Trip Overview
Dhaulagiri Circuit trek is one of the long and challenging adventurous trek passing through high alpine pastures, forests, and cultivated terraced hills of the Annapurna Region. Dhaulagiri trek serves trekkers and travelers to the base of the world's seventh-highest peak Mt. Dhaulagiri. Among the famous adventure trekking routes in Nepal, Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek stands as one of the challenging yet adventurous trekking trails in the Annapurna region. Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek takes to the base of the world's seventh highest mountain of the world, Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m). The challenging trekking trails of Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek passes through the famous passes – the French Pass at 5,360m and Dhampus Pass at 5,200m. Travelers have to walk through the snow-covered slopes, icy glaciers, and lateral moraine of the Annapurna circuit. The trek has to pass even through the Dhaulagiri Base Camp at 4,740m.
Dhaulagiri trek is hence one of the challenging treks that requires a high level of fitness. However, with good stamina and basic mountaineering skills, the rewards of this trek include stunning views of Tukuche Peak (6,920m), Mt. Dhaulagiri I (8,167m), Mt. Dhaulagiri ii (7,751m), Mt. Dhaulagiri III (7,715m) and Mt. Dhaulagiri V (7,618m). Travelers experience a splendid view of the majestic Mt. Dhaulagiri massif along with other peaks. This is a long, difficult trek around Dhaulagiri (8167m) which starts from Beni. The route follows the Myagdi Khola westwards to Darbang, then turns north through lowland forests into the high country. Much of the route is on snow and glaciers as it crosses French Col pass (5240m). Then we traverse from the head of Hidden Valley and cross Dhampus Pass (5155m). The trek ends with a steep descent to Marpha and a return to Pokhara via the Ghorepani ridge.
Besides Dhaulagiri Round Trek, there are numerous wilderness adventure trekking tours in Nepal., you might consider Kanchenjunga Trek, Makalu Base Camp Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek and Upper Dolpo Trek.
