Dhaulagiri Expedition (8,167m)
Trip Overview
Trip Facts
- Country: Nepal
- Trip grade: Strenuous
- Destination: Dhaulagiri
- Activities: Climbing
- Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Camping
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Maximum altitude: 8,167m
- Group size: 1+
- Best Season: Spring
Mt. Dhaulagiri, which is 8,167 meters high above sea level, is the 7th highest mountain in the world. In addition, the mountain is also the highest one that entirely lies in Nepal. Dhaulagiri Expedition is a climbing adventure that takes you on a trip towards the summit of the mountain.
One of the 8,000-meter Mountains in the world, Mt. Dhaulagiri is in the west of Annapurna region. The mountain stands impressively amongst many other towering peaks in the Himalayan range.
Dhaulagiri Expedition: Climbing the 7th Highest Mountain on Earth
The first successful ascent of Dhaulagiri was in 1960 by a joint team of climbers from Switzerland and Austria. Dhaulagiri is not only a beautiful mountain to behold but also a highly technical and challenging mountain to climb. A tricky topography of the mountain makes Dhaulagiri Expedition a challengingly tough adventure.
Although it is in the close proximity to the Annapurna, the mountain is one of the lesser visited 8,000-meter mountains. The mountain’s accessibility is tougher than other expedition mountains. Thus, only a fewer climbers head to the mountain to climb it.
The entire trip is divided into three different categories – driving, trekking and climbing. You will actually start the climb above the base camp. You will need to drive and trek to reach the Dhaulagiri base camp. When you start the climb, you will have to spend days in different camps set up in the mountain.
Reasons this trip becomes an Experience
Nepal Climbing Adventure always strives to offer an adventure traveling experience that you can cherish. While the Dhaulagiri Expedition is beautiful in its all essence, your experience of climbing the mountain with us becomes even more beautiful.
By the time we take you to the base camp and bring you back, we take one step ahead to offer you a beautiful experience. We keep your safety and happiness as our top priority and you will experience the same during the trip.
The Dhaulagiri Expedition with us is traveling in safe hands.
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: N/A
Day 02: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 03: Kathmandu - Pokhara - Darbang
Accommodation: Teahouse
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04 - 10: Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp
Accommodation: Teahouse/Camping
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 - 14: Rest and Acclimatization Period at the Base Camp
Day 15 - 45: Climbing Period
Accommodation: Camping
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 46 - 48: Trek to Jomsom via French Pass
Accommodation: Camping/Lodge
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 49: Fly to Pokhara
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 50: Fly to Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 51: Rest in Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 52: Departure Day
Accommodation: N/A
Meal: Breakfast
Cost Details
What is included?
- Pick up and drop off on your arrival and departure
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Lodge and Camping accommodation during trekking and climbing
- Breakfasts in Kathmandu and Pokhara; all meals in the mountains
- All domestic flight tickets
- Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
- Experienced Sherpa climbing guides and porters
- All necessary permit for the adventure
- Climbing equipment and all necessary logistics
What is not included?
- International flight ticket and insurance
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Expenses of personal nature
- Tips to guides and porters
- Any emergency cost incurred on uncontrollable situation
- Any other things not mentioned in the 'Includes' section