will take full responsibility.

How is Accommodations?

Tent service from Italian camp to Yak Kharka

What kinds of foods?

Chinese, Nepali, Tibetan, Indian, and Italian dishes.

How long we walk per day?

An average of 5 to 7 hours of walking per day.

Do we see the mountains?

There are many mountain views, including Mount Dhaulagiri (8167m), Thapa peak (6,012m), Nilgiri (7,061m), Tukche peak (7,135m), Annapurnas, and more.

How is the high for we passes?

The French summit (5,500m) of Dhaulagiri is a challenge pass

What equipment do we need for the trekking?

Usually, you need to bring with you flowing equipment. +, If possible, gore-tex boots are better. + Warm socks and gaiters if it is raining or snowing. + Day pack and down jacket above 4,000 meters. + A sleeping bag and other items that are not mansions.

What is the include in this price.

Arrival & Departure trnsports. Hotel in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast as per itinerary. Lodge & Camping accommodation during the trek 1 night’s hotel accommodation in Pokhara- on twin sharing with breakfast Meals -Breakfast, Lunch-dinner Such as Nepali, Indian. Chinese and Italian, much more European food, as per the above program during the trekking with Tea or Coffee. Transport-Kathmandu Muri-Pokhara to Kathmandu. Annapurna conservation entrance fees Trekking permit (TIMS) Porter to carry personal and camping gears. One cook for during the trek. English speaking trekking guide Jomsom-Pokhara flight ticket.

How do we know about Mountain Sickness ?

Feel like you’re hungover/ short of breath, nausea, lack of appetite, sleeping poorly, and vomiting/ fevers.

Dose it is safe? If females travel alone to Nepal Trekking and Climbing?

Although trekking and climbing mountains are fully responsible for porters and guides, you can travel to Nepal alone. During the tea house trek and trekking to the peaks, our agency staff will take good care of you, and they will provide you with a single room tent. In contrast, contacting a freelancer Guide can cause problems, as they will try to make chit for a single woman. Booking your holiday travel to Nepal with an agency, therefore, ensures your safety.

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When is the best time to do Dhaulagiri trek?

Between September and November and between April and May

What is the temperature in Dhaulagiri Trek ?

During the day, it’s normal, but at night it’s 5-15 degrees.

How much does it cost for the trek?

Minimum of two trekkers required to trek Dhaulagiri trek cost (US$ 1985 per person)

Which permit we need for the this Trek?

TIMS permit and National Park permit for Annapurna.

Do we need Guide Porters during the this trek?

As long as you have a guide and porter, Nepal is a very safe country for trekking. When you book your trip through an agency, if anything goes wrong, they can easily solve any problem and will take full responsibility.

How is Accommodations?

Tent service from Italian camp to Yak Kharka

What kinds of foods?

Chinese, Nepali, Tibetan, Indian, and Italian dishes.

How long we walk per day?

An average of 5 to 7 hours of walking per day.

Do we see the mountains?

There are many mountain views, including Mount Dhaulagiri (8167m), Thapa peak (6,012m), Nilgiri (7,061m), Tukche peak (7,135m), Annapurnas, and more.

How is the high for we passes?

The French summit (5,500m) of Dhaulagiri is a challenge pass

What equipment do we need for the trekking?

Usually, you need to bring with you flowing equipment. +, If possible, gore-tex boots are better. + Warm socks and gaiters if it is raining or snowing. + Day pack and down jacket above 4,000 meters. + A sleeping bag and other items that are not mansions.

What is the include in this price.

Arrival & Departure trnsports. Hotel in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast as per itinerary. Lodge & Camping accommodation during the trek 1 night’s hotel accommodation in Pokhara- on twin sharing with breakfast Meals -Breakfast, Lunch-dinner Such as Nepali, Indian. Chinese and Italian, much more European food, as per the above program during the trekking with Tea or Coffee. Transport-Kathmandu Muri-Pokhara to Kathmandu. Annapurna conservation entrance fees Trekking permit (TIMS) Porter to carry personal and camping gears. One cook for during the trek. English speaking trekking guide Jomsom-Pokhara flight ticket.

How do we know about Mountain Sickness ?

Feel like you’re hungover/ short of breath, nausea, lack of appetite, sleeping poorly, and vomiting/ fevers.

Dose it is safe? If females travel alone to Nepal Trekking and Climbing?

Although trekking and climbing mountains are fully responsible for porters and guides, you can travel to Nepal alone. During the tea house trek and trekking to the peaks, our agency staff will take good care of you, and they will provide you with a single room tent. In contrast, contacting a freelancer Guide can cause problems, as they will try to make chit for a single woman. Booking your holiday travel to Nepal with an agency, therefore, ensures your safety.

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When is the best time to do Dhaulagiri trek?

Between September and November and between April and May

What is the temperature in Dhaulagiri Trek ?

During the day, it’s normal, but at night it’s 5-15 degrees.

How much does it cost for the trek?

Minimum of two trekkers required to trek Dhaulagiri trek cost (US$ 1985 per person)

Which permit we need for the this Trek?

TIMS permit and National Park permit for Annapurna.

Do we need Guide Porters during the this trek?

As long as you have a guide and porter, Nepal is a very safe country for trekking. When you book your trip through an agency, if anything goes wrong, they can easily solve any problem and will take full responsibility.

How is Accommodations?

Tent service from Italian camp to Yak Kharka

What kinds of foods?

Chinese, Nepali, Tibetan, Indian, and Italian dishes.

How long we walk per day?

An average of 5 to 7 hours of walking per day.

Do we see the mountains?

There are many mountain views, including Mount Dhaulagiri (8167m), Thapa peak (6,012m), Nilgiri (7,061m), Tukche peak (7,135m), Annapurnas, and more.

How is the high for we passes?

The French summit (5,500m) of Dhaulagiri is a challenge pass

What equipment do we need for the trekking?

Usually, you need to bring with you flowing equipment. +, If possible, gore-tex boots are better. + Warm socks and gaiters if it is raining or snowing. + Day pack and down jacket above 4,000 meters. + A sleeping bag and other items that are not mansions.

What is the include in this price.

Arrival & Departure trnsports. Hotel in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast as per itinerary. Lodge & Camping accommodation during the trek 1 night’s hotel accommodation in Pokhara- on twin sharing with breakfast Meals -Breakfast, Lunch-dinner Such as Nepali, Indian. Chinese and Italian, much more European food, as per the above program during the trekking with Tea or Coffee. Transport-Kathmandu Muri-Pokhara to Kathmandu. Annapurna conservation entrance fees Trekking permit (TIMS) Porter to carry personal and camping gears. One cook for during the trek. English speaking trekking guide Jomsom-Pokhara flight ticket.

How do we know about Mountain Sickness ?

Feel like you’re hungover/ short of breath, nausea, lack of appetite, sleeping poorly, and vomiting/ fevers.

Dose it is safe? If females travel alone to Nepal Trekking and Climbing?

Although trekking and climbing mountains are fully responsible for porters and guides, you can travel to Nepal alone. During the tea house trek and trekking to the peaks, our agency staff will take good care of you, and they will provide you with a single room tent. In contrast, contacting a freelancer Guide can cause problems, as they will try to make chit for a single woman. Booking your holiday travel to Nepal with an agency, therefore, ensures your safety.

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When is the best time to do Dhaulagiri trek?

Between September and November and between April and May

What is the temperature in Dhaulagiri Trek ?

During the day, it’s normal, but at night it’s 5-15 degrees.

How much does it cost for the trek?

Minimum of two trekkers required to trek Dhaulagiri trek cost (US$ 1985 per person)

Which permit we need for the this Trek?

TIMS permit and National Park permit for Annapurna.

Do we need Guide Porters during the this trek?

As long as you have a guide and porter, Nepal is a very safe country for trekking. When you book your trip through an agency, if anything goes wrong, they can easily solve any problem and will take full responsibility.

How is Accommodations?

Tent service from Italian camp to Yak Kharka

What kinds of foods?

Chinese, Nepali, Tibetan, Indian, and Italian dishes.

How long we walk per day?

An average of 5 to 7 hours of walking per day.

Do we see the mountains?

There are many mountain views, including Mount Dhaulagiri (8167m), Thapa peak (6,012m), Nilgiri (7,061m), Tukche peak (7,135m), Annapurnas, and more.

How is the high for we passes?

The French summit (5,500m) of Dhaulagiri is a challenge pass

What equipment do we need for the trekking?

Usually, you need to bring with you flowing equipment. +, If possible, gore-tex boots are better. + Warm socks and gaiters if it is raining or snowing. + Day pack and down jacket above 4,000 meters. + A sleeping bag and other items that are not mansions.

What is the include in this price.

Arrival & Departure trnsports. Hotel in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast as per itinerary. Lodge & Camping accommodation during the trek 1 night’s hotel accommodation in Pokhara- on twin sharing with breakfast Meals -Breakfast, Lunch-dinner Such as Nepali, Indian. Chinese and Italian, much more European food, as per the above program during the trekking with Tea or Coffee. Transport-Kathmandu Muri-Pokhara to Kathmandu. Annapurna conservation entrance fees Trekking permit (TIMS) Porter to carry personal and camping gears. One cook for during the trek. English speaking trekking guide Jomsom-Pokhara flight ticket.

How do we know about Mountain Sickness ?

Feel like you’re hungover/ short of breath, nausea, lack of appetite, sleeping poorly, and vomiting/ fevers.

Dose it is safe? If females travel alone to Nepal Trekking and Climbing?

Although trekking and climbing mountains are fully responsible for porters and guides, you can travel to Nepal alone. During the tea house trek and trekking to the peaks, our agency staff will take good care of you, and they will provide you with a single room tent. In contrast, contacting a freelancer Guide can cause problems, as they will try to make chit for a single woman. Booking your holiday travel to Nepal with an agency, therefore, ensures your safety.

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