Who this is for
Wild circuit of Dhaulagiri: French Pass, high camps, twelve to fifteen days. Expedition-leaning.
Round Dhaulagiri is not a tea-house stroll. Expect high passes (French Pass near 5,360 m), camping or sparse lodges, and serious logistics from Pokhara. Typical length is twelve to fifteen days; we hold fourteen. We quote porters, camping kit, and weather buffers plainly.
Included
- — Licensed guide
- — ACAP & TIMS permits
- — Tea-house lodging
- — Breakfast, lunch, dinner on trek
- — Pokhara airport or hotel pickup
Not included
- — International flights
- — Nepal visa
- — Travel insurance
- — Personal snacks & drinks
- — Tips
Itinerary
01
Pokhara into Myagdi country
Road and first approach nights.
02
Toward Italian / French Pass
High camps, glacier views, weather calls.
03
Cross and descend
Long pass day if the window opens.
04
Out to the Kali Gandaki / Pokhara
Valley exit and lake return.
Difficulty and altitude
Round Dhaulagiri Trek is a Challenging walk of 14 days, with a high point around 5360 m. We pace for acclimatisation, not a brochure summit morning.
Best time to go
Typical season: March–May & September–November. October–November and March–April are the classic Himalayan windows. We close or reroute when cloud and rain make the view a fiction.
Permits and what is included
Annapurna routes include ACAP and usually TIMS, processed in Pokhara. Restricted valleys (Mustang, Manaslu, Tsum, Nar Phu) add a RAP filed through immigration. The quote lists permit days; there is no surprise at the checkpoint.
Permit notes from Lakeside · Best treks in Nepal
How the trip starts from Pokhara
You sleep in Pokhara the night before a jeep or tourist bus. We confirm the trailhead, tea-house nights, and who meets you. No guest account — a manager replies on WhatsApp, WeChat, Viber or email.
The path
Questions before you book
Questions before you book
Yes on the major Nepal trails. We walk with a licensed local guide; the booking is with a government-registered Pokhara agency.
