Overview

Mt. Dhaulagiri, the White Mountain was first climbed by the Swiss in 1960. its name is derived from Sanskrit ’dhavala- means white’ and giri is mountain’ The White Mountain. It is an enormous Himalaya massif located in the North Central Nepal. It was first sighted by the British surveyors in India in the early 1800s and it remained as highest peak in the world till 1848 AD. Later it was mapped by one of the secret Indian surveyors in 1873 AD. But the region remained largely unknown until a Swiss aerial survey in 1949. The French Annapurna Expedition, led by Mr Herzog in 1950, had permission to climb either Dhaulagiri or Annapurna but decided on Annapurna after a reconnaissance of Dhaulagiri. A Swiss team failed to climb in 1953 as did an Argentine group one year later. After four more expeditions, an eight member of a Swiss expedition reached the summit in 1960. The climb followed a circuitous route around the mountain from Tukuche, over Dhampus pass, French col to approach the summit from the North’ East col. The peak was then climbed by two Japanese in 1970s, the American in 1973 and the Italians in 1976.

Fixed Departure Dates for 2020:
April 10

Itinerary

Includes

• 5 nights Hotel in Kathmandu at B/B Plan on sharing basis 
• Peak permit fee
• Annapurna conservation park permit
• Experienced Guides and porters during trekking
• English,French,Italian and many more languages speaking Guide Sightseeing as per the itinerary
• All Ground Transportation
• Garbage management
• Porters for Personal Equipments (3 up to B.C and 2 return from B.C per member)
• Trekking from Darbang to Dhaulagiri Base camp, summit & back to Tukuche on lodge accommodation or camping basis
• Equipment allowances, daily wages, insurance, food and tents for cook, kitchen boy, liaison officer, Climbing Sherpa
• Dining Tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, shower tent, chairs and tables
• Insurance for emergency rescue and medical for all Nepalese staffs
• Single tent and mattress for each members at base camp (north face or similar)
• Gamow Bag
• Food and fuel, kitchen equipment, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet and shower tent at base camp during the expedition
• Medical/First Aid for expedition
• Emergency oxygen and mask at the high camp (Usage of the oxygen is subject to charges)
• Farewell Dinner

Excludes

• International flights
• Custom Clearance in Kathmandu for Cargo
• Nepal entry visa fee. (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival)
• Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
• Laundry, Postage, Telephone calls and all other item for personal nature
• Bar bills and beverage, EP Gas, Climbing Oxygen and Regulator
• Personal climbing gear above base camp ,Sleeping bags.
• Any extra expenses arising out of various situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government rules and regulations
• Any additional staffs other than specified
• Walkie Talkie and Filming permit (If special camera)
• Extra costs involved if members return before the itinerary
• Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage .Tips and bonus