Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m. Expedition
Joint Dhaulagiri Expedition
Spring – April
Height: 8167m. Dhaulagiri
Latitude: 28° 41′ 46″
Longitude: 83° 29′ 43″
Trip Duration: 45/50 Days
Normal Ascent Route: North East Ridge
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: KTM – Pokhara – Beni – Marpha – Yak Kharka – Dhaulagiri BC.
Or KTM – Pokhara – Beni – Italian BC – Dhaulagiri BC.
Mt. Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain in the world, which is located in north central of Nepal and rising to 8167m. This was first climbed by the Swiss iteam in 1960. Its name is translated from Sanskrit “dhaula” means “White” and giri is “Mountain” The mountain was sighted by British surveyors in India in the early 1800s and was mapped by one of the secret Indian surveyors, the pundits in 1873, but the region remained largely unknown until a Swiss aerial survey in 1949.
Mt. Dhaulagiri is considered an interesting peak with more than six different routes. The normal climbing route is considered a reasonable climb with only short technical climbing sections and moderate avalanche danger. The South and West faces of Dhaulagiri both feature massive drops; each rises over 4000 meters from its base, and each has been the site of epic climbs. The tangled topography of twisting ridges, glaciers, and ice falls is crested by a stretch of thirty miles. Several pyramid-shaped peaks rise along the main crest. Four of the summits, numbered form east to west, rise above 25,000 feet.
Amazing Authentic Treks provides all necessary infrastructures to assist you in your summit attempt in Dhaulagiri. We will do the necessary paperwork for expedition permit organize all accommodation before and after expedition. We organize camp facilities, transport loads, stock and set up high camps, fix ropes, provide food, high altitude food, high quality tents, porters, professional Climbing Sherpas, oxygen, satellite telephone, Wake Talkie set, as well advice and assistance as per needed during the expedition.
Dhaulagiri Expedition Itinerary
Expedition Itinerary: [ A ]
38 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 38 Nights Lodge/Camping
Season: Dhaulagiri Expedition 2012 Spring
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Drive by Bus 830m. to Beni then Overnight.
Day 05: Beni – Tatopani 1189m.
Day 06: Tatopani – Ghasa 2012m.
Day 07: Ghasa – Marpha 2667m.
Day 08: Marpha – Yak Kharka 3680m.
Day 09: Yak Kharka – Dhaulagiri Base Camp 4700m.
Day 10-39: Climbing Period of Dhaulagiri 8167m.
Day 40: Clean the BC and preparation.
Day 41: Dhaulagiri Base Camp – Yak Kharka.
Day 42: Yak Kharka – Jomsom 2750m. and overnight.
Day 43: Fly Jomsom – Pokhara – Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 44: Free in Kathmandu.
Day 45: Transfer to airport for your onward journey.
Expedition Itinerary: [ B ]
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Kathmandu – Beni Bazaar by Bus.
Day 05: Beni – Babi Chaur.
Day 06: Babichaur – Dharapani.
Day 07: Dharapani – Muri.
Day 08: Muri – Boghara.
Day 09: Boghara – Dovang.
Day 10: Dovang – Pine Forest.
Day 11: Pine Forest – Italian Base Camp.
Day 12: Italian BC – Dhaulagiri Base Camp.
Day 13 – 43: Climbing period for Dhaulagiri Summit.
Day 44: Dhaulagiri Base Camp – Tukuche Glacier.
Day 45: Tukuche Glacier – Yak Kharka 3,680m..
Day 46: Yak Kharka – Marpha Village.
Day 47: Marpha – Jomsom Bazaar.
Day 48: Jomsom – Pokhara – Kathmandu by flight and transfer to Hotel.
Day 49: Free in Kathmandu.
Day 50: Transfer to airport for your onward journey.
Price For International Dhaulagiri Expedition: The cost for climb to Dhaulagiri will depend on several different factors. The types of accommodation you prefer in Kathmandu and during the trek to Dhaulagiri base camp will make a difference to the overall cost (Budget to 5 star accommodations). The mode of transport you prefer will also affect the cost of your Dhaulagiri climbing trip, for example prices vary greatly between flying versus private car/van. The size of climbing team as well number of climbing guide and porters required will also affect the total cost of the expedition. For these reasons on the same Dhaulagiri expedition programs can vary in price quite substantially.
Expedition cost in group joining basis
01 Person, USD 20,000.00
02 Persons, Per Person USD 11,500
03 Persons, Per Person USD 8,500
04 Persons, Per Person USD 7,500
05 Persons, Per Person USD 6,000
06-7 Persons, Per Person USD 5,400
08-10 Persons, Per Person USD 4,500
11-15 Persons, Per Person USD 4,000
Climbing Sherpa: Per Sherpa US $ 2700 (if required by climber)
Service includes:
All land transportation: Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop.
5 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist class Hotel on bed & breakfast plan.
Transport as per itinerary for members, staff and Liaison Officer.
Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.
Peak permits fee.
Full board basis during the trekking.
All kitchen equipments; kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, shower tent, chairs and tables at the base camp.
Cook and Kitchen boys at the base camp.
Base camp tents for members and staff.
Per Person 50 KG. Equipment’s luggage / barrels allowed till to Base Camp.
Equipment allowance, wages and insurance for base camp staff and Liaison Officer.
National Park Conservation Fee.
Air Ticket: Jomsom /PKR/KTM with domestic airport tax & cargo fees.
Visa extension.
Satellite phone (Pay calls).
Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator.
Helicopter rescue insurance for Nepalese staff.
Agency service charges.
Service does not includes:
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Airfare from / to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee. (Can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Hotel after 5 nights stay in Kathmandu.
Service above Base Camp.
Drinks except tea and coffee.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
Walki -Takie permit & Satellite phone permit.
Oxygen & Mask -regulator for climbing.
Climbing guide (Sherpa).
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, etc.
International airport departure tax & tourist tax.
Tips and climbing bonus.
Garbage deposit US $ 3000.00 for a team. After expedition deposit will be refundable.