Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m. Expedition

Autumn
Fixed Departure: 04 September, 2018


Location: Asia, Nepal
Himalayan Range: Dhaulagiri Himal
Height: 8,167m. (26,795 ft)
Latitude: 28º 41’ 54” N
Longitude: 83º 29’ 15” E
Trip Duration: 45 Days
Normal Ascent Route: North East Ridge
First Ascent: May 13, 1960 by Kurt D., A. Schelbert, E. Forrer, Nawang, Nyima Dorje - Winter ascent 21 Jan. 1985 Jerzy K. and Andrzej Czok)
Easiest Route: Glacier/Snow/Ice climb
Grade: Strenuous High
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Beni Bazaar - Marpha village - Yak Kharka - Dhaulagiri Base Camp - Marpha Village - Kathmandu

Dhaulagiri 1st is the seventh highest mountain in the world at 8,167 meters (26,795 ft) above sea level and it was first climbed on May 13, 1960 by a Swiss/Austrian/Nepali expedition via North East Ridge. Dhaulagiri name is derived from Sanskrit “Dhavala" means "White" and Giri is "Mountain". The Dhaulagiri massif in Nepal extends 120 km (70mi) from the Kaligandaki River west to the Bheri. This massif is bounded on the north and southwest by tributaries of the Bheri River and on the southeast by Myagdi Khola. A French team was permitted to climb either Annapurna or Dhaulagiri in 1950 but decided to climb Annapurna after a reconnaissance of Dhaulagiri. A Swiss team tried to climb Dhaulagiri in 1953 but failed to reach the summit. Normally, four camps will be fixed for Dhaulagiri climbing. Advance base camp will be set up at 5,300 meter which is used for depositing the stuff and not for camping due to avalanche danger cases. If we could not approach the summit from Camp IV due to bad weather or other reasons, we will have to fix bivouac at 7,900 meter and next day try to push to the summit. The town of Pokhara is south of the Annapurna's, an important regional center and the gateway for climbers and trekkers visiting both ranges as well as a tourist destination in its own right.

Dhaulagiri 1st Climbing History:
Most ascents have followed the northeast ridge route of the first ascent, but climbs have been made from most directions. As of 2007 there had been 358 successful ascents and 58 fatalities. Between 1950 and 2006, 2.88% of 2,016 expedition members and staff going above base camp on Dhaulagiri I died. Dhaulagiri I's sudden rise from lower terrain is almost unequaled. It rises 7,000 m (22,970 ft) from the Kali Gandaki River 30 km to the southeast. The south and west faces rise precipitously over 4,000m. (13,120 ft). The south face of Gurja Himal in the same massif is also notably immense.

Expedition Itinerary: A
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
40 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu and 39 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping
Best Season: Spring and Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu and preparation.
Day 03: Official work for expedition & briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Drive to Beni 820m.- Galeshor and transfers to Lodges.
Day 05: Galeshor– Tatopani 1189m. Lodge
Day 06: Tatopani – Ghasa Village 2084m. Lodge
Day 07: Ghasa – Marpha Village 2667m. Lodge
Day 08: Marpha Village– Yak Kharka 3680m. Camping
Day 09: Yak Kharka – Dhaulagiri Base Camp 4700m. Camping
Day 10-38: Climbing Period for Dhaulagiri 8167m. Camping
Day 39: Preparation and Base Camp Cleaning
Day 40: Dhaulagiri Base Camp - Yak Kharka 3,680m. Camping
Day 41: Yak Kharka – Marpha Village. Camping.
Day 42: Marpha – Jomsom Bazaar and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 43: Fly to Pokhara and Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel
Day 44: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 45: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Optional - Itinerary: B
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
40 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Accommodation: 5 Nights KTM and 39 Nights Camping/Lodges
Best Season: Spring and Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Drive to Beni Bazaar 830m. then transfer to Lodge.
Day 05: Beni – Darbang Village. Tented Camp
Day 06: Darbang – Baskot Village. Camp
Day 07: Baskot Village – Bagar. Camp
Day 08: Bagar Village – Dovan. Camp
Day 09: Dovan – Pine (Pine Forest) Camp.
Day 10: Pine Forest – Italian Base Camp.
Day 11: Italian Base Camp – Dhaulagiri Base Camp.
Day 12 - 38: Climbing period for Dhaulagiri 8167m. Camping
Day 39: Preparation and Base Camp Cleaning.
Day 40: Dhaulagiri Base Camp - Yak Kharka 3,680m. Camping
Day 41: Yak Kharka – Marpha Village. Camping
Day 42: Marpha – Jomsom Bazaar and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 43: Fly to Pokhara and Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 44: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 45: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

  1. If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
  2. If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.

Note:

  • We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.
  • Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
  • Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost USD 3,400. This cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight to and from Kathmandu, sleeping tents at BC etc.

Service up to Base Camp on group joining basis: USD 6,500 Per Person.

Expedition Cost: Service up to summit:  USD 12,000 Per Person.

Package Includes:

  • All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
  • 5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before & after expedition).
  • Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp & back.
  • Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
  • Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & Liaison officer.
  • All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table and chairs and cooking utensils for Base Camp.
  • Food and fuel at Base Camp.
  • Service of Government Liaison officer.
  • Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
  • Equipments allowance, daily wages of cook, kitchen boys & Liaison officer.
  • Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
  • Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Dhaulagiri.
  • National Park Permits (ACAP entrance fee).
  • Schedule flight: Jomsom/Pokhara/Kathmandu with domestic airport tax.
  • Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
  • Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
  • 2 Expedition duffel bag or barrel for each member.
  • Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
  • Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
  • Emergency medical oxygen at Base Camp.
  • Visa extension fee.
  • Agency service charge.

Package Excludes:

  • International airfare from/to your country.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
  • Hotel after 5 nights stay in Kathmandu.
  • Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
  • High Tents above Base Camp.
  • High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
  • Oxygen & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
  • Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
  • Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie Talkies, communication equipment & commercial filming.
  • International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
  • Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
  • Tips and bonuses.
  • Garbage deposit.

Package Includes:

  • All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
  • 5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after the expedition).
  • Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp & back.
  • Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp & back.
  • All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs & cooking utensils for Base Camp.
  • Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & Liaison officer.
  • Food and fuel at Base Camp.
  • Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
  • Service of Government Liaison officer.
  • Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boys & Liaison officer.
  • Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
  • Peak Permit fee of Mt. Dhaulagiri.
  • National Park Permits (ACAP entrance fee).
  • Schedule flight: Jomsom/Pokhara/Kathmandu with domestic airport tax.
  • One high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food and gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb & summit attempt.
  • Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, pitons, etc.
  • High altitude food.
  • High altitude fuel.
  • High altitude tents.
  • Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
  • Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
  • 2 Expedition duffel bag or barrel for each member.
  • Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
  • Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
  • Emergency medical oxygen at Base Camp.
  • Visa extension fee.
  • Agency service charge.

Package Excludes:

  • International airfare from/to your country.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
  • Hotel after 5 nights stay in Kathmandu.
  • Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
  • Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost luggage.
  • Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie Talkies, communication equipment & commercial filming.
  • Oxygen & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
  • Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
  • Tips and bonuses.
  • Garbage deposit fee.

Cultural Treks & Expedition offers personal equipment rentals for climber, who have limited cargo allowance with their airfare or, do not wish to purchase expensive expedition grade gear but rent it instead. Climber purchasing Base Camp Services only may choose to hire or, purchase high camp equipment. Please let us know in advance prior to your arrival so that we can meet your needs. The quoted cost are for the duration of the expedition and we provide original North Face, Marmot or, Ozark company brand tent only.

Equipment Rental or Purchase Price List:

Item Rentle Cost in USD Purchase Cost in USD
Expedition Tent USD 150.00 USD 300.00
Day Backpack (Rucksack -Small) USD 50.00 USD 150.00
Day Backpack (Rucksack -Large) USD 100.00 USD 300.00
Gas Stove USD 25.00 USD 100.00
Oxygen Bottle USD 350.00 USD 500.00
Oxygen mask and Regulator USD 250.00 USD 900.00
Sleeping Bag USD 100.00 USD 400.00
Down Jacket USD 100.00 USD 300.00
High Camp Goose Down Jacket USD 200.00 USD 500.00

Climbing Sherpa Fee: Per H.A. Sherpa USD 3,400 (if required by client for advance base camp service user)