Dhaulagiri Expedition (8167M)

Days 47

8167M

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Hard

Dhaulagiri Expedition 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 unique in the world in terms of its rise above local terrain, it rises 7000m over Kali Gandaki gorge the south east in about 30 km of aerial distance. In fact, Kali Gandaki is dramatic as two eight thousand, 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 Kanchenjunga. Dhaulagiri means white mountain which justifies a magnificent 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. Dhaulagiri Expedition was first conquered in 1960 by a Swiss / Austrian expedition team via North East Ridge. which has been the normal route of Dhaulagiri Expedition 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.

Includes and excludes :

Includes:

All meals as specified for trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner with tea/coffee).
Arrival pick up & departure.
All internal local transport as per the itinerary.
Internal flights
All trekking arrangements including trekking permits, climbing permits, National Park entrance fees.
Accommodation in twin sharing local lodges or best available places for accommodation,
Trekking & Climbing leader & porter (salary, insurance, food, accommodation & other allowances).
Basic first aid kit is carried by your leader.
All hard ware gears
Fare well dinner after the trip

Excludes:

Kathmandu food lunch & dinner,
International flights to Kathmandu,
Tips for Porter, guide & other
Personal climbing gears and climbing boot, clothing & equipment
Personal expenditure, all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, hot shower in the mountain region, mineral water, snacks, desserts.
Medical examination (if required) & vaccination costs
Optional trips. Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond our control
Visa fees & Travel insurance. Airport taxes
Meals or drinks except the 3 main meals specified in itinerary
Anything else not specified in the ‘included costs’ section above.

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Itinerary breakdown

Dhaulagiri Expedition (8167M)

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and hotel transfer

Day 02 – 03: Official formalities and expedition preparation

Day 04: Drive to Darbang

Day 05: Trek to Dharapani.

Day 06: Trek to Muri.

Day 07: Trek to Bagar.

Day 08: Trek to Doban.

Day 09: Trek to Sallaghari.

Day 10: Trek to Italy base Camp.

Day 11: Rest at Italy Base Camp.

Day 12: Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp.

Day 13 – 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.

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