Mt. Dhaulagiri Expedition
Duration 45 Days
Max. Altitude 8167
Activities N/A
Destination Nepal
Start/End Point Kathmandu-Kathmandu
Transportation Transfer by Private Vehicle
Grade Challenging
Nature of Trip Expedition
Meals N/A
Group Size 2-20 People
Best Seasons April, May, October
Accommodation N/A
Overview of Mt. Dhaulagiri Expedition
The Dhaulagiri Expedition is a tough proposal for mountaineers at any time. Its name is derived from the Sanskrit ‘Dhaula’ meaning white and ‘giri’ meaning mountain. The mountain was sighted by British surveyors in India in the early 1800s and was mapped by one of the secret Indian surveyors, the pandits, in 1873. However, the region remained largely unknown until a Swiss aerial survey in 1949. The French Annapurna expedition in 1950 had permission to climb either Annapurna or Dhaulagiri, but decided on Annapurna after a reconnaissance of Dhaulagiri. A Swiss party failed in 1953, as did an Argentine group one year later.
Eight members of a Swiss expedition finally reached the summit in 1960, after four other attempts. The climbing route went around the mountain from Tukuche, over Dhampus pass and French Col, approaching the summit from the Northeast Col. The expedition was supplied by a Swiss Pilatus Porter aircraft, called the ‘Yeti’ which landed on the Northeast Col (5977m). Near the end of the expedition the plane crashed near Dhampus pass and the pilots, including the famous Emil Wick, walked down the mountain to Tukuche. In 1969 an avalanche killed seven members of a US expedition on the East Dhaulagiri Glacier. In 1973 the Americans were successful. Again Captain Emil Wick airdropped supplies to the expedition, including two bottles of wine and a live chicken. However, the Sherpas would not allow the chicken to be killed on the mountain. It became the expedition pet and was carried, snow-blind and crippled with frostbitten feet, to Marpha. It finally ended up in the cooking pot.
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Mt. Dhaulagiri Expedition - Detail Itinerary
01
arrival day
02
preparation day
03
briefing day
04
Drive to Beni & Trek to Darbang, Camping
05
Trek to Baskot village, Camping
06
Trek to Bagar, Camping
07
Trek to Dovan, Camping
08
Trek to Pina (forest camp) Sallaghari, Camping
09
Trek to Italian Base Camp, Camping
10
Trek to Dhaulagiri B.C.(4740m.), Camping
11-39
Climbing Period of mount Dhaulagiri, Camping
40
Preparation for return to Kathmandu, Camping
41
Trek to Yak Khark, Camping
42
Trek to Marpha-Jomsom, Lodge
43
Fly to Pokhara, Hotel
44
Fly Back to Kathmandu, Hotel
45
Departure Day
Cost Includes
- Transportation Arrival & Departure on domestic and international flights.
- Standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B/B plan.
- All Domestic flights charges.
- All Transportation service from starting and ending points of Mt. Dhaulagiri Expedition.
- Climbing Sherpa guide for Dhaulagiri Expedition.
- Group climbing gears like rope, ice bar etc.
- Permits for the Dhaulagiri Expedition.
- High altitude meal (Full board) while Climbing Dhaulagiri.
- All the expenses & insurance of Liaison officer (Govt. of Nepal).
- Expedition manager, cook, support crew and porters with their equipments, daily wages, food & insurance etc.
- Camping & Kitchen equipment like base camp tents, dining tent with table and chair, kitchen tent with all utensil and toilet tent.
- High altitude tents and necessary gadgets like EPI gas and burner for high climb.
- Warm clothing, trek gear for nepali staff including porters
- Life & medical insurance for Nepali staff & porters.
- Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) & Gamow Bag along with the comprehensive First Aid Kit.
- Communication device like Satellite Phone & Willkie-Talkie in case of emergency.(USE PAY)
- Emergency Oxygen with regulator and mask while on Dhaulagiri Expeditions.(USE PAY)
- Agency service charge.
- Ample farewell dinner with Nepali song & dance.
Cost Excludes
- International airfare and airport tax.
- Nepal entry visa fees
- Medical and personal high risk insurance.
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
- Bar & Beverage Bills
- Personal equipment & climbing gears.
- Emergency Rescue evacuation
- Climbing Bonus for Dhaulagiri base camp staffs, tips and personal nature expenses.
- Permit fees and customizetripom charge for Sat phone, communication gadget and commercial filming.
- Garbage Deposit USD 3,000.00 (Sharing of the total person) and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the clients (climber) don’t take back their garbage to Kathmandu.
Mt. Dhaulagiri Expedition - Fixed Departure Cost & Dates
Duration 45 Days
Max. Altitude 8167
Activities N/A
Destination Nepal
Start/End Point Kathmandu-Kathmandu
Transportation Transfer by Private Vehicle
Grade Challenging
Nature of Trip Expedition
Meals N/A
Group Size 2-20 People
Best Seasons April, May, October
Accommodation N/A
The Dhaulagiri Expedition is a tough proposal for mountaineers at any time. Its name is derived from the Sanskrit ‘Dhaula’ meaning white and ‘giri’ meaning mountain. The mountain was sighted by British surveyors in India in the early 1800s and was mapped by one of the secret Indian surveyors, the pandits, in 1873. However, the region remained largely unknown until a Swiss aerial survey in 1949. The French Annapurna expedition in 1950 had permission to climb either Annapurna or Dhaulagiri, but decided on Annapurna after a reconnaissance of Dhaulagiri. A Swiss party failed in 1953, as did an Argentine group one year later.
Eight members of a Swiss expedition finally reached the summit in 1960, after four other attempts. The climbing route went around the mountain from Tukuche, over Dhampus pass and French Col, approaching the summit from the Northeast Col. The expedition was supplied by a Swiss Pilatus Porter aircraft, called the ‘Yeti’ which landed on the Northeast Col (5977m). Near the end of the expedition the plane crashed near Dhampus pass and the pilots, including the famous Emil Wick, walked down the mountain to Tukuche. In 1969 an avalanche killed seven members of a US expedition on the East Dhaulagiri Glacier. In 1973 the Americans were successful. Again Captain Emil Wick airdropped supplies to the expedition, including two bottles of wine and a live chicken. However, the Sherpas would not allow the chicken to be killed on the mountain. It became the expedition pet and was carried, snow-blind and crippled with frostbitten feet, to Marpha. It finally ended up in the cooking pot.
arrival day
preparation day
briefing day
Drive to Beni & Trek to Darbang, Camping
Trek to Baskot village, Camping
Trek to Bagar, Camping
Trek to Dovan, Camping
Trek to Pina (forest camp) Sallaghari, Camping
Trek to Italian Base Camp, Camping
Trek to Dhaulagiri B.C.(4740m.), Camping
Climbing Period of mount Dhaulagiri, Camping
Preparation for return to Kathmandu, Camping
Trek to Yak Khark, Camping
Trek to Marpha-Jomsom, Lodge
Fly to Pokhara, Hotel
Fly Back to Kathmandu, Hotel
Departure Day
Cost Includes
- Transportation Arrival & Departure on domestic and international flights.
- Standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B/B plan.
- All Domestic flights charges.
- All Transportation service from starting and ending points of Mt. Dhaulagiri Expedition.
- Climbing Sherpa guide for Dhaulagiri Expedition.
- Group climbing gears like rope, ice bar etc.
- Permits for the Dhaulagiri Expedition.
- High altitude meal (Full board) while Climbing Dhaulagiri.
- All the expenses & insurance of Liaison officer (Govt. of Nepal).
- Expedition manager, cook, support crew and porters with their equipments, daily wages, food & insurance etc.
- Camping & Kitchen equipment like base camp tents, dining tent with table and chair, kitchen tent with all utensil and toilet tent.
- High altitude tents and necessary gadgets like EPI gas and burner for high climb.
- Warm clothing, trek gear for nepali staff including porters
- Life & medical insurance for Nepali staff & porters.
- Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) & Gamow Bag along with the comprehensive First Aid Kit.
- Communication device like Satellite Phone & Willkie-Talkie in case of emergency.(USE PAY)
- Emergency Oxygen with regulator and mask while on Dhaulagiri Expeditions.(USE PAY)
- Agency service charge.
- Ample farewell dinner with Nepali song & dance.
Cost Excludes
- International airfare and airport tax.
- Nepal entry visa fees
- Medical and personal high risk insurance.
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
- Bar & Beverage Bills
- Personal equipment & climbing gears.
- Emergency Rescue evacuation
- Climbing Bonus for Dhaulagiri base camp staffs, tips and personal nature expenses.
- Permit fees and customizetripom charge for Sat phone, communication gadget and commercial filming.
- Garbage Deposit USD 3,000.00 (Sharing of the total person) and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the clients (climber) don’t take back their garbage to Kathmandu.
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