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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

Best Season

March to May and mid-September to November

Max Elevation

5,360 m

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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

Itinerary

Route outline

A measured day-by-day read of how the journey unfolds on the ground.

Day 3

Myagdi

Drive to Beni

Drive to Beni, with time in Myagdi.

Day 9

Italian Base Camp

Reach Italian Base Camp

Reach Italian Base Camp.

Day 12

Base Camp

Reach Dhaulagiri Base Camp

Reach Dhaulagiri Base Camp.

Day 13

French Col

Cross French Col

Cross French Col.

Day 20

Kathmandu

Fly Pokhara to Kathmandu

Fly Pokhara to Kathmandu.

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