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International Mt. Dhaulagiri Expedition

Spring/Autumn

Fixed Departure: April 06, 2010 – September. 05, 2010

Dhaulagiri Himal

Height: 8167m.
Latitude: 28º 41’ 46”
Longitude: 83º 29’ 43”
Trip Duration: 45, 42Days
Normal Ascent Route: North East Ridge
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: Ktm –Pokhara – Beni Bazaar – Tukuche – Dhaulagiri Base Camp

dhaulagiri-expedition Mount Dhaulagiri 8167m. is the 7^th highest mountain in the world and its located in the Dhaulagiri Himal. Mt. Dhaulagiri lies in the Dhaulagiri Zone of north-central Nepal, northwest of Pokhara. Its name is derived from Sanskrit “Dhavala" means "White" and Giri is "Mountain".

Dhaulagiri Expedition The Mountain first time scaled by Mr. Ernest. Forrer and his team K. Diemberger, P. Diener, A. Schelbert from Switzerland in May 13, 1960 via North East Ridge. A French team was permitted to climb either Annapurna or Dhaulagiri in 1950 but decided to climb Annapurna after a reconnaissance of Dhaulagiri. A Swiss team tried to climb Dhaulagiri in 1953 but failed to reach the summit. Normally, four camps will be fixed for Dhaulagiri climbing. Advance base camp will be set up at 5,300 meter which is used for depositing the stuff and not for camping due to avalanche danger cases. If we could not approach the summit from Camp IV due to bad weather or other reasons, we will have to fix bivouac at 7,900 meter and next day try to push to the summit.

If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.

Expedition Itinerary: A

Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping

40 Days Trek/Climbing

Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara

Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 39 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping

Season: Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu free and preparation.

Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.

Day 04: Drive to Pokhara - Beni 820m. & Galeshor & transfers to Hotel.

Day 05: Galeshor– Tatopani 1189m.

Day 06: Tatopani – Ghasa Village 2084m.

Day 07: Ghasa – Marpha Village 2667m.

Day 08: Marpha Village– Yak Kharka 3680m.

Day 09: Yak Kharka – Dhaulagiri Base Camp 4700m.

Day 10-39: Climbing Period of Dhaulagiri 8167m.

Day 40: Clean the BC (Reserve day)

Day 41: Trek back to Yak Kharka.

Day 42: Yak Kharka – Jomsom 2750m. and overnight at Teahouse Lodge..

Day 43: Fly Jomsom to Pokhara & Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.

Day 44: Free in Kathmandu.

Day 45: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Optional – Expedition Itinerary: B

Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping

35 Days Trek/Climbing

Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara

Accommodation: 6 Nights Kathmandu, 1 Night in Pokhara, 34 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping

Season: Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu free.

Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.

Day 04: Drive to Beni Bazaar 830m. then transfer to Teahouse Lodge.

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 Camp.

Day 11: Pine Forest – Italian Base Camp.

Day 12: Italian BC – Dhaulagiri Base Camp.

Day 13 – 32: Climbing period of Dhaulagiri 8167m.

Day 34: Trek back to Tukuche Glacier.

Day 35: Trek to Yak Kharka 3,680m.

Day 36: Yak Kharka – Marpha Village.

Day 37: Marpha – Jomsom Bazaar and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.

Day 38: Jomsom – Pokhara by flight and transfer to Hotel.

Day 39: Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.

Day 40: Kathmandu Free.

Day 41: Kathmandu Free.

Day 42: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Expedition Cost:

Service up to Base Camp on group joining basis: USD 7,700 Per Person. Itinerary A, B

We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.
Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost USD 2600. This cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight to and from Kathmandu, sleeping tents at BC etc…

Service Includes up to Base Camp

All land transportation private/Tourist bus: Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop.
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after the expedition). Itinerary A
6 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel &1 night in Pokhara on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after the expedition). Itinerary B
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs and Liaison Officer.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table and chairs and cooking utensils for Base Camp.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison Officer.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Equipments allowance, daily wages of cook, kitchen boy and Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer and porters.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Dhaulagiri.
National Park Permits (ACAP entrance fee).
Schedule flight: Jomsom/ Pokhara/Kathmandu with domestic airport tax. Itinerary A
Schedule flight: Jomsom/ Pokhara with domestic airport tax. Itinerary B
2 Expedition duffel bag for each member.
Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency medical oxygen at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Agency service charge.

Service does not include

International airfare from / to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu. Itinerary A
Hotel after 6 night stay in Kathmandu. Itinerary B
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
High Tents above Base Camp.
High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
Oxygen & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment and commercial filming.
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonuses.
Garbage deposit.

Expedition Cost: Service up to summit: USD 14,200 Per Person. Itinerary A, B

Expedition service up to Summit:

All land transportation private/Tourist bus: Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop.
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after the expedition). Itinerary A
6 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel &1 night in Pokhara on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after the expedition). Itinerary B
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table and chairs and cooking utensils for Base Camp.
Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs and Liaison Officer.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison Officer.
Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boy and Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer and porters.
Peak Permit fee of Mt. Dhaulagiri.
National Park Permits (ACAP entrance fee).
Schedule flight: Jomsom/ Pokhara/Kathmandu with domestic airport tax. Itinerary A
Schedule flight: Jomsom/ Pokhara with domestic airport tax. Itinerary B
One high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food and gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb and summit attempt.
4 oxygen bottles (4 lts) per member with mask and regulator (for use only) " Poisk oxygen system".
Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, pitons, etc.
Walkie-talkies for each member base unit at Base Camp.
High altitude food.
High altitude fuel.
High altitude tents.
2 Expedition duffel bag for each member.
Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency medical oxygen at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Agency service charge.

Service does not include

International airfare from / to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu. Itinerary A
Hotel after 6 night stay in Kathmandu. Itinerary B
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges and commercial filming.
Oxygen & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonuses.
Garbage deposit fee.