Dhaulagiri Expedition

Dhaulagiri is one of the most popular 8000m. peaks for climbing in Himalayas . The seventh highest mountain in the world, Dhaulagiri, lies on north west of Pokhara culminating high point at its eastern end. Dhaulagiri is almost uninque in the world in terms of its rise above local terrain, it rises 7000m. over Kaligandaki gorge the south east in about 30 km of aerial distance. In fact, Kali Gandaki is dramatic as two eight thousenders, Annapurna I & Dhaulagiri both stand near the river facing each other over a deep valley.
When Dhaulagiri was first discovered in 1808, it was thought to be the highest mountain in the world for the westerners. It remained as highest peak for 30 years before its place was taken by Kanchanjunga. Dhaulagiri means white mountain which justifies a magnificient peak rising as a giant shoulder of shining ice and snow. The South and West faces of Dhaulagiri both feature massive drops; each rises over 4000 meters from its base, and each has been the site of historical climbs. The peak was first conquered in 1960 by a Swiss / Austrian expedition team via North East Ridge which has been the normal route of ascent for most of the climbings to date. Dhaulagiri is buttresses by five ridges which offers the possibilities of different routes of ascent though six different routes have been established for climbing so far.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and hotel transfer

Day 2 & 3: Official formalities and expedition preparation

Day 4: Drive to Pokhara

Day 5: Drive to Beni

Day 6: Beni to Babiyachour

Day 7: Trek to Dharapani.

Day 8: Trek to Muri.

Day 9: Trek to Bagar.

Day 10: Trek to Doban.

Day 11: Trek to Sallaghari.

Day 12: Trek to Italy base Camp.

Day 13: Rest at Italy Base Camp.

Day 14: Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp.

Day 15-39: Climbing

Day 40: Clean up the base camp

Day 41: Trek to Hidden Valley.

Day 42: Trek to Yak Kharka

Day 43: Trek to Jomsom

Day 44: Fly to Pokhara

Day 45: Drive to Kathmandu

Day 46: Free day in Kathmandu

Day 47: Airport transfer for international flight.