Mt. Dhaulagiri Expedition

Overview

Mt. Dhaulagiri is the sixth highest peaks in Nepal and the seventh highest peak of the world with its height 8,167m above from the sea level. This mountain lies in the northwestern of Nepal. “Dhaulagiri” is derived from the Sanskrit word, “Dhawala and Giri” which means “White and Mountain” or White snow mountain. Mt. The Annapurna I, which is 34Km east of Dhaulagiri I, in between these two giants a gorge is formed, known as Kaligandaki Gorge, This gorge is deepest gorge in the world and Kaligandaki River flows in this gorge. One of the best mountain for high skill climber in the world.

Dhaulagiri is reflected as one of the most fascinating peaks to climb. Mt. Dhaulagiri has 5 ridges and south and west faces, Majority of the scaling have been following the first route, which is known as “Normal Route”. Northeast route is considered as the normal route; However, Mt. Dhaulagiri has been scaled from every direction. It was the team of Swiss /Austrian Mountaineers led by Kurt Diemberger who first reached to the top of Mt. Dhaulagiri on 13th May 1960. As all of Dhaulagiri routes are challenging, only veterans seems to have interest in this mountain.

The carvan route is from Kathmandu - Beni- Darbang- Sallaghari - Italina Camp- finally rreach to the reall Bascamp fo Dhaulagiri.Alternative trekking route , Kathmandu -Pokhara- Marapha- Hiden Valley.The base camp is normally set at around 4,750m, and then three camps follow before reaching the top. The first camp is at 5,850m, camp 2 is at 6400m, and the last camp is at 7400m.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival to Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel(1380m.)

Day 2 : Rest in Kathmandu and briefing and Preparing

Day 3 : Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara (960m.)

Day 4 : Drive from Pokhara to Takam, Camping

Day 5 : Trek from Takam to Bagar (2,080m.),Camping

Day 6 : Trek from Bagar to Dovan (2,520m.),Camping

Day 7 : Trek from Dovan to Italian Base Camp (3,660m.),Camping

Day 8 : Acclimatization at Italian Base Camp (rest day),Camping

Day 9 : Trek from Italian Base Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,750m.)

Day 10 : 10 to 42 day Climbing Period (Base Camp – Dhaulagiri Summit (8,167m)– Base Camp)

Day 43 : Preparation to Return (Base Camp Cleaning)

Day 44 : Trek from Dhaulagiri BC to Hidden Vally(5080m.),Camping

Day 45 : Yak Kharka (3,680m),Camping

Day 46 : Trek from Yak Kharka to Marpha

Day 47 : Drive from Marpha to Pokhara

Day 48 : Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel

Day 49 : Leisure Day in Kathmandu

Day 50 : Transfer to International Airport for final departure

Inclusions

What is included?

Arrival & Departure: Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu: 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu (3 Star Category) on BB plan, Sharing Basis-Twin Bed Room.
Welcome Dinner: One Welcome Dinner in tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu
Hotel in Pokhara: 2 nights Hotel in Pokhara City on BB plan – Sharing Twin Bed Room.
Permit: Expedition Royalty and permit to climb Mt. Dhaulagiri I, TIMS Card, Annapurna conservation area entry permits & Local fee.
Liaison Officer: 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment ($2,500), salary and accommodation, Insurance .
Garbage Management: Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
Insurance: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all who involved Nepalese staffs during the trek and expedition.
Trekking Route Map.
Cargo Clearance: Domestic Landmark and Air cargo clearance of Member Personal Luggage & Payment of Government taxes in Nepal.
Climber transportation:
(*Normal Route Itinerary) Air Transportation (Domestic Flight): Fly from Kathmandu – Pokhara and drive from Pokhara to Dharapani. While returning Drive from Marpha to Pokhara and from Pokhara Fly to Kathmandu, as per itinerary.
(*Heli Itinerary) Air Transportation (Domestic Flight): Fly from Kathmandu – Pokhara and drive from Pokhara to Takam. While returning Heli flight from Italian Basecamp to Takam/ Pokhara directly . Drive from Takam to Pokhara and from Pokhara Fly to Kathmandu, as per itinerary.
Expedition Stuffs Transportation:Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs from Kathmandu to Takam (by Truck) and from Takam to Base camp (By heli/ donkey/ Porters – Depending upon condition) – While returning: Base camp to Takam (By heli/ donkey/ Porters – Depending upon condition) and Takam to Kathmandu (by Truck).
Member Luggage: Up to 70 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters or donkey.
Food and Lodging: Breakfast and Lodge in Kathandu and Pokhara and 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Tea house/Camp during the trek and Basecamp. Well-managed base camp set up for member & Staffs.
All Necessary equipment for Camping during the trek.
Porter: Porters per member from Takam to Basecamp & while returning porters from Base camp to Takam.Alternative from Pharpha to Base camp , Base camp to Marpha
Base Camp Staff: Experienced and well-trained Base camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
Staff Salary and allowance: All Nepalese staffs & porters daily wages, salary, equipment, foods & clothing/ Insurance
Base Camp Tent: Each member will have individual tent in Base Camp.
Base Camp equipment: At Base camp: foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staffs, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
Heater: Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camp.
Solar/Generator/Light:1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: well trainer and Government Licensed Climbing Sherpa per member. (1 Member: 1 Sherpa).
Climbing Sherpa Salary & Allowance: Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food and Clothing/ Insurance
Oxygen Bottle (O2): Summit Oxygen cylinder: 2 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 1 oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa. **
Oxygen Mask & Regulator: 1 Set of Summit Oxygen mask & regulator for each member and high-altitude Sherpa. **
Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask and regulator (with appropriate charge).
High camp service: High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot for member, High food for members, Sherpas and other climbing staffs at C1 , C2 and C3. Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
Rope Fixing Team: The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the route on Dhaulagiri (no extra charge will be applied to members).
Satellite Phone for emergency communication carrying by Sherpa, also available for members with appropriate charge.
Walkie-Talkie: Walkie –Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
Permit: Satellite Phone / walkie-talkie permit for all members and staffs.
Weather Forecast: Weather forecast report during the entire expedition.
Comprehensive Medical kit.
Certificate: Dhaulagiri climbing certificate after climbing Mt. Dhaulagiri I successfully.
Note: All expedition stuffs and equipment have to return after the expedition.

What isn't included?

Complimentary

Trip code
Package name	Mt. Dhaulagiri Expedition
Duration	50
Max. elevation	8167 m
Level
Transportation	<span style="font-size: 13px;">Landmark and airplane/ Helicopter</span>
Accomodation	3 ⃰⃰⃰ ⃰ ⃰ Hotel / depend on choice in Kathmandu and on the trip / Lodge / Camp
Starts at	kathmandu
Ends at	kathmandu
Trip route
Cost	USD 0 per person