Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek
Duration: 18 Days
Max Altitude: 5,360 m (French Pass)
Trek Grade: Challenging (High Altitude + Technical Terrain)
Best Season: March–May & September–November
Group Size: 2–12 people
Start/End Point: Beni / Jomsom
Accommodation: Camping + Teahouse (mixed)
Trip Highlights
- Circle the entire Dhaulagiri Massif (7th highest mountain in the world at 8,167 m)
- Cross high mountain passes: French Pass (5,360 m) and Dhampus Pass (5,200 m)
- Traverse remote Hidden Valley, glaciers, moraines, and alpine wilderness
- Camp at Italian Base Camp, Dhaulagiri Base Camp, and glacier zones
- Experience off-the-beaten-track trekking with very few other trekkers
From
18 days
Itinerary – 18 Days
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu – Transfer to hotel
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing + trek preparation
Day 3: Drive to Beni (850m) – 9 hrs
Day 4: Trek to Babiyachaur (950m) – 5 hrs
Day 5: Trek to Dharapani (1,400m) – 6 hrs
Day 6: Trek to Muri (1,850m) – 6 hrs
Day 7: Trek to Boghara (2,080m) – 6 hrs
Day 8: Trek to Dobang (2,520m) – 5 hrs
Day 9: Trek to Choriban Khola (3,110m) – 5 hrs
Day 10: Trek to Italian Base Camp (3,660m) – 6 hrs
Day 11: Acclimatization Day – Rest and explore
Day 12: Trek to Glacier Camp (4,210m) – 6 hrs
Day 13: Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,740m) – 6 hrs
Day 14: Cross French Pass (5,360m) to Hidden Valley (5,200m) – 7 hrs
Day 15: Cross Dhampus Pass (5,200m), descend to Yak Kharka (3,680m) – 7 hrs
Day 16: Trek to Jomsom (2,720m) – 6 hrs
Day 17: Fly to Pokhara, rest day
Day 18: Fly or drive back to Kathmandu – trip ends
- All airport transfers in Kathmandu
- 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Pokhara–Kathmandu flight or tourist bus
- Domestic flight Jomsom–Pokhara
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the trek
- Tented camp setup with sleeping tent, dining tent, kitchen crew
- Trekking staff (guide, cook, porters)
- All permits: Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) & TIMS card
- Dhaulagiri trekking special permit
- Duffel bag, sleeping mat
- Insurance for all trekking staff
- All government taxes
Cost Includes
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Cost Excludes
- International airfare
- Nepal visa fee ($30 for 15 days, $50 for 30 days)
- Extra meals in Kathmandu or Pokhara
- Personal trekking gear and sleeping bag (rental available)
- Tips for guide, porters, kitchen staff
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Emergency evacuation cost if needed
- Any unforeseen cost due to weather, landslides, etc.
Booking Contact
- 9851027514 / 9851066822
- 01- 5902721
- unitedtours3@gmail.com / unitedtours@mail.com.np
What to Pack
- Mountaineering boots, down jacket, thermal layers
- Glacier goggles, trekking poles
- Sleeping bag (rated -20°C), headlamp
- Crampons/microspikes (recommended for glacier sections)
- Personal medication + first aid