Dhaulagiri Expedition
(Joint Dhaulagiri Expedition)
Fixed Depature Date: Sep 05, 2012
Height: Dhaulagiri 8167m.
Latitude: 28° 41′ 46″
Longitude: 83° 29′ 43″
Trip Duration: 45/50 Days
Normal Ascent Route: North
East Ridge
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: KTM - Pokhara - Beni - Marpha - Yak Kharka - Dhaulagiri BC.
Or KTM - Pokhara - Beni - Italian BC - Dhaulagiri BC.
The seventh highest mountain in the world is Mt. Dhaulagiri and it located in north central Nepal. Dhaulagiri (8167m.) was first climbed by the Swiss in 1960. Its name is derived from Sanskrit "dhavala means" means "White" and giri is "Mountain" The mountain was sighted by British surveyors in India in the early 1800s and was mapped by one of the secret Indian surveyors, the pundits, in 1873, but the region remained largely unknown until a Swiss aerial survey in 1949.
This highest mountain in the world is considered an interesting peak with more than six different routes. The normal climbing route is considered a reasonable climb with only short technical climbing sections and moderate avalanche danger. The South and West faces of Dhaulagiri both feature massive drops; each rises over 4000 meters from its base and each has been the site of epic climbs. The tangled topography of twisting ridges, glaciers, and ice falls is crested by a stretch of thirty miles. Several pyramid-shaped peaks rise along the main crest.
For this expedition, Himalayan Yetiland Treks provides all necessary infrastructures to assist you in your summit attempt in Dhaulagiri. We will do the necessary paperwork for expedition permit organize all accommodation before and after expedition. We organize camp facilities, transport loads, stock and set up high camps, fix ropes, provide food, high altitude food, high quality tents, porters, professional Climbing Sherpas, oxygen, satellite telephone, Wake Talkie set, as well advice and assistance as per needed during the expedition.
Dhaulagiri Expedition Itinerary: A
38 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 38 Nights Lodge/Camping
Season: Dhaulagiri Expedition 2012 Autumn
05 Sep 2012 Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfers to Hotel.
06 Sep 2012 2012 Day 02: Kathmandu free.
07 Sep 2012 2012 Day 03: Briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
08 Sep 2012 2012 Day 04: Drive by Bus 830m. to Beni then Overnight.
09 Sep 2012 2012 Day 05: Beni – Tatopani 1189m.
10 Sep 2012 2012 Day 06: Tatopani – Ghasa 2012m.
11 Sep 2012 2012 Day 07: Ghasa – Marpha 2667m.
12 Sep 2012 2012 Day 08: Marpha – Yak Kharka 3680m.
13 Sep 2012 2012 Day 09: Yak Kharka – Dhaulagiri Base Camp 4700m.
14 – Sep - 12 Oct 2012 Day 10-39: Climbing Period of Dhaulagiri 8167m.
13 Oct 2012 Day 40: Clean the BC and preparation.
14 Oct 2012 Day 41: Dhaulagiri Base Camp – Yak Kharka.
15 Oct 2012 Day 42: Yak Kharka – Jomsom 2750m. and overnight.
16 Oct 2012 Day 43: Fly Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
17 Oct 2012 Day 44: Free in Kathmandu.
18 Oct 2012 Day 45: Transfer 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, 43 Nights Lodge/Camping
Season: Dhaulagiri Expedition Spring 2012
03 Sep 2012 Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
04 Sep 2012 Day 02: Kathmandu free.
05 Sep 2012 Day 03: Briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
06 Sep 2012 Day 04: Kathmandu – Beni Bazaar 830m. by Bus
07 Sep 2012 Day 05: Beni – Babi Chaur
08 Sep 2012 Day 06: Babichaur – Dharapani.
09 Sep 2012 Day 07: Dharapani – Muri.
10 Sep 2012 Day 08: Muri – Boghara.
11 Sep 2012 Day 09: Boghara – Dovang.
12 Sep 2012 Day 10: Dovang – Pine Forest.
13 Sep 2012 Day 11: Pine Forest – Italian Base Camp.
14 Sep 2012 Day 12: Italian BC – Dhaulagiri Base Camp.
15 Sep - 14 Oct 2012 Day 13 – 42: Climbing period of Dhaulagiri 8167m.
15 Oct 2012 Day 43: Dhaulagiri Base Camp – Tukuche Glacier.
16 Oct 2012 Day 44: Tukuche Glacier – Yak Kharka 3,680m..
17 Oct 2012 Day 45: Yak Kharka – Marpha Village.
18 Oct 2012 Day 46: Marpha – Jomsom.
19 May 2012 Day 48: Jomsom – Pokhara – Kathmandu by flight and transfer to Hotel.
20 May 2012 Day 49: Free in Kathmandu.
21 May 2012 Day 50: Transfer to airport for your onward journey.
Expedition cost in group joining basis
01 Person, USD 23,000.00
02 Persons, Per Person USD 12,500
03 Persons, Per Person USD 9,500
04 Persons, Per Person USD 6,500
05 Persons, Per Person USD 6,000
06-7 Persons, Per Person USD 5,300
08-10 Persons, Per Person USD 4,900
11-15 Persons, Per Person USD 4,300
Climbing Sherpa: Per Sherpa US $ 2700 (if required by climber)
Service includes:
- All land transportation: Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop.
- 5 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist class Hotel on bed & breakfast plan.
- Transport as per itinerary for members, staff and Liaison Officer.
- Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.
- Peak permits fee.
- Full board basis during the trekking.
- All kitchen equipments; kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, shower tent, chairs and tables at the base camp.
- Cook and Kitchen boys at the base camp.
- Base camp tents for members and staff.
- Per Person 50 KG. Equipment’s luggage / barrels allowed till to Base Camp.
- Equipment allowance, wages and insurance for base camp staff and Liaison Officer.
- National Park Conservation Fee.
- Air Ticket: Jomsom /PKR/KTM with domestic airport tax & cargo fees.
- Visa extension.
- Satellite phone (Pay calls).
- Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator.
- Helicopter rescue insurance for Nepalese staff.
- Agency service charges.
Service does not include:
- Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
- Airfare from / to your country.
- Nepal entry visa fee. (Can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
- Hotel after 5 nights stay in Kathmandu.
- Service above Base Camp.
- Drinks except tea and coffee.
- Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
- Walki -Takie permit & Satellite phone permit.
- Oxygen & Mask -regulator for climbing.
- Climbing guide (Sherpa).
- Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
- Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road.
- Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, etc.
- International airport departure tax & tourist tax.
- Tips and climbing bonus.
- Garbage deposit US $ 3000.00 for a team. After expedition deposit will be refundable.
