18 days Around Dhaulagiri:

Dear all trekkers,
Namaste! Welcome, for an adventure tented camping trek at Dhaulagiri circuit.

Dhaulagiri (alt. 8,167 m.) sixth highest peak in the world, Dhaulagiri circuit trek is one of the adventure trekking region, known as Hidden valley at Nepal, which is  situated between Kali Gandaki and Magdi rivers at west Nepal.
This trek will start from Darbang Bazaar (alt. 1,180m.) after the motor road, in near future motor road will be complete until Baghara village which is the last village trek to Dhaulagiri. Between Darbang to Marpha (Jomsom) there are not any facilities for the daily meals and accommodation, only the option is tented camping trek. There are some tea houses between Darbang Bazaar to Itaian base camp, which helpful for the porters and local people. After Baghara follow the Myagdi river, cross several times some place without bridge until Dhaulagiri base camp. From Dhampus pass descends Yak kharka (Batasea) to Kali Gandaki valley, trek ending at Marpha village.

Before start the trek at Hidden valley, you need to check the weather twice. If the weather changes or heavy snow fall better you have to wait, at Hidden valley it may be difficult to cross Dhampus pass or back to France pass. During the trek you can cross two high passes above 5,000m. 

1. French pass (alt. 5,360m.)  

2. Dhampus pass (alt. 5,258m.)  

High altitude sickness and solution: High-altitude sickness occurs when your body can’t get enough oxygen because the lower air pressure at higher elevation above 3,000m. when you ascend too quickly during the trek. At High elevation anyone at any time can be suffering from high-altitude sickness which is common, you don’t have to be nervous but please be attention. 

If you feel symptoms of high – altitude (Headache, vomiting, loss your appetite, Dizziness and trouble falling asleep) stop to ascending immediately descend as soon as possible. Eat enough garlic soup, take lots of hot drinks and rest. Next day you will feel better, if not your guide will look for another solution. If you are really serious, we will arrange a rescue helicopter flight from Pokhara, within a couple of hours to save 100% your life. 

Communication: If some one seriously sick or injured, you have to call at Kathmandu for rescue helicopter. At around Dhaulagiri region, mobile network service is not available for calling. We will send satellite phone set with enough balance extra battery and solar charger for emergency call and service.

Himalayan views: This is one of the best trekking area at west Nepal. During the trekking period you can see above 8,000m.peaks are Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu. From Dhampus pass you can see spectacular view of Dhaulagiri range, Annapurna range, Mustang Kaligandaki valley and Tibet border peaks. For the details please check at daily itinerary at the end of this page.

📅 Trekking Season and Weather:

Autumn Season (September - November) one of the spectacular, uninterrupted views of the mountains and high Himalaya. Perfect temperatures for trekking, making days enjoyable.
 
Spring Season (March - May) Spectacular clear views. The stable weather brings excellent visibility. Above 3,000m, beautiful landscape with Himalayan rhododendrons and various wildflowers in full blossom.
 
Winter Season (December to February) In the winter season it is not possible to complete the Hidden valley Dhaulagiri circuit. But clear skies at low elevations, the air is clean and visibility is excellent. Temperatures drop significantly in the morning and night.

Summer Season (June - August) High rainfall and lush greenery (if you don't mind the rain). Generally, not suitable for trekking. Heavy raining, poor visibility, landslides, and high river levels that may block trekking trails and motor roads.

🍽️ Practical Detail and Trekking Services:

Hotel accommodation at Kathmandu: During your stay at Kathmandu and Pokhara, you will stay at 3-star hotel, twin sharing basis room with bed and breakfast services. 

Restaurant and Daily meals: At Kathmandu and P{okhara, there are several restaurants where you can get Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, Nepalese and Continental dishes in veg. or non veg. different kinds of sweet dishes, hot or cold drinks available.

Trekking crew (Nepali staff): Without an experience trekking guide and trekking staff (cook, Sherpa helpers, kitchen boys and porters) any adventure trek is not possible. During the trek, guide and Sherpa helpers will set up all tents, porters will carry all your heavy luggage. Trekking cook and kitchen staff prepare fresh, hot, and delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day for your service. Our entire Nepalese staff team works together even at elevations above 5,000 m. without hesitate.

Daily activities and meals during the trek: Early in the morning, Sherpa and kitchen staff will bring a hot drink (coffee or tea) at your tent, followed by a bowl of warm washing water to freshen up. You can pack up your duffle bag for upcoming journey and join for the breakfast which will be served warm and fresh at the table with scenic panorama of mountains.

In day time, you can stroll around peacefully, take scenic pictures and visit local villages, monasteries or schools with your guide and Sherpas. Fresh and warm lunch with hot drinks will be serve between 11:00 to 13:00 after lunch rest about one hours, than continue the trek.

In the afternoon at the camp, your tent will be set up, and your mattress and luggage will be brought inside the tent. The kitchen staff will bring warm or cold water to clean your face and hands. After freshening up, you can relax in the dining tent with hot drinks, biscuits, and cheese. You will have plenty of time to rest before dinner. Each day cook will prefer fresh buffet dinner, beginning with soup, minimum five cuisine with hot drinks. At dinner time, your guide will ask about the day's trek and explain the program for the next morning.

Please Note:  At high elevation it takes time to prepare hot and fresh lunch, to save the time we provide pack lunch (picnic) with hot juice and tea. 

Flight and Transportation:  For this trek, we provide privet vehicle from Kathmandu - Pokhara to Darbang Bazar. End of this  this trek flight from Jomsom / Pokhara / Kathmandu. For the details please visit daily itinerary at the end of this page.

Trekking equipment and accommodation: For this high elevation trek, you need warm equipment and sleeping bag. If you don’t have such, you can hire or buy at Kathmandu as your size. For the tented camping trek, we provide two man sharing double tents or single supplement high altitude tents with double (Foam + waterproof) mattresses, dining tent with folding table and stools, kitchen tent with kitchen utensils, toilet tent, shower tent, staff and porter’s tent. High altitude equipment for the staff and porters. 

Trekking equipment check list: Trekking boots, light shoes / trainers, down or fibre pile jacket, fleece or sweater, shirts (x 2), long and short trekking trousers (and /or long skirt for women), windproof jacket & trouser, waterproof poncho, sun hat, woollen cap, gloves, woollen socks (x 3), underwear.

Other essential items: Kitbag and padlock, small rucksack, down sleeping bag (4 seasons +) with inner liner, water bottle (1 litre capacity), head torch, personal first aid, sun and snow glasses/goggles, sun cream (factor 15+) & lip slave, towel & wash kit, whistle, passport, passport-size photographs, plastic bags, money belt.

Optional: Camera (with high-capacity memory cards and extra batteries), trekking poles / walking sticks, binoculars, notebook, pen etc.

✅ Final Note
Trekking for Everyone!

We recommend around Dhaulagiri ‘Adventure Tented Camping Trek’ for any-one who is physically fit, healthy and interested for trekking in high Himalayan region. Men or women age between 18 to 70 years old can confidently join this Trek. We will provide all detail, information before you start from Kathmandu, your guide will clearly explain day by day plan during your trip.

This trek is suitable with families, friends, groups or single. Being surrounded by such a beautiful organic, natural Himalayan environment is proven you feeling excited, happy, stress-free, and full of sweet, unforgettable memories once in your life. 

The following day by day trekking route itinerary is only for the conceptual ideas. For more information regarding trekking season, exact duration and a reasonable cost for your future holidays small or big group, please contact us direct by e-mail, WhatsApp, Messenger or call. We can say proudly, we are not the best but our service is better and faster than other.

'Thanks for chosen 'Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek' and being with our team'

Single supplement per person Euro 340.00 extra cost.
The above-mentioned cost includes all the government taxes.
Group rates is available, can be negotiate.