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Dhaulagiri Expedition

Dhaulagiri is a Sanskrit word which means White Mountain . This mountain was first climbed by Swiss expedition team in 1960. In the early 1800s, this mountain was first discovered by British surveyor in India . Nevertheless, this mountain remained unknown for the rest of the world till 1949.

The French mount Annapurna expedition got permission to climb either Annapurna or Dhaulagiri in 1950. They decided to climb in Annapurna after the exploration of Dhaulagiri . The Swiss party failed to climb in 1953 and so did the Argentine group after a year.

After the failure of four expedition attempts, the Swiss expedition team with eight members in the team climbed in the summit in 1960. While climbing the mountain, one should go through the twisty route around the peak from the Tukuche over Dhampu pass.

The French route is suitable to summit the peak from the north east route. The expedition was first completed by Swiss Pilatus porter aircraft. The ‘Yeti’ is landed on the north east side of the route, situated at the height of 5977m. At the end of expedition, the plane was crashed near Dhampus pass and the pilot including other walked down to the mountain to Tukuche.

Highlight sights of Dhaulagiri Expedition:

Annapurna I- 8091m. Annapurna II-7937m.Annapurna III-7855m, Annapurna IV- 7525m, Annapurna South 7819m, Varaha Shikhar 7847m, Himchuli 6441m,Dhaulagiri 1- 8163m, Dhaulagiri II- 7751m, Nilgiri 6940m, Thapa Peak 6015m, Tukche Peak 6920m, Machhapuchhre 6993m, Mardi Himal 5588m. Singu Chuli 6500m, Tharpu Chuli 5663m. Gangapurna 7483m, Lamjung Himal 6931m, more

Facts of Trip:

Destinatin: Dhaulagiri Expedition

Expedition Starts in: Beni

Expedition Ends in: Jomsom

Total Duration: 56 Days

Activities: Tours & Sightseeing, Trekking & Rock Climbing, Expedition

Culture: Different Community with majority of Gurung, Thakali, Tamang, Chhetri, Brahamn & Tibetan.

Transportation: Kathmandu - Beni by bus Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu by plane

Accommodation: 5 Nights in Kathmandu, 37 Nights Expedition tent, 13 Nights Camping

Max. Altitude: 8167m (Dhaulagiri)

Best season: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct & Nov

Mode of Trekking: Camping

Trip day to day itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu.

Day 02: Sight seeing Kathmandu AM: Guided visit of Kathmandu City and Swayambhunath.
PM: Guided visit of Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath + Read more

Day 03: Kathmandu. Briefing and shopping.

Day 04: Drive to Bagling, trek to Beni, arrange for porters.

Day 05: Tatopani (1189m). Overnight in lodge.

Day 06: Ghasa (2012m). Overnight in lodge.

Day 07: Tukuche (2591m). Overnight in lodge.

Day 08: Marpha (2667m). Change porters.

Day 09: Yak Kharka

Day 10: French Col

Day 11: Dhaulagiri Base Camp

Day 12-49: Climbing Period Mt. Dhaulagiri

Day 50: Clean up Base Camp

Day 51: Dhampus Col

Day 52: Marpha. Overnight in lodge.

Day 53: Jomsom. Overnight in lodge.

Day 54: Fly Jomsom / Pokhara / Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.

Day 55: Kathmandu. Sight seeing & farewell Diner

Day 56: Return in your Hometown

Dhaulagiri Expedition Service Includes

5 Nights accomodation in Kathmandu with bed & Breakfast (4 star)
Permit fee of Amadablam Expedition
Food for Trekking and Expedition period for Amadablam
Staff: Base camp Guide , Cook, Cook helper
Porters or Yak porter Lukla to Base camp & Base camp to Lukla
Kathmandu -Lukla - Kathmandu flights with Cargo 50 KG Per member
Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, expedition crew
Insurance for Nepalese expedition crew.
1 tent for 1 person for Expedition north face brand
Mat, dining tent, Toilet tent, Mess tent, Store tent, Table and chairs trekking for the expedition
Local transportation in Kathmandu (Airport-hotel-airport)
Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator
Satellite phone (Pay calls)
Fare Well dinner

Dhaulagiri Expedition Service Excludes

PERSONAL equipment for climbing & trekking.
Personal & medical Insurance of expedition.
Climbing food, Gas & stove above Base camp.
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.
Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter incase needed.
Walki Takie permit & Satellite phone permit.
Oxygen & Mask -regulator.
Personal expenses.
Bar Bills & beverage.
Garbage Deposit USD 4000.00 (Sharing of the total person) and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the clients (climber) don't take back their garbage Namche Bazaar and Kathmandu.
Guided sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley with all applicable entrance fees as per our itinerary. (Click for tour in Kathamndu)

Advice for tipping and bonus for Sherpa

USD 120-200 for general non-Sherpa crew and he/she must stay at base camp
USD 180-320 for Sherpa who accompany you up to the base camp
USD 900-1400 for Sherpa who accompany you up to the top of the summit

Single Supplementary US$ 300 per person (Includes single hotel room in Kathmandu , single room/tent on trek, single tent at Base Camp)

Dhaulagiri Expedition Royalty Classification of Himalaya : Other peaks above 8000m (Except Everest)
Expedition Permit Fee	Spring Season	Autumn season
One climber	5,000	2,500
Two climbers	6,000	3,000
Three climbers	7,000	3,500
Four climbers	8,000	4,000
Five climbers	8,500	4,250
Six climbers	9,000	4,500
Seven climbers	10,000	5,000
Each additional up to 15	1,500	1,000

Client Reviews

I was trekking on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in November 2007 together with two friends. It was wonderful getting to know rural Nepal and experiencing the enchanting scenery of the mountains. Ngima Sherpa was our trekking guide. It was his great enthusiasm that made our trip an unforgettable experience! He was reliable, perfectly organised and did far more than the necessary "guiding job": for example getting up in the early hours to run before us to secure accomodation, providing a girl we met on the trek with equipment when her shoes became broken or recommending accomodation in Karthmandu. The daily parts of the trek were well organized with enough time for breaks and to accomodate to the altitude.

Anne Katrin Baumgaertner
Muenchen, Germany.

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