Standing at a height of 8167m, Mount Dhawalagiri is the world’s seventh-highest mountain, extends 120km from the Kali Gandaki river west to the Bheri, meaning ‘White Mountain’ in Sanskrit, the first ascent in 1960 by a Swiss/Austrian/Nepali expedition. Dhaulagiri’s peak extends for thirty miles, giving structure to a generally tangled topography of winding edges, icy masses, and ice falls. Expedition of Mount Dhawalagiri is considered interesting peaks with six different routes having an enormous peak of shinning ices and snows which makes your trek more exciting and wonderful.

Dhawalagiri, separated from Annapurna by Kali Gandaki gorge, the deepest gorge in the world, situated in the remote places of Nepal. The climb needs a high degree of physical fitness and the best quality of physical equipment and the strong wind at high altitude can make climbing more difficult.

Trekking in Dhaulagiri provides massive mountains range of Dhaulagiri consisting of fifteen 7000 meter peaks is magnificent. Trekking of the main paths is not only possible but can be immensely rewarding, though you do need a sense of adventure and an increased ability to deal with unexpected. Geographically, it is a land of dramatic contrast. Trekking around the giant Himalayan Peak Dhaulagiri (7th highest Himalayan Peaks of the world) is one of the most challenging treks. The trek goes through big challenging mountain passes, crossing over French pass (5360 meters) and Thapa Pass (5200 meters); It is a challenging walk on an icy track. The massive mountains range of Dhaulagiri consisting of fifteen 7000 meter peaks is magnificent. Trekking of the main paths is not only possible but can be immensely rewarding, though you do need a sense of adventure and an increased ability to deal with unexpected. Geographically, it is a land of dramatic contrast.

Trekking in this region means an exploration of the wild. Recently reopened this thrilling region shows its long-kept secrets, like the Gandaki Gorge, the deepest Gorge in the world !! Dhaulagiri means “white mountain” though many mountains over the world have names which translate to white mountain, this is, without doubt, the most astonishing one.

Itinerary:

Day 01         Arrive Kathmandu

Day 02/03    Rest/preparation

Day 04         Fly Pokhara/drive Darbang

Day 05         Trek Sibang (1750m)

Day 06         Trek Jugapani (2000m)

Day 07         Trek Dobang (2260m)

Day 08         Trek Soligari (3100m)                                                   

Day 09         Trek Italian Camp (3660m)

Day 10         Rest/acclamatize

Day 11         Trek Glacier Camp (4200m)

Day 12         Trek Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4700m)

Day 13/42    Climbing period

Day 43         Trek Yak Kharka (3680m)

Day 44         Trek Jomsom

Day 45         Fly Pokhara & fly Kathmandu same day

Day 46         Depart Kathmandu

COST INCLUSIONS:

• Arrival & Departure transfer to the airport & hotels.
• 4 nights bed & breakfast accommodation in a 5* hotel in Kathmandu (twin share).
• Teahouse accommodation on full board (breakfasts, lunches & dinners) during the trek.
• Base Camp accommodation with an individual sleeping tent with mattress.
• Freshly cooked meals are prepared by our expert cook at base camp and Camp II.
• Base Camp service (shared with the group) includes a kitchen tent with the cook, kitchen boy, dining tent with tables and chairs, shower tent, toilet tent, storage tent, gas heater, etc.
• All foods and EPI gas for the members and staff for their stay at high Camps.
• Airfare: Kathmandu/Pokhara/ Jomsom/Kathmandu for members, staff and liaison officer.
• 1 Climbing Sherpa for 1 climbing member during the expedition.
• All the Expenses of the liaison officer such as equipment allowance and wages as per instructed by the Nepal Government.
• Expedition Royalty and Climbing Permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Dhawalagiri (8167M).
• Icefall Charges by Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee
• The required number of porters with wages, equipment, medical and accidental insurance.
• Equipment allowance and insurance for the climbing Sherpa's, cooks, and kitchen boys involved in an expedition.
• Helicopter Rescue Insurance for high altitude climbing Sherpa, cook, and staff.
• Baggage allowance of 40 Kg per member which the porters will carry.
• 6 Bottles Of Oxygen with a mask regulator for each member.
• 4 Bottles Of Oxygen For The Climbing Sherpa.
• Medical Kit carried by the guide/ sardar.
• Walkie-Talkie and satellite phone (charges per call).
• Rope Fixing Charge.
• Salary & Load Carrying Bonus For Sherpa (this bonus does not include the summit bonus).
• Welcome/Farewell Dinner at an authentic Nepali restaurant with cultural program in Kathmandu.
• Applicable local and government taxes.

COST EXCLUSIONS 

• International Airfare to and from Kathmandu.
• Nepal Visa fee.
• Travel & medical insurance including insurance for emergency rescue & evacuation.
• Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu.
• Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry, bottled water, bar bills, etc.
• Trekking/climbing gear (also available on hire).
• Summit bonus for Sherpa & tips for local staffs ( $1500+300)
• Cost for the daily weather forecast.
• Tips for the staffs as gratitude.
• Any extra cost arising out of natural calamities or cancellation of the program.
• All other items are not mentioned in the list of ‘inclusions’.