Mt-Dhaulagiri Expedition
WISDOM OF CLIMBING MOUNTAINS
Dhaulagiri, the world’s seventh highest mountain, is located in north central Nepal. The name is derived from Sanskrit word ‘dhavala’ which means “White” and giri is “Mountain”.
Duration
45 Days
Grade
Challenging
Route
Hiking/ Trekkking
Accommodation
Hotel, Camp
Max Altitude
8,167m/26,795 Ft
Best Season
Spring-Autumn
Dhaulagiri (8,167m), the world’s seventh highest mountain, is located in north central Nepal. The name ‘Dhaulagiri’ is derived from Sanskrit word ‘dhavala’ which means “White” and giri is “Mountain”. Dhaulagiri’s crest stretches for thirty miles, lending structure to its otherwise tangled topography of twisting ridges, glaciers, and ice falls. Along the main crest, 4 pyramid-shaped like peaks rise from east to west above 25,000 ft. The mountain was sighted for the first time by British surveyors in India in the early 1800s and was mapped by one of the secret Indian surveyors, the pundits, in 1873, but the region was remained largely unknown and unexplored until a Swiss aerial survey was done in 1949. Mount Dhaulagiri Expedition was organized first in 1960 by an international team under the leadership of Max Eiselin, Lucerne. The route of the first ascent was via the normal route of today.
Nowadays there are two main routes to reach the base camp both starting from the small town of Beni (860 m) which is connected by road from Pokhara. The eastern valley is called Kali Gandaki and was chosen by the French expedition in 1950 to climb and summit. Today an airport at Jomsom is built in this valley. On the western side of this valley lies Mount Dhaulagiri, and on the east side lies Mount Annapurna. The alternative route is the Marsyanghdi valley, which was discovered by a Swiss expedition in 1950. Today very few commercial trekking companies organize treks up to the base camp and get back through the opposite valley.
Nowadays there are two main routes to reach the base camp both starting from the small town of Beni (860 m) which is connected by road from Pokhara. The eastern valley is called Kali Gandaki and was chosen by the French expedition in 1950 to climb and summit. Today an airport at Jomsom is built in this valley. On the western side of this valley lies Mount Dhaulagiri, and on the east side lies Mount Annapurna. The alternative route is the Marsyanghdi valley, which was discovered by a Swiss expedition in 1950. Today very few commercial trekking companies organize treks up to the base camp and get back through the opposite valley.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel (1,300m/4,265ft)
Day 2: Sightseeing and trip preparation
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (827m/2,713ft)
Day 4: Drive from Pokhara to Sibhang (1,635m/5,364ft) via Beni
Day 5: Trek to Muri (1,720m/5,643ft)
Day 6: Trek to Bagara (1,650m/5,413ft)
Day 7: Trek to Doban (2,500m/8,202ft)
Day 8: Trek to Sallagari (3,450m/11,318ft)
Day 9: Trek to Italian Base Camp (3,600m/11,811ft)
Day 10: Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,735m/15,534ft)
Day 11-38: Climbing Period (Base Camp – Dhaulagiri Summit (8,167m) Base Camp)
Day 39: Preparation to Return (Base Camp Cleaning)
Day 40: Trek from Dhaulagiri BC to Hidden Valley (5,200m/17,060ft) via French Pass (5,350m/17,552ft)
Day 41: Hidden Valley (5,200m/17,060ft) via French Pass (5,350m/17,552ft) to Marpha
Day 42: Drive from Marpha to Pokhara
Day 43: Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu & transfer to the Hotel
Day 44: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 45: Final Departure
- Pick up and drop off services for both international & domestic flights as per the itinerary.
- T4-nights Hotel in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast plan and 1-night Hotel in Pokhara.
- A welcome dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.
- Both-ways domestic flight KTM – Pokhara – KTM..
- One-way Heli Flight ABC – Pokhara on sharing basis.
- Land and Air domestic transportation and cargo for our overall expedition crew.
- Climbing Permit and all other necessary fees to climb Kanchenjunga .
- Summit route fixing charge.
- Garbage management and Garbage disposal fee.
- 1 Government Liaison officer with his daily wages, equipment, food, insurance, and both-ways airfare.
- Freshly cooked Meals on full board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) with Hot Drinks/Tea/Coffee
- 1 Professional climbing Sherpa with his equipment allowance, daily wages, and carrying bonus.
- Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Sirdar, Cook and Kitchen helpers.
- Necessary porters up to the Base Camp and return from the Base Camp.
- Maximum 45kg per Member as a personal baggage.
- High Altitude, Medical & Helicopter rescue insurance for Climbing Sherpa, Cook, and involved Nepalese staffs.
- Each Member will be provided an individual Tent, Mattress, and Pillow at Base Camp.
- Common Equipment at Base Camp: Dining Tent, Kitchen Tent, Shower Tent, Toilet Tent, Tables, and Chairs, etc.
- High Camp Services for C1-C4: High Tent, Shovel, Rope, EPI Gas, Gas Burner (MSR Rector), High Food etc.
- Walkie-Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
- Satellite phone is available for emergency use.
- Availability of the daily weather forecast during the entire expeditions.
- Oxygen (4ltr.) 5 bottles allocated for each Member and 4 bottles for each climbing Sherpa.
- Summit Mask & Regulator set for each Member and climbing Sherpa.
- Sufficient Backup oxygen bottles and Mask Regulator set available at our Base camp (Chargeable as per use).
- Company’s Duffel Bag
- First Aid Medical Kit
- Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant.
- Government Taxes and Company Service Charge.
- Dhaulagiri summit certificate after the successful summit of the peak
- International flight tickets
- Nepal Entry Visa fee (To be applied for 90 days)
- Drone & Special filming permit
- Bank/wire transfer fees (if applicable)
- Lunch & Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Personal Travel, Medical, and Emergency Rescue Insurances.
- Personal Trekking and Climbing Gears
- Phone calls, internet, battery recharge, laundry, alcoholic beverages, bottled and canned beverages, specialty coffee or espresso drinks, etc.
- Summit Bonus for Climbing Sherpa US $ 1500.00..
- Tips for Cook and Kitchen helpers
- Any other service cost which are not included in the Cost Includes.