Dhaulagiri Expedition

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.

On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our airport representative. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands. The representative will then take you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around and visit shops, restaurants and bars. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2 : Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur.

Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can also choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon, you will drive back to your hotel. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 3 : Final preparation day

Final preparation day in Kathmandu for expedition. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 4 : Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about seven hours.

After early morning breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and taken to the tourist bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about seven hours. The drive will take most of our morning time, leaving much of the afternoon to get a warm glimpse of Pokhara Valley and its beauty. If you choose to fly, you can reach Pokhara in 25 minutes. There are several flights from morning to afternoon available from Kathmandu to Pokhara.

Pokhara is the tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples along with the magnificent views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and many other mountain peaks. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

Day 5 : Drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Marpha (2670m) takes about 4 hours.

After breakfast, you will drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Marpha (2670m) takes about 4 hours. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 6 : Rest day at Marpha for acclimatization.

Rest day at Marpha for acclimatization. Today, we make sure all equipment are there for camping and climbing. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 7 : Trek from Marpha to Yak Kharka (3680 m).

Trek from Marpha to Yak Kharka (3680 m). Camping starts from today for meals and accommodation. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 8 : Trek from Kalopani to Hidden Valley (5200m) .

Trek from Kalopani to Hidden Valley (5200m). Stay overnight at camp.

Day 9 : Trek from Hidden Valley to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4740m).

Trek from Hidden Valley to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4740m). Stay overnight at camp.

Day 10 : [Day 10 to Day 40] Climbing period (Base Camp – Summit 8167 m – Base Camp) of Dhaulagiri Mountain.

Climbing period (Base Camp – Summit 8167 m – Base Camp) of Dhaulagiri Mountain. Three high camps will be made before you go for final summit of world’s 7th highest peak. Stay all nights in camp.

Day 41 : Trek from Dhaulagiri Base Camp to Hidden valley (5200m) via French pass (5010m.) takes about 5 hours.

Trek from Dhaulagiri Base Camp to Hidden valley via French pass (5010m.) takes about 5 hours. You trek along trail covered with ice and soft snow. The stunning views of the Dhaulagiri range completely enchant you. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 42 : Trek from Hidden Valley to Yak Kharka (3680m) takes about seven hours.

Trek from Hidden Valley (5200m) to Yak Kharka takes about seven hours. You traverse avalanche-prone slopes and then take on the steep descent to Yak Kharka. This day you trek through bare land for some distance.

Stay overnight in camp.

Day 43 : Trek from Yak Kharka to Marpha (2670m.) takes about five hours.

Trek from Yak Kharka to Marpha (2670m.) takes about five hours. This day the trail moves downhill until Marpha. On the way you pass small forests of juniper and other local vegetation. You will be accompanied by the splendid views of Nilgiri, Annapurna and rocky hills. Stay overnight at camp/lodge.

Day 44 : Drive from Marpha to Pokhara by Jeep/Bus.

Drive from Marpha to Pokhara by Jeep/Bus. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

Day 45 : Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes about seven hours.

After breakfast early morning, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes about seven hours. En route, you will enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. If you choose to fly back to Kathmandu, it takes about 25 minutes. There are several flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara from morning to afternoon. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 46 : Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation.

Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 47 : Departure

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

Inclusions

What is included?

a) Kathmandu

Pick-up and drop-off service

All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle

Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu

5 night hotel accommodation with breakfast

Sightseeing in Kathmandu

One full day city sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley with private A/C vehicle and English speaking tour guide including entrance fees

Farewell Dinner

Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening

Souvenir

b) Trekking and Climbing

All permits

Expedition royalty and permit from Government of Nepal to climb Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP), and TIMS card

Liaison Officer

1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, accommodation, transportation and insurance as per government rule

Garbage Management Fee

Garbage transfer & garbage disposal fees

Insurance

Medical & Emergency rescue insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs during the entire trip as per government rule

Expedition Stuffs Transportation

All necessary equipment transportation for all climbing members and staffs from Kathmandu–Pokhara–Kathmandu by a/c deluxe tourist bus, Pokhara-Marpha and Marpha-Pokhara by jeep

Member Luggage

Up to 50 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters /yaks

Food

3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) including tea and coffee during the trek and Base Camp, appropriate foods for high altitude to all climbing crews at Base Camp and above

Lodging

Camping accommodation for the most of nights

Porters

Porter per member up to Base Camp from Beni and from Base Camp to Marpha

Base Camp Staffs

Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen helpers as per group size

Staff Salary and allowance

All involved Nepalese staffs & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, foods & clothing

Base Camp Tent

Each member will have individual tent in Base Camp

Base Camp equipment

Foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning tent, 1 Kitchen tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower tents, 1 Staffs tent, 1 tent for Nepalese Base Camp staffs, store tents, Tables, chairs & all necessary cooking gears like Epi gas, high pots, stove, etc.

High Camp services

High altitude tents at (C1), (C2), and (C3) high altitude appropriate food for member, Sherpa and all climbing and cooking crews

Ropes

All required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing

Rope Fixing Team

The team of experienced Sherpa will fix the route on Dhaulagiri (no extra charge will be applied to members)

Oxygen (O2) Bottle

2 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 1- oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa

Oxygen Mask & Regulator

1 Set of Oxygen mask & regulator for each member and high altitude Sherpa

Back up Sets

Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask and regulator at Base Camp (with appropriate additional charge)

Heater

Heater at Base Camp in each Dining and other necessary camp

Solar/Generator

1 Solar panel and generator for lights and battery charge for laptop and other electronic devices at Base Camp

Satellite Phone

Satellite Phone for emergency communication available for members with appropriate charge

Walkie-Talkie

Walkie –Talkie for communication from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp

Permits

Satellite Phone / walkie-talkie permits

First Aid Kit

Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staffs

Certificate

Certificate for Dhaulagiri (8167 meters) climbing issued by Tourism Ministry after climbing Mt. Dhaulagiri successfully

Tax and VAT

Tax, VAT and our service charge

What isn't included?

Lunch & Dinner

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from trekking / expedition than the scheduled itinerary)

Extra night in Kathmandu

Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking / expedition due to any reason than the scheduled itinerary)

Travel Insurance

Medical and personal high risk travel insurance which should cover helicopter evacuation cost and medical treatment cost incase required

Rescue Evacuation

Medical and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required (Rescue, Repatriation, Helicopter, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs)

Personal Expenses

Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages (However we will provide soft drinks for members at base camp)

Personal Equipment

Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking /climbing Gears

Toiletries

Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and your other personal items used to keep yourself clean

Filming

Permit fee for special filming by using camera or drone

Internet

Internet service is available with extra charge during the trek and Base Camp

Summit Bonus

Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa

Tips

Tips for Base Camp and other involved staffs

Service above Base Camp

If you are taking just Base Camp services, then there will be zero service from company above base camp

Rope Fixing

The cost for using fixed rope during the expedition will apply to base camp service users

Extra services

Any other services or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary

Trip code	NET-EXP-DHLG1
Package name	Dhaulagiri Expedition
Duration	47
Max. elevation	8167 m
Level	ADVANCE
Transportation	Tourist Bus & Jeep
Accomodation	Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu. Camping Accommodation during Expedition
Starts at	Kathmandu
Ends at	Kathmandu
Trip route	{ Kathmandu - Pokhara - Marpha - Yak Kharka - Kalopani - Hidden Valley - Dhaulagiri Base Camp - Dhaulagiri Summit - Dhaulagiri Base Camp - Hidden Valley - Yak Kharka - Marpha - Pokhara - Kathmandu }
Cost	USD 17,500 per person