Mount Dhaulagiri is the world’s seventh highest peak located in Myagdi district at the Northwest of Pokhara, also known as City of Lakes and in the east you can see the Annapurna massif. Dhaulagiri has the Sanskrit meaning – Dhawala meaning White and Giri meaning Mountain top giving the meaning as range of White Mountains. The height of Mt. Dhaulagiri is 8,166m from the sea level and is considered the most exciting and interesting peak.

Dhaulagiri circuit trek includes the stunning view of the world’s deepest gorge at the KaliGandaki River. The explorers during the trek can see up close the beautiful views of the Machhapuchhre (6996m.), Nilgiri (7061m.), Dhampus peak, Annapurna II, Dhaulagiri II, III and IV and others. Coupled with the journey to the nature and vistas of the Himalayas you will have the first-hand pleasure of receiving warm welcome and hospitality from the ethnic inhabitants –Gurung, Thakali and Magar etc. of this region.

Dhaulagiri Base Camp trek is an exhilarating and adventurous circuit trekking that will take you to off the beaten track into the exciting and adventure remote highlands, rugged terrain with astonishing natural beauty that very few visitors have ever witnessed. Dhaulagiri circuit trek still remains the most elusive trekking route, available only for the private departure as only few dare to take up this adventure trek. Likewise, this trekking is comparatively expensive than any other destinations for it is organized in camping style.

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek package includes your arrival and departure days, plus a day tour in Kathmandu and the real trekking starts with a picturesque drive from Kathmandu to Beni at the junction of two Himalayan rivers. We ascend to the rural village of Dharapani, and get a great view of the mountains. The trail passes through scenic villages surrounded by fields as we further ascend to Italian Base Camp, west of Dhaulagiri. The scenery simply gets more and more mesmerizing as we continue higher and higher, the next waypoint is Glacier Camp and then on to Dhaulagiri Base Camp, We stay in base camp for one day to acclimatize and to breathe in the extraordinary views of the surrounding mountains.

The highest camp site is at Hidden valley 5000m to cross the French Col at 5350m. In between, we happen to cross many cultivated fields, lush green forests and villages of various ethnic groups – the Gurungs, Chhetris, and Magars. Soon after reaching Italian base camp, we get the first exciting views of Dhaulagiri I, II, III, IV& V. Here, we take some much needed rest for a day to acclimatize with the altitude. We then cross a final pass and descend to join the Annapurna circuit at the charming village of Marpha and trek to Jomsom to take our return flight to Pokhara, the Dhaulagiri trekking is a camping trek with porters to carry supplies, tents and more for your comfort and ease. Outfitter Nepal’s cook will prepare all of our food and the camp will be a relaxing place to recall the day’s adventures over a meal and drinks, and to enjoy the natural atmosphere surrounding us and the stars sparkling above us.

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