Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek - 22 Days

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is an adventurous trek because it includes high alpine pastures, as well as, high passes. It also includes beautiful valleys and magnificent scenery. The itinerary of Dhaulagiri Circuit also includes 15 mountains, which scale up to 7,000 m, and which look dramatic, splendid, and beautiful. The trekking trail traverses a wide terraced valley, a permanent snowline, the Italian Base Camp, the French Pass, the Hidden Valley, the Glacier Camp, and the Thapa Pass (5,155 m).

These are the highlights of Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek. The Italian Base Camp offers a spectacular view of Tukche Peak (6,837 m), Dhaulagiri I (8,167 m), Dhaulagiri II (7,751 m), Dhaulagiri III (7,715 m), and Dhaulagiri V (7,618 m), while the French Pass offers a panoramic view of Dhaulagiri Ranges, Tukuche Peak, Putali Himal, Mukut Himal (6,328m), Tashi Kang (6,386m) and Sita Chuchura (6,611m). Each of these peaks surrounds the Hidden Valley. To the south of this valley lies Tukche Peak (6,920 m). From the Hidden Valley, you descend to the Dhampus Pass and Yak Kharka, a perfect campsite, from where you enjoy watching the beautiful natural scenery. Then you trek to Marpha, abounding with apple orchards.

The itinerary of Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek also takes you to the right edge of the Hidden valley, as well as, to the middle of Tukche Peak and Thapa Peak. The trekking trail also takes you to the terminal moraine and the Chhonbarban Glacier. After watching this glacier, you will climb beautiful Thapa Pass. Dhaulagiri Base Camp offers the impressive north face of Dhaulagiri I (8,167m), which dominates the skyline. To the west of Dhaulagiri Base Camp are Dhaulagiri II (7,751m), Dhaulagiri III (7,715 m) and Dhaulagiri V (7,618 m). From the Dhaulagiri Base Camp, you also see the impressive ice fall on the northeast col of Dhaulagiri, and natural beauty.