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Quick Facts: Dhaulagiri
- Elevation: 8,167m
- Country: Nepal
- Region: Asia
- Guide Companies: 0 verified operators
- Season: Weather: During the climbing season, average daily temperatures hover around 15 ºC (60 ºF) at the ba
- Currency: Nepalese Rupee (NPR) is the official currency. Remote region requiring camping equipment. No teahouses on main circuit - fully supported trek needed. Budget $3,000-5,000 for organized expedition. Permits required for restricted areas.
- Languages: Official: Nepali. Regional: Magar, Thakali communities in lower regions. English spoken by expedition staff. One of the more remote and less-visited major Himalayan destinations.
Region: Asia, Nepal
Climbing History
First ascent on May 13, 1960 by Swiss/Austrian expedition using an aircraft for supply. At 8,167m, the seventh highest peak. Name means "White Mountain" in Sanskrit. The mountain was thought to be the world's highest until Kanchenjunga was measured in 1847.
Notable Routes
Dhaulagiri Circuit (16-20 days): Challenging trek crossing French Pass (5,360m) and Dhampus Pass (5,244m). Hidden Valley: Stunning high-altitude valley between passes. Italian Base Camp: Trekking destination with views of North Face. Dhaulagiri Ice Fall: Technical route for climbers only.
Weather Information
Weather: During the climbing season, average daily temperatures hover around 15 ºC (60 ºF) at the base of the mountain and steadily decrease to below freezing as elevation is gained. The climbing season also coincides with the dry season on the mountain, so little precipitation falls., Best Time to Visit: April to May, September to October, Average Expedition Length 45 days
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Weather: During the climbing season, average daily temperatures hover around 15 ºC (60 ºF) at the base of the mountain and steadily decrease to below freezing as elevation is gained. The climbing seas
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