Departure Detail
Autumn Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: September 03, 2025
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: September 06, 2025
Mt. Dhaulagiri is the sixth highest peaks in Nepal standing as the seventh highest mountain in the world. This mountain situated in the northwestern corridor of Nepal in Myagdi District. Mt. Dhaulagiri is extends about 120km from Kaligandaki River to the Bheri river in the west. “Dhaulagiri” is derived from the Sanskrit word, “Dhawala and Giri” which means “White Mountain”respectively. Mt. Dhaulagiri is also the highest point of the Gandaki River Basin. The Annapurna I, which is 34Km east of Dhaulagiri I, in between these two giants a gorge is formed, known as Kaligandaki Gorge, This gorge is deepest gorge in the world and Kaligandaki River flows in this gorge.
Dhaulagiri is reflected as one of the most fascinating peaks to climb. Mt. Dhaulagiri has five ridges and south and west faces, Majority of the scaling have been following the first route, which is known as “Normal Route”. Northeast route is considered as the normal route; However, Mt. Dhaulagiri has been scaled from every direction. It was the team of Swiss/Austrian Mountaineers led by Kurt Diemberger who first reached to the top of Mt. Dhaulagiri on 13th May 1960. As all of Dhaulagiri routes are challenging, only veterans seems to have interest in this mountain.
Camp 1: 5,850m. - We will establish Camp 1 for Dhaulagiri Expedition at (5,850m.) on the Col east from the ABC. Along this trail, there is a high risk of avalanche fall and crevasses, so you must be wide aware of risk and difficulties.
Camp 2: 6400m. - Camp 2 will be set up at (6,400m.) after some steep climbing sections from Camp 1. Here climbing Sherpas will guide you as you need some technical climbing experience and need to climb up using the fixed ropes. As usual, you need one technical Ice Axe if you have one Private Sherpa with you, else you need two Ice Axe.
Camp 3: 7400m. - We will set up Camp 3 (7400m.) along the ridge of the mountain, located towards the west with steep ice and snow climbing. Heading towards Camp 3 there will be frequent ups and downs. We have to climb towards the East Ridge, where strong wind may challenge us before reaching Camp 3. This is the most difficult part of the Dhaulagiri Expedition.
We will try a direct push for the summit and return to Camp 3, it all conditions, weather, permits us. For safe landing. We will set up a fallback camp at 7,900 m in order to attempt another summit push the next day.
Note:
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.
03 September - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
04 September - Day 02: Kathmandu free and preparation.
05.September - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
06 September - Day 04: Drive to Beni (820m.), Galeshor and transfers to Lodges.
07 September - Day 05: Galeshor– Tatopani (1,189m.) Teahouse Lodge.
08 September - Day 06: Tatopani – Ghasa Village (2,084m.) Teahouse Lodge.
09 September - Day 07: Ghasa – Marpha Village (2,667m.) Teahouse Lodge.
10 September - Day 08: Marpha Village– Yak Kharka (3,680m.) Camping.
11 September - Day 09: Yak Kharka – Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,700m.) Camping.
12 Sept./10 Oct. - Day 10/38: Climbing Period for Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m.)
11 October - Day 39: Preparation and Base Camp Cleaning.
12 October - Day 40: Dhaulagiri Base Camp - Yak Kharka (3,680m.) Camping.
13 October - Day 41: Yak Kharka – Marpha Village. Teahouse Lodge.
14 October - Day 42: Marpha – Jomsom Bazar (2,720m.) and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
15 October - Day 43: Fly to Pokhara (915m.) and Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
16 October - Day 44: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
17 October - Day 45: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.
03 September - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
04 September - Day 02: Kathmandu free.
05 September - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
06 September - Day 04: Drive to Beni Bazar (830m.) then transfer to Lodge.
07 September - Day 05: Beni Bazar– Darbang Village (1,110m.). Tented Camp.
08 September - Day 06: Darbang – Baskot Village (1,602m.). Camping.
09 September - Day 07: Baskot Village – Bagar (Baghara - 2080m.). Camping.
10 September - Day 08: Bagar Village – Dovan (2,520m.). Camping.
11 September - Day 09: Dovan – Sallaghari (Pine Forest - 3,445m.) Camping.
12 September - Day 10: Sallaghari – Italian Base Camp (3,660m.). Camping.
13 September - Day 11: Italian Base Camp – Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,748m.).
14 Sept./10 Oct. - Day 12/38: Climbing period for Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m.)
11 October - Day 39: Preparation and Base Camp Cleaning.
12 October - Day 40: Dhaulagiri Base Camp - Yak Kharka (3,680m.) Camping.
13 October - Day 41: Yak Kharka – Marpha Village (2,667m.). Camping.
14 October - Day 42: Marpha – Jomsom Bazar (2,720m.) and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
15 October - Day 43: Fly to Pokhara (915m.) and Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
16 October - Day 44: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
17 October - Day 45: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.
Hiring High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (Guide): USD 3000 Per Sherpa (If required by Member)
Note:
- 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 and fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
- Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight from Jomsom/Pokhara/Kathmandu and sleeping tents at BC etc.
Summit Bonus: Camp 8000m. = USD 500 and over 8000m. to summit= USD 1000 = 1500 USD extra payable for climbing Sherpa on the spot.