Dhaulagiri (8,167 m, "White Mountain") is the seventh peak of the planet. It is located in the Himalayas in central Nepal. The mountain is part of the massif of the same name, the five peaks of which exceed 7.5 thousand meters (Dhaulagiri I, II, III, IV, V). The array is located at a distance of approximately 30 km from Annapurna, separated from it by Kali-Gandaki river, whose canyon is considered to be one of the deepest in the world.
Dhaulagiri is a very beautiful peak, it has the shape of a tetrahedral pyramid. Especially impressive is the grand and impregnable South Wall, which is over 4 thousand meters high!
Dhaulagiri held the title of the world's highest peak until the early 19th century, when it was taken over by Kanchenjunga and then Everest. It is also the penultimate of all the eight-thousanders that humans have managed to climb. The first successful ascent of Dhaulagiri was made by a Swiss team led by Max Eiselin in 1960. The mountaineers climbed the northeastern ridge, laying out the classic route, which is still in use today.
The technical complexity of the ascent to Dhaulagiri is very high and exceeds most of the other eight-thousanders. The expedition participants will face difficult terrain, strong winds and the risk of avalanches.
Maximum quality expedition organization: from delicious food to the arrangement of base and high-altitude camps.
Our program provides high quality acclimatization which enables the organism to get used to heights and increases the probability of successful ascent.
Carrying 60 kg of personal luggage of each participant.
At the stage of climbing Dhaulagiri.
If necessary, we can help you with packing and purchasing airline tickets.
3 "Search" cylinders per participant + oxygen mask and Summit Oxygen regulator
For the entire duration of the expedition.
The program includes reserve days in case of bad weather, which greatly increases the chances of successful ascent of Dhaulagiri.
We do not cancel or reschedule groups. If the manager has given permission to buy a ticket, you can buy it with confidence. There will be no cancellation through our fault.
The manager has participated in many climbs and will advise you knowledgeably.
Only the most experienced team leaders of the Kuluar participate in climbs to the eight-thousanders.
To book a place in the group you need to make an advance payment of $5,000 by bank transfer to the account of the Nepali organizer. The rest is either in dollars in Kathmandu or also by bank transfer. In case of cancellation of the ascent less than a month in advance, the prepayment is not refundable.
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Visas to Nepal are made out directly at the border, the cost of a visa for a 90-day stay is $125. Here you can find detailed instructions on visa application >>. To get the visa you need only a valid passport, valid for more than 6 months from the date of return flight.
You must not have any diseases from this list in order to participate in the trek.
Dhaulagiri is the third highest eight-thousandth peak. From here on you can climb other eight-thousanders, including Everest! Or technically difficult peaks of lower altitude.
Tickets must be purchased in advance, as soon as we confirm your participation in the trek. There are lot companies flying to Kathmandu: AirArabia, Fly Dubai, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways. Their websites are the best places to buy tickets. Please note that luggage is not included in the price and you have to book extra 20 kg at the time of purchase. On boarding you will need the credit card used to pay for the tickets - don't forget it! Round-trip tickets cost between $500 and $700.
You can find our recommendations for airline ticket selection services in this article.
You need good insurance to participate in the program. Please do not neglect this point. It has saved some participants thousands of dollars. Our insurance guidelines can be found here: "Insurance for Kuluar Hikers".
Climbing Dhaulagiri requires maximum physical and moral preparation from the participants. You must be ready to walk up to 20 hours a day (during the ascent) and stay in the hiking conditions for a very long time.
You need to forget about self-pity and really train hard. It is better to have a training program prescribed by your trainer or send a request to us and we will help you with advice.
Previous high-altitude experience is required to participate in the program:
At Dhaulagiri, the temperature can drop to -50 and the wind blows at 320 kilometers per hour. The equipment must be appropriate.
You can view the weather here: mount-forecast - Dhaulagiri
