The adventurous trek around the Dhaulagiri range with an elevation of 8167m gives trekkers a moment to enjoy diversified mother nature. The Dhaulagiri range circuit is known as one of the toughest trekking trails in Nepal. Starting off from a mountainous, craggy road passing through rough rocks and also side by side rejoicing yourself with the distinctive surrounding of dense rhododendron, oak, and pine forests is a mixture of challenges and natural beauty. Determination inside you for delectation leads to your final destination through the grassland, meadows hid valleys. The complexity throughout the Dhaulagiri trekking route will be forgotten after getting the sight of a heavenly place filled with snowflakes, coldness, and mesmerizing views of glaciers and mountain ranges.
The trek around the Dhaulagiri Range signifies real mountain wonder which stands by the Kali Gandaki river, the deepest gorge in the world. The real treasure is remote wilderness because you find out hardly any other soul joining you. You can enjoy a peaceful solitaire journey among dramatic views of mountains, and culturally distinct, traditional villagers.
To add on, experts recommend spring and autumn as the best times for the trek around Dhaulagiri Mountain. We can observe Spring as perfect weather to walk around the Himalayas’ barren land caused due to rain blockage from mountain ranges. Spring brings the blooming of snowdrops and daffodils to primroses and hellebore flowers, also of the trees blossoming and fresh air. Likewise, autumn is welcomed by changes of yellow and orange shades in nature, clear sky, unobstructed views of hills& mountains, and moderate weather.
Talking about mountains you not only get a view of Dhaulagiri but also of Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna, Machhapuchre, and so on. Back in 80’s Dhaulagiri peak was thought to be the highest mountain in the world but later on, as the expedition went on other peaks are recognized as higher than Dhaulagiri. In addition, this Annapurna Dhaulagiri panorama trek leads you to the heart of Dhaulagiri sanctuary park where lies Dhaulagiri Massif, leaving behind the experiences of riverside walks, crossing of suspension bridges, encounters of wild animals, traditionally cultivated fields, an equally exciting expedition of forests. The amazing part of this trek is meeting the local people, knowing about their cultures and languages also trying their authentic fresh cuisine. Mainly, Magar and Gurung people will greet you with traditional dance. In the course of time, you can even try on their traditional clothing and get some photographs. If you want to experience some Nepalese traditional cuisine, try Dhedo and Gundruk with local pickles. As for accommodation, lodges are expected only in starting and end of the journey. For low altitudes, homestay is available in local villages and for high altitudes camping is an option.
The trek around Dhaulagiri Range can last up to 21 days. Because the second half of the trekking route is extremely cold and leads you through snowy terrain, basic mountaineering skills such as the use of ice axes and crampons are essential. Trails should be escorted by guides. Consistently, the expedition around great mountains leads you to yak Kharka where you got two choices to end your Dhaulagiri range expedition. You can either choose to visit Marpha village, widely known for its apple orchard and Marpha brandy, or take a drive to Pokhara or continue to Jomsom and reach Pokhara or the capital city via flight.
All and all, the Dhaulagiri trek is a package of assorted experiences that will certainly make one’s trek worth it and rewarding. Your excursion through the Dhaulagiri Range circuit will be beneficial due to the blending of cultural beliefs and stunning natural scenery.
