Dhaulagiri Circuit in Nepal Traveller Reviews

This was a remote and challenging trek. TMC were excellent in both communication and the services provided on the ground. The food provided on the trek was the best we’ve ever had and nothing was too much trouble.

After trekking in Nepal with other companies, we decided to give TMC a go. Well, we weren’t disappointed. From the excellent and regular community provided pre, during and post trek through to services on the ground, great logistics and delightful and varied food. Nothing was too much trouble and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to trek in Nepal or elsewhere in the Himalaya or Karakoram ranges. We’ve signed up again with TMC for Pakistan this year - after all, once you’re on to a good thing stick with it!

Every morning started with a cup of hot tea brought to the tend by our sherpas- regardless if minus 20 grade celcius in 5000m or in the warmer valley. We lived for 3 weeks with nature - started in the valley walking up the 5000m pass - a unique experince none of us could have had without the guidance and support of the TMC team.

The team of Mountain Company demonstrated all the time a great wealth of experience and energy to make sure we could enjoy the magic of the Himalaya at all times. We felt very save in all situations. The team of TMC - international leader, sherpas, porter and kitchen crew worked together closely and created a seamless experience for us - their guests and friends! I alleays felt hughe respect for these kind professionals! Thank you!

What a fantastic country with superb people. Nepal may be poor but its people and culture are rich. This trek is a chance to loose yourself in the remote areas of Nepal where few people travel. It provides a seamless transition from hot and humid valleys to the snowy wilderness of the high areas surrounding Dhaulagiri. Butterflies abound and raptors soar.

The Mountain Company have returned to Nepal following the COVID restrictions and the Dhaulagiri Circuit was one of the first treks. Their attention to post COVID precautions was faultless and all the team remained fit and healthy. Likewise the safety provisions during the tented 15 day trek sets them aside in particular their equipment and procedures for dealing with altitude related conditions. This gave reassurance and allowed the trekking team to enjoy the fantastic scenery, the superb service and the attenuative crew who always had a smile. I can safely say I have never had freshly cooked chips served at altitude before. Well done The Mountain Company ably led by Roland Hunter who takes a personal overview of all details. Also well done to the support team including Jason Day, Chandra Bahadur Rai, Arjun, Dorjee, Bal, Jons Lama , Robin and the mules!.

A strenuous trek in a remote region of Nepal taking in Dhaulagiri Base Camp, French Pass (5360m), Hidden Valley and Dhampus Pass (5240m). This is a camping trek. The guiding, support and help provided by the Sirdar, international leader, sherpas, cook, kitchen staff and porters were superb and the scenery and views were fantastic.

The Moutain Company and their staff provide a first-rate highly personal service and their treks are planned meticulously.

A fantastic trek. It's got everything; terraced hillsides, bamboo woodland, spectacular valleys between even more spectacular mountains, high passes and glaciers. The only thing it's not got are crowds of other trekkers. This was my first Nepal trip and I will certainly return.

The Mountain Company are a very professionally run business. Roland, the owner met with us before and after the trek. The trek itinerary was well thought out to minimize the chance of developing altitude sickness. Pre trek info was excellent. Food quality and hygiene were excellent. Our European trek leader Natalie was outstanding. Her man-management and leadership skills were obviously borne of many years experience. She had a great manner and worked well with our local team leader. I'll definitely use The Mountain Company again.

I enjoyed every step! The experience of walking across stunning landscapes and feeling so small will remain a memory forever. I had the privilege to be surrounded by new friends and a great team. Our group leader, Nat, was incredible! Thank you, once again!

TMC are a very professional and caring operator. For me, safety on such trips is key. TMC aligned with my expectations and even exceeded it at times. The group leader, Nat, and the supporting team did an excellent job in looking after us! We were fed very well, kept warm and enjoyed some very funny and unforgettable moments. Thank you TMC, will be back for more!

This was an experience from a company that is at the top of their game. Well planned and well executed by guides and staff that can't be surpassed. The food was varied and of a quality you would expect in a restaurant. Also it was always all you could eat. Tremendous hygiene practiced by all and no one got sick. The trek was designed to be as safe as possible and practiced with use of a sat phone for weather reports and oxy meter readings at all dinners to stay up on everyone's health. Good differentiator as to why choose this company. Overall a great experience that I will always cherish.

Tour operator has the vast experience and relationships with the on the ground guides, staff and cooks to run a 1st class trip. Has the best website and the best safety practices based on years in the business. You have the feeling that Roland really cares about his clients.

Thoroughly enjoyed , met all expectations and was exactly as described on the web site by The Mountain Company. We ate very well, food was amazing , how they produce it on burners never failed to amaze and delight me. The structure of the holiday worked really well, people were like minded and quickly the friendship dynamic was established. The knowledge and good sense from The Moutain Company , particularly with the rest days , so important to our altitude acclimatisation paid off and allowed us to enjoy an absolutely fantastic area. Nepal holds a very special place in my heart and Dhulagiri further confimed this for me. I felt safe and supported every step of the way.

From first investigation of the website when planning my trip followed by the information and speedy response with all communication The Mountain Company are first class. No surprises everything exactly as described. Very knowledgeable putting a fantastic itinerary together with UK and local guides a combination that I had not previously experienced that works really well and I will certainly look for in the future. Travelling with a PAC chamber real piece of mind with expert guides. Before we set off a proper kit check and an emphasis for hygiene soap and water hand washing and antibacterial hand wash allowed our group no sickness a real result.

The tour, leader and crew were exceptional in all respects. Every detail was attended to and every person involved in trek support, leaders, porters and cooking crew provided service and that went above and beyond. The attention to safety and the quality of the experience were paramount, the food was consistently outstanding and the trek was designed (daily mileage, quality and beauty of campsites, the number of acclimatization days, etc.) to maximize the quality of the experience.

The tour operator and the local lead guide were brilliant. Knowledge of the local villages and culture, familiarity with the route, effective management of the crew, attention to health, comfort and safety of all were exceptional. There were a couple of medical issues that came up on the trip (one that had been missed by the individual's home health care provider and picked up by the tour leader before the trek began) and were effectively resolved due to the experience, persistence and attention to detail by the tour operator. The tour operator actively engaged with each trekker and the group as a whole which supported a positive group (and team) experience.

The Dhaulagiri Circuit is a challenging trek in the remote and unspoilt western Himalaya. It's an expedition, that needs considerable planning

The Mountain Company is a truly exceptional trekking and mountaineering company. They are very experienced and demonstrated meticulous planning and attention to detail which was essential for this challenging trek. The western team leader, sirdar, sherpa guides, cook and porters were unmatched. I have used many trekking companies over the years. The Mountain Company is the very best by far and I would recommend them without hesitation.