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Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is an extremely adventurous trip around massive Dhaulagiri range (8,167m/26,780ft), the world's seventh-highest peak in the world. The relatively long remote trek like in the Myagdi District, west of the Annapurna range. Also known as Dhaulagiri Round Trek, this is the most challenging yet most utterly beautiful off-beaten trek in Nepal.
Crossing two high passes (French and Dhampus), hiking to three wonderful base camps (Italian, Glacier, and Dhaulagiri), and breathtaking views of Himalayan peaks above 7,000m are major highlights of Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek. In this trek, you can enjoy and come across hilly-terrain, rough boulders, snow-clad glaciers, ice-frozen trekking paths, dense forests, lush green meadows.
The 22 days long Dhaulagiri circuit trek begins with your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. After the scenic Drive from Kathmandu to Beni and you'll Start your Journey Dhaulagiri Circuit trek.
After passing through some attractive settlements such as Takam, Sibang, Phaliyagaon, Mudi, Naura, Bagar, Lipse, etc., you get to Italian Base Camp (IBC). You rest one more day at Italian Base Camp. Reveling yourself in unmatched scenic vistas of amazing meadows, hanging glaciers, and towering peaks, you'll make your way to Glacier and Dhaulagiri Base Camp. From the base camp, you'll get a 360-degree breathtaking view of the entire Dhaulagiri range During the trek.
There are enough rest days before you cross French Pass and Dhampus Pass to ensure proper acclimatization in the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek itinerary. After enjoying the serenity around the Dhaulagiri Base Camp area, you head towards tranquil Hidden Valley via French Pass. In this trail section, you need to prepare your self to negotiate your ways through treacherous trails, climbing massive boulders, ascending narrow paths with loose gravel and stones, and crossing large water streams.
Like wise, after spending one wonderful day exploring Hidden valley, the trail eventually leads Alu Bari via Dhampus Pass. Crossing this challenging pass will test your endurance level during the trek. After all this tough climb, you'll be rewarded with breathtaking landscapes and panoramic views of snowy peaks such as the Dhaulagiri range, Annapurna range, Nilgiri range, and Tukuche Peak on the way.