Dhaulagiri · Nepal
Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek
- Duration
- 18 days
- Max altitude
- 5,360 m
- Difficulty
- Extreme
- Group size
- Up to 8
- From
- NPR 350,000
Walk it before you book it
18 days, one journey.
The itinerary is the route itself. Choose a day to see where you wake up and how far you walk.
Day 1 of 18
Arrive in Kathmandu
Meet your representative at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Use the evening for a gear check and trip briefing.
- Altitude
- 1,400 m
Highlights
What you came for.
- French Pass (about 5,360 m)
- Dhaulagiri Base Camp
- Hidden Valley
- Chhonbardan Glacier
Overview
A serious camping expedition around the world's seventh highest mountain, crossing glaciers, French Pass and the high Hidden Valley.
This wild circuit goes around Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) by way of Italian Base Camp, Dhaulagiri Base Camp and the Chhonbardan Glacier. It then crosses French Pass, usually given as 5,360 m, and Dhampus Pass to Marpha.
It is among Nepal's hardest treks. Glacier travel, cold camps and long high days mean you need experience, a strong crew and sometimes rope work. Traditional lodges are absent on the high section.
Permits for the conservation area and Dhaulagiri area are required.
Choose your month
When will you walk?
Pick a month to see what the trail is like and open it in the calendar below.
Cancellations and refunds follow our Refund Policy.
High Season Availability
Permits and tea house spaces fill fast for optimal climbing windows. Secure your slot early!
The details
What’s included.
All trek packages and itineraries can be customized according to weather, mountain pass openings, and group pace. Confirm full equipment requirements with our team before departure.
Included
- Airport transfers in Kathmandu
- Licensed English-speaking trekking guide
- Porter support (one porter for two trekkers)
- Required trekking permits and local fees
- Camping or simple lodge stays, with crew and kitchen equipment
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on trekking days
- Kathmandu hotel nights shown in the itinerary
- Road or domestic flight transport shown in the itinerary
Not included
- International flights and Nepal visa
- Travel insurance with high-altitude rescue cover
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Personal gear, drinks, hot showers and device charging
- Tips for guides and porters
- Extra costs from weather delays or leaving the trek early