Mount Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain in the world. It is an enormous Himalayan massif, located in north-central Nepal. It is the highest mountain located entirely within Nepal. Dhaulagiri' s crest stretches for thirty miles, lending structure to an otherwise tangled topography of twisting ridges, glaciers, and ice falls. Along the main crest, several pyramid-shaped peaks rise. Four of these summits, numbered from east to west, rise above 25,000 feet. Our expedition is an attempt at the highest of these four peaks, climbing Dhaulagiri I.
Trip Outline
Day-To-Day Itinerary:
Day 01: Pick up from Kathmandu airport and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02: Official formalities, expedition preparation in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Darbang (920m) for about five hours, camping.
Day 04: Trek from Darbang to Dharapani, camping.
Day 05: Trek from Dharapani to Muri, camping.
Day 06: Trek from Muri to Bagar, camping.
Day 07: Trek from Bagar to Doban, camping.
Day 08: Trek from Doban to Sallaghari, camping.
Day 09: Trek from Sallaghari to Italy base Camp overnight at tent camp.
Day 10: Trek from Italy base camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4700m).
Days 11-39: Climbing Period (Summit Period to Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m)
Day 40: Preparation to returning (Clean Base Camp).
Day 41: Trek from Dhaulagiri Base Camp to down Yak Kharka(3680m)
Day 42: Trek from Yak Kharka to Jomsom (2710m), about six hours, teahouse.
Day 43: Fly or by Private bus from Jomsom to Pokhara, overnight hotel on BB Plan.
Day 44: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus that takes about seven hours.
Day 45: D-Briefing, Leisure day and shopping in Kathmandu; evening farewell dinner.
Day 46: Final departure, or alternative Join other activities
What's included?
1. All arrival and departure transfer to and from Airport both domestic and international.
2. World Himalayan Destination’s assistance in the airport with its representative.
3. 4 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu 1 Night in Pokhara on BB Plan.
4. All surface transport to Darbang and back to Kathmandu from Jomsom as per itinerary.
5. All camping equipment like camp furniture (table, chairs), kitchenware, kitchen, dining, guest and toilet tents in Advance Base Camp.
6. Three meals a day (BLD-tea-coffee) and twin sharing teahouse accommodation during trek, freshly cooked 3 meals, tea or coffee by Snowy professional cooking Base Camp.
7. The baggage allowance for trekking up and down is 40kg: 30kg ration per person.
8. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Conservation entry fee.
9. TIMS card (Trekker’s Information Management System).
10. Expedition royalty and climbing permit for climbing Dhaulagiri.
11. Official Liaison Officer fully paid and equipped.
12. Wages, equipment, medical and accidental Insurances for staff.
13. Required base camp food for climbing member and all involved staffs.
14. Each expedition member will have an individual tent in the ABC.
15. Solar panel for light and battery charger in Base Camp.
16. First Aid medical kits for the Group and the staffs.
17. Free assistance service for cargo and duty clearance.
18. Our service charge and Government Taxes levied in Nepal.
19. Complete pre-departure information, flight ticket date change or reconfirmation and visa extension procedure assistance (where necessary).
20. Farewell Dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with domestic culture show in Kathmandu.
What's not included?
1. Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner).
2. Climbing Sherpa Guide, high altitude food and tents above ABC (Camp: 1-2-3-4).
3. Ropes, any other climbing gears and services above ABC (Camp: 1-2-3-4. Laundry, communication expenses and Internet uses.
5. Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, camera/video fees, and trekking gears.
6. Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, change in Government regulations, etc.
7. Any additional staff other than specified.
8. Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses for the member.
9. Medical and Travel Insurance with helicopter search and rescue for the member.
10. Permits for walkie-talkies & filming if special camera.
11. Defined personal climbing gears.
12. Tips to Base Camp Staffs (Mandatory minimum US$ 200.00 per Member in Total)
13. Any other item not mentioned in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section.