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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 cost

The Dhaulagiri Trek is an incredible adventure in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Dhaulagiri boasts one of the highest mountain ranges in the world, situated in the western part of the country. This trek offers breathtaking views of Dhaulagiri I, Dhaulagiri II, Dhaulagiri III, Manapatti Himal, and various other peaks of the Himalayas. The trekking itinerary and costs can vary, making it essential for adventurers to plan accordingly.

How do you go to the Dhaulagiri trek from Kathmandu?

Early morning bus drive to Beni via Pokhara and Kusma, following the Kali Gandaki River. It takes about 11-12 hours to drive from Kathmandu to Beni, making for a scenic day. There is also a 4-5 hour bus drive from Beni to Muri.

Dhaulagiri Circuit trek trails

The trails lead to the Italian Base Camp, located at an altitude of about 3,660 meters. From here, the trail becomes steep and leads to Dhaulagiri Base Camp, which is at an altitude of 4,750 meters.

Dhaulagiri Pass trek Difficulty

The trek to Dhaulagiri takes you to the French Pass, which is at an altitude of 5,360 meters, and the Dhampus Pass, located at 5,182 meters. Both passes provide stunning views of the Himalayas, including the Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri, as well as the Dhaulagiri glacier. However, the Dhaulagiri High Pass is challenging due to the high altitude.

If you want to climb more the 6000 meters in the Dhaulagiri Trek.

There is a peak named Dhampus/ Thapa Peak, which is at an altitude of 6012m This peak climb is not a technical peak; you can climb it without fixed ropes. Dhaulagiri pass trek with Thapa Peak climbing, you need 3-4 days extra, and you need a climbing permit and Sherpa climbing equipment, plus will be added to the additional cost in the Dhaulagiri pass trekking package.

Dhaulagiri pass trek Cost and itinerary

Trekking to Dhaulagiri can be completed in 18 to 20 days. We provide a full package service according to our itinerary, including a guide, cook, porters, and necessary camping equipment for trekking.

Trekking Permits for Dhaulagiri Trek

You need an Annapurna Conservation (ACAP) Permit, which you can obtain in Kathmandu, Nepal. Alsace Trek includes those permits in our Trekking Package.

Foods & Accommodations during the Dhaulagiri trek

Starting from Beni, just a day before reaching the Italian base camp, you will stay in a tea house lodge. After leaving the Italian base camp, the trekking staff will set up tent camping for you, and all necessary meals will be prepared in our private kitchen. Our cook will provide you with high-energy, delicious food throughout the Dhaulagi Pass trek.

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek cost food Service

We offer a Dhaulagiri trek package that includes a variety of food items. For meals, we provide noodles, rice, pasta, potato dishes, fresh vegetables, and eggs. For breakfast, we serve Tibetan bread, pancakes, muesli, porridge, toast with honey or jam, along with coffee and tea. Lunch and dinner will also feature these delicious options.

Dhaulagiri Trek costs what you include

Nepal Alsace Trek & Expedition Company includes a Guide, Porters, a Cook, Tents, food, and necessary Trekking permits. Also, we manage the necessary hotels and flight tickets,

Drinking water for the Dhaulagiri Trek

Regarding the drinking water, we recommended taking boiled water from the camping cook. Alternatively, buy water purification drops and tablets that you can use during the Dhaulagiri Pass Trek.

Dhaulagiri Pass Trek walking hours and difficulty

During the trek, you must walk 5-7 hours per day, and the trails are up and downhill. Also, we should walk in the snow in the high pass of Dhaulagiri.

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek: Best time to go

The Dhaulagiri pass trek is challenging in the Annapurna region. Therefore, is best time to make the Dhaulagiri high pass trek is only in Spring, April to May, and autumn, September to October, which is the very best time.

For the best time and detailed itinerary for the Dhaulagiri trek, click here

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek Cost

Tea house and Camping trek 2-6 Pax Group | USD 2380 Per pax

Dhaulagiri trek Cost single trekker Cost USD 2734

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 Chori Kharka 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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