Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek - 18 Days

The Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is an outstanding trek that passes through incredible alpine landscapes and offers the opportunity to explore the world's eighth highest mountain, Dhaulagiri (8167 m). Unlike the Annapurna Circuit Trek or other treks in the Annapurna and Everest regions, this trek demands significant physical and mental strength and suits only those with extensive high-altitude trekking experience. Branded as an extreme route, the Around Dhaulagiri trek needs you to be familiarized with equipment like ice axes and crampons.

Starting from Beni, the trail takes you to alpine villages and explores the lifestyle of local inhabitants of Gurung, Chhetri, and Magar communities.Trekkers traverse fairly challenging passes like French Col (5,240 m) and Dhampus Pass (5,155 m) during this trek.



The Dhaulagiri circuit trek offers spectacular views of the Dhaulagiri range, Annapurna range, and many other Himalayan giants. This trek mesmerizes you with the views of amazing icefalls and glaciers. Basically, September to December and March to May are the perfect times to enjoy this absolute high altitude trail.

Blaze Mountain Adventure, with its proficiency in the highlands of Nepal, will help you to realize your adventure dreams in Dhaulagiri. The team at Trekking in the Mountains will be there to assist you in your trekking venture all along. Professional guides will be there to lead you to your destination, where no compromise will be made with your safety. We can also make customized arrangements upon request to enhance your Around Dhaulagiri trekking experience, making it more exciting and adventurous.

The Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is an outstanding trek that passes through incredible alpine landscapes and offers the opportunity to explore the world's eighth highest mountain, Dhaulagiri (8167 m). Unlike the Annapurna Circuit Trek or other treks in the Annapurna and Everest regions, this trek demands significant physical and mental strength and suits only those with extensive high-altitude trekking experience. Branded as an extreme route, the Around Dhaulagiri trek needs you to be familiarized with equipment like ice axes and crampons.

Starting from Beni, the trail takes you to alpine villages and explores the lifestyle of local inhabitants of Gurung, Chhetri, and Magar communities.Trekkers traverse fairly challenging passes like French Col (5,240 m) and Dhampus Pass (5,155 m) during this trek.



The Dhaulagiri circuit trek offers spectacular views of the Dhaulagiri range, Annapurna range, and many other Himalayan giants. This trek mesmerizes you with the views of amazing icefalls and glaciers. Basically, September to December and March to May are the perfect times to enjoy this absolute high altitude trail.

Blaze Mountain Adventure, with its proficiency in the highlands of Nepal, will help you to realize your adventure dreams in Dhaulagiri. The team at Trekking in the Mountains will be there to assist you in your trekking venture all along. Professional guides will be there to lead you to your destination, where no compromise will be made with your safety. We can also make customized arrangements upon request to enhance your Around Dhaulagiri trekking experience, making it more exciting and adventurous.

Spring (March and May)
The Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is best in spring. It is generally pretty good in weather, and one can also get to see quite a clear view of the Himalayas in most parts, and the temperature starts moderating as well. It is pretty warm during days (favorable for trekking), and during the nights it is cold; still, very bearable. The colorfully blooming rhododendron flowers paint most of the lands besides the alpine beauty during the spring time of the year.

Autumn (September to November)
During autumn, which is from September to November of the year, trekking is at its best in Nepal; the Dhaulagiri Circuit is no different. This season has the most favorable weather conditions, with clear skies, stable temperatures, and minimal chances of rainfall. The days are usually warm, while the nights get cold but are manageable. Autumn is also considered ideal because of the clear view of the surrounding mountains seen across the crisp air.

Winter (December to February)
Winter is a more challenging option to go on the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek because of colder temperatures and heavy snowfall, especially at higher altitudes. Weather conditions can be quite inclement, with temperatures well below freezing, with specialized gear and clothing. Prolonga, pero different trekking experiences with less crowded trails and spectacular snowy landscapes.

Summer/Monsoon (June to August)
Obviously, summer is the worst time to trek along the Dhaulagiri Circuit. This happens to be a monsoon season; thus, the rain keeps falling continuously. Monsoons naturally bring in trails that are prone to slipping, landslides, and reduced visibility-a tough and really not safe situation concerning trekking conditions. Besides, the trails become a bit muddy, hazardous, and altitude sickness could be more possible due to increased humidity

Food on the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is all about keeping you fueled for those long days at altitude. Down in the lower areas, you get a pretty nice spread classic Nepali dishes like dal bhat (rice, lentils, veggies), momo dumplings, noodles, and Tibetan bread. Sometimes you’ll spot simple Western meals too, like pasta, pancakes, or eggs. But as you climb higher, the menu shrinks. Up there, it’s mostly hearty local food stuff the cooks can make quickly and trekkers can actually digest when it’s colder and you’re tired. Hot drinks are everywhere tea, coffee, soups completely necessary to stay warm and hydrated.

For accommodation, you’ll spend most nights in teahouses until the trek gets more remote. These guesthouses are basic: twin beds, a blanket, and shared bathrooms. The higher you go, the more stripped-down everything becomes. The rooms get colder and simpler sometimes just a bed and four walls but the people running the teahouses usually make you feel right at home. After a hard day’s walk, it’s nice to sit down with other trekkers and locals, eat, and swap stories.

Once you’re deep into the high-altitude or glacier zones near base camps, there aren’t any teahouses. Your group sets up tented camps instead. You’ll sleep in thick, insulated sleeping bags inside sturdy tents, with a dining tent and even a kitchen tent pitched nearby. It’s definitely more rugged less comfort, more wilderness. But waking up with the mountains right outside your tent and the sheer quiet around you has a way of making the tough moments worth it. Those nights under the stars tend to stick with you long after the trek ends.