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Dhaulagiri Expedition

Dhaulagiri Expedition – Scale One of the Toughest 8000ers

Dhaulagiri Expedition is the sixth highest peak in Nepal and the seventh highest peak in the world with its height of 8,167m above sea level. This mountain lies in the northwestern corridor of Nepal in the Myagdi District. Mt. Dhaulagiri extends about 120km from the Kaligandaki River to the Bheri River in the west. “Dhaulagiri” is derived from the Sanskrit words “Dhawala” and “Giri,” which mean “White” and “Mountain” respectively. Mt. Dhaulagiri is also the highest point of the Gandaki River Basin. The Annapurna I, which is 34km east of Dhaulagiri I, forms a deep gorge between these two giants, known as the Kaligandaki Gorge—the deepest gorge in the world, through which the Kaligandaki River flows. Mount Dhaulagiri, also known as “The White Mountain,” is easily recognized by its unique mound shape when viewed from treks departing from Pokhara. Located northwest of Pokhara, this peak first attracted the French expedition that arrived in Nepal in 1950. Led by Maurice Herzog, the mountaineers looked up at this formidable peak and deemed it impossible to climb, shifting their focus to Annapurna I, which they subsequently ascended. The discovery of Dhaulagiri’s height in 1809 revealed to the world that the Himalayan range was higher than the Andes in South America. At the time, Europeans even assumed Dhaulagiri was the highest mountain in the world. The Dhaulagiri expedition begins in Kathmandu, followed by a drive to Beni and Darbang before trekking across a breathtaking trail leading to the first base camp. There will be three more camps and a final Advanced Base Camp before attempting the summit of Dhaulagiri. Since Dhaulagiri is a technically challenging climb, it is crucial that anyone attempting this peak has prior experience climbing 7000-meter peaks.

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Trip Facts

Duration
44 Days
Altitude
8167M
Country
Nepal
Grade
Extreme
Season
Spring/Autumn

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