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Mt. Dhaulagiri Expedition - 48 Days

Mt. Dhaulagiri Expedition

The seventh most noteworthy mountain peak in the world is Mt. Dhaulagiri. It is the fifth most astounding one among in Nepal. This mountain is situated in the Northwest of Myagdi District of Nepal. Dhavala signifies “White” and Giri signifies “Mountain peak” from Sanskrit, is a genuine goliath which support to state the scope of White Mountains as Dhavala-giri here after called Mt.Dhaulagiri in joined. The genuine height of Mt Dhaulagiri is (8,167m) from ocean level. Mt. Dhaulagiri is a standout amongst the most considerable peaks to climb with the primary fruitful summit just in 1960 by the Swiss after from the Northeast edge. This mountain was first located by the British surveyors in India in the mid-1800s yet remained basically obscure until a Swiss airborne study in 1949. Five edges brace Dhaulagiri l and even up until the mid-1980’s solitary the Northeast edge had been effectively climbed. Dhaulagiri is viewed as the most fascinating top among the eight thousand meters one. As far as transcend the territory Dhaulagiri is unparallel as it rises 7000m over Kali Gandaki valley over flat length of 30km, which by any standard is a noteworthy measurement.

Dhaulagiri has 5 edges and south and west faces, which raise 4000 m from their Base Camps, offering chances to create many fascinating courses from Italian, Swiss and French camps. Starting at 2007, there had been 358 summit risings of Dhaulagiri and 58 climbing fatalities on the mountain. Because of its in fact testing courses, the absence of enormous business endeavors is one of the more alluring characteristics of Dhaulagiri as just prepared mountain climbers appear to have enthusiasm for this considerable mountain.

  • Destination : Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167meter)
  • Group Size : Min – 2 +
  • Maximum altitude : 8167 meter
  • Grade : Extra Hard
  • Season : Spring & Autumn
  • Accommodation : Camping
  • Duration : 48 Days
  • Entry : Pokhara
  • Exit : Pokhara

Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel

Adventure Outdoors warmly welcome the guest at Tribhuwan International Airport Nepal with a plea card along with Tourist bus, Hiace or a Car depending on the number of Visitors. Once arrival we transfer our guest to the hotel and if the pickup is of morning we serve a hot and wonderful lunch along a pleasurable hotel service and at night dinner in the city area and monitoring the ultimate facility of our guest we provide an accommodation service.

Day 2
Half day Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley & Preparation Day

After the fine breakfast provided from the Hotel we pick up our guest from the hotel and help them to make a small tour in the early morning. The half day sightseen include wonderful places of Kathmandu along few driving distance country side where the food are served on a way according to the choice and preference of our customers. At night dinner is served and overnight stay hotel.

Day 3
Briefing in Tourism Industry Division, interaction with staffs

Hiking in Nepal is not an easy task as it requires utmost energy and positivity so understanding this challenges and opportunities we help our visitors to fill all the legal requirements of hiking unit and also helps to brief them the basic concept of Nepal tours and tourism industry.

Day 4
Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara / Hotel

After breakfast Fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu that is a flight of 30 minutes and from the plane you will get to see spectacular view of Kathmandu. Upon arrival to pokhara lunch is served and the group is transferred to the hotel. At evening few some places nearby pokhara and enjoy the fresh air near lake side.

Day 5
Drive from Pokhara to Takam / Camping

Leaving beautiful pokhara, we drive towards Takam village. On way we view majestic beauty of Nepal along having a delicious domestic food and finally reach Takam where we arrange our camp and spent stay overnight at camp.

Day 6
Trek to Bagar / Camping

Trek starts from Takam and end at Bagar. Trek is estimated for 5 Hrs. viewing beauty on way and walking increasingly uphill. We enjoy the ambiance of rhododendron and waterfalls on the way and finally reach reach Bagar, set our camp and stay overnight.

Day 7
Trek to Doban / Camping

Trek starts from Bagar and end at Doban. The trek is gone through highland and lowlands. Finally at evening we reach our destination of day 7 set our camp and stay overnight.

Day 8
Trek to Sallaghari / Camping

From Doban we trek forward to Sallaghari and after a long day walk observing the snowy mountains and green lakes we reach our destination and set our camp. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 9
Trek to Italy Base Camp / Camping

From Sallaghari we trek forward to Italy base camp. The walk day by day gets more hard and finally after a long day walk observing the snowy mountains and green lakes we reach camp, set our camp and stay overnight.

Day 10
Rest day & Acclimatization at Itali Base Camp

The time for rest and acclimatization separated for day 10 since from then the journey continuously goes uphill so we take a halt to adapt ourselves to the environment as well we check the health condition of our friends. Prepare plan for further walk and stay overnight at camp.

Day 11
Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,750 m)- Camping

On the day after eating some light food we start the trek from itali base camp to Dhaulagirir Base camp. Along way we see the enthralling beauty of mountains flora and fauna of Nepal. At evening reach our destination and set camp for tonight.

Day 12
Day 12- 40: Climbing Period Base Camp to Summit (8,167 m)- return Base Camp

The voyage begins from day 12 and end at day 40 which tentatively is of 28 days trek. The trek is a complete adventure with full of challenges while at same time on trek we can view spectacular Mother Nature. Within 28 days we continuously walk and rest at our tent in the evening. At tent we eat dry foods packed for the voyage and again the early morning if weather is supportive we start our trek and finally with long and tiring walk we reach the peak of 8,167 m, and cheer up the victory and slowly return to our base camp on 40th day and finally sleep night at the lower base camp. However, the journey of 28 days is full of risk, but it actually is triumph in human life.

Day 13
Day 41: Cleaning up Base Camp

On day 41 we completely take a rest and also clean all the camp where we reside for long day .We pack our luggage and get ready for returning from the camp.

Day 14
Day 42: Cross French Pass (5,360 m) & Trek to Hidden Valley / Camping

At morning from camp we trek continuously and crossing the French pass of 5360 m attitude we slowly trek further and reach the hidden valley where we will set our tent and rest for whole night at hidden valley.

Day 15
Day 43: Cross Dhampus Pass (5,258 m) & Trek to Yak Kharka / Camping

Trek starts from Hidden Valley and end at Yak Kharka. The trek is gone through the mysterious pass of Dhampus at an altitude of 5258 m. Upon crossing the pass we again begin our trek towards Yak Kharka and finally at evening we reach our destination and set our camp.

Day 16
Day 44: Yak Kharka to Marpha / hotel

From Yak Kharka we further walk incessantly down and finally reach Marpha hotel where we spent our night at day 44.

Day 17
Day 45: Drive from Marpha to Pokhara / hotel

Eating a delicious breakfast after a long interval at Marpha Hotel, we take a drive to pokhara and after a drive of few hours' we reach pokhara. At pokhara we relax tranquil atmosphere of lakeside and stay overnight at hotel.

Day 18
Day 46: Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu & transfer to hotel

From pokhara we take a flight of few minutes and return back to Kathmandu from where we begin our long journey. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and stay overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 19
Day 47: Free day at Kathmandu, Farewell Cultural dinner

On the day we once again visit and shop places around Kathmandu and finally take a farewell dinner and stay overnight at Kathmandu hotel.

Day 20
Day 48: Transfer to Airport for Final Departure

The day we departure from Kathmandu to our next destination

Service Included

  • All airport pick-up and drop-off service
  • 5 nights hotel accommodations in Kathmandu
  • Flight tickets from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu
  • Personal climbing Sherpa (Experienced, Trained, Government Licensed) with equipment's
  • All necessary porters to and from base camp to carry load
  • All necessary permits
  • All camping equipment's like camp furniture, kitchenware, dining tents, guest tents, mountain tent, table and chairs, gas heater, generator, etc.
  • Provisions for climbing equipment such as rope, ice bars, ice screws, Gamow bags, etc
  • All meals 3 times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trek and climb
  • Salary, insurance, meals and equipment's for all involved Nepali staff (For Sherpas, guides, porters, kitchen helpers)
  • First Aid medical kit for all team members including staff
  • Appropriate food for high altitude to all climbing crew at base camp and above as
  • Solar panel for light and battery charger
  • Radio permit (Radio sets are available for communication above the base camp)
  • Satellite phone/ Local phone works up to the Base Camp
  • Free assistance service for cargo clearance and assistance
  • 6 bottle Oxygen for each members & 3 bottles for Sherpa with mask and regulator (extra will be available at base camp if required)
  • Necessary help and assistance like complete per-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation and visa extension procedure services (if necessary)
  • Facilities of Sat Phone at Base camp, internet connection, walkies-talkie,
  • Nepalese Government Royalty, National park fees and local taxes.
  • One farewell dinner at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance

Service Excluded

  • Visa fees
  • International Airfare
  • Expenses of personal nature such as hard and soft drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, E-mail, etc.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Expenses occurred due to the use of phone and internet
  • Personal medical kit, trekking gears
  • Personal climbing gears
  • Filming permit (if you want to use special camera)
  • Expenses due to unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes.
  • Medical and personal high-risk travel insurance which should cover helicopter evacuation cost and medical treatment cost if required
  • Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods
  • Garbage disposal fee (refundable after the completion of the expedition)
  • Tips
  • Transportation costs pertaining to excess baggage
  • Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation, and lost luggage

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Trip Facts

  • min-2+
  • 8167 meter
  • Extra Hard