Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek

Photo Meghan J. Ward.

The Himalayan adventure holiday trek called Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is the challenging treks around the mountain peak Mt. Dhaulagiri, one of the 8th highest peaks of the world. This is the off the beaten remote area trek with the opportunity to explore the wildlife, local culture, rivers, villages and rhododendron forest. Starting at Beni, the trek passes through the terraced green fields, valley and the gurung villages with the panoramic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri.

Trip Itinerary:

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Baglung-1400m by bus and overnight camp
Day 02: Baglung to Beni-850m (5-6 hr) and overnight camp
Day 03: Beni to Babiyochaur-1000m (5-6 hr)
Day 04: Babiyochaur to Dardang-1030m (5-6 hr)
Day 05: Dardang to Sibang-1720m (6-7 hr)
Day 06: Sibang to Muri-1840m (5-6 hr)
Day 07: Muri to Bagar-1990m (6-7 hr)
Day 08: Bagar to Dovan-2400m (7-8 hr)
Day 09: Doban to Chartare-2820m (5-6 hr)
Day 10: Chartare to Pakabon- 3885m (3-4 hr)
Day 11: Pakabon 2-3 hour and camp near by glacier-3810m
Day 12: Pakabon to Dhaulagiri base camp-4750m (6-7 hr)
Day 13: Rest day at Dhaulagiri base camp
Day 14: Dhaulagiri bascamp to Dhampus Pass-5250m crossing over French Pass-5360 (7-8 hr)  via  hidden valley
Day 15: Dhampus hidden valldy to Yak Kharka-3990m (5-6 hr)
Day 16: Yak Kharka to Marpha-2667m (5-6 hr)
Day 17: Marpha to Jomsom 2713m
Day 18: Fly from Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu