NepalTrekkingDhaulagiri Region

Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek

This trek is aimed at experienced walkers looking for a remote and physically demanding route well beyond Nepal’s standard lodge circuits. It includes glacier camp, Dhaulagiri Base Camp, French Col, and long wilderness stretches with a colder, more alpine atmosphere.

Duration

21 days

Difficulty

Hard

Destination

Nepal

Best Season

March to May and mid-September to November

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Highlights

French Col, Hidden Valley, and Dhaulagiri Base Camp in one line

Remote glacier terrain with more expedition weight than lodge-based classics

A high-altitude route for trekkers who prefer edge and remoteness over familiarity

Route Stops

Route outline

Key stops and waypoints along the route.

Day 3

Myagdi

Drive to Beni

Day 9

Italian Base Camp

Reach Italian Base Camp

Day 12

Base Camp

Reach Dhaulagiri Base Camp

Day 13

French Col

Cross French Col

Day 20

Kathmandu

Fly Pokhara to Kathmandu

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