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Mt. Dhaulagiri 8,167mm
Departure dates 2010/2011
:: 10 April - 04 May :: 10 October - 08 November ::
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Mount Dhaulagiri (8167m.) was first climbed by the Swiss in 1960. Its name is derived from Sanskrit " Dhavala means" means "White" and girl 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.
The French mount Annapurna expedition in 1950 had permission to climb either Annapurna or Dhaulagiri but decided on Annapurna after a reconnaissance of Dhaulagiri . A Swiss party failed in 1953 as did an Argentine group one year later.
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After four more expeditions had failed, eight members of a Swiss expedition reached the summit in 1960. The climb followed a circuitous route around the mountain from Tukuche, over Dhampus pass
As French Col, to approach the summit from the North-East Col., The expedition was supplied by a Swiss Pilatus Porter aircraft, the "Yeti" which landed on the North-East Col at 5977m. Near the end of the expedition the plane crashed near Dhampus pass and the pilots, including the famous Emil Wick, walked down the mountain to Tukuche.
Tragedy struck in 1969 when an avalanche killed seven members of a US expedition on the East Dhaulagiri Glacier. The peak was climbed by the Japanese in 1970s, the Americans in 1973 and the Italians in 1976. Captain Emil Wick airdropped supplies to the US expedition from a Pilatus Porter aircrafts. Among the delicacies he dropped were two bottles of wine and a live chicken. The Sherpas would not allow the chicken to be killed on the mountain, so it became the expedition pet. It was carried, snow-blind and crippled with frostbitten feet, to Marpha, where it finally ended up in the cooking pot. |
Level of support
The expedition will be led by a Local Nepal Sherpa leader with the support of assisting climbing sherpas, numbers depending on the team size. Local porters will help support our journeys into the mountains.
Grade & trek days: Vigorous , 27 trekking/climbing days
Highlights : Explore exciting Kathmandu, Visit the museum of remotye areas and village , Discover remote monasteries, Admire spectacular Himalayan vistas, Stay in tented camp, Learn about Sherpa culture, Take a flight over mountain peaks |
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Number of days: 49
Guarantee: Departure is guaranteed
Trip cost per person : US $ 10000 + summit Bonus $500/-
Group Size: Minimum 3, Maximum 15
Transport: Domestic Plane, bus, walking
Meals included: 3 meals a day in Tented camp/Tea House |
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OUTLINE ITINERARY
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Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. |
| Day 2 |
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Kathmandu |
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Kathmandu |
| Day 4 |
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Drive to Beni (830m-2723ft), arrange for porters. |
| Day 5 |
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Trek to Tatopani (1189m-3901ft). Overnight in lodge. |
| Day 6 |
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Trek to Ghasa (2012m-6631ft). Overnight in lodge. |
| Day 7 |
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Trek to Tukuche (2591m-8501ft). Overnight in lodge. |
| Day 8 |
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Trek to Marpha (2667m-8750ft). Change porters. |
| Day 9 |
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Trek to Yak Kharka (3680m-12074ft). |
| Day 10 |
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Trek to French Col (5360m-17586ft). |
| Day 11 |
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Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4700m-15420ft). |
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Climbing Period Mt. Dhaulagiri |
| Day 40 |
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Clean up Base Camp |
| Day 41 |
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Trek to Dhampus Col |
| Day 42 |
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Trek to Marpha. Overnight in lodge. |
| Day 43 |
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Trek to Lete (2438m-7999ft). Overnight in lodge. |
| Day 44 |
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Trek to Ghasa. Overnight in lodge. |
| Day 45 |
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Trek to Tatopani. Overnight in lodge. |
| Day 46 |
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Trek to Beni. Overnight in lodge.. |
| Day 47 |
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Drive to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. |
| Day 48 |
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Kathmandu |
| Day 49 |
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Departure |
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NOTE : We can return Lukla via crossing Amphu Lhapsa pass on clients demand
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:: Price does not include :: |
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: Scheduled hotel nights
: One high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food and gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb and summit attempt
: Peak Permit fee
: Garbage disposal charges.
: High altitude tents (North Face or similar quality) for all members and climbing Sherpa
:All food and fuel for Base Camp and higher camps during expedition
: Porters and pack animals
: Food while on the trek and climb
: Sloar light at base camp for light
: Group tents and cooking gear
: High Altitude Climbing Sherpas
: Airport transfers to and from Kathmandu International
: Satellite phone service
: Oxygen (3/4 litre bottles for emergency)
: Insurance for Liaison officer, and our crew
: Local experienced sherpa
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: International airfare
: 6 nights hotel in Kathmandu
: Luncha and Dinner in Kathmandu
: Service above Base Camp
: Staff/guide gratuities
: Items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry, room service, extra meals, etc.)
: Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment and commercial filmin
: Trip cancellation insurance
: Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage ( MUST HAVE)
: Alcoholic beverages
: Airport departure tax
: Personal Climbing gears above base camp
: Garbage fee. (refundable)
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:: Adventurous treks & Climbing high ::
:: Other extensions ::
We offer several options to extend your holiday after your trek :
:: Cycling trips around the Kathmandu Valley
:: Jungle Safari activities
:: Everest flight- please contact the office for details.
:: Rafting- please contact the office for details.
:: Paragliding in Pokhara- please contact the office for details.
:: Bunjee Jump & Swing at the Last Resort-please contact the office for details
:: Custom itinerary ::
If you would like to personalise your holiday we can work out a trek to suit your precise requirements, let us know what you want to do and we will be delighted to prepare a personalised itinerary- just get in touch with us! |
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