Dhaulagiri Trekking offers some of the best off-the-beaten treks around Mt. Dhaulagiri consisting of fifteen 7000-meter peaks magnificent around it. Trekking of the main paths is not only possible but can be immensely rewarding, though you do need a sense of venture and an increased ability to deal with the unexpected. Geographically, it is a land of dramatic contrast. Dhaulagiri range offers visitors all the pictorial splendor of the Annapurnas, yet the area is less visited by tourists, and less developed in general. For some, this adds to its appeal. Lying in the western half of Nepal, the range is bordered on the east by the Kali Gandaki, a unique river that pre-dates the Himalayas and carved the deepest gorge in the world during their uplift. North of the range, in their rain-shadow, lies the mystical land of Dolpo.
Trekking around the Eighth highest Himalayan Peaks of the world is one of the most demanding treks if you choose the Dhaulagiri Round Trek or add it up with the Dolpo treks. The trek goes through big challenging mountain passes, crossing over French Pass (5360 meters) and Thapa Pass (5200 meters); It is a challenging walk on an icy track. The massive mountain range of Dhaulagiri consisting of fifteen 7000 meter peaks is magnificent. Trekking the main paths is not only possible but can be immensely rewarding, though you do need a sense of adventure and an increased ability to deal with the unexpected. Geographically, it is a land of dramatic contrast. Wilderness Excursion has explored some of the best shortest treks in lower Dhaulagiri around Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve.
The area is accessed through Pokhara, the main tourist resort. Baglung and Beni are the two district towns, that have a range of shops, a few higher-standard hotels, banks, and ATMs. There is only one surfaced road that runs from Pokhara to Baglung, with an off-shoot to Beni which continues (unsurfaced) to Jomosom.
