Challenging the White Mountain
The Dhaulagiri Circuit is one of the most difficult treks. It circumnavigates Mount Dhaulagiri. It involves glacier walking and high passes, often considered tougher than standard Everest trekking.
The trail leads to Italian Base Camp and traverses the Chhonbardan Glacier. The scenery is rugged and intimidating, rivalling the intensity of a Mount Everest expedition.
The crux is the French Pass. Crossing it rewards you with the Hidden Valley. The isolation here is total, unlike the busy tea houses on the Everest Base Camp trail.
Crampons and ice axes are often needed. This trek requires high fitness and previous experience, similar to prepping for an Everest summit push.
If you are a mountaineer at heart and find the Everest Base Camp trek too crowded, the Dhaulagiri Circuit is your next level.
