Overview

Dhaulagiri is one of the most popular 8000m mountains for climbing in the Himalayas. The seventh highest mountain in the world, Dhaulagiri, lies on north – west of Pokhara culminating high point at its eastern end. Dhaulagiri is almost unique in the world in terms of its rise above local terrain, it rises 7000m. Over Kaligandaki gorge the southeast in about 30 km of aerial distance. In fact, Kali Gandaki is dramatic as two eight-thousanders, Annapurna I & Dhaulagiri both stand near the river facing each other over a deep valley.

When Dhaulagiri was first discovered in 1808, it was thought to be the highest mountain in the world for the westerners. It remained as the highest peak for 30 years before Kanchanjunga took its place. Dhaulagiri means White Mountain that justifies a magnificent peak rising as a giant shoulder of shining ice and snow. The South and West face of Dhaulagiri both feature massive drops each rises over 4000 meters from its base, and each has been the site of historical climbs. The peak was first conquered in 1960 by a Swiss / Austrian expedition team via North East Ridge which has been the normal route of ascent for most of the climbings to date. Dhaulagiri is buttressed by five ridges that offer the possibilities of different routes of ascent though six different routes have been established for climbing so far.

Itinerary

Includes / Excludes

Cost Includes

• • All arrival and departure service from both International and Domestic.
• • 4 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with a B/B basis.
• • Flight from Kathmandu-Pokhara and all necessary ground transportation as per the Itinerary.
• • The helicopter from Dhaulagiri Base Camp to Kathmandu.
• • Food 3 meals a day in Trekking & Base Camp for member & Staffs
• • Expedition Permit, Conservation Fee & TIMS Permit, Garbage Deposit Fees.
• • 1 Government Liaison officer
• • All the salary and charges of Liaison Officer
• • 1:1 Experienced Climbing Sherpa per member.
• • Base Camp Cook, Kitchen Helper, and necessary porters
• • Above mentioned porter to carry members bags, food & equipment
• • All Nepali staffs Insurance/ wages and equipment allowance
• • Foam Mattresses, Dinning/Kitchen//Toilet/Store Tent, Hot Shower Tent.
• • Tables & Chairs, all necessary Cooking gear.
• • Solar panel/Generator for light and battery charge at Base Camp
• • Gas Heater for Dining Tent at Base Camp
• • 1 tent per member
• • High Altitude food for member & staffs,
• • Epi gas, High Altitude Cooking Pot & Stove,
• • 4 bottle oxygen with latest mask & Regulator
• • All necessary Climbing route equipment
• • Satellite Phone (USD 4 per minute)
• • Radio set for communication
• • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
• • Company Duffle Bag.

Cost Excludes

• • Summit/Safety Bonus USD 1000.
• • Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu Hotel stay
• • Extra nights at Kathmandu
• • Personal equipment
• • Insurance: Travel/Accident/Medical /emergency evacuation
• • Nepal Visa fee
• • Tips for Staffs
• • Emergency rescue evacuation cost if needed
• • All other personal nature expenses.

Dates & Prices

Gear List

Clothing
☐ Down suit
☐ Down Jacket
☐ Primaloft or light down jacket
☐ Primaloft trousers
☐ Gortex Pant & jacket
☐ The top first layer (x2)
☐ The top heavier first layer (x2)
☐ Thermal underwear long john thick & Thin (x3)
☐ Trekking trousers (x2)
☐ Warm hat (x2)
☐ Buff (x2 including one with fleece)
☐ Liner gloves / Finger gloves
☐ Light gloves (x2)
☐ Expedition gloves
☐ Prim aloft mitts
☐ Down mitts
☐ Thermal balaclava
☐ Face mask
☐ Sun hat
☐ Sunglasses (x2)

Climbing gear
☐ Backpack 45-50Litre
☐ Harness
☐ Descender(Figure Of 8/Atc Guide)
☐ Ascender (Jumar)
☐ Climbing helmet
☐ Ice Axe
☐ Crampons
☐ Trekking poles
☐ Head Lamp
☐ Lithium spare batteries
☐ Carabineers (3 x HMS / pear shape)
☐ Carabineers (3 snap links)
☐ Slings 120 cm (2)
☐ 3 meters of 8 mm climbing cord
☐ Prussic loops (2)
☐ Duct tape
☐ Avalanche Trans receiver (If possible)

Personal Equipment
☐ Sunscreen
☐ Lip block (4)
☐ Water bottles (2x 1L) with an insulated cover
☐ Vacuum Flask
☐ Water purification tablet
☐ Toilet roll (1 or 2)
☐ Toiletry bag with mirror
☐ Personal first aid kit Footwear
☐ Socks (3 pairs of thin socks, 3 pairs of thick socks)
☐ Mountaineering boots
☐ Gaiters
☐ Trekking shoes
☐ Base Camp shoes
☐ Down shoes

Camping equipment
☐ Sleeping Bag (2)
☐ Sleeping bag liner (optional)
☐ Inflatable sleeping mattress
☐ Pee bottle
☐ Multi-tool knife