Mt. Dhaulagiri Expedition

Mt. Dhaulagiri (White Mountain) is the 7th highest peak in the world. Our Dhaulagiri expedition team will be led by Phurba Wangchu Sherpa. Phurba has summited Mt. Dhaulagiri 3 times and Mt. Everest 11 times.

  • Package price

    USD 12500

  • Trip Code

    MKA-1128

  • No of days

    47

  • Group Size

    min 2 person

  • Challenge level

    Challenging

  • MEALS

    Included (B,L, D)

  • TRANSPORTATION

    Private Vehicle & Flight

  • ACCOMMODATION

    Hotel & Guest House

  • MAX ALTITUTE

    8,167m (26,795 ft)

  • BEST SEASON

    Mar-May / Sep-Dec

  • START POINT

    Kathmandu

  • END POINT

    Kathmandu

  • SUITABLE FOR

    10 to 79 years old

  • WALK PER DAY

    4-5 hrs walk every day

  • GUIDING METHOD

    Live Guide/Instructor

Trip Overview

Mt. Dhaulagiri, at 8,167m, is the seventh highest peak in the world. This spectacular peak’s name means the “White Mountain”. The Dhaulagiri Expedition lasts almost 7 weeks (47 Days) and costs USD 12,500 per person for Full Expedition Service and USD 7,500 for Base Camp Service. Climbing Mt. Dhaulagiri can be done via a number of routes; however the normal route is the Northeast Ridge.

Mt. Dhaulagiri was first attempted by a French team in 1950 but they abandoned their bid in favour of Annapurna I. Mt. Dhaulagiri was the last 8,000m peak in Nepal to be climbed. In 1960 a Swiss team successfully climbed the northeast spur. Supplied by a small glacier plane piloted by Ernst Saxer, the expedition finally ended the golden decade of Nepal’s giants by putting four Europeans and two Sherpas on the summit on 13th May 1960.

Cost for Dhaulagiri Expedition 2024/25

Mt. Dhaulagiri Expedition costs USD 12,500 for Full Expedition Service and USD 7,500 for Base Camp Service.

Full Expedition Service: USD $12,500. This includes all transfers, Kathmandu accommodation, fees & permits, internal flights, trek service to Base Camp (BC), accommodation and meals at BC, Sherpa guide on the mountain, tented accommodation & food on the mountain, supplementary oxygen.

Base Camp Service: USD $7,500. This includes all transfers, Kathmandu accommodation, fees & permits, internal flights, trek service to Base Camp (BC), accommodation and meals at BC but no services above BC.

Dhaulagiri Expedition Northeast Ridge Climbing Route Map
Dhaulagiri Expedition Northeast Ridge Climbing Route Map
  • Camp 1: We will establish Camp 1 for Dhaulagiri Expedition at 5,900m on the Col east from the ABC. Along this trail, there is a high risk of avalanche fall and crevasses, so you must be wide aware of risk and difficulties.
  • Camp 2: Camp 2 will be set up at 6,400m after some steep climbing sections from Camp 1. Here climbing Sherpas will guide you as you need some technical climbing experience and need to climb up using the fixed ropes. As usual, you need one technical Ice Axe if you have one Private Sherpa with you, else you need two Ice Axe.
  • Camp 3: We will set up Camp 3 (7400m) along the ridge of the mountain, located towards the west with steep ice and snow climbing. Heading towards Camp 3 there will be frequent ups and downs. We have to climb towards the East Ridge, where strong wind may challenge us before reaching Camp 3. This is the most difficult part of the Dhaulagiri Expedition.
  • We will try a direct push for the summit and return to Camp 3, it all conditions, weather, permits us. For safe landing. we will set up a fallback camp at 7,900 m in order to attempt another summit push the next day.

DETAILED Itinerary

  • Day 01
    Arrive at Kathmandu airport and participate in welcome dinner party organized by Makalu Adventures.

    Welcome to Nepal, the land of Himalayas and divine gods and goddesses. Our staff from Makalu Adventure will pick you up in the Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and transfer you to the hotel. 

    Upon reaching Hotel, you can take a rest for some hours and in the evening we will enjoy a Welcome Dinner together at the Hotel. 

    Included

    Meals: Welcome Dinner

    Transportation: Airport PickUp

  • Day 02
    Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu City at Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swoyambunath Stupa( Monkey Temple).

    Today we will explore the Kathmandu valley. After breakfast, we start our Kathmandu City Tour. We will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and the famous Swayambhunath Stupa (The Monkey Temple)

    INCLUDED

    Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

    Transportation: Private Vehicle 

  • Day 03
    Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Drive to Beni.

    After breakfast, we drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Then we drive to Beni via private vehicle (as mentioned in Itinerary)

    INCLUDED

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

    Transportation: Domestic Flight and Private Vehicle 

  • Day 04
    Drive from Beni to Marpha.

    Today we drive from Beni to Marpha. Marpha is a popular village. You enjoy the most beautiful sceneries views of the Apple gardens in the village of Marpha.

    INCLUDED

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

    Transportation: Private Vehicle 

  • Day 05
    Trek to Yak Kharka(3680m) from Marpha(6:00 hours)

    Today we start our trek from Marpha to Yak Kharka. This trail is full of adventures and travelers often take some rest in the middle of the trail to enjoy the majestic views of the Nature. 

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 06
    Trek to Dhaularigi Base Camp(4700m) from Yak Kharka(6:00 hours)
  • Day 07-40
    Climbing periods (Mt. Dhaulagiri Expedition Summit Program-8167m)
  • Day 41
    Rest days and Cleansing program of Dhaulagiri Base Camp
  • Day 42
    Trek to Yak Kharka(3680m) from Base Camp(6:00 hours)
  • Day 43
    Trek to Jomsom(2710m) from Yak kharka(6:00 hours)
  • Day 44
    Fly to Pokhara from Jomsom(0:25 hours) and explore around Pokhara.
  • Day 45
    Drive Buse to Kathamndu from Pokhara(6:00 hours)
  • Day 46
    Free Day in Kathmandu / Contingency Day. Last minute shopping.
  • Day 47
    Departure from Kathmandu.

Cost Includes

Dhaulagiri Expedition costs USD($) 12500 per person

  • Airport/Hotel/airport transfers
  • 4 nights’ accommodation at hotel Thamel Eco Resort in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast and all taxes
  • Fly from Kathmandu – Pokhara– Kathmandu and all your luggage to Dhaulagiri Base camp and back to Kathmandu
  • Hotel in Pokhara 2 Nights with BB Plan.
  • Dhaulagiri Expedition Government Royalty. All camping facilities and meals during the expedition including tent (one member = one tent) at Base camp.
  • Kitchen and Dinning equipment, Eating utensils, Shower Tents, Toilet Tent, Store Tent, etc
  • Twin sharing HA tents Mountain Hardware T3 on Camp 1, Camp 2 and Camp 3. Triple sharing HA tents Mountain Hardware T3 on Camp 4.
  • All porter wages costs from Pokhara to Dhaulagiri Base Camp and back to Pokhara.
  • All costs for support staff (guide, cook, kitchen helpers, and porters)
  • Liaison officer, his fee, daily wages, equipment, clothing, accommodation, flight, meals and insurance
  • Mt. Dhaulagiri Expedition handling fees
  • Garbage deposit for Ministry of Tourism
  • High Altitude (HA) food till Camp 4 and summit
  • EPI Gas and HA (High Altitude ) cooking stoves above Base Camp till Camp 4
  • Oxygen - 5 bottles per client, Mask and Regulator and extra Mask and Regulator for emergency
  • Oxygen bottles, Mask and Regulator for climbing Sherpa (per climbing Sherpa 3 bottles)
  • High altitude sleeping mat above Base Camp till Camp IV
  • Garbage fee / Environmental Fee
  • All our base camp staffs , porters, Climbing Sherpas and Camp II staff wages, insurance and their daily wages and their equipment allowance.
  • Heaters in the mess tent at BC.
  • All breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, Coffee from Beni to Dhaulagiri Base Camp, till Camp IV and till back to Beni and Kathmandu.
  • Kathmandu to Dhaulagiri Base camp and back (all luggage and extra baggage carrying wages for the clients)
  • Generator and Solar Panel at Dhaulagiri Base Camp
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Fee
  • Climbing Sherpa, his daily wages, insurance, equipment allowance, meals, accommodation etc
  • Climbing Rope Fixing fee for Expedition operators Association of Nepal
  • Carrying wages for Climbing Sherpa above base camp (Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3 and Camp 4 and back to Base Camp)
  • One client one private climbing Sherpa
  • Satellite phone for Emergency use
  • Radio sets for members and climbing Sherpa
  • GAMO bag (Portable Altitude Chamber)
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, Coffee, Hot water for drink and Hot water for shower from Pokhara to Dhaulagiri Base Camp and while on the Dhaulagiri expedition and back to Pokhara.

Cost Includes [Base Camp Service]

Base Camp Service costs USD($) 7500 per person

  • Airport/Hotel/airport transfers
  • 4 nights’ accommodation at hotel Thamel Eco Resort in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast and all taxes
  • Fly from Kathmandu – Pokhara– Kathmandu and all your luggage to Dhaulagiri Base camp and back to Kathmandu
  • Hotel in Pokhara 2 Nights with BB Plan.
  • Dhaulagiri Expedition Government Royalty. All camping facilities and meals during the expedition including tent (one member = one tent) at Base camp.
  • Kitchen and Dinning equipment, Eating utensils, Shower Tents, Toilet Tent, Store Tent, etc
  • All porter wages costs from Pokhara to Dhaulagiri Base Camp and back to Pokhara.
  • All costs for support staff (guide, cook, kitchen helpers, and porters)
  • Liaison officer, his fee, daily wages, equipment, clothing, accommodation, flight, meals and insurance
  • Mt. Dhaulagiri Expedition handling fees
  • Garbage deposit for Ministry of Tourism
  • Garbage fee / Environmental Fee
  • All our base camp staffs , porters, Climbing Sherpas and Base camp Manager staff wages, insurance and their daily wages and their equipment allowance.
  • Heaters in the mess tent at Base Camp.
  • All breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, Coffee from Beni to Dhaulagiri Base Camp and till back to Beni and Kathmandu.
  • Kathmandu to Dhaulagiri Base camp and back (all luggage and extra baggage carrying wages for the clients)
  • Generator and Solar Panel at Dhaulagiri Base Camp
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Fee
  • Climbing Sherpa, his daily wages, insurance, equipment allowance, meals, accommodation etc
  • Climbing Rope Fixing fee for Expedition operators Association of Nepal
  • Satellite phone for Emergency use
  • GAMO bag (Portable Altitude Chamber)
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, Coffee, Hot water for drink and Hot water for shower from Pokhara to Dhaulagiri Base Camp and while on the Dhaulagiri expedition and back to Pokhara.

Cost Excludes

  • International flights and airport taxes.
  • Visa fees.
  • Bar bills and laundry.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
  • Tips for driver, guide, porter, BC staff and climbing Sherpas
  • Any other expenses incurred except mentioned in above ‘included’ items.
  • Ice axe, Crampons and Climbing boots
  • Four season sleeping bag for base camp use and above
  • Harness
  • Jumar/ascender
  • 3 x tape slings
  • 2 x screw-gate karabiners
  • Descender/abseil device
  • Prussic loops
  • Plastic mountaineering boots and Neoprene over boots
  • Globes, Sun glasses, Snow glacess, Down suit or duvet/salopette combination, warm wolloen socks, well broken in trekking shoes, trekking poles etc.
  • Successful Climbing Bonus for the Sherpa – (USD 1000 recommended)

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ALTITUDE ACCLIMATIZATION

To get the most from your trek, and to stay safe, it is important to follow acclimatization guidelines. At Makalu Adventure, whenever possible, we follow the acclimatization formula set out by Drs Jim Duff and Peter Gormly; experts in Wilderness Medicine. "Above 2000m, altitude illness is a possibility and above 2500m it becomes common".
"As a rough guide, above 2500m the maximum daily height gain between sleeping altitudes should not exceed 400m, with a rest day every third day or after every 1000m of sleeping ascent".
"Avoid overexertion and breathlessness while acclimatizing, stay well hydrated, avoid alcohol, excess caffeine, salt and protein, your diet should be 70% carbohydrate above 3500m".

Why Choose Makalu Adventure

Makalu Adventure has been trading for over 25 years; is one of the leading trek and expedition agents in Nepal and is used as in-country agent by several international adventure companies. At the helm is Mohan Lamsal (MD) assisted by head trekking guide Tenging Sherpa and head climbing guide Sanu Sherpa. Teni started trekking as a porter aged 14 and has hiked every trail in Nepal, many times! Sanu Sherpa has the distinction of having climbed all 14, 8,000m peaks, twice! Mohan Lamsal is not only MD of Makalu Adventure, he is also the General Secretary of the Nepal Mountaineering Association. You are in safe hands with Makalau Adventure.

Client Reviews

EXCELLENT : (5 / 5.0 ) 3

100% recommend this Package.
Score Breakdown
  • Sean James
    United Kingdom

    Excellent service and a welcome by Makalu Adventure

    I've known and worked with Mohan and Makalu Adventure for nearly 15 years. In that time I've led many treks and high altitude expeditions to Nepal (15 expeditions over 8000m and counting). His company provides an excellent service and a welcome that I look forward to every season. The Thamel Eco Resort is a center of tranquility in Kathmandu and the perfect place to start and finish the Himalayan Adventure. The staffs are now like family and I hope to return for many years with the guarantee of safety and security that he offers in the mountains.
  • Roy Francis
    France

    I have been working as my country-agent for Makalu Adventure since last 20 years and recommend them most highly.

    “I have used Makalu Adventure as my in-county agent for the last twenty years and recommend them most highly. The staff are knowledgeable, well trained and go that extra mile to make sure all is well. These are just some of the trips I have done with Makalu Adventure: Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek - Phapulu to Everest Base Camp - Annapurna Base Camp - Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek Annapurna - Circuit of Dhaulagiri - Circuit of Manaslu - Rolwaling to Everest - Humla to Mt. Kailash - Everest ABC Tibet - Makalu Base Camp - Makalu Sherpani Col Pass Trek - Kangchenjunga Base Camp - Langtang Valley - Parchamo Peak - Dolpo - Mera Peak.
  • Mc Klays Eqush
    Germany

    That was awesome, Climbing Dhaulagiri one of the best experience in my life time.

    Thanks to Mohan Lamsal and his team for best service. Mohan helped us alot, really a nice and helpful guy.
    We enjoyed alot. I would say Services provided by Makalu Adventures was really one of the best service I experienced in my life time.
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