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Dhaulagiri Circuit, Nepal

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The Dhaulagiri Circuit is one of Nepal's most demanding and remote trekking routes, circumnavigating Dhaulagiri I — the world's seventh-highest mountain at 8,167 metres. The trail takes trekkers through deep river gorges, over the challenging Dhampus Pass (5,182 m) and French Pass (5,360 m), and across the dramatic Hidden Valley glacier. Far less trafficked than the Annapurna or Everest circuits, it appeals to experienced trekkers seeking raw Himalayan wilderness, technical terrain, and stunning high-altitude scenery with minimal crowds. The route typically takes 18–25 days and requires a high degree of self-sufficiency.

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Dhaulagiri Circuit, Nepal · 20 days

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Self-Launched Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek

A self-launched, independent version of the classic 20-day Dhaulagiri Circuit trek in Nepal — one of the wildest and least-travelled high routes in the Himalaya, crossing the French Pass (5,360m) and Dhampus Pass (5,240m) with nights at Italian Base Camp, Dhaulagiri Base Camp and Hidden Valley. Instead of a fully guided group tour, you organise it yourself: TIMS and ACAP permits direct from the Nepal Tourism Board and ACAP office, a local bus to Beni, teahouse and camping logistics on the trail, and a scenic Jomsom–Pokhara flight out. We recommend hiring a licensed local guide and porter in Kathmandu or Pokhara for the glacier/moraine sections (non-negotiable for safety on this route) — but booking them directly costs a fraction of the packaged tour price. Figures are approximate and based on late-2025/2026 budget-traveller rates.

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