DHAULAGIRI CIRCUIT TREKKING

Dhaulagiri-Circuit-Trekking
‘in the heart of world’s 7th highest peak”

Trekking around world’s 07th highest Mt. Dhaulagiri at 8,167 m leading both side of Dhaulagiri mountainous region from North & South travel from Himalayan sub-tropic – mediterranean-alpine to arctic climate awesome scenery of world’s 3 highest peaks Annapurna-Dhaulagiri & Manaslu visiting the high mid hills traditional villages of Gurung, Manang, Magar & Thakali tribes and in the world’s deepest gorge Kali –Gandaki.

Solukhumbu Treks & Expedition offers an outstanding exotic destination in Dhaulagiri Circuit trek, where you will be surrounded by awesome high peaks within its awesome landscapes from both side of massive Dhaulagiri range from North to South area.

On this trek Dhaulagiri Circuit you can view from Mt. Dhaulagiri I (8,167m) Tukuche Peak (6,920 m) Nilgiri Peaks (7,061m) Annapurna I (8,091m / 26,545ft) Annapurna South (7,219m-23,693ft), Gangapurna (7,455m-24,457ft) and Annapurna III (7,555m-24,787ft) to Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fish-tail) Base Camp with 08th highest Mt. Manaslu 8,163 m, range of mountains with Lamjung Himal.

Dhaulagiri Circuit at present getting popular due to its remoteness and back on the Kaligandaki trail joining the Annapurna circuit route from Marpha onwards and due to its easy accessibility from Marpha or Beni area and then concluding at picturesque touristic city at Pokhara the trek is moderate to adventurous and as well demanding where all experience trekkers and hikers can join in this wonderful walking journey and the time duration taking just a little more 2 weeks in the comfort of warm cozy camping tents and lodge known as tea houses along the route.

Dhaulagiri Circuit is rated as one of the tough among other trekking destination, and one of the most unique journeys leading from warm subtropical; mediterranean of mid hills to arctic landscapes and climate zone, all these drastic change in temperature found only in Dhaulagiri Circuit, this makes a drastic change in vegetations and its awesome scenery.

This trek leads through many traditional Magar and Gurung villages famous as Gorkha soldiers in foreign legion of British, Indian, Singapore and Brunei as gallantry soldiers.

This remarkable trek starts from Darbang near Beni west of Pokhara and then over to lower Mustang region via the high pass of French and Thapa pass at 5, 360 and 5,250 meters the highest point of this trek and slowly with a scenic walk ending this beautiful and awesome trekking at scenic valley around Pokhara city where the high snow capped peaks reflects in its serene lake Phewa.

After a great moment at Dhaulagiri Circuit journey onto Mustang passing charming villages of Marpha, Tukuche, Tatopani (hot spring) walking in the world’s deepest gorge of Kali Gandaki River valley following the Kali Gandaki River and then to the scenic view point at Pun Hill for awesome panorama and then with a gradual scenic walk back to Pokhara and then return back to Kathmandu for your international flight after a memorable time with Solukhumbu Treks & Expedition trekking around magnificent Dhaulagiri Circuit.

Day 1
Day

Arrive at Kathmandu and transfer to respective hotels.

Day 2
Day

In Kathmandu half day sightseeing tour and trek preparations.

Day 3
Day

Drive to Beni 830m via Pokhara 860m 275 km – 07 hrs.

Day 4
Day

Drive to Darbang and trek to Riverside1,560 m – 05 hrs.

Day 5
Day

Trek on route Jugepani1,700m – 06 hrs.

Day 6
Day

Trek to Bagar 2,375m – 06 hrs.

Day 7
Day

Trek to Dovan 2,600m – 06 hours.

Day 8
Day

Trek to Chartare / Bhainsi Kharka 3,000m -05 hrs.

Day 9
Day

Trek to Pakhaban (Japanese Camp) 3,750 m – 05 hrs.

Day 10
Day

Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp 4,750m – 06 hrs.

Day 11
Day

Trek to Hidden Valley 4,900m with French Pass 5,360m.

Day 12
Day

At Hidden Valley (Contingency or spare days).

Day 13
Day

Trek to Yak Kharka 4,915m via Thapa pass 5,250 m – 05 hrs

Day 14
Day

Trek to Marpha 2,630 m – 04 hrs.

Day 15
Day

Trek to Lete 2,480m – 06hrs.

Day 16
Day

Trek to Tatopani 1,190m – 06 hrs.

Day 17
Day

Trek to Ghorepani 2,750m – 06 hrs.

Day 18
Day

Trek to Tirkhedhunga 1,500m – 05 hrs.

Day 19
Day

Trek to Nayapul 1,100m and drive to Pokhara 860m.

Day 20
Day

Drive or fly back to Kathmandu.

Day 21
Day

International departure for home ward bound.

Price include

  • Airport - hotel -airport pickup and drop by private vehicle in Kathmandu.
  • Four nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on BB Plan.
  • Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking period.
  • Best available accommodations during the trek in teahouse.
  • Langtang valley and Helambu area Trekking map, one in a group.
  • An experienced Government license holder trekking guide.
  • Trekking porter /Sherpa to carry your bags during the trekking max 20 KG baggage/porter.
  • Wages, meal & accommodation, insurance, equipment and transportation for guide and porters.
  • Ground transportation by private vehicle from Kathmandu to trek start point and VV.
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available) if required.
  • All necessary paper works and Shivapuri/Langtang National park entry fees.
  • TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) card.
  • All government taxes and our service charges.
  • Farewell Dinner before departure.
  • Solukhumbhu Treks & Expedition T-Shirt/Souvenir.

Price exclude

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Your Travel insurance.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (Visa issuance is easy at Airport).
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected but not mandatory).
  • All kind of drinks (hot, cold and alcoholic)
  • Personal shopping, laundry and Internet expenses etc.
  • Personal trekking Equipment/Gears.
  • Items and services not “Service Include” section.

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DHAULAGIRI CIRCUIT TREKKING

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