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Dhaulagiri

Dhaulagiri

Trip Overview

Dhaulagiri is the 7th highest mountain in the world and one of the most impressive mountains that lies south of Nepal/Tibet border. Standing in solitary and unrivalled splendour, it floats above a sea of haze, apparently dissociated from the world beneath. The name Dhaulagiri, was derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Dhavala’, meaning white and ‘giri’ means mountain – “mountain-white” mountain. First ascent of Dhaulagiri mountain was made in 1960 by Swiss/Austrian team led by proficient Max Eiselin.

We begin our expedition from Beni after dropping by bus there and trek via the beautiful Dhaulagiri circuit route to Base camp at an altitude of 4600m, then place various camps: ABC(5,151m), Camp I (5,702m), Camp II(6,630m), Camp III(7,180m) and the last camp at 7,600m, which is also considered to be one of most difficult, from where we attempt for summit. And then upon completion of the expedition we return via the French col to Jomsom and fly to Kathmandu via Pokhara.

Daily Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrival Katmandu and transfer to Hotel.

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Day 2

Stay in Kathmandu, official formalities.

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Day 3

Fly Kathmandu/Pokhara & transfer to hotel.

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Day 4

Drive to Baglung, Beni and Darbang

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Day 5

Trek to Sibang

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Day 6

Trek to Muri

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Day 7

Trek to Bagar.

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Day 8

Trek to Dobang

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Day 9

Trek to Chartare and on to Bhainsi Kharka.

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Day 10

Trek to beyond Pakhaban to the Japanese Camp.

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Day 11

Rest and acclimatization.

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Day 12

Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp

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Day 13

Climb Mount Dhaulagiri using 4 camps above Base camp

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Day 14

Ascent of Dhaulagiri

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Day 43

Withdraw Dhaulagiri Base camp

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Day 44

Leaving BC cross French Pass (5,360m) to above Hidden Valley (5,050m/16,568ft)

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Day 45

Cross Dhampus pass (5,244mt), further to Alubari (3,000m/9,842ft).

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Day 46

Trek to Marpha village (2,667m).

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Day 47

Trek to Jomsom (2744m).

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Day 48

Fly Jomsom/Pokhara/Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.

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Day 49

At leisure in Kathmandu.

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Day 50

Transfer to airport for international journey.

What's Included

Price Includes

  • 5 night Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on single bed & breakfast basis,
  • Dhaulagiri Climbing permit fee & all other applicable permits,
  • Internal fight tickets & cargo fees,
  • Cargo clearance & duties fees,
  • Professional High altitude climbing Sherpa depending on number of members in group, 1 Government liaison officer backed by full BC cook, kitchen helpers,
  • Equipment allowance, daily wages, insurance, food and shelter for above mentioned staff, porters and Liaison officer,
  • All food, fuel and accommodation for member and Sherpa staffs throughout the expedition period at Base Camp & while approaching to/from Base Camp,
  • Complete BC camping equipments,
  • Garbage & stool shipped off charges from BC,
  • Oxygen with mask & regulators for member & climbing sherpas,
  • All transfers: airport-hotel-airport and related transfers,
  • Agency service charge and related administrative fees,
  • Camping & group equipments above Base camp: tents, ropes, snow bar, rock piton, shovel, ice-screws etc…
  • Food & fuel above Base camp for member & climbing Sherpas,
  • 1 Gamow bag / O2 for emergency use,
  • Emergency Helicopter rescue arrangements,

Price Excludes

  • Air travel to/from Nepal,
  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu,
  • Drinks, laundry, postage, telephone bills, tips, all items of personal nature,
  • Departure tax at Kathmandu int'l airport,
  • Extra high altitude Sherpa if needed,
  • Personal travel, high risk, accidental and medical insurance of member,
  • Emergency rescue evacuations,
  • Respective expenses if one returns earlier from the expedition due to sickness or emergency purpose.
  • Any extra service not mentioned herein cost inclusion.

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