The word Dhaulagiri is derived from Sanskrit language “Dhavala” means “White” and “Grir” means “Mountain” – The White Mountain. This huge and seventh tallest mountain lies on earth lies soaring high above the Kaligandaki gorge facing to another giant Annapurna I on right on the opposite side of the deepest gorge.
When Dhaulagiri was first discovered in 1808, it was thought to be the highest mountain in the world for the westerners. It remained as highest peak for 30 years before its place was taken by Kanchanjunga. 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 climbers to date. Dhaulagiri is fortified by five ridges which offers the possibilities of different routes of ascent though six different routes have been established for climbing so far.
Normally, we set up four camps to reach to the summit, Advance Base Camp at 5,300m., Camp I at 5,900m., Camp II at 6,400m, Camp III at 7,200m & Camp IV at 7,500m. The climbing of this section is considered to be the most difficult in the expedition due to usual wind blow.
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Itinerary:
Day 01:
Arrive in Kathmandu. Receive and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 - 03:
Kathmandu - Preparation for Expedition & Briefing. Overnights at hotel.
Day 04:
Drive Kathamndu - Beni - trek to Galeshor. Overnight: camp.
Day 05:
Trek Galeshor - Tatopani.
Day 06:
Trek Tatopani - Ghasa.
Day 07:
Trek Ghasa - Marpha.
Day 08:
Trek Marpha - Yak Kharka.
Day 09:
Trek Yak Kharka - Dhaulagiri Base Cap.
Day 10 - 39:
Climbing period for Dhaulagiri (8167m.)
Day 40:
Final preparation for return from Dhaulagiri Base Camp.
Day 41:
Trek back Dhaulagiri Base Camp - Yak Kharka.
Day 42:
Trek Yak Kharka - Jomsom.
Day 43:
Fly Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu. On arrival, receive and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 44 - 45:
Free days. Spare days, those can be used in case of flight from Jomsom is delayed/cancelled. A traditional farewell dinner will be hosted by Vertical Adventure on the last day's evening. Overnights at hotel.
Day 46:
Departure. Transfer to airport for final departure.
