To walk amongst the mountain is always challenging and adventurous. A trek that leads you to the seventh highest mountain in the world, the Dhaulagiri region trek is no less challenging for the astonishing experience it provides.
Dhaulagiri circuit trek is a trek to the mountains of Nepal that provides you with a rollercoaster ride experience. It is known to be one of the most difficult and dangerous treks among all other treks here in Nepal. Although the journey is courageous and challenging, it offers you the most beautiful and unforgettable memories of your lifetime. This trek leads you to the amazing district of Myagdi, revealing the trodden part of the country and the hidden traditions and cultures among them. Walking through the enchanted lands of the Dhaulagiri region that are often overlooked exploring the gorgeous places is what the Dhaulagiri round trek is all about.
A site of the seventh tallest wonder of the world, Mt Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) along with various other popular peaks such as Annapurna massif (8,091 m), Mt. Nilgiri (7,061 m), Mt. Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), Lamjung Himal (6,983 m), Gustung South (6,465 m), Tukuche Peak (6,837 m), Mt. Gurja (7,193 m), Manapathi (6,380 m), is where the trek leads you. In addition to these magnificent mountain views, the trail provides you with an experience to cross two fairly challenging passes namely, the French pass and Dhampus pass which also are stunning locations for the trek. Furthermore, the Dhaulagiri region trek offers you not only one but three wonderful base camps which are the Italian base camp, glacier base camp, and Dhaulagiri base camp. So, this trek is a combination of two passes and three amazing base camps making it one of the most adventurous and thrilling journey one can have.
During the entire trek, you encounter various small rivers including the infamous Myagdi river and Bheri River. Hiking amongst the trodden forest areas of Nepal including the Annapurna conservation area proves the trek to be worthwhile. To add on, the hilly terrains, rough boulders, snow-clad glaciers, ice-frozen trekking paths, dense forest, and lush green meadows with 360-degree views of the mountains make this trek to Mt Dhaulagiri one of the most utterly beautiful off beaten trek. The trek is strenuous as you need to prepare yourself to negotiate your way through the treacherous trails, climb massive boulders, ascend narrow paths with loose gravel and stones, and cross large water streams.
In this trek, you explore the chaotic and unstable cities like Katmandu and Pokhara making your way to the shuttle and rural environment of Myagdi district to the fascinating and majestic Himalayan range of Nepal eventually leading you to the windiest towns and villages of the lower Mustang. All in all, the Dhaulagiri circuit trek is all about the hidden mysteries of nature that lead you to the most beautiful of destinations with the live experience of the local people of that particular region.
