Annapurna Base Camp
Walk from forested foothills into the Annapurna Sanctuary, with village stops and a visit to Poon Hill.
16 days4,130 m
View itinerary Dhaulagiri Himal, Nepal / Trek
Dhaulagiri Circuit
Approach Dhaulagiri Base Camp and cross into the Hidden Valley before descending toward Marpha.
- Duration
- 26 daysOutline programme
- Journey
- TrekDhaulagiri Himal
- Season
- Spring and autumnAsk for current dates
- Experience
- Demanding remote high-pass trekTrek
A closer look at the journey.
The Dhaulagiri Circuit starts among the settlements of the Myagdi valley and gradually leaves the cultivated foothills behind. The route passes Italian Base Camp and the upper camps below Dhaulagiri, then crosses French Pass into the Hidden Valley. The descent over Dhampus Pass brings a marked change of scenery toward Marpha.
This is a remote camping journey with a higher level of commitment than a standard lodge trek. Rest days and flexible camp stages matter on the upper route, where snow and weather can change progress. The longer programme continues through the lower Kali Gandaki valley and Ghorepani before returning through Pokhara to Kathmandu.
- Italian Base Camp and the upper Dhaulagiri valley
- French Pass and the Hidden Valley
- Descent toward Marpha and the Kali Gandaki
The route, day by day.
This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.
Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
Begin the programme with your arrival connection and time to settle in. Meet the local team to review the journey ahead.
Day 2Kathmandu: preparation and sightseeing
Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.
Day 3Travel to Pokhara
Continue the agreed road or onward travel stage, with stops and the overnight location coordinated locally.
Day 4Drive to Beni and begin walking
Continue the agreed road or onward travel stage, with stops and the overnight location coordinated locally.
Day 5Walk to Singa Bazar
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 6Singa Bazar to Takum
Follow the walking route from Singa Bazar to Takum. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 7Takum to Muri
Follow the walking route from Takum to Muri. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 8Muri to Boghara
Follow the walking route from Muri to Boghara. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 9Boghara to Dobang
Follow the walking route from Boghara to Dobang. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 10Dobang to Italian Base Camp
Follow the planned trail into the Base Camp area, with the walking pace and overnight stop agreed with your guide.
Day 11Rest at Italian Base Camp
Remain in the area with time to rest. Any local walk is selected with your guide according to the conditions and the group.
Day 12Continue to the intermediate camp
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 13Rest and acclimatisation
Remain in the area with time to rest. Any local walk is selected with your guide according to the conditions and the group.
Day 14Walk to Dhaulagiri Base Camp
Follow the planned trail into the Base Camp area, with the walking pace and overnight stop agreed with your guide.
Day 15Rest at Base Camp
Remain in the area with time to rest. Any local walk is selected with your guide according to the conditions and the group.
Day 16Cross French Pass to the Hidden Valley
The crossing and camp position depend on conditions on the high route.
Day 17Hidden Valley: rest and exploration
Remain in the area with time to rest. Any local walk is selected with your guide according to the conditions and the group.
Day 18Cross Dhampus Pass to Alu Bari
Follow the planned high-route stage when conditions allow. Your guide confirms the timing, pace and overnight arrangements.
Day 19Descend to Marpha
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 20Marpha to Lete
Follow the walking route from Marpha to Lete. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 21Lete to Tatopani
Follow the walking route from Lete to Tatopani. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 22Tatopani to Ghorepani
Follow the walking route from Tatopani to Ghorepani. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 23Walk to Birethanti and return to Pokhara
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 24Travel to Kathmandu
Continue the agreed road or onward travel stage, with stops and the overnight location coordinated locally.
Day 25Kathmandu: flexible day
Keep this day available for local exploration or adjustments to the preceding travel stages.
Day 26Depart Kathmandu
Complete the programme with the agreed departure transfer and onward travel arrangements.
A clear plan and quotation.
Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.
Services to discuss
- Local guiding and mountain support arrangements
- City and mountain accommodation, equipment and meal plan
- Ground travel and any domestic flights shown in the agreed programme
- Local access and trip arrangements required for the route
Budget separately
- International travel and connections outside the agreed programme
- Personal travel insurance and personal equipment
- Drinks, personal purchases and optional activities
- Tips and changes requested beyond the agreed programme
Before you set out.
Previous multi-day walking experience and preparation for consecutive mountain days are useful. Discuss the altitude, terrain and pass requirements with the team.
Accommodation: Hotels on the travel stages and camping on the mountain route; camp support and equipment to be agreed.
Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.
Can the daily walking plan change?
Yes. Weather, trail conditions and the group's pace can affect individual stages. Agree the overall route and any important alternatives with the team.
Is this a lodge-based circuit?
The high route is a camping journey. Discuss the camp plan, equipment and support in detail when the programme is arranged.
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