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| Mt. Dhaulagiri Expedition (8157m) |
Dhaulagiri; name is derivative from Sanskrit "Dhavala"
means "White" and giri is "Mountain". The Mountain was displayed
by British surveyors in India in the early 1800s and was mapped
by one of the secret Indian evaluator.
After four more expeditions failed, eight members of a Swiss
expedition conquered the summit in 1960. The Swiss expeditor
first ascended Dhaulagiri in 1960. The climb followed a
roundabout route around the mountain from Tukuche, over Dhampus
pass as French Col, to approach the summit from the North-East
Col.
Tragedy struck in 1969 when an avalanche killed seven members of
a US expedition on the East Dhaulagiri Glacier. The Japanese in
1970s, the Americans in 1973 and the Italians in 1976 summited. |
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| The Climb |
Being one of the world’s 14 above 8000meter high mountains, demands the best quality of technical equipments and highly motivated technically sound climber’s team. It has typical weather conditions which is very difficult to predict. The wind velocity is tremendous in this area, almost from afternoon to the dawn it is windy continuously .There are high passes to cross like French pass ht, 5360meter and Dhampus pass 5258m to reach Base Camp. We set our base camp at 4740meter on the Chhonbardan glacier below the rocky knob.
After establishing base camp there will be fixing four camps. The Advance Base Camp will be set up at 5,300m which is used for depositing the stuff. Camp I will be established at 5900meter, Camp II at 6400meter, Camp III at 7200meter and Camp IV at 7500meter and onto summit. Ascending from Camp I to Camp II requires stretches of steep climbing. Then the climb heads towards west ridge with steep climbing to reach Camp III. The climb now moves to the East Ridge to reach Camp IV. We will have to be very careful climbing over as we have to receive strong wind whilst climbing. We then push to attempt the summit from Camp IV. |
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| Itinerary Details |
Day 01 : Meeting upon arrival at Kathmandu International
Airport by our representative, transfer to hotel. |
Day 02 - 04 : Stay at Kathmandu for the official procedure,
overnight at hotel. |
Day 05 : Drive to Beni, overnight at guesthouse. |
Day 06 : Trek to Tatopani, overnight at guesthouse. |
Day 07 : Trek to Ghasa, overnight at guesthouse. |
Day 08 : Trek to Marpha, overnight at guesthouse. |
Day 09 : Rest at Marpha, overnight at guesthouse. |
Day 10 : Trek to Yak Kharka, overnight at tented camp. |
Day 11 : Trek to French Col, overnight at tented camp. |
Day 12 : Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp, overnight at tented
camp. |
Day 13 - 52 : Climbing Period. |
Day 53 : Trek to Dhampus Col, overnight at tented camp. |
Day 54 : Trek to Marpha, overnight at guesthouse. |
Day 55 : Trek to Jomsom, overnight at guesthouse. |
Day 56 : Fly to Pokhara / Kathmandu; transfer to the hotel. |
Day 57 - 59 : Leisure days in Kathmandu, overnight at hotel. |
Day 60 : Transfer to airprot, departure your own destination. |
The price covers the following services |
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| • Airport transfers (domestic and international both) |
| • Press conference arrangement. |
• 5 nights hotel accommodation at Hotel Yak and Yeti or similar with breakfast. |
• Climbing Permit fee form Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna consrvation Area entry permit fee. |
• Food & Fuel during the trek and
expedition period. |
| • North Face or similar quality high altitude tent for higher camps |
| • Single tent for each member, staffs, climbing Sherpa at the base camp. |
| • 5/5 bottles of oxygen per member and guide with mask and regulator. |
• Staff: Base camp Guide, Cook,
Cook helper. |
• Porters/Yaks to and from base camp. |
• One high altitude Sherpa for one climber (1:1) who assist you whilst on climbing and summit attempt as well as carries food and gears to high camps. |
| • Government liaison officer, his insurance, daily allowance, equipment allowance and flight fares. |
• Flight fare for member and staff (Jomsom - Pokhara). |
• Insurance, equipment allowance, wages and daily
allowance for expedition staffs. |
• All camping equipments:
sleeping tents, mattress, dining tent,
toilet tent, mess tent, store tent, table & chairs and other necessary kitchen utensils
whilst on trekking and expedition. |
| • Group climbing equipment such as necessary fixed rope, ice screws, ice bars etc. |
| • First Aid kit bag, trekking map & duffel bag. |
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Solar panel at the base camp. |
• Restop toilet bag. |
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Satalite phone (Pay Call). |
| • Walkie Talkie for each staff and member. |
| • Mountain cans cleaning at high camps. |
| • Cargo transportation to supply the food and gears to Beni and back from Jomsom |
• All ground transportation |
| • Necessary documentation and governmental official
paper works. |
• All applicable taxes as per the government rules and regulations. |
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The price does not cover the following services |
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• Personal climbing gears. |
• Extra hotels in Kathmandu (after 5 nights). |
• Personal climbing insurance which covers travel, medical, accident, evacuation etc. |
• Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu. |
• Emergency Rescue evacuation by
helicopter. |
• Applicable permit fees and custom charges for using communication equipment, commercial filming, satellite phone, radio etc. |
• Carrying bonus + Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa |
| • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, e-mail, etc. |
• Bar and beverage bills.. |
• Custom clearances in Kathmandu International
airport. |
• Gratitute (tip) for the staff etc. |
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| The conditions stated in the itinerary are only for the visitors who prefer full package programme. At the same time, we also serve you based on your choice. The selection of itineraries and the staff depends on your need and financial procurement. We have options for any partial visit as per your requirement and financial condition. |
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 Highlights of the Expedition |
| Exploring Thakali village and old monasteries,
Apple orchards, observing beautiful background of mountain
desert (Mustang) and Dolpo range, different community with
majority of Magar, Bramhin and Thakali. |
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 Fact of the Expedition |
Destination : Mount
Dhaulagiri (8157meter)
Group Size : Min - 1
Minimum altitude : 923meter
Maximum altitude : 8157meter
Season : Spring & Autumn
Transportation : Bus & Airplane
Duration : 60 Days
Entry : Beni
Exit : Pokhara |
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 Fixed Departures & Prices |
10 Apr - 28 May 2012
31 Aug - 17 Oct 2012/13
Besides the fixed departures, we manage other departure dates as per your requirements. We request you to email us at info@uniquetreks.com for price and other details. |
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 Necessary Gears |
Main rope,
Down Sleeping, Bag,
Down Jacket,
Gore-Tex jacket, Trouser,
Climbing boots,
Trekking boot,
ICE-axe with Ice hammer,
Rucksack,
Crampon,
Stick,
Harness,
Get up (Boot clover),
Snow Glass,
ICE Screws,
snow Shavel,
Carbine Lock & unlock,
Head Lights,
Wind Proof Jacket & trouser,
Down Trouser,
Wind Proof Trouser,
Water Bottle,
Woolen Gloves,
Bag Cover,
Wind mask for climbing,
Climbing gloves,
Socks for climbing,
Personal Medicine,
Eight figure,
Knife
Note: You can bring the necessary gears from your own country or can buy or hire from the stores of Kathmandu. |
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 Itinerary Accuracy
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| Unique Adventure International always efforts to operate the itinerary as per the negotiation made. Not always, but extreme adventure activities being operated in remote mountain regions, bears high risk and needs to be flexible. Unpredictable incidents, accident, weather conditions or flight schedule may be the reason that forces us to make slight changes in our scheduled programs. We expect your patience and cooperation in such circumstances. |
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 Client References |
BY TOM RUMSEY
The Himalayas is one of those places that very few people ever have the fortune to visit. One of the few places in the world that just thinking about makes you breathless.
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 Staff Informations |
D. P. Aryal (Managing Director)
Khum Bahadur Subedi (Director/Journalist Tourism)Read More» |
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