MT. DHAULAGIRI MOUNTAINEERING EXPEDITIONS

On arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport, received by our guides
and staff for short transfers to your hotels in the hub of Kathmandu city.
Checking your lovely room, and after a refreshing rest join with other members of
Mt. Dhaulagiri Mountaineering Expeditions. The guide or group leader briefs you
about the treks and climbs with do’s and don’ts, local culture, as well camping,
foods, and lodges on route trek.
Full good information which will help you to enjoy your adventure with us followed
with a welcome group dinner in a Nepalese restaurant with a folk-culture program as
entertainment while you enjoy dinner.

We have reserved two free days in Kathmandu to relieve you from jetlag with
long flights, on this day one can book a sightseeing tour around world heritage
sites within Kathmandu visiting Old Durbar (palace) Square, and the ancient stupa of
Swayambhunath, after a tour head back to the hotel with preparations for Everest
Expeditions and trek to base camp.
Second day in Kathmandu optional tour and expeditions preparations and group
briefing from our lead guide and team leader, on this day, completing all formal
documentations for the climb of Mt. Dhaulagiri Expeditions and packing.

Morning drive either in a car, coach or in a regular tourist bus as per the size of a group
as the driver heads on the Kathmandu-Pokhara busy highway. An exciting ride to catch
glimpse of beautiful landscapes with farm villages and towns.
The journey continues facing views of snow peaks and then finally drive ends upon
reaching our overnight destination in Pokhara. A beautiful scenic city, located on a

valley with ever-present close views of Annapurna and Manaslu Himalaya with
majestic Machhapuchare Himal the famous Fish Tail Peak.
At Pokhara, transfer into a nice hotel close to Phewa Lake with time for leisure
stroll on the lakeside, lined with fancy shops, stores, restaurants, and many good
hotels.
(Option of flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara 30 minutes by air facing sweeping
panorama of the Central and Western Himalaya range)

Enjoy the morning views of Annapurna peaks and then after breakfast another
interesting drive to the starting point of our trek. On leaving Pokhara valley
heading further west with grand views of Annapurna Himalaya.
A scenic drive around low warm farmlands and the rural villages then reach Beni.
The headquarter town is in the Mygdi district and Dhaulagiri region, and from here drive on
a rough winding country road following the Mygdi River to Darbang. A farm village in
near future will be a town due to a motorable road at the junction of various
trekking routes that lead to Dolpo and to our destination towards Dhaulagiri
base camp and beyond. At Darbang overnight in the best available local lodge and
enjoy the time exploring the area of Magar the hill tribes of western Nepal.

The morning starts our first-day walk of the adventure, from Darbang with two trails to
begin our trek, using the old or new short route new trekking route. The old leads to
More a large Magar village, choosing the new shortest path to Bagar village.
The adventure begins following the Mygdi River past rural farm areas to reach our first
overnight camp at a small farm village called Kamala. After a pleasant first-day walk
on the journey. The tented camp is placed on a farm field close to the river and enjoy the
afternoon splashing in the cold refreshing river.

After the first overnight in a tented camp, the morning after a good breakfast prepared by our
camping cook and staff, the walk starts following the river for a few hours to a small farm
village of Juge-Pani. Situated in between route to Bagar and Mure villages, stopping
here for hot lunch, served by our camping cook. The afternoon begins with a steep climb
for more than an hour to reach on top of a ridge, covered in dense rainforest.

From the top, an easy gradual walk downhill to Bagar for an overnight camp close
to this village. This will be the last village or human settlement for some days till our
journey reach Jomsom town on the other side of Dhaulagiri.

On leaving the last farm Bagar village, after breakfast walk on a gradual path for short
while, and then leaving the river behind as the climb leads to a steep uphill and then
downhill into a deep forest of pines and rhododendron tree lines to a small clearing
amidst forest surrounding a place called Dovan for overnight camping.
A small meadow and grazing land of local cattle herders with small temporary
shelter of huts and shades.

From Dovan clearing our campsites, after a good breakfast walk into woodland and
over wooden bridges above tributary streams, as the walk continues within cool
the shade of the forest then reaching our overnight camp, around a small grassy field in the
midst of dense woodland. This area is called Chattare or Bhaise Kharka means a
the place for domestic cattle summer grading area, also known as Jungle Camp for
many other trekkers.

Today's walk leads closer to the massive peaks of the Dhaulagiri range, the morning starts
heading due west after a few hour tree lines and lush vegetation gives away to
mountain barren and arid landscape. On leaving the forest entering a wide small
the glaciated plateau at Italian Camp, in the early day’s Italian expedition, set their camp for
the climb to Mt. Dhaulagiri, and hence since then known as Italian Camp.
Located right on beneath the Southern Flank of Mt. Dhaulagiri, from here walk over
moraine and glaciers with a short climb to a grassy path to our overnight camp at a
small spot called Pakhaban or Japanese Camp. The area offers close views of
Putha Huin-Chuli, Mana-Pathi with Mt. Dhaulagiri and Tsaurabong Peak.

After an overnight camp around remote corners of the western Himalayas, a morning walk
from here leads to our main highlight destination. At Dhaulagiri base camp, the
route leads to cross-over glaciers and boulders of ice and rocks.

As walk follows crisscrossing over the moraine and glacier then arriving at Dhaulagiri
base camp for overnight camp. Tents are pitched and ready well in advance by our
camping and trekking crews, ferrying the load from Jomsom and Marpha villages.
The camps are set on the best available rocky level ground with the closest view of
Dhaulagiri and Ice Fall with Tukuche peak.

free day after a tough trek reaching the base camp, rest and check the gear as well
food for further high camps. Full preparations and scouting the route of climb
requires three more high camps to reach the summit of Mt. Dhaulagiri.
Rest of the day rest and getting organized for the climb and sorting out gear for
each High Camp. Includes Advance, Camp-I to III, and then back to base camp after
a summit bid.

Start the expeditions climbing through the glaciers that feed the Mygdi River,
between Dhaulagiri-I and II. The steep rock pillar separated the North Face with the
North-East Spur, the area is prone to frequent avalanches.
The first section climbs a long walk up to the Ice-Fall towards the saddle between
Dhaulagiri-I and Tukuche peak. The climb leads to North East Route and finds a
suitable, safe spot for Advance Camp.

Collecting and assembling all the needful equipment and gear, starting the preparation, and practicing ice and rock climbing. Rest of the day relax and plan for the next
day's climb to further three camps.

Brown Bear Trail reserves more than two weeks for the climb to the summit and
back to Advance Camp. During these weeks, busy ferrying the gear to designated
higher camp till III. They head back to Base Camp for proper rest and to pull up the
energy for the final ascent to the summit of Mt. Dhaulagiri-I.

Camp I is at 5,450 m, Camp II is above 6,400 m, and Camp III is at 7,400 m, then to
the summit of Mt. Dhaulagiri top is 8,167 m high. Our expert guides get busy along
with climbing members shifting loads to and from the last high camp-III.
From the base camp after setting camps and storing food, then wait for the
weather predictions. The climb begins heading past Advance to Camp-I and towards
Camp III for the final bid to the summit. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of all
Dhaulagiri range of peaks, with Tukuche, Annapurna massif, and Nilgiris.
As far towards peaks of Dolpo and Mustang region in the Far West as far as eyes can
see towards the eastern horizon. After the tough technical struggle descent safely to
Camp-1 or Advance Camp time permitting.

Reserved two days from the last high camps, where climbers and guides need to
bring all the gear down. Including garbage to keep the environment pristine as it
were before. All climbers and guides, staff should be at the base camp around these
two days.

Start packing the climbing gears and disposing of garbage in the proper box and
canisters to bring at Jomsom and handed to ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area
Project) or to the waste management committee, or staff carries it back to Kathmandu.

From here adventure continues walking on the glacier, and moraine with a rocky small path
heading uphill on a gradual slope to reach French Pass, the highest and first pass of
the trek. From the top enjoy grand views of Mt. Dhaulagiri-I (8,167 m) with Tukuche
peak and Dhaulagiri II (7,751 m.), Dhaulagiri III (7,715 m.) and Dhaulagiri IV
(7,618 m.). Includes Sita Chuchura, Mukut Himal, and Tashi Kang 5,386 meters,
The top is marked with stone cairns and Buddhist prayer flags, after enjoying beautiful
views of snow peaks, a short descent to Hidden Valley is enclosed by an array of peaks
and rocky high cliffs. A large valley situated close to Mygdi, Mustang, and Dolpo
areas, an overnight camp is set on the hard grassy ground.
The area around Hidden Valley is a summer pasture and grazing field for Yaks and
other cattle of nearby Mustang and Kaligandaki villages.

After an enjoyable rest at Hidden Valley, the morning walk heads east on a pleasant small
path of scree and rocks to cross the second pass of the adventure. The pass of
Thapa or Dhampus with the same name of a small peak close to the high ridge.
A short climb to the top of the second pass of the adventure, facing outstanding views
of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range of peaks, as well as looking down towards
Kaligandaki River valley. From here leave the Mygdi area for Mustang district and
onward to Manang, a long downhill back into vegetation short bush of Burberry,
juniper, and rhododendron. The area around is called Yak Kharka or Alu Bari, a
temporary settlement of Yak herders during the grazing season growing some vegetables
and potatoes. Where our overnight camp is set facing grand views of Dhaulagiri and
Annapurna Himalaya range.

From this isolated camping spot head downhill into woodland as the walk continues
with a long descent that splits the route of Jomsom and Marpha. Taking the higher
path above the main trail of Jomsom and Marpha as a walk leads to a large town at
Jomsom is the headquarters town of the Mustang district.
Enjoy the afternoon in this lovely town of Thakali people the tribe of Kaligandaki
the valley follows the Buddhism religion and culture, Jomsom with many good lodges and
lovely foods to enjoy.

After a pleasant and enjoyable overnight at Jomsom in the comfort of a nice lodge
having great food, walk to Jomsom airport and bid farewell to porters and camping
staff, and guides. After checking in board a small aircraft for a panoramic short flight
to Pokhara airport, then transfer to respective hotels by the Phewa Lake side.
Rest of the day relax or enjoy individual exciting activities, around Pokhara offers
Great outdoor activities and adventure sports. From Paragliding, Zip-Line, Bungee or
just relaxing and marvel the views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas.

From Pokhara, depart for Kathmandu where the morning drive heads towards farm
areas, villages, and town to Mugling Bazaar. As the drive continues following the
Trisuli River for some hours. Then heading up on the winding road to Kathmandu

Valley and the busy city. On reaching Kathmandu transfer to your hotels,
afternoon free for individual activities.

Free days in Kathmandu, enjoy relaxing or join in for a sightseeing tour of
Kathmandu-Patan and Bhaktapur. As well one can have the pleasure of individual
activities and shopping for souvenirs. These free days allow for checking the gear and
equipment after completing the arduous climb of Mt. Dhaulagiri.
After completing the successful Mt. Dhaulagiri Mountaineering Expeditions,
leader and guide will hand the expedition reports to the concerned Nepal Government
The tourism department, evening enjoy the farewell group dinner.

Last day in the country full of amazing adventures with high Himalayan peaks,
after a wonderful experience; with fond memories of Mt. Dhaulagiri
Mountaineering Expedition and climb. Our staff transfer you from the hotel to
airport as per your international flight time for your final departure homeward
bound or to the respective destinations.