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Dhaulagiri Circuit is a 17-day trek in the Dhaulagiri region of Nepal that climbs to 5,360 m. Foreign trekkers can find a partner for it on FindTrekkingPartner by posting a trip with their dates, budget and pace. Matches stay private until both trekkers agree, and the service is free. At mid-range rates a licensed guide costs about USD 159 per person over 17 days when four trekkers share, against USD 634 for one trekker alone. The best seasons are Mar–May, Oct–Nov. A licensed guide is required in practice here: the Nepal Tourism Board April 2023 rule is reported by 2026 operators to be enforced at checkpoints in national parks and conservation areas, with Langtang the strictest and Annapurna checking too (checked 19 October 2026). Hire a guide through a registered agency and confirm with them. Last verified: October 19, 2026. Sources: Nepal Tourism Board, DNPWC, Department of Immigration.

Sources:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

17 days · up to 5,360 m · from Pokhara. Share a licensed guide and split the costs with trekkers on your dates.

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Dhaulagiri Circuit
Days
17
Highest point
5,360 m
Starts from
Pokhara
Minimum group
No minimum
Licensed guide
Required for foreigners
Best seasons
Mar–May · Oct–Nov

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How much do you save with partners?
Dhaulagiri Circuit, 17 days, mid-range. Change the route or your group size.

You save per person, with a group of 4

NPR 95,837≈ $715

That's 38% less than going solo: guide, porters, transport, permits and a 10% buffer, same as the cost calculator.

Per person, group of 4

NPR 154,842

Shared with the group (÷ 4)

  • Licensed guideNPR 85,000
  • 2 porters × NPR 46,750NPR 93,500

NPR 178,500 ÷ 4 people = NPR 44,625 eachNPR 44,625

Your own costs

  • Room and foodNPR 69,700
  • Transport (return, per person)NPR 21,440
  • PermitsNPR 5,000
  • 10% bufferNPR 14,077

= Total per personNPR 154,842

  • Licensed guideNPR 85,000 → NPR 21,250
  • 2 porters × NPR 46,750NPR 46,750 → NPR 23,375

Estimate from our region cost data (mid-range). Prices vary — the platform handles no money.

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Usual trekking seasons for this route. Months with a link open the departures board at that month.

Cost per person when 2, 3 or 4 share a guide on Dhaulagiri Circuit

Guide cost per person for 17 days at the mid-range daily rate of USD 37. Estimates from our cost data; agencies set their own prices.

Group sizeGuide per personSaving vs aloneGuide, room and food per person
1 trekker (alone)USD 634—USD 1,154
2 trekkersUSD 317USD 317USD 837
3 trekkersUSD 211USD 423USD 732
4 trekkersUSD 159USD 476USD 679

Guide share plus teahouse room and food at the low mid-range rate; excludes permits, flights, porters, gear and tips.

Cost data last verified October 19, 2026.

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Partner tips for Dhaulagiri Circuit

  • A licensed guide is required in practice on this route (Nepal Tourism Board rule of April 2023, enforced at checkpoints), so budget for one and share the cost. Decide as a group before you buy permits.
  • Match on the start day before anything else: on Dhaulagiri Circuit a one-day difference at the start changes every lodge booking and acclimatisation stop.
  • Agree the pace for the longest days and the highest nights, not for the easy start. Ask partners how they handled their last trek above 3,000 m.
  • Put the guide fee, porter share and tip split in writing before you book. The three-line template in our guide takes five minutes.
  • Decide now what happens if someone turns back: who keeps the guide, and how costs are split for the days walked.
The route at a glance
Highest point: 5,360 m
  1. Day 1Pokhara → Beni830 m
  2. Day 2Beni → Babiachaur950 m
  3. Day 3Babiachaur → Dharapani (Myagdi)1,400 m
  4. Day 17Jomsom → Pokhara830 m
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Dhaulagiri Circuit: questions trekkers ask

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Yes, the rule applies in Dhaulagiri: a licensed guide through a registered agency is part of the permit (Department of Immigration). National parks and conservation areas: the Nepal Tourism Board rule of April 2023 requires a licensed guide. Local practice differs: 2026 operator reports say checkpoints check for a guide in Annapurna and Langtang, while Khumbu (Everest) uses a municipal trek card instead. Follow the rule: trek with a licensed guide through a registered agency in every region. Most solo trekkers hire a guide and then pay for it alone; with partners you split that cost.

With 4 trekkers the licensed guide works out at about NPR 21,250 each instead of NPR 85,000 alone (estimate, mid-range, 17 days). Jeeps and porters split the same way.

Best seasons: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Open trips show the month and duration — sign in to see exact dates and hosts.

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Guides for this trek

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Why camping treks cost more than teahouse treks in Nepal, which routes need tents, what the crew is and why our tables leave camping costs to agency quotes, with worked guide and porter totals for Dhaulagiri, Upper Dolpo and Kanchenjunga.
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What to bring and what to ask your agency to supply on a camping trek in Kanchenjunga, Upper Dolpo or Dhaulagiri: sleeping bag and mat, clothing for minus 15 C, gaiters, a day bag for when porters are hours behind, and how the crew, cook and tents work.
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Figures are estimates and change by season and agency. Always confirm permits, fees and rules with your registered trekking agency, the Nepal Tourism Board and the Department of Immigration.

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