Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek 20 Days
Nepal
Trip Highlights:
- Complete circuit around Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m) – the world’s 7th highest peak.
- Challenging high-altitude passes, including French Pass (5,360m) and Dhampus Pass (5,240m).
- Traverse the remote and wild Hidden Valley, surrounded by untouched Himalayan wilderness.
- Trek across massive glaciers, including the Chhonbardan Glacier and Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,740m).
- Rich cultural experience in Magar villages like Darbang and Muri.
- Dramatic landscapes, from lowland forests to rugged alpine zones and high snowfields.
- Off-the-beaten-path adventure, ideal for experienced trekkers seeking isolation and raw nature.
Trip Facts:
| Price : |
Starting From
US$ 1,800
/ person
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| Group Size : | 1-20+ | |||||||||||||
| Duration : | 20 Days | |||||||||||||
| Trip Mode : | Private Vehicle/ Shared Vehicle | |||||||||||||
| Level : | Difficult | |||||||||||||
| Max Altitude : | 5200m | |||||||||||||
| Best Season : | Late Sep-Nov and Feb-May | |||||||||||||
| Accommodation : | Tea House/Lodge | |||||||||||||
| Meal : | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | |||||||||||||
| Start|End : | Kathmandu |
Outline Itinerary:
- Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
- Day 2: Leisure day in Kathmandu
- Day 3: Drive to Beni from Kathmandu
- Day 4: Beni to Babiyachaur 6-7hrs / 20km.
- Day 5: Babiyachaur to Dharapani (6–7 hrs / 12 km)
- Day 6: Dharapani to Muri — 5 hrs / 13 km
- Day 7: Muri to Bagar — 5–6 hrs / 10 km
- Day 8: Bagar to Dobhan — 5 hrs / 8 km
- Day 9: Dobhan to Khola Camp — 5 hrs / 6 km
- Day 10: Khola Camp to Italian Base Camp — 7 hrs / 6 km
- Day 11: Acclimatization day
- Day 12: Italian Base Camp to Glacier Camp — 6 hrs / 7 km
- Day 13: Glacier Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp — 7 hrs / 5 km
- Day 14: Acclimatization day
- Day 15: Dhaulagiri Base Camp to French Pass (5360 m / 17585 ft), trek to Hidden Valley 6 hrs / 9 km
- Day 16: Hidden Valley to Yak Kharka via Dhampus Pass (5200 m / 17060 ft) 6–7 hrs / 13 km
- Day 17: Yak Kharka to Jomsom 4–5 hrs / 10 km
- Day 18: Morning flight to Pokhara
- Day 19: Drive to Kathmandu 7 hrs / 205 km
- Day 20: Departure Day
What's include?
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport (in our own vehicle)
- Pre-trek briefing In Kathmandu Nepal Lion Treks office
- Local bus from Kathmandu to Beni, Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara and Tourist Bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu,
- Food all along the trip (Main course:- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) and a cup of coffee or tea)
- Teahouse/ Lodge accommodations during the trip with family environment
- One licensed trekking guide speaking English, Chinese, Korean, or Hindi, and Nepali
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag and duffel bag(in case if you dont have your own must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit (Carried by the guide) Aarogya PC-303 Portable Vital Signs Monitor Device
- 1 well-experienced English-speaking assistant guide if the group size exceeds 5+ persons.
- All necessary permits: Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) fee.
- All applicable taxes are as per the government rules and regulations.
- Nepal Lion Tours and Trek's appreciation certificate after the successful trek
- Welcome or farewell dinner in Kathmandu at a cultural restaurant(complimentary)
What's exclude?
- International Airfare, Visa Charges and Travel Insurance
- Meals and Accommodations in Kathmandu
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on charted helicopter
- Tips for trekking staff ( Tip is expected)
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