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Dhaulagiri Expedition

Mount Dhaulgiri (8,167m) is coined from the Sanskrit word ' Dhavala Giri', meaning White Mountain. It is the seventh highest peak in the world. This mountain is one of the true jewels of the Himalayas. While Cho Oyu is touted by many as an easy 8000er, the "White Mountain" has a reputation of being one of the more technically challenging 8000-meter peaks in the Himalayas. Lack of big commercial expeditions is one of the more alluring qualities of Dhaulagiri as only seasoned mountaineers seem to have interest in this formidable mountain. Babu Chiri Sherpa of Nepal has climbed this peak several times. Some of Babu's more notable accomplishments were his speed ascent of Everest in 16 hours 56 minutes and his 21 hour 30 minute stay on the summit, without supplemental oxygen. The climb to the peak requires many days of trying on inhospitable landscapes, on perpendicular planes, on frozen sides, on planes swept by lethal avalanches. The unstable weather conditions, with fearsome winds and, way bellow zero temperatures, plus the perilous sicknesses of the mountain, will constitute one more obstacle in the way of the expedition's attempt. However, this expedition, with the particular members, administers all of the prerequisites that can guarantee for the success.
It was in 1949, for the first time, the photos of the mountain by air were taken. French, Swiss, Argentineans and Austrians made attempts to ascent to the peak from 1950 till 1959; however, all attempts on the north side have failed at the 8000 m. mark.

Overview:

Elevation: 8,167m
Region: Dhaulagiri
The route: Kathamndu-PKR-Beni- Dhaulagiri BC
Best season: Late Sept. to Oct. & April to May
Duration: 47 days

Itinerary:

Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
Day 02-03: Preparation for the Expedition
Day 04 : We drive to trailhead to Beni & Galeshor, overnight in the camp
Day 05 : After having food at Galeshor, we trek to Tatopani, overnight in the camp
Day 06 : From Tatopani, we trek to Ghasa, overnight in the camp
Day 07 : Today, we trek to Larjung and then to Marpha, overnight in the camp
Day 08 : It is our turn to trek from Marpha to Yak Kharka, overnight in the camp
Day 09 : After having food in the camp at Yak Kharka, we trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp, overnight in the camp
Day 10-40: Climbing Period
Day 41 : Preparation to returning
Day 42 : Having lunch in the tent, we trek down to Yak Kharka from Dhaulagiri Base Camp
Day 43 : Today, we trek from Yak Khark to Jomsom, overnight in a hotel
Day 44 : We take early flight to Pokhara from Jomsom, overnight in a hotel
Day 45 : Drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara after having lunch in the hotel, overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu
Day 46 : It is the day of rest or leisure for shopping, farewell dinner in the hotel and overnight in the hotel
Day 47 : We will see you off from Tribhuvan International Airport.

Note: The total cost and further information will be provided on request. The package can be customized as per your requirements. The departure schedule can be changed on any unavoidable circumstances such as weather hazards, trail slides, and avalanches.