Mount Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain in the world. It is an enormous Himalayan massif, located in north central Nepal. It is the highest mountain located entirely within Nepal. Dhaulagiri is almost uninque in the world in terms of its rise above local terrain, it rises 7000m. over Kaligandaki gorge the south east in about 30 km of distance. In fact, Kali Gandaki is dramatic as two eight thou sanders, Annapurna I & Dhaulagiri both stand near the river facing each other over a deep valley.
Dhaulagiri was first climbed on May 13, 1960 by Kurt Diemberger, Peter Diener, Ernst Forrer, Albin Schelbert, Nyima Dorji and Nawang Dorji, members of a Swiss/Austrian expedition. 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.
In this moment there are more than six different routes established with variations, and the possibility of more.

Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and hotel transfer
Day 02 – 03: Official formalities and expedition preparation
Day 04: Drive to Darbang
Day 05: Trek to Dharapani.
Day 06: Trek to Muri.
Day 07: Trek to Bagar.
Day 08: Trek to Doban.
Day 09: Trek to Sallaghari.
Day 10: Trek to Italy base Camp.
Day 11: Rest at Italy Base Camp.
Day 12: Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp.
Day 13 – 39: Climbing
Day 40: Clean up the base camp
Day 41: Trek to Hidden Valley.
Day 42: Trek to Yak Kharka
Day 43: Trek to Jomsom
Day 44: Fly to Pokhara
Day 45: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 46: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 47: Airport transfer for international flight.

Alternative Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu Briefing, and shopping.
Day 03: Kathmandu – Final preparation
Day 04: Drive to Baglung, trek to Beni,
Day 05-06: Marpha stay overnight at lodge.
Day 07: Yak Kharka/ Overnight in Camp.
Day 08: French Col.
Day 09: Dhaulagiri Base Camp.
Day 10/47: Climbing Period Mt. Dhaulagiri.
Day 48: Clean up Base Camp.
Day 49: Dhampus Col.
Day 50: Marpha. Overnight in lodge.
Day 51: Jomsom. Overnight in lodge.
Day 52: Fly Jomsom / Pokhara / Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.
Day 53: Free day at Kathmandu.
Day 54: Departure from Kathmandu.

Price Information:
The trip price will vary depending on the group size, duration and services required. Please contact us via our website with your details to obtain a quote and for special offer.

COST INCLUDES:

1) Airport pick up and transfer to hotel
2) 3 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast
3) Welcome & Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at one of the typical Nepalese local restaurant
4) A day guided city tour of Kathmandu valley
5) Required private transport at Kathmandu
6) National Park Permit/ trekking & TIMS Card
7) Special Peak Climbing Permit
8) One experienced Climbing guide for climbing section & One trekking guide for trekking Section (both leaders are English speaking, first aid trained, climbing leader is trained & licensed from Nepal Mountaineering Association- Rock climbing and mountaineering trained), the cost of camping and trekkers crew/ insurance
9) All necessary Government Taxes and service charges
10) Transfer to the airport for the final departure by private vehicle
11) Equipment allowance, daily allowance & insurance for base camp staff ( Sirdar, cook, kitchen boy and liaison officer )

COST EXCLUDES:

1) Nepal Visa fees, intl. airfare in/out Nepal

2) Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu except welcome dinner

3) Personal Climbing equipment (Ice Axe, Crampons, Harness, Zoomer, Descender, Carbines & climbing boots etc.)

4) Personal nature expenses- phone calls, laundry, hot shower, bar bills, cold beverages etc.

5) Personal accident insurance and emergency rescue operation

6) Personal tipping and Cost of any extending trips

7) Entire cold and alcoholic beverages on the trip