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Hotel, Tea House, Tent
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Car, Jeep, flights
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All meals during the trek
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2-15
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5,360 M
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Autumn & Spring
Overview
The Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is widely considered one of the most challenging and rewarding “off-the-beaten-path” adventures in Nepal. This expedition circumnavigates Dhaulagiri I (8,167m)—the seventh highest mountain in the world—crossing two high passes over 5,000m: French Pass (5,360m) and Dhampus Pass (5,240m).
The Vertical Himalaya package typically spans 18 days, utilizing a combination of teahouse lodging in the lower regions and full-service camping in the high-altitude glacial zones.
Highlights
- True Wilderness Experience: One of the least-trodden routes in Nepal, offering solitude and raw Himalayan beauty far from the crowds of Everest or Annapurna.
- High Pass Conquests: Cross the formidable French Pass (5,360m) and Dhampus Pass (5,240m) for unparalleled views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massifs
- Glacier Camping: Spend nights on the Chhonbardan Glacier and in the "Hidden Valley," a pristine high-altitude basin that feels like another world.
- Diverse Landscapes: Transition from lush subtropical forests and terraced Magar villages to stark, arctic-like glacial environments.
- Proximity to 8,000m Peaks: Stand directly beneath the massive ice walls of Dhaulagiri I and witness the dramatic Tukuche Peak and Nilgiri range.
