Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is one of Nepal's most challenging treks, located in the Annapurna Region. With an elevation of 8,167 meters, Mt. Dhaulagiri is the world's seventh-highest peak. And the trek takes you to the base of this wonderful mountain. The massif extends from the Kaligandaki river in the west to Bheri & Myagdi in the southeast.
The name ‘Dhaulagiri’ itself has its own meaning. It actually comes from Sanskrit where ‘Dhawal’ means dazzling & beautiful and ‘Giri’ means mountain. Thus, if you want to witness this admirable & dazzling massif, Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is the best choice.
But, what you need to note is this trek is really challenging and for experienced ones. The paths are difficult and the whole journey is one of a kind camping trek. Your journey begins in the south from Darbang and will end at Darbang. Thus, you’re in for an exciting tour with a continuous view of a magnificent mountain range.
Along with this, you will also be exploring amazing villages while walking past the narrow routes. You will encounter high passes like French Pass, Hidden Valley , Dhampus Pass, and many more. These phenomenal places will let you delve into a unique culture, lifestyle, and delicacies of food.
And not to forget, all along the way, the terraced farmlands, blushing waterfalls and rivers will keep on welcoming you. Thus, the whole adventure will give you a thrilling experience that you will cherish forever. Hence, you can’t miss this exciting Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek at all!