Dhaulagiri Expedition
- 46 Days
Adult
Description
Duration
46 Days
Group Size
1-10+
Dhaulagiri Expedition Overview
Dhaulagiri Expedition is the foreboding peak climbing in Nepal. The first successful summit was not until 1960. Dhaulagiri's sheer size is unparalleled to any other peak. It rises over 7000m over the Kali Gandaki Valley and is 30km long, which by any standard is an impressive statistic. The majority of ascents to date makes via the first ascent route known as the "Normal Route" on the mountain. There have also been other ascents that have to create from almost every direction.
Included
- To ensure your safety and provide a smooth arrival experience, Asian Adventures offers complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off services for both international and domestic arrivals and departures.
- Representatives of Asian Adventures will be waiting for you at the airport with an Asian Adventures banner and your name placard for easy identification. The representative will also carry an official company ID card for verification.
- According to the trekking package itinerary, Asian Adventures arranges three nights of accommodation in Kathmandu in your selected hotel category, ranging from tourist-standard to five-star hotels.
- Asian Adventures provides experienced, government-authorized (licensed) high-altitude trekking guides throughout the trekking period.
- Surface transportation required during the trek and in major cities, as specified in the itinerary, is included.
- As per the itinerary, Asian Adventures arranges regular domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu for trekking members and guides.
- During the trek, Asian Adventures provides comfortable accommodation in carefully selected tea houses (excluding chain hotels).
- Most lunches are taken along the trekking route, while breakfast and dinner are served at the tea house where you stay overnight. Asian Adventures provides clean and freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with tea or coffee, from the tea house menu throughout the trek.
- To ensure your comfort and protection from cold weather, we provide clean and warm down jackets and sleeping bags during the trek.
- Asian Adventures allows up to 15 kg of personal trekking equipment per person, carried by porters, yaks, or mules during the trekking period.
- Since Everest Base Camp lies within the Sagarmatha National Park area, Asian Adventures provides all required national park permits.
- The Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) permit is mandatory for trekking in the Everest region. Asian Adventures arranges this permit for all trekkers.
- First-aid medical kits are provided for both trekkers and staff to ensure health and safety during the journey.
- Communication is an important safety factor in remote Himalayan regions. Therefore, Asian Adventures equips trekking guides with satellite phones for emergency situations.
- During your trek, Asian Adventures ensures clean, nutritious, and freshly prepared meals at tea houses.
- The quoted package price includes all official service charges, government fees, taxes, and VAT. There are no hidden costs beyond the stated price.
- Before departing Kathmandu, we invite you to join us for a farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant with a cultural performance. This provides a wonderful opportunity to experience Nepali culture and traditions.
- As a souvenir of your Himalayan adventure, Asian Adventures will present you with an Asian Adventures T-shirt, Pashmina, and company brochure before your departure.
Excluded
- Kathmandu offers a wide variety of high-quality restaurants serving Nepali and international cuisine. Therefore, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except the farewell dinner provided by Asian Adventures) are not included in the package cost and must be arranged by the client.
- Personal expenses such as snacks, packed foods, chocolates, energy bars, mineral water, soft drinks, energy drinks, alcoholic beverages, and cigarettes during the trek are not included. These items can be purchased individually according to personal preference.
- Expenses related to personal trekking equipment, laundry services, gratuities (tips), telephone calls, mobile services, internet usage, walkie-talkies, satellite phone usage, and other personal communication services are not included in the package.
- Trekking in the Himalayas is an adventurous activity conducted in remote mountain regions. For your safety, all participants must obtain comprehensive travel insurance before arriving in Nepal. The insurance policy should cover emergency helicopter evacuation, medical treatment, hospitalization, and other related expenses.
- International airfare to and from Nepal and the Nepal tourist visa fee are not included in the package cost and must be arranged by the traveler.
- Any additional expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, including natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, flight delays or cancellations, and changes in government regulations, are not included in the package cost.
- Costs associated with additional staff or services requested beyond those specified in the package are not included and will be charged separately.
- Any services not specifically listed under the "Package Includes" section will be considered additional services and will incur extra charges.
- Tipping is not included in the package price. Tipping guides, porters, and support staff is a customary practice in Nepal's trekking industry and is greatly appreciated as recognition of their hard work and service. The amount is entirely at the discretion of the client.
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel (1350m/ 4430ft)
Arrival at Kathmandu airport. Transfer to request category hotel; accommodation in Kathmandu (1350m/4,430ft)
Day 2 - Preparation in Kathmandu with briefings, shopping, and formalities
Preparation and Briefings at Departments of Tourism, last minute shopping.
Day 3 - Drive to Pokhara (950m/3116ft, 6hrs)
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (950m/3,116ft) 6hrs.Hotel accommodation.
Day 4 - Drive to Darbang (1110m/3641ft, 5hrs)
Drive from Pokhara to Darbang (1110m/3,641ft) 5 hrs Lodge accommodation.
Day 5 - Trek to Phaliya Gaon (1850m/6070ft, 6hrs)
Trek from Darbang to Phaliya Gaon (1850m/6,070ft) 6 hrs.Teahouse/camping accommodation.
Day 6 - Trek to Muri (1850m/6068ft, 3hrs)
Trek from Phaliya Gaun to Muri.(1850m/6,068ft) 3 hrs. Teahouse/ camping accommodation.
Day 7 - Trek to Boghara (2080m/6823ft, 4hrs)
Trek from Muri to Boghara (2080m/6,823ft) 4 hrs. Teahouse/camping accommodation.
Day 8 - Trek to Dobhan Kharka (2520m/ 8266ft, 6hrs)
Trek from Bagar to Dobhan Kharka (2520m/8266ft), Teahouse/camping accommodation.
Day 9 - Trek to Sallaghari (3100m/10170ft, 6hrs)
Trek from Doban Kharka to Sallaghari (3100m/10,170ft) Teahouse/camping accommodation.
Day 10 - Trek to Italian Base Camp (3660m/12005ft,6hrs)
Trek from Sallaghari to Italian Base Camp (3660m/12005ft). Camping accommodation.
Day 11 - Acclimatization at Italian Base Camp.
Rest and acclimatization day at Italian Base Camp before pass.
Day 12 - Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4750m/15584ft, 6hrs).
Trek from Italian base camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4750m /15,584ft).
Day 13-40 - Climbing period (Summit Mt. Dhaulagiri – 8167m).
Climbing Period Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m/26795ft).
Day 41 - Prepare for return and clean base camp.
Preparation to return and clean up the base camp.
Day 42 - Trek to Yak Kharka (4930m/16174ft, 6hrs)
Trek from Dhaulagiri base camp to Yak Kharka (4930m/16174ft) Camping accommodation.
Day 43 - Trek to Tukuche (2590m, 6hrs), drive to Tatopani (1190m, 3hrs).
Trek from Yak Kharka to Tukuche (2590m/8,496ft) Drive to Tatopani (1190m/3,904ft).
Day 44 - Trek to Beni (830m, 5hrs), drive to Kathmandu (1350m, 10hrs).
Trek from Tatopani to Beni (830m/2,723ft.) Drive to Kathmandu (1350m/4,429ft) 10 hrs. Transportation provided by tourist mini bus. Request hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
Day 45 - Leisure day in Kathmandu and cultural dinner in evening before departure.
Free day, relax and shop in Kathmandu. Farewell celebration dinner with cultural program in the evening.
Day 46 - Final Departure
Drop at the airport for final departure. (service: Airport drop service )
Maps
Frequently Asked Questions
A Mount Dhaulagiri expedition is an extreme, high-altitude adventure activity. If you have not climbed other 7,000-m or 8,000-m peaks, it is better to wait until you have that experience and are fully prepared. Mount Dhaulagiri is highly technical and carries severe objective hazards.
Before planning a climb of Mount Dhaulagiri, ask yourself a few honest questions: Am I physically fit enough? Am I technically capable of handling the terrain and conditions I’ll encounter? Am I mentally and emotionally prepared for a prolonged high-altitude expedition?
In several respects, Mount Dhaulagiri is considered one of the most difficult and challenging mountain peaks to climb in the world. Although Mount Everest is higher, it is generally less demanding from a technical standpoint than Mount Dhaulagiri. On Mount Everest, steep sections are typically classified as moderate, whereas on Dhaulagiri the terrain is much steeper and more complex.
Additionally, Everest benefits from well-established routes, logistics, rescue and evacuation systems, and extensive support services, which make the climb comparatively safer. In contrast, Dhaulagiri lacks such infrastructure, adding to the seriousness and commitment required for an expedition.
If a Sherpa guide gets sick or is unable to continue at any point during the expedition, we will immediately replace him/them with one of the additional Sherpa guide(s) in the team. We also maintain a pool of highly experienced backup Sherpa guides who can step in at any time. This ensures that each climber continues to receive personalized 1:1 support during the summit attempt.
Even in the case that an issue arises during the summit push, the expedition leader can act as your personal climbing Sherpa guide. This is the main reason why we always include 1-2 additional Sherpa guides beyond the number required, to ensure safety, support, and flexibility throughout the expedition.
We wish that such a situation will not occur during your expedition. However, if you become ill during your acclimatization cycle, or while at Base Camp, Camp I, Camp II, or Camp III, you can opt for recovery either at Base Camp or in specialized hospital in Kathmandu. If you return to Kathmandu for a detailed medical check-up and treatment, and the doctor recommends that you are fit to continue, you may rejoin the expedition within the valid climbing permit period. All additional costs of these types are excluded in our package cost, and under your own responsibility.
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