• Latitude: 28º 41' 46”.
• Longitude: 83º 29' 43”.
• First time scaled by: Mr. Ernst Forrer on May 13, 1960 . SWITZERLAND

Normal Ascent Route : North East Ridge

Mt.Dhaulagiri is one of the most popular over 8000 meter peaks for climbing in Nepal and its offers a wonderful trek of Dhaulagiri circuit in Annapurna region. The Dhaulagiri Himal lies south of the Tibet and Nepal border culminating high point at its eastern end is Dhaulagiri 1st . This is a seventh highest mountain in the world. Dhaulagiri towers in solitary splendor. This magnificent peak rises as a giant shoulder of shining ice and snow. It gets its name from the Sanskrit word "Dhavala" which means 'white' and 'giri' which means mountain. It was first climbed by K. Diemberger, P. Diener, M. Dorji, E. Forrer, A. Schelbert & N. Dorji in 1960. 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.

This mountain was first sighted by the British surveyors in India in the early 1800s but reminded virtually unknown until a Swiss aerial survey in 1949. This White Mountain was first climbed in 1960 by the Swiss following the Northeast ridge. Dhaulagiri 1st is buttressed by five ridges and even up until the early 1980's only the Northeast ridge had been successfully climbed. Dhaulagiri is considered the most interesting peak among the eight thou sanders. In this moment there are more than six different routes established with variations, and the possibility of more. Please write us for excellent trip with us to make your expedition success and memorable.

There are two more Lhotse Peaks ;

Expedition Itinerary: A

Entry: Beni Bazaar /Exit: Jomsom

Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
35 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 34 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping
Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel Manang.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Kathmandu – Beni Bazaar by Bus then transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 05: Beni – Babi Chaur. Tented Camp
Day 06: Babichaur – Dharapani. Tented Camp
Day 07: Dharapani – Mudi. Tented Camp
Day 08: Muri – Boghara. Tented Camp
Day 09: Boghara – Dovang. Tented Camp
Day 10: Dovang – Pine Forest . Tented Camp
Day 11: Pine Forest – Italian Base Camp. Tented Camp
Day 12: Italian BC – Dhaulagiri Base Camp. Tented Camp
Day 13 – 33:  Climbing period of Dhaulagiri . Tented Camp
Day 34: Dhaulagiri Base Camp – Tukuche Glacier. Tented Camp
Day 35 Tukuche Glacier – Yak Kharka. Tented Camp
Day 36 Yak Kharka – Marpha Village . Tented Camp
Day 37 Marpha – Jomsom Bazaar and transfer to tented Camp.
Day 38: Jomsom – Pokhara – Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel Manang.
Day 39: Kathmandu Free.
Day 40: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Expedition Itinerary: B
Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
42 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 1 Night Pokhara and 41 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping
Season: Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel Manang.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Kathmandu – Beni Bazaar by Bus then transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 05: Beni Bazaar trek to Galeshwor. Teahouse Lodge/Tented camp
Day 06: Galeshwor – Tatopani. Teahouse Lodge/Tented camp
Day 07: Tatopani – Ghasa. Teahouse Lodge/Tented camp
Day 08: Ghasa – Larjung. Teahouse Lodge/Tented camp
Day 09: Larjung – Marpha. Teahouse Lodge/Tented camp
Day 10: Marpha – Yak Kharka. Tented camp
Day 11: Yak Kharka – Dhaulagiri Base Camp. Tented camp
Day 12 – 42: Climbing Period for Dhaulagiri . Tented camp
Day 43: Cleaning BC and preparation day for back to Ktm. Tented camp
Day 44: Dhaulagiri Base camp – Yak Kharka. Tented camp
Day 45: Yak Kharka – Jomsom and transfer to tented camp.
Day 46: Jomsom – Pokhara by flight then transfer to Hotel Lake View Resort.
Day 47: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus and transfers to Hotel Mamang.
Day 48: Kathmandu free.
Day 49: Kathmandu free.
Day 50: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Expedition Cost in group joining basis;

US $ / Euro          Per Person
Climbing Sherpa: Per Sherpa US $ 1500 (if required by climber)

Tea-house Lodge & Camping expedition Cost Covers:

• All land transportation by private vehicle, ( Airport /Hotel/ Airport , trekking, expedition pick up & drop).
• Welcome dinner with Nepali culture programs.
• 5 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast basis
• 5 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu , 1 night Pokhara with bed & breakfast basis
• 3 Meals; B/L/D and accommodation during the treks at best available Teahouses Lodge till Base Camp and back.
• Experience and professional expert Nepalese expedition crews; 1 Base Camp guide, 1 Cook, necessary Kitchen boys, Each person 1 Tent for sleeping, Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattress, Toilet Tent, Mess Tent, Shower Tent, Kitchen tent staff and Liaison officer tent and Kitchen utensil while in Base Camp as well as provide hygienic continental 3 hot meals B/L/D.
• Crew's equipment charge, daily wages, expedition insurance and other facility will be provided by our agency itself.
• Permit fee of Dhaulagiri Expedition, trekking permit and National Park fees.
• Per Person 40 KG. Equipment's luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till to Base Camp.
• Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment's luggage or barrels is allowed on the way back to Beni Bazaar (Myagdi) or Jomsom from Base Camp. (Expedition equipment's luggage or barrels carried by Porter or Yak). (Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.)
• Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, his 3 meals and air ticket.
• Air Ticket: Jomsom /Pokhara/Kathmandu with domestic airport tax and cargo fees. (Itinerary – A)
• Air Ticket: Jomsom /Pokhara with domestic airport tax and cargo fees.
• Satellite Phone (Thuraiya - Pay call service till BC per minute US $ 5 & Euro 4).
• Gammo Bag for the life saving device, incase of altitude sickness for Member.
• Expedition Kit bag and T-shirts for each member with expedition label.
• Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew's and simple medical service for members till BC.
• Visa extension.
• Agency Service Charge and taxes etc.

Fully Camping expedition Cost Covers:

• All land transportation by private vehicle, ( Airport /Hotel/ Airport , trekking, expedition pick up & drop).
• Welcome dinner with Nepali culture programs.
• 5 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast basis at (3 Star Hotel) Hotel Manang. (Itinerary – A)
• 5 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu , 1 night Pokhara with bed & breakfast basis
• Experience and professional expert Nepalese expedition crews; 1 Base Camp guide, 1 Cook, necessary Kitchen boys, Each person 1 Tent for sleeping, Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattress, Toilet Tent, Mess Tent, Shower Tent, Kitchen tent staff and Liaison officer tent and Kitchen utensil as well as provide hot hygienic continental 3 hot meals B/L/D during the trip till Base Camp.
• Crew's equipment charge, daily wages, expedition insurance and other facility will be provided by our agency itself.
• Permit fee of Dhaulagiri Expedition, trekking permit and National Park fees.
• Per Person 40 KG. Equipment's luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till to Base Camp.
• Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment's luggage or barrels is allowed on the way back to Beni Bazaar (Myagdi) or Jomsom from Base Camp. (Expedition equipment's luggage or barrels carried by Porter or Yak). (Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.)
• Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, his 3 meals and air ticket.
• Satellite Phone (Thuraiya - Pay call service till BC per minute US $ 5 & Euro 4).
• Gammo Bag for the life saving device, incase of altitude sickness for Member.
• Expedition Kit bag and T-shirts for each member with expedition label.
• Air Ticket: Jomsom /Pokhara/Kathmandu with domestic airport tax and cargo fees. (Itinerary – A)
• Air Ticket: Jomsom /Pokhara with domestic airport tax and cargo fees.
• Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew's and simple medical service for members till BC.
• Visa extension.
• Agency Service Charge and taxes etc.

Expedition Cost Doesn't Cover:

• Airfare: To & from your country.
• Nepal entry visa and Re-entry visa fees (Can be obtained at the airport on upon arrival).
• International airport departure tax.
• Personal local transportation in Kathmandu except above mentioned programs.
• Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
• High altitude food, fuel Gas & stove above base camp.
• Major meals: Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
• Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Pokhara with domestic airport tax.
• All Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
• Personal medicines and First-Aid expenses.
• Personal nature expenses.
• Oxygen, Mask & regulator.
• Climbing Sherpa.
• Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road. Postage letter, Laundry service, Telephone calls and all other items of personal nature.
• Walkie-Talkie. permit, Radio Permit, Satellite phone permit,
• Extra Porter or Yak: Per Porter US $ 10 and US $ 14 per Yak's will be charged if luggage is over 40 KG.
• Summit bonus US $ 500 for climbing guide (Sherpa). (if required by climbers)
• Tips for Nepalese crews, etc

Note: Garbage Deposit: US $ 3000 (sharing with all total of the expedition climbers) and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the climbers don't take back their garbage to BC.