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Mount Dhaulagiri 8,167m. Expedition

Trip Fact

Trip Duration 44 Days

Destination Nepal

Trip Grade Mountaineering

Activity Expedition

Max. Altitude 8,167m. - (26,795 ft)

Accomodation Lodge + Camping

Transportation By Bus

Meals Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Recommended Season Spring, Summer & Autumn

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Mount Dhaulagiri 8,167 meter is the 7th highest mountain in the world and its located in the Dhaulagiri Himal which is lies in the Dhaulagiri Zone of north-central Nepal, northwest of Pokhara. Its name is derived from Sanskrit “Dhavala" means "White" and Giri is "Mountain". The Mountain first time scaled by Mr. Ernest. Forrer and his team K. Diemberger, P. Diener, A. Schelbert from Switzerland in May 13, 1960 via North East Ridge. A French team was permitted to climb either Annapurna or Dhaulagiri in 1950 but decided to climb Annapurna after a reconnaissance of Dhaulagiri. A Swiss team tried to climb Dhaulagiri in 1953 but failed to reach the summit. Normally, four camps will be fixed for Dhaulagiri climbing. Advance base camp will be set up at 5,300 meter which is used for depositing the stuff and not for camping due to avalanche danger cases. If we could not approach the summit from Camp IV due to bad weather or other reasons, we will have to fix bivouac at 7,900 meter and next day try to push to the summit. The town of Pokhara is south of the Annapurnas, an important regional center and the gateway for climbers and trekkers visiting both ranges as well as a tourist destination in its own right.

Dhaulagiri 1st Climbing History:
Most ascents have followed the northeast ridge route of the first ascent, but climbs have been made from most directions. As of 2007 there had been 358 successful ascents and 58 fatalities. Between 1950 and 2006, 2.88% of 2,016 expedition members and staff going above base camp on Dhaulagiri I died. Dhaulagiri I's sudden rise from lower terrain is almost unequaled. It rises 7,000 m (22,970 ft) from the Kali Gandaki River 30 km to the southeast. The south and west faces rise precipitously over 4,000m. (13,120 ft). The south face of Gurja Himal in the same massif is also notably immense.

If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.

Detail Itinerary

Departure Detail

Spring Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 03, 2026
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 06, 2026

Expedition Cost as a group Joining Basis: A Via Marpha - Spring 2026
USD 10,400 Per Person. (up to Base Camp)
USD 14,900 Per Person. (up to Summit)

Expedition Cost as a group Joining Basis: B Via Darbang Spring 2026
USD 11,100 Per Person. (up to Base Camp)
USD 15,400 Per Person. (up to Summit)

Autumn Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: September 03, 2025
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: September 06, 2025

Expedition Cost as a group Joining Basis: A via Marpha - Autumn 2025
USD 9,200 Per Person. (up to Base Camp)
USD 14,400 Per Person. (up to Summit)

Expedition Cost as a group Joining Basis: B via Beni Bazar, Darbang - Autumn 2025
USD 10,400 Per Person. (up to Base Camp)
USD 15,200 Per Person. (up to Summit)

Hiring High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (Guide): USD 4,500 Per Sherpa (If required by Member)

Note:

We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.
Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food and fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
Hiring a high altitude Sherpa cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, expedition Helicopter rescue, hospital medicines, H.A. Sherpa guide accident insurance, all ground transporation and sleeping tents at BC etc.

Summit Bonus: Camp 8000m. = USD 500 and over 8000m. to summit= USD 1000 = 1500 USD extra payable for climbing Sherpa on the spot.

Start Date	End Date	Price	Season	Status	Booking
06 September, 2025	14 October, 2025	US$ 9,200 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 14,400 ( Upto Summit )	Autumn	Guaranteed	Book Now
06 April, 2026	14 May, 2026	US$ 10,400 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 14,900 ( Upto Summit )	Spring	Guaranteed	Book Now
06 September, 2026	14 October, 2026	US$ 9,200 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 14,400 ( Upto Summit )	Autumn	Guaranteed	Book Now
06 April, 2027	14 May, 2027	US$ 10,400 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 14,900 ( Upto Summit )	Spring	Available	Book Now
06 September, 2027	14 October, 2027	US$ 9,200 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 14,400 ( Upto Summit )	Autumn	Available	Book Now

Service Includes up to Base Camp:

All land transportation by Car, Van, Toyota Hiace, Tourist Bus, Local Jeep or Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after the expedition).
3 Nights Hotel accommodation in Pokhara at "Hotel Lake View Resort" on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after the expedition) - Itinerary A, and 2 Night with BB - Itinerary B.
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
Base Camp single sleeping tent and Mattress for each member, Base Camp staffs and Liaison officer.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table and chairs and cooking utensils for Base Camp.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison officer.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Equipments allowance, daily wages of cook, kitchen boys and Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Dhaulagiri.
Annapurna Conservation Area project Permits (ACAP entrance fee).
All expedition guide, cook and Kitchen staff and porter transportations to and from expedition.
Local reserve Jeep/Bus transportation to Pokhara.
Domestic Air ticket: Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu with domestic airport tax.
Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
2 Expedition duffel bag or barrel for each member.
Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency medical Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Garbage deposit fees.
Official tax and agency service charge.

Service does not include:

International airfare from/to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Hotel after 5 nights stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
High Tents above Base Camp.
High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator (will be provided as per your request).
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie Talkies, communication equipment and commercial filming.
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and summit bonus.

Expedition service up to Summit:

All land transportation by Car, Van, Toyota Hiace, Tourist Bus, Local Jeep or Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after the expedition).
3 Nights Hotel accommodation in Pokhara at "Hotel Lake View Resort" on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after the expedition) - Itinerary A, and 2 Night with BB - Itinerary B.
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs & cooking utensils for Base Camp.
Base Camp single sleeping tent, Mattress for each member, Base Camp staffs and Liaison officer.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison officer.
Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boys and Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Dhaulagiri.
Annapurna Conservation Area project Permits (ACAP entrance fee).
All expedition guide, cook and Kitchen staff and porter transportations to and from expedition.
Local reserve Jeep/Bus transportation to Pokhara.
Domestic Air ticket: Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu with domestic airport tax.
One high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food and gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb and summit attempt.
Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, pitons, etc.
High altitude food.
High altitude fuel.
High altitude tents.
Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
2 Expedition duffel bag or barrel for each member.
Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency medical Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Garbage deposit fees.
Official tax and agency service charge.

Service does not include:

International airfare from/to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
Hotel after 5 nights stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
High Tents above Base Camp.
High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
Oxygen bootle with Mask and regulator (will be provided as per your request).
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie Talkies, communication equipment and commercial filming.
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and summit bonus.

Spring Itinerary

Outline Expedition Itinerary: A via Jomsom side
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
44 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 3 Nights Pokhara and 35 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping
Recommended Season: Spring, Summer & Autumn

03 April - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
04 April - Day 02: Kathmandu free and preparation.
05 April - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
06 April - Day 04: Fly or, drive to Pokhara (915m.) and transfer to Hotel.
07 April - Day 05: Drive to Marpha Village (2,667m.) Overnight at Teahouse Lodges.
08 April - Day 06: Marpha Village Rest day for Porter arrangement Teahouse Lodge.
09 April - Day 07: Marpha Village – Yak Kharka (3,680m.) Camping.
10 April - Day 08: Yak Kharka – Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,700m.) Camping.
11 April/08 May - Day 09/36: Climbing Period for Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m.)
09 May - Day 37: Preparation and cleaning Base Camp.
10 May - Day 38: Dhaulagiri Base Camp - Yak Kharka (3,680m.) Camping.
11 May - Day 39: Yak Kharka – Marpha Village. Teahouse Lodge.
12 May - Day 40: Drive from Marpha to Pokhara and transfer to Hotel.
13 May - Day 41: Pokhara Leisure for relaxation.
14 May - Day 42: Fly or, tourist Bus drive to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
15 May - Day 43: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
16 May - Day 44: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Optional - Outline Itinerary: B via Beni Bazar Side (Circuit)
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
44 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 2 Night Pokhara and 36 Nights Camping/Lodges
Recommended Season: Spring, Summer & Autumn

03 April - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
04 April - Day 02: Kathmandu free and preparation.
05 April - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
06 April - Day 04: Fly or, drive to Pokhara (915m.) and transfer to Hotel.
07 April - Day 05: Drive to Darbang Village (1,110m.) via Beni Bazar. Teahouse Lodge or, Camping.
08 April - Day 06: Darbang – Baskot Village (1,602m.). TeahouseLodge or, Camping.
09 April - Day 07: Baskot Village – Bagar (Baghara - 2080m.). Teahouse Lodge or, Camping.
10 April - Day 08: Bagar Village – Dovan (2,520m.). Teahouse Lodge or, Camping.
11 April - Day 09: Dovan – Sallaghari (Pine Forest - 3,445m.) Camping.
12 April - Day 10: Sallaghari – Italian Base Camp (3,660m.). Camping.
13 April - Day 11: Italian Base Camp – Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,748m.).
14 April/09 May - Day 12/37: Climbing period for Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m.)
10 May - Day 38: Preparation and cleaning Base Camp.
11 May - Day 39: Dhaulagiri Base Camp - Yak Kharka (3,680m.) Camping.
12 May - Day 40: Yak Kharka – Marpha Village (2,667m.) and rest. Teahouse Lodge.
13 May - Day 41: Fly or, drive to Pokhara Jomsom Bazar (2,720m.) and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
14 May - Day 42: Fly or, Tourist Bus to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
15 May - Day 43: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
16 May - Day 44: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Autumn Itinerary

Outline Expedition Itinerary: A via Jomsom side
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
44 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 3 Nights Pokhara and 35 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping
Recommended Season: Spring, Summer & Autumn

03 September - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
04 September - Day 02: Kathmandu free and preparation.
05 September - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
06 September - Day 04: Fly or, drive to Pokhara (915m.) and transfer to Hotel.
07 September - Day 05: Drive to Marpha Village (2,667m.) Overnight at Teahouse Lodges.
08 September - Day 06: Marpha Village Rest day for Porter arrangement Teahouse Lodge.
09 September - Day 07: Marpha Village – Yak Kharka (3,680m.) Camping.
10 September - Day 08: Yak Kharka – Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,700m.) Camping.
11 Sept./08 Oct. - Day 09/36: Climbing Period for Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m.)
09 October - Day 37: Preparation and cleaning Base Camp.
10 October - Day 38: Dhaulagiri Base Camp - Yak Kharka (3,680m.) Camping.
11 October - Day 39: Yak Kharka – Marpha Village. Teahouse Lodge.
12 October - Day 40: Drive from Marpha to Pokhara and transfer to Hotel.
13 October - Day 41: Pokhara Leisure for relaxation.
14 October - Day 42: Fly or, tourist Bus drive to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
15 October - Day 43: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
16 October - Day 44: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Optional - Outline Itinerary: B via Beni Bazar Side (Circuit)
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
44 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 2 Night Pokhara and 36 Nights Camping/Lodges
Recommended Season: Spring, Summer & Autumn

03 September - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
04 September - Day 02: Kathmandu free and preparation.
05 September - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
06 September - Day 04: Fly or, drive to Pokhara (915m.) and transfer to Hotel.
07 September - Day 05: Drive to Darbang Village (1,110m.) via Beni Bazar. Teahouse Lodge or, Camping.
08 September - Day 06: Darbang – Baskot Village (1,602m.). TeahouseLodge or, Camping.
09 September - Day 07: Baskot Village – Bagar (Baghara - 2080m.). Teahouse Lodge or, Camping.
10 September - Day 08: Bagar Village – Dovan (2,520m.). Teahouse Lodge or, Camping.
11 September - Day 09: Dovan – Sallaghari (Pine Forest - 3,445m.) Camping.
12 September - Day 10: Sallaghari – Italian Base Camp (3,660m.). Camping.
13 September - Day 11: Italian Base Camp – Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,748m.).
14 Sept./09 Oct. - Day 12/37: Climbing period for Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m.)
10 October - Day 38: Preparation and cleaning Base Camp.
11 October - Day 39: Dhaulagiri Base Camp - Yak Kharka (3,680m.) Camping.
12 October - Day 40: Yak Kharka – Marpha Village (2,667m.) and rest. Teahouse Lodge.
13 October - Day 41: Fly or, drive to Pokhara and transfer to Hotel.
14 October - Day 42: Fly or, Tourist Bus to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
15 October - Day 43: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
16 October - Day 44: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

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Mountain Info

Location: Asia, Nepal
Himalayan Range: Dhaulagiri Himal
Height: 8,167m. - (26,795 ft)
Latitude: 28º 41’ 54” N
Longitude: 83º 29’ 15” E
Trip Duration: 44 Days
Normal Ascent Route: North East Ridge
First Ascent: May 13, 1960 by Kurt D., A. Schelbert, E. Forrer, Nawang, Nyima Dorje - Winter ascent 21 Jan. 1985 Jerzy K. and Andrzej Czok)
Easiest Route: Glacier/Snow/Ice climb
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: Kathmandu-Beni Bazar-Marpha village-Yak Kharka-Dhaulagiri Base Camp-Marpha Village-Kathmandu

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