 Dhaulaghiri was climbed first in 1960 by an international team under the leadership of Max Eiselin, Lucerne . Since I happen to know some of the team members personally, my description concentrates mainly on this ascent. But in this detail chapter, I try to inform about the present situation.
Dhaulagiri is Sanskrit and means white mountain. It is located in the west central part of Nepal . On the altitude scale it is number 7 and it is almost the last 8000er to be conquered. The way of the first ascent is the normal route of today. There are however two main possibilities to reach the base camp. Both ways start from south at the small town of Beni (860 m) which can by reached by bus from Pokhara and Kathmandu .
The eastern valley is called Kali Gandaki and was chosen by the French expedition in 1950. Today there is even an airport at Jomsom (2700 m) in this valley. On the west side of this valley is Dhaulagiri, on the east side is Annapurna . The alternative route is the Marsangdi valley, which was discovered by a Swiss expedition one year later. Today there are commercial trekking tours that climb on one side, reach the base camp and come back through the opposite valley. But there also organized tours that try to reach the summit. Trekking itineary can be design as your interest and budget. |
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| Suggested itinerary: 15 nights / 16 Days |
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Day 01: Receive you on the kathmandu airport. (A. ) |
Day 02: Drive or flight to pokhara (B, L, D, A) |
Day 03: At morning time around 8: AM. drive to Baglung Beni (B, L, D, A) |
Day 04: Trek up to Darbang (B, L, D, A) |
Day 05: Trek up to Muri (B, L, D, A) |
Day 06: Trek up to Bagar (B, L, D, A) |
Day 07: Trek up to Dovan (B, L, D, A) |
Day 08: Trek up to Italy B. C. (B, L, D, A) |
Day 09: Trek up to Dhaulagiri B. C. (B, L, D, A) |
Day 10: Trek up to French Col. Pas (5360m.) camp at Dampus pass (B, L, D, A) |
Day 11: Explore and climbing Peak (B, L, D, A) |
Day 12: Explore and climbing Peak (B, L, D, A) |
Day 13: Trek up to Yak Kharka (B, L, D, A) |
Day 14: Trek up to Marpha (B, L, D, A) |
Day 15: Trek to Jomsom (B, L, D, A) |
| Day 16: Fly to Pokhara / Kathmandu or continue trek to Pokhara (B, A) |
| In this region, Only camping trek is applicable. |
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| Or: If you have like 3 weeks time you may also follow this itinerary for around / rounf Dhauligiri Trekking in Nepal. |
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Day- 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport. Transfer to Hotel. If you have time, a short sightseeing in Kathmandu valley with our professional tour guide. (A, B)
Day- 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley. at Afternoon, Preparation for the trek. (A, B)
Day- 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara (by Tourist bus) (A, B, L, D)
Day- 04: Drive to Beni to trailhead from Pokhara, 5:15 hr. approx. by bus, start the trek and over night camp at Babiochaur. (A, B, L, D)
Day- 05: Babiochaur to Darbang (camp at school Chaur). (A, B, L, D)
Day- 06: Darbang to Phalai Gaun. (A, B, L, D)
Day- 07: Phalai Gaun to Jugepani (camp near by river bank). (A, B, L, D)
Day- 08: Jugepani to Baghar (lunch time stay at same place). (A, B, L, D)
Day- 09: Baghar to Dobang. (A, B, L, D)
Day- 10: Dobang to Pakhaban (camp before Sallaghari). (A, B, L, D)
Day- 11: Pakhaban to Italian Camp. (A, B, L, D)
Day- 12: Italian Camp to Japanese Camp. (A, B, L, D)
Day- 13: Japanese Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp. (A, B, L, D)
Day- 14: Dhaulagiri Base Camp to Hidden valley (French Pass 5360m.) (A, B, L, D)
Day- 15: Hidden Valley to Yak Kharka (Thapa Pass 5290m.). (A, B, L, D)
Day- 16: Yak Kharka to Marpha (Teahouse stay). (A, B, L, D)
Day- 17: Marpha to Jomsom (Teahouse stay). (A, B, L, D)
Day- 18: Early morning transfer to Jomsom Airport & fly back to Pokhara. At afternoon Sightseeing in pokhara city around lake side. At evening cultural programms. (A, B, L) :
Day- 19: Having Breakfast drive to the pokhara airport & fly to Kathmandu (A, B).
Day- 20: Rest in Kathmandu (A, B)
Day- 21: Departure to the international airport kathamndu for your onward destination. |
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| Service includes in this package cost: |
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- Receive you on the kathmandu Airport. Then transfer to the hotel.
- Kathmandu hotel room reservation ( accommodation) as per your request.
- All land transfer as per given itinerary
- Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara one way ticket for the guide & clients.
- Annapurna conservation entry permits fees
- TIMS ( Trekker 's Information Management System ) permit
- For camping trek is aplicable so only guide, sherpa, Cook, kitchen staffs and necessaries porter as unon the group size.
- Tented camp accommodation for the trek
- Meals 3 times a day ( Bf, Lunch Din) each day while on the trek.
- Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder local trekking Guide & each 2 persons 1 Porter basis.
- All program according to itineraries on full board.
- Attractive wages to all the Nepali staffs on the trek.
- All necessaries equipment for the porter and guide..
- Insurance for all Nepali staffs
- After the trekking you will get attractive gift as a sovenioer.
- VIdeo show in the Gokyo Treks office before your tour departure.
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| Service doesn't includes in this package: |
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- Nepal entry visa fee per person US$ 30 only
- Travel Insurance (this is a mandatory condition of booking)
- Medical evacuation in case of emergency
- Personal nature or any donation.
- All bar bills
- Any drinks, tips for the guide and porter etc.
- International Airport Tax per person US$ 24 ( Or Rs: 1695 )only
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Note: The above itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. This is guideline showing tea house or tented camp trekking .
Group leader's travel free for groups of 9 or more.... (Flights and Government fees not included). |
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| (Abbreviation: A - Accommodation, B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner) |
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Above given is sample itinerary and are subject to change to suit your schedule. If you do not want all the activities listed in the package, we are always flexible to provide you the personalized package as per your schedule requirement.
Given prices will remain valid up to 1st March 2008. All itineraries as well as price are subject to change with out prior notice until your reservation of this trip with us.
Individual booking is accepted.
We emphasize on private trips for couples, friends, familiesand small groups of friends and individuals. |
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