Dhaulagiri ( 8167 m ) Expedition

17 Days Adventurous Above 8000m. Expedition

Trip Duration: 43 Days

Trip Duration: 17 Days

Trekking area: Dhaulagiri

Group Size: Any

Maximum altitude: 8167

Best Season: Autumn / Spring

Transportation: Private car / Flight

Trekking grade: Adventurous

Trek Start from: Kathmandu

Trek End at: Kathmandu

Mode of Trek: Tent

Overview

Mount Dhaulagiri is the Seventh highest mountain in the world. It lays to the north-west of Pokhara and to the east of the Annapurna Himalayas range. It is about 34 km away from Mt. Annapurna I. The word “Dhaulagiri” is a combination of “Dhaula” and “Giri” in Sanskrit Language.

“Dhaula” means dazzling, white, beautiful and “Giri” is mountain. Dhaulagiri I is also the highest point of the Gandaki river basin. It was tried to climb for more than five times and finally eight team member of Swiss conquered the summit in 1960.

Dhaulagiri Mountain has an altitude of 8167 meters above sea level and it lies in the north west of Myagdi district of Nepal. The first successful ascent of the mountain was done by Kurt Diemberger, Peter Diener, Nawang Dorje, Nima Dorje, Ernst Forrer and Albin Schelbert on 13 May 1960. The first winter ascent was done by Andrzejczok and Jerzy Kukuczka on 21 January 1985. The peak is famous for its technically challenging routes and unique shape.

Most of the Dhaulagiri Expedition till the date is done by north-east route by which the first expedition was done but it can be done by every route. The trip starts with a drive to Beni and from there the trek starts in splendid trials until we reach to the base camp. You will be guided by our experienced and well trained guides throughout your journey.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day1 Arrival at Kathmandu

After arrival at Tribhuwan international airport Kathmandu, The representative of Actual Adventure Pvt. Ltd. will help you to take you and check at the hotel and will brief you about your daily activities. Night at desire hotel in Katmandu

1400 m.

Day2 Preparing Expedition & Briefing

In this day we will do some preparation class and you will have a brief by guide

1400 m.

Day3 Drive to Pokhara. (5 to 6 hours drive)

Today we will drive to Pokhara. The drive takes about 5 to 6 hours from Kathmandu to reach Pokhara.

840 m.

Day4 Drive to Beni & Galeshor Camp

Drive form Kathmandu to Pokhara which will take 5 to 6 hour. And again drive to Beni which will take 5 to 6 hours. Over night at hotel

Day5 Galeshor - Tato Pani

We have to take a short trek from Galeshwor to Tatopani.

Day6 Tatopani – Ghasa

We have to take a short trek from Tatopani to ghasa.

Day7 Larjung – Marpha

We have to take a short trek from Larjung to Marpha.

Day8 Marpha - Yak Khark

We have to take a short trek from Marpha to Yak khark

Day9 Yak Khark - Dhaulagiri Base Camp

We have to take a short trek from Yak khark to Dhaulagiri base camp

Day37 Prepared for coming back

In this day we prepare for getting back.

Day38 Dhaulagiri Base camp - Yak Khark

We have to take a short trek to Yak khark from Dhaulagiri base camp

Day39 Yak Khark – Jomsom

We have to take a short trek from Yak khark to Jomsom

Day40 Jomsom – Pokhara

We will have a travel from jomsom to pokhara by flight which will take about 20 min.

840 m.

Day41 Pokhara – Kathmandu

We will have a travel from pokhara by flight which will take about 30 min. Or you can have a road travel if you have a time.

1400 m.

Day42 Kathmandu Leisure Day

You can roam around Kathmandu valley or you can do shoping.

1400 m.

Day43 Final Departure

After breakfast we will transfer you to Tribhuvan International airport (TIA) three hour before your flight you have to reach there

Day1036 Climbing Period of Dhaulagiri 8167m.

In this period we climb the mountain.

8167 m.

What’s included

Cost includes

Airport-Hotel-Airport transfer facilities in a private vehicle in Kathmandu
Stay in three star hotel or similar in Kathmandu.
Welcome Dinner in Kathmandu.
All permits cost including Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Dhaulagiri.
One Government Liaison officer with full equipment ($2,500), salary and accommodation.
Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
Insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs including all their expenses during the trek and expedition.
Trekking and Climbing map.
Airport-Hotel-Airport transfer in a private vehicle.
Expedition Stuffs Transportation: Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs .Luggage Up to 70 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carried by porters or Yaks.
3 meals per day include breakfast, Lunch and Dinner including tea and coffee.
Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen staffs.
All Nepalese staffs & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, insurances and other expenses.
Tent for each individual during the stay at Base Camp and sleeping and dining equipment.
Government Licensed High Altitude Climbing Guide with all his expenses.
Summit Oxygen cylinder: 5 oxygen bottles (4 liters.) for each member and 3-oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa.
1 Set of Summit Oxygen mask for each member and high-altitude Sherpa.
Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask and regulator (with appropriate charge).
1 Rescue sled (Gamow bag) for emergency.
High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot for member, High food for member, Sherpa, all climbing and cooking crew. (C1) (C2) (C3) (C4). Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as per requirement.
The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the route In Dhaulagiri (no extra charge will be applied to members).
Satellite Phone for emergency communication carrying by Sherpa, also available for members with appropriate charge.
Walkie-Talkie: Walkie –Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
Satellite Phone / walkie-talkie permits for all the expedition members and staffs.
Weather forecast report from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition.
Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staffs.
Dhaulagiri climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA (after climbing Mt. Dhaulagiri successfully).

Cost excludes

Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except for the farewell dinner).
Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, or any other food consumed beyond the prescribed breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones and internet expenses.
Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear.
Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations, etc.
Transportation services includes only what is listed on the itinerary. Any extra distance travelled will be appropriately charged.
Any additional staff other than specified.
Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses.
Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
Travel insurance and helicopter rescue.
Summit bonus minimum USD$700.00 per climbing Sherpa guide.
Walkie-talkies
Filming permit (if you have a special camera).
Personal climbing gear.
Nepal custom duty for import of expedition equipment.
Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips.
Tips, gifts, souvenirs.
Airfare of international flights.
Nepal entry visa fee (Visa insurance is easy upon arrival).
Any extra services, products, offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Any other item not included in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section.