Mt. Dhaulagiri Expedition entails the climbing of Mount Dhaulagiri(8167m) the 7^th highest peak in Nepal situated at 120km from Kaligandaki which was first summited by a Swiss– Austrian Expedition team.  In Sanskrit language, Dhawal means dazzling and Giri means hill or mountain, therefore the terms sum up to make Dhawalagiri. The price for Mt. Dhawalagiri Expedition differs agency to agency. Local and International agencies have a common margin falling between USD $0000 and USD $0000 while Himalayan Wild Treks has limited it to USD $0000 In addition Himalayan Wild Treks also offers the client friendly Mt. Dhaulagiri Expedition Itinerary and updated Dhaulagiri Expedition Map.

The normal route , northeast ridge that was used by Swiss – Austrian team in 1960. Camp I(5900m) on the East Col forges a way through Camp II(6400m) en route to Camp III(7200m) at the west side has icy slopes and strong wind can complicate the climb while pushing ahead to Camp IV(7500m). From camp the team will have a direct push to the summit.

Normally Dhaulagiri is climbed via the first route that is chosen by most climbers. Altogether there are five ridges of Dhaulagiri and two facades. There are Italian, Swiss and French Camps and climbers can climb Mount Dhaulagiri via almost every direction. Mount Dhaulagiri is technically challenging and climbers need to be skilled and experienced to use equipments and to deal with climbing complexities on the route to the summit. First, climbed by Swiss Expedition Team in 1960, Dhaulagiri Expedition in 1960, Dhaulagiri Expedition is one of the most adventurous and formidable expedition peaks in Nepal. During 1800’s British Suryeyors saw this mountain but remained unknown until 1949 when a Swiss Expedition Team carried out an aerial survey.

The trekking starts with a brief sightseeing of the Major UNESCO World Heritage Sites followed by a drive to Beni Bazar (889m)  en route to Darbang (1179m) –Baskot Village (1850m) –Bagar (2500m)– Dovan (1800m)– Pina (2700m)– Italian Base Camp (5380m)– Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4750m)– Climbing of Dhaulagiri (27Days). After the successful accent of Dhaulagiri the team will trace back to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4750m)– Yak Kharka (4037m)– Jomsom (2743m)- Pokhara  (800m) from where a flight back to  Kathmandu(1400m) wraps up the expedition.  

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Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival and transfer to the Hotel.
Day 02: Preparing Expedition/ office procedure
Day 03: Briefing in Ministry of Tourism
Day 04: Drive by Bus to Beni & Galeshor Camp
Day 05: Beni - Darban - Camp
Day 06: Darbang - Baskot village
Day 07: Baskot village - Bagar - Camp
Day 08: Bagar - Dovan - Camp
Day 09: Dovan - Pina (forest camp) sallaghari
Day 10: Pina (forest) -Italian Base Camp - Camp
Day 11: Italian Base Camp - Dhaulagiri Base camp - Camp
Day 12-39: Climbing Period of Dhaulagiri 8167m. Expedition
Day 40: Prepared for coming back
Day 41: Dhaulagiri Base camp - Yak Khark
Day 42: Yak Khark - Jomsom
Day 43: Fly Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu
Day 44: Kathmandu
Day 45: Final Departure

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival and transfer to the Hotel.
Day 02: Preparing Expedition/ office procedure
Day 03: Briefing in Ministry of Tourism
Day 04: Drive by Bus to Beni & Galeshor Camp
Day 05: Beni - Darban - Camp
Day 06: Darbang - Baskot village
Day 07: Baskot village - Bagar - Camp
Day 08: Bagar - Dovan - Camp
Day 09: Dovan - Pina (forest camp) sallaghari
Day 10: Pina (forest) -Italian Base Camp - Camp
Day 11: Italian Base Camp - Dhaulagiri Base camp - Camp
Day 12-39: Climbing Period of Dhaulagiri 8167m. Expedition
Day 40: Prepared for coming back
Day 41: Dhaulagiri Base camp - Yak Khark
Day 42: Yak Khark - Jomsom
Day 43: Fly Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu
Day 44: Kathmandu
Day 45: Final Departure