Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek

Upon arrival at international airport, our waiting support team will meet and greet you at the airport assist and transfer to the Hotel.

Trekking preparation and permit organize day. Please, check your insurance details and have a copy of your travel medical insurance policy with you.

Our trekking guide will come to the hotel in the morning at around 6: 00 to pick you up. With private transport we will drive to Beni which takes us about 8 to 9 hours on a scenic journey. Along the journey you will witness stunning scenery of snow capped Mountains, green hills, rivers, and villages. Pokhara is a beautiful valley, with panoramic views of Annapurna, Machapuchare (shape of fish tail), Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, and Manaslu. The road leads us next three hours to the Beni Bazaar (850m).

After having breakfast, we drive about 1 ½ to 2 hours jeep or bus drive to Darbang village, mostly the Magar community are inhabited in this village. The road follows the Magdi river bank through the villages of Baguwa, Tatopani, Babiyachaur. From the Darbang village, the trail goes in the valley which broadens into terraced hills on both sides. You pass the village of Shahashradhara, cross the Duk Khola, and walk through fields arriving at Ratorunga. From here the path goes to the narrow valley again and the terraces disappear on the river side. And then the trail leads us onwards to the Dharapani village for our overnight tea house /tent.

After crossing river, the trail goes to west as you leave Phedi then starts to climb many switch-backs until you arrive at the ridge viewpoint. Then again the trail climbs steeply to the Muri village and continues to Sibang and Mattim. From here the trail leads you up an incline to the snout of the ridge where you begin the descent to the Gatti Khola and reach Phalai Gaon (1850m). After crossing Dhara Khola, you emerge once again on the west bank of the Myagdi Khola and then climb a ridge to the large Magar village of Muri. Stay overnight tea house /tent.

Today we descend to the stream and continue through terraced fields before climbing a ridge to reach a pass from where you can see Mt. Ghustung South (6465 m) and view some astonishing landscape. Then descend to the Myagdi Khola and trek along the west Bank to the Naura village, from where you will climb a little before traversing a grassy hill and climbing a steep slope with switch -backs. From there we descend through the forest and terraced fields to Boghara/Bagar (2080 m) for the overnight stay. We stay overnight tea house /tent.

At first, the trail descends through terraced fields to the small ridge, and then through forests to Jyardan, which is the most remote permanent settlement in this area. Then the trail leads us to some high winding paths which cross a rocky area and descend once before climbing again to Lipshe. The trail continues through a forest to Lapche Kharka and then climbs to the Dobang for today destination. We stay overnight tea house /tent.

After crossing a wooden bridge the trail gradually ascends through forests with the chirping melody of birds and some wildlife which enlivens our spirits. And soon the west face of Dhaulagiri I (8167 m) becomes visible through breaks in the trees. Then we descend to the Myagdi Khola and cross a wooden bridge then continue to the east bank towards Chartare. The trail leads us through forests again, some rocky areas, and the across a stream to Choriban Khola Camp. We stay overnight tea house /tent.

We have to walk slowly in order to acclimate to the altitude. The trail follows to the terminal moraine of the Chhonbarban Glacier and enters the glacier from the right side. From here, Tukche Peak (6837 m) becomes visible straight on; at the far end while the impressive north flank of Dhaulagiri I (8167 m) which dominates the skyline to the right. After a while you will get to the Italian Base Camp (3660 m), which is also the site of your camp for the night. It offers you breathtaking scenery of mountains; Dhaulagiri II (7751m), Dhaulagiri III (7715 m) and Dhaulagiri V (7618 m). We stay overnight at tented camp.

This is our first rest day after many days walking. We will spend a day here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air. It is recommended that your body acclimatizes to the high altitude and be "tuned" for the even higher altitudes. You can go hiking around with the mighty mountains as charming companions, enjoying the landscape. We stay overnight at tented camp.

After breakfast we are ready all our gear early in the morning, and hopefully the weather is expected to be clear for our adventurous journey. Today’s trails are not so easy but the great view of mountains charming gives you enough increase for rest of the trekking. Here, we stay overnight near at glacier tented camp.

Today is one of the most adventurous days as we need to get to the Dhaulagiri base camp. The view of the impressive Dhaulagiri I (8167 m) north is dominating the skyline to your right and Dhaulagiri II (7751m), Dhaulagiri III (7715 m) and Dhaulagiri V (7618 m) to the west offer you true natural beauty. The impressive icefall that descends from the northeast col in front of us is another magnet for our eyes. The mountains skyline view from this place is superb and the Dhoulagiri icefall is plenty to explore. The rest of the day you can enjoy to the true nature beauty sipping hot tea in the camp. We stay overnight at tented camp.

After the glacier walk, the trail climbs two terraced hills; the first of which runs along the glacier, then cuts across the mountain flank and the moraine you enter a gentle bring round on the left from an ablation valley often requires a rope, but once over the steep moraine walls we are in safer and more gentle country. Then we climb this gentle slope to the French Pass (5360 m); a great vista opens up from the French Pass and offers you Mukut Himal (6328 m), Tashi Kang (6386 meters) and Sita Chuchura (6611 meters), all of which surround the Hidden Valley. To the south is Tukche Peak (6920 m) and massive peak of Dhaulagiri I beyond. Again the trail continues along the right edge of the Hidden valley losing a little altitude to Thapa Pass (5244m) between Tukche Peak and Thapa Peak (6,012 m). We descend from Thapa Pass and make camp at 5200 meters. We stay overnight at tented camp.

The trek from Hidden Valley to Yak Kharka involves climbing over the 5244m Dhampus Pass, where we traverse avalanche prone slopes and then descends steep rocky small adventures trail. But the view of mountains and nature beauty are unbelievable all the way to Yak Kharka. There is a perfect camp site here to enjoy the surroundings. We stay overnight at tented camp or tea house.

Today we descend all the way to the Marpha village; famous traditional salt traders Thakali inhabitant, on the west bank of the Kali Gandaki River. Marpha is home to many apple orchards and as well as all the various food and brandy products made from fruit. Apple Brandy is local specialty so please test some in the distillery and, if you like it, you can also buy some to take home with you. We continue north, up to the Kali Gandaki valley to Jomsom town for the overnight stay. We stay overnight at tea house.

Early in the morning we fly to Pokhara by small aircraft while enjoying the majestic mountain views above the world’s deepest gorge. The rest of the day can be spent relaxing in the Pokhara hotel. If you are up for it, feel free to wander around the Lake Side city with its fascinating mountains panorama views and charming nature. Stay at Hotel.

We should be ready by 6:00 in morning in hotel lobby in order to have breakfast or seek advice from your trekking guide. We will drive back to Kathmandu through on the main road passing terraces, streams, rivers, local settlements, and high hills. It takes about 7 hours (conditional) to reach your hotel in Kathmandu. If you are interested to fly from Pokhara to Katmandu (bear in mind the extra cost of the plane tickets) please request Nepal Mother House Trekking to book your flight ticket in advance. It takes about 30 minutes flying time with spectacular views of the Himalayas, high hills, terraces, local settlements, and forests. This can indeed make it worth flying.

In this pleasant day you may have full day at leisure either relax at hotel or explore the around Thamel. Today is day of ending your journey, so we would like offer you farewell dinner in Nepali typical Restaurant and hand over you Trip Certificate, Trekking Permit and TIMS Card for memory of Nepal trip. Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until departure flight/drive. Our assist will be transfer to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination, taking with you the memory of a life time.