Dhaulgiri : 8,167m
Peak XLII of the Indian survey is named from the Sanskrit ' Dhavala Giri', meaning White Mountain. It is often, and correctly, said that travelers to the Himalaya, when asking the name of a prominent peak, were told it was Dhaulagiri. It seems that when needing a name quickly, the local people chose an obvious one: most Himalayan peaks are, after substantially white.
Elevation: 8,167m
Region: Dhaulagiri Region.
The route: Kathamndu-PKR-Beni- Dhaulagiri BC.
Best season: Late Sept. to Oct.& April to May.
Program duration: 47 day
Suggested itinerary for Dhaulagiri expedition trip
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
Day 02-03: Prepare for Expedition
Day 04: Drive to trailhead to Beni & Galeshor Camp
Day 05: Trek Galeshor to Tatopani
Day 06: Trek Tatopani to Ghasa
Day 07: Trek Larjung to Marpha
Day 08: Trek Marpha to Yak Khark
Day 09: Trek Yak Khark to Dhaulagiri Base Camp
Day 10 - 40: Climbing Period
Day 41: Prepare for coming back
Day 42: Trek back Dhaulagiri Base camp to Yak Khark
Day 43: Trek Yak Khark to Jomsom
Day 44: Fly back from Jomsom to Pokhara
Day 45: Drive or fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 46: Kathmandu leisure/ rest /sopping
Day 47: International Departure.
