Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek

Dhaulagiri circuit trekking is 18 days trek in west central Nepal. Comparatively it is challenging trek than the Annapurna circuit trek. We will spend 13 days in Dhaulagiri region, 2 days in Pokhara, and 3 days in Kathmandu. Exploration begins from Kathmandu and continues to pokhara, Beni, Mustang and entire Dhaulagiri circuit. You will trek for 13 days and remaining 5 days will be used for travelling. Kathmandu to Pokhara and vice versa takes – 2 days, Marpha to Pokhara – 1 day, Arrival day and departure day.

Accommodation

Beyond the difficult path and remote region Dhaulagiri circuit trek route have tea houses in each resting place. We will get clean room and good food in all tea houses. Do not expect attached room as we will get bathroom and rest room outside the bedroom.

Meal

Three meal: breakfast, Lunch and dinner will be provided during the trek. You will get coffee/tea, bread items, egg items, curry during breakfast. In Lunch and dinner we will provide you menu and you can select food items of your choice depending on group number. The food items for lunch and dinner includes Nepali thali with rice, curry, lentils, papad, pickles, salad, momo, noodles, chowmein, macroni, sphagette and porridge.

Drinking water

You will get pure drinking water during Dhaulagiri circuit trek. Mineral water and hot water will be available in tea house. You should pay extra charge for drinking water.

Network and internet

You can take either Ncell or NTC sim card for contacting with your family and friends. Network may not be available in all tea houses of trekking site. You can use mobile data or buy data card for using internet. You can get wifi in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Marpha.

Transportation

Dhaulagiri circuit trek begins with driving from Kathmandu to Pokhara. We will use private vehicle, to reach Pokhara and then to Darbang and complete the trekking on foot. While returning back from Marpha we will use private vehicle until reaching Pokhara and return Kathmandu in flight.

The Best season of the Dhaulagiri circuit trek

Dhaulagiri circuit trek can be done in spring and autumn season. The month of March, April, May, September, October and November are best months for Dhaulagiri circuit trekking. The pleasant weather, moderate temperature and clear view of mountain range occurs during Spring and autumn.

General Clothing

You should have enough clothes for Dhaulagiri circuit trek. Since the trekking site is difficult and cold you should be careful while choosing the clothes for the trek. The required clothing for this trek are listed below:-

• Warm jacket – down jacket,
• Water and windproof jacket (alternatively bring a poncho or umbrella)
• Long sleeved synthetic fleece (windproof material, if possible)
• Thermal underwear.
• Hat, a pair of gloves and a scarf.
• Comfortable hiking trousers. (loose fitting)
• Shorts and trousers, or a skirt.
• 2 pairs of warm wool-blend socks.
• 2 pairs of running socks or liner socks.
• Proper hiking boots.
• Running shoes and flip-flops.
• 2-3 T-shirts.
• Water bottle.

Altitude Sickness

This is a kind of illness that is caused by ascent to high altitudes. The symptoms will occur within 6 to 24 hours of achieving a high altitude. Altitude sickness is fatal and can result in death if not treated in time. You need to stay alert to any of the symptoms that occur.

Symptoms

• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite
• Upset stomach
• Feeling unsteady
• Shortness of breath
• Increased heart rate
• Difficulty sleeping

An effective measure to recover from early AMS

If you happen to notice any of the symptoms, follow the guidelines mentioned below-

• Do not climb any higher for the next 48 hours
• Descend to a lower altitude if possible
• Take complete rest until you feel well
• Do not exercise
• Do not smoke
• Drink plenty of water
• Take external oxygen supply if necessary
• Take anti-sickness medicines

If you see no improvement in your health within 48 hours, you will have to be immediately deported to the city for medical support.

Preventive Measures

There is no way to train your body prior to trekking so as to adapt to the high altitude. Some ways in which you can prevent it are as follows:

• Take plenty of rest
• Ascend slowly and gradually as you reach higher
• keep yourself hydrated
• Eat high-calorie food
• Do not smoke, drink or consume tranquilizing medicines

Insurance

During times of emergencies like acute altitude sickness or a natural calamity, you might have to be immediately deported in a helicopter. The cost of such deportation is covered by health insurance that needs to be purchased before you start the trek.

Trekking option

• Trekking with the Only Guide.
• Trekking with Guide cum porter.
• Trekking with Group with guide & Porter.