Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek

Arrival in Kathmandu, our staff meet with you in Kathmandu International airport then transfer to you in hotel. Evening welcome dinner and briefing about the itinerary. 

Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

After breakfast in Kathmandu, start your day on the Dhaulagiri circuit Trekking Trail and head to Pokhara for today's journey. On this scenic day trip, you will pass soaring rivers, waterfalls, green mountains and vibrant scenic beaches as you head to Pokhara in a comfortable tourist bus (we can also arrange this if you prefer to use a private vehicle). After a short stop in Pokhara, you will continue to Beni, a beautiful city located at the confluence of two of Nepal's main rivers, the Kali Gandaki River and the Myagdi Khola. 

Overnight in Beni Bazaar

The trekking adventure begins on the second day of your Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek itinerary. You leave this charming village behind and follow the northern bank of the Myagdi Khola, following the tracks to the west. Today's journey takes you across several suspension bridges and over villages like Beni Mangal ghat, Singa and Tatopani.Two bridges are crossed on the final leg of the journey to Simalchaur, where one can reach Babiuachur after approximately an hour's walk. 

Overnight in Babiachaur.

This is another scenic day hike in your Dhaulagiri circuit as you pass through the terraced hills leaving Babiachaur behind. When embarking on this adventurous journey, the trail is relatively flat as you push Shahashra Dhara during the initial part. Walking through the pleasant flora and fauna, you will cross over the Duk River Bridge and arrive at the rural Ratorunga. The route will continue the narrower valley as you head back up to Dharapani. Today’s hiking is for around 6-7 hours.

Continue your hiking speed on the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek. On the fourth day of your hiking adventure, you will take an uphill climbing route through terraced houses as you reach the traditional Magar village of Takami. From there, the road goes up to Sibang village and today's scenic route offers you great views of Gurja Himal and Dhaulagiri. While traveling on the route, you will also pass through Mattim village and Phalai Gaon as you enjoy your descent down to Gatti Khola. great view of Myagdi Khola. The Gatti Khola is renowned for its traditional water-powered grain milling. After admiring the remarkable handiwork of the ancient civilization, you continue your journey and reach Phalai Gaun. Take in the breathtaking mountainous landscapes and lush greenery as you make your way to Dhara Khola, extending all along the western side of Myagdi Khole. After a steep climb on the last stretch, one finally reaches the large Magar village of Muri.

Overnight in Muri

On this day of Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek, you begin your hiking adventure down steep paths that take you over small streams. You will then drive through the lower pass with incredible views of Gustung South and then drive down through dense greenery and forest to the west bank of the Myagdi Khola, heading towards the village of Naura. From here you follow the ascent along zigzag roads and finally reach Boghara (Bagar). Today's journey of around 5 hours will provide you with amazing views of Manapathi Peak, Gurja Himal and Dhaulagiri I. 

Overnight in Boghara.

After a warm breakfast in Boghara, you will start today's adventure along a scenic forest way near Myagdi Khola. Then, when you reach Jyardan, a remote settlement, you will follow a scenic path that traverses a high winding trail through a rocky section to reach Lipshen. When you drive to Lapche Kharka, you will take an uphill path and another uphill trail from here will take you to Dobang. It takes about 5 hours to reach Dobang from Boghara along a secluded route without human settlement. 

Overnight in Dobang

On this day of the Dhaulagiri Circuit trek, you will continue your trek through a densely forested area, passing the Myagdi Khola. Along the hiking trail, you cross a wooden bridge over the Myagdi Khola and hike across a pasture. After a steep climb on the last leg of today's adventure, you will walk a steep stretch that crosses several landslides as you reach Choriban Khola. Today’s walk takes about 5 hours as you gain significant elevation gain today of over 2,500 meters, so we recommend taking it slow and staying hydrated throughout the expedition. 

Overnight in Choriban Khola.

Today, embark on a thrilling climb that winds through green forests and lush greenery. Afterwards, you will travel to the Chhonbarban Glacier, which implies that you have entered the Himalayan range. Although the high-altitude trek can be a bit challenging, the stunning views of Tukuche and Dhaulagiri I as you move along the trail will make you forget how tired you are during the Dhaulagiri circuit. If you cross the glacier on the right, after a short walk you will finally reach the Italian base camp. From this base camp you can enjoy magnificent views of Dhaulagiri II, Dhaulagiri III, Dhaulagiri IV and Tukuche. 

Overnight in Italian Base Camp

The Dhaulagiri circuit needs a day of acclimation before reaching 4000m, during which you will engage in physical activity and explore. As physical activities are recommended for a more effective acclimatization process, you can do short treks at the base camp and enjoy the immense beauty of the Himalayan region from its base. There is a popular hiking trail in the meadow of the Italian base camp, which connects to the ice cave along short moraines. Here you can enjoy close-up photos of the spectacular west face of Dhaulagiri and incredible views of blue sheep grazing on the rocky cliffs. Overnight in a tent at the base camp.

Overnight in Italian base Camp

This is another day of high-altitude trekking on the Dhaulagiri Circuit trek. You will cross steep sections and rocky paths before turning into a moraine track. Continuing our ascent along a difficult, narrow and stony path, we reached the Swiss base camp. From here the route is easy, crossing steep sections and glacial slopes before reaching a flat area covered with large boulders leading to the ice camp. During this 6–7-hour trekking tour, you will see amazing views of Dhaulagiri, Manapathi peak, Tsaurabong peak and Dhampus peak as well as Chhongardan glacier. 

Overnight in Glacier Camp

Ultimately, the pivotal moment lies ahead. On Day 11 of the Dhaulagiri Circuit, you will finally move towards the main objective of the trek, exploring the base camp and the base of the seventh highest mountain in the world, Mt Dhaulagiri (8167meters). You will depart from the glacier camp and travel along the central moraine of the frozen glacial, crossing its natural curves. Today is a rather long day of adventure, about 7 hours, and after a few hours of walking along the moraine, we are rewarded with panoramic views of Tukuche Peak. Moving along the track, the valley opens up to a wide T-junction between Tukuche and Dhaulagiri, from where it is a short distance to Dhaulagiri Base Camp. After reaching the base camp, enjoy the amazing views of Dhaulagiri I (8167 meters), Dhaulagiri II (77751 meters), Dhaulagiri III (7715 meters), Dhaulagiri V (7618 meters). You can also see beautiful icefalls extending from the northeast crevasse of base camp, decorated with brightly colored prayer flags. 

Overnight in Dhaulagiri base Camp

Acclimatization day is included in the 12th day of the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek as the itinerary. With the past two days spent during hiking at an increasing elevation, you utilize this day to recuperate your energy and adequately adjust to the high-altitude environment before commencing later. As in the first day of acclimatization, today you will do light physical activities and short excursions to the areas around the base camp to enjoy a great view of the sunrise. You can spend the rest of the day admiring the highlight of this expedition, sitting under one of the massive and magnificent peaks of the Himalayas. Ensure you are fully immersed in the scenery, make memories and capture unforgettable moments while staying in a base camp tonight to enjoy delicious hot meals prepared by our expedition team.

Overnight in Dhaulagiri base Camp

The Hidden Valley, the second highlight of the expedition, will be reached on day 13 at the end of Dhaulagiri Base Camp. Crossing the French Pass (5360 meters) in the Himalayas is a demanding day trek that requires considerable time. Leaving the glacier behind, you walk over two hills intersected by a moraine and a mountainside that slopes gently towards the Gorge de France. Since this is one high solo at over 5,300 meters, you should enjoy a slow adventure that sometimes takes your breath away. Although climbing this Himalayan pass is not easy, from the top of this course you can enjoy 360° panoramic views of Himalayan gems like Mukut Himal, Sita Chuchura, Tashi Kang, Tukuche Peak, Thapa Peak, Mukut Himal and Dhampus Peak including the Dhaulagiri ranges. After enjoying the views from the top of this course, you'll continue down a trail of snow, rock, loose dirt and gravel as you reach Hidden Valley. Tents tonight in the thick meadow of Hidden Valley. 

Overnight in Hidden Valley

Leaving a secret valley, you will proceed on Day 14 of the Dhaulagiri Circuit trek to Yak Kharka. The Dhampus Pass, which is over 5,240 meters (17,191 feet) high, presents another challenging trek for today. Dhampus Pass offers a variety of elevations as you drive through it. From the top of this prayer flag-adorned pass, you'll get a stunning view of Tukuche Peak, Dhampus Peak and the Annapurna Range. After enjoying the natural charms of the Himalayas from this high altitude, you descend to Yak Kharka. You killed that pasture tonight in the broad meadow. 

Overnight in Yak Kharka

Your hiking experience today will be more comfortable and less burdened after experiencing significant altitude loss. After the popular Dhaulagiri circuit, you will go to the picturesque town of Marpha, leaving behind Yak Kharka. Entering the forest line, the hiking trail begins to be covered again by green alpine forest and pine forest. Enjoy the natural beauty of the lush greenery and head to Marpha, situated on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River. After a walk of approximately 5 hours, you'll arrive in this picturesque city that boasts religious monasteries and apple orchards. With dinner, you can also enjoy delicious Marpha Brandy, a famous by-product of the region. After a long hiking adventure, you will rest tonight in hotel In Marpha

Overnight in Marpha

The moment has arrived to conclude this journey in the Himalayas. On this day of the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek, you will leave the apple city of Marpha as you head to Pokhara, the city of lakes. After a good night's sleep, venture out to this bustling tourist spot known for its religious significance, stunning natural beauty, and breathtaking views of the Himalayas, especially Macchapuchre and Annapurna II. Today is a long driving day, after breakfast we will drive the descent route, which is about 139.1 km and takes about 6/7 hours. Enjoy scenic nature trails over high hills, widespread terraced housing and vibrant settlements along the way. Finally, you reach Pokhara. 

Overnight in Pokhara

Today, after a long and challenging trek, you will have a separate and enjoyable day in Pokhara. Pokhara is a very famous and beautiful city for relaxation. Visiting various parts of the city, boating on Fewa Lake, massage and spa, shopping Day in Pokhara

Overnight in Pokhara

Ultimately, the Dhaulagiri Circuit trek signifies the end of this epic journey in the Himalayas. After a final taste of the beauty of Pokhara, the country's top tourist destination, you will return to Kathmandu. A 25-minute by flight or drive along the Prthivi Highway route will take you to the city, passing waterfalls, high hills, lush forests and vibrant villages. Today you will travel for about 8 hours along the Trishuli River and then climb the hills to reach Kathmandu. Check in at Hotel in Kathmandu. 

Overnight in Kathmandu.

This day is your choice day in Nepal. You can take rest, relaxing or shopping in Kathmandu or You fly back towards your destination as schedule flight.