Dhaulagiri Circuit Trekking

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trekking

Dhaulagiri circuit trekking was first discovered in the 1950 by a French expedition team that climbed Annapurna I, and provides stunning views of the whole Dhaulagiri range. Dhaulagiri's round is chiefly attractive to people drawn to a high mountains and wilderness, and requires an excellent physical condition and basic mountaineering skills. Mt. Dhaulagiri is the 7th highest mountain in the world.

Dhaulagiri trekking begins from Beni Bazar however the road race to Dharapani continues to Muri. Trekking into Italian Base Camp, there is a basic tea house with a beautiful Mountain View and terrace. After Italian Base Camp, trekking through the glacier and snow slopes. The final challenge over the French pass (5,355 m), also the highest point of the trek, it is not too long an ascent but can be demanding. Descending from French pass, we enter the lonely but fascinating area known as Hidden Valley, this place is one of the few true wilderness areas accessible in Nepal, and the Hidden Valley stretches away to the north, eventually narrowing to a rugged gorge which connects to Upper Dolpo and Upper Mustang. The trek ends in Marpha then returns to Pokhara either flight from Jomsom or drive to Beni Pokhara or continues trekking to Nayapul.

We need to organize a full board of camping with necessary guides, cooks, Sherpa and porters for the Dhaulagiri circuit trek. Our staff carry all the necessary goods and prepare healthy meals during the trek, the accommodation in tented camping. If you are an individual or small group, Asian Hiking Team organize alpine style. It is possible to trek to Italian base camp lodge/tea house basic and 5-6 days camping, end the trek in Marpha and drive to Pokhara, Kathmandu.  Between the Italian base camps to Marpha we provide basic camping for individual and full board camping for group or small group. 

Day by day itinerary

Day 01: Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Beni by Tourist bus 8-10 hours, overnight at Hotel (B/L/D).

Day 02: Beni to Dharapani (1500 m) continue to Muri (1815 m), 5-6 hours by Jeep, overnight Camp/Lodge (B/L/D).

Day 03: Muri to Boghara (2050 m)4/5 hours, overnight Camp/ Lodge (B/L/D).

Day 04: Boghara to Dobang (2630 m), 5/6 hours, overnight Camp/ Lodge (B/L/D).

Day 05: Trek from Dobang to Italian Base Camp (3660 m), 5 hours, stay overnight Camp/ Tea house (B/L/D).

Day 06: Acclimatization day in Italian base camp (B/L/D).

Day 07: Trek from Italian Base Camp to Glacier Camp, 4 hours, stay in tented camp (B/L/D).

Day 08: Trek from Glacier Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4740 m), 5 hours, overnight tented camp (B/L/D).

Day 09: Acclimatization rest day and explore the Dhaulagiri base camp, (B/L/D), overnight at camp.

Day 10: Trek from Dhaulagiri Base Camp to French Col (5010 m) (Dhampus base camp), 5 hours, overnight tented camp (B/L/D).

Day 11: Trek from French Col to Alubari (Yak Kharka) (3680 m.), 5/6 hours, overnight tented camp (B/L/D).

Day 12: Trek from Alubari (Yak Kharka) to Marpha 2640m, 5 hours, overnight Lodge/hotel (B/L/D).

Day 13: Marpha to Pokhara, 6/7 hours by bus/Jeep, overnight in Pokhara (B/L).

Note: There are flight to/from Jomsom to Pokhara as well. 

Day 14: Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus, 6 hours or flight 25 minutes, overnight Hotel (B/L).

Note: There are flight to/from Pokhara morning to evening take 25 minutes to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel overnight at hotel.

Itinerary subject to change. It is possible to do tea house/Lodge until Italian base camp and Marpha to Pokhara.