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Dhaulagiri Trekking

Key Points

Start At

Kathmandu

Duration

16 Days

Trekking Grade

D

Max. Altitude

5300

Best Season

Spring (March-May) and Autumn (Sept-Nov)

End At

Pokhara

Trip Overview

A Dhaulagiri Circuit trek is a challenging, remote 16-20 day Himalayan adventure featuring stunning glacier views, crossing high passes like French Pass (5360m) and Dhampus Pass, and passing through diverse landscapes from subtropical villages to high-altitude wilderness, typically starting and ending in Pokhara, with common stops at Italian Base Camp, Dhaulagiri Base Camp, Hidden Valley, and Marpha, before connecting back to the Annapurna region.

Highlights

Remoteness: One of Nepal’s most remote and wild circuits, offering pristine wilderness.
High Passes: Features challenging high-altitude passes (French Pass & Dhampus Pass) requiring good fitness and acclimatization.
Camping/Tented: Expect more tented camping, especially in the upper sections, than teahouse treks.
Permits: Required for Annapurna Conservation Area and restricted areas.
Best Season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (Sept-Nov).

Itinerary

Day 1-2: Arrive Kathmandu, fly/drive to Pokhara, then drive to Beni/Darbang (Trek Start).
Day 3-6: Trek through villages like Muri, Boghara, Dovan/Dobang, and Sallaghari/Pine Forest, gaining altitude in lush forests.
Day 7-8: Reach Italian Base Camp (3660m/4000m) for acclimatization, exploring nearby hills.
Day 9: Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4700m/4900m) via Chhonbardan Glacier Camp.
Day 10: Cross French Pass (5360m) and descend to Hidden Valley (4900m).
Day 11: Cross Dhampus/Thapa Pass (5250m) and descend to Yak Kharka or Kalopani.
Day 12-13: Descend to Marpha (a charming Thakali village).
Day 14-15: From Marpha/Jomsom, fly or drive back to Pokhara, then to Kathmandu.
Day 16: Rest in Pokhara, explore Kathmandu, and depart.

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