Dhaulagiri & Dolpo · climb
Top guides for Dhaulagiri I, ranked by their reviews here: The Mountain Company (★ 4.8, 4 reviews), Pioneer Adventure (★ 5.0, 1 review), Seven Summit Treks (★ 5.0, 1 review). ExpedReview is a specialist review platform for high-altitude mountaineering. Every review is checked by our team before it's published, and guides cannot pay for a better rating.
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ERTI 4.69 overall
Based in United Kingdom
★ 4.8 · 4 reviews on Dhaulagiri I · Last review: Jun 2021
Price: No recent price listed
ERTI 4.26 overall
Based in Nepal
★ 5.0 · 1 review on Dhaulagiri I · Last review: Nov 2021
Price: From $21,000 USD · guide-listed price for this location · listed up to $29,000 · last updated Feb 2026
ERTI 3.91 overall · Unclaimed
Based in Nepal
★ 5.0 · 1 review on Dhaulagiri I · Last review: Oct 2019
Price: No recent price listed
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.
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: 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
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.
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.
Pioneer Adventure
Dhaulagiri I · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
I'm very grateful to Pioneer adventure agency, great experience, all Pioneer adventure Sherpas and staffs are very professional, very good behaviour, very understanding, very honest, kind and simple hearted. I feel as my own family. They always follow the Mountaineering rules,…
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The Mountain Company
Dhaulagiri I · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
I highly recommend The Mountain Company. Excellent pre-trek info. Quick replies to emails from the owner. Great service in Nepal. Excellent English trek-guide and a happy, well managed team of Nepalese. Strong emphasis on wellbeing and safety. Fantastic food. Ongoing support of…
By Mike P.
The Mountain Company
Dhaulagiri I · Rated 4.4/5 · Reviewed
This was a fantastic trek. Well planned from the start, as especially good on acclimitisation. The leader, Nat, was great. There was ample care and medical attention if needed. Ample food too - but inevitably it was basic. If this company is a little more expensive it is worth…
By James G.
The Mountain Company
Dhaulagiri I · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
This was my first guided Himalayan trek and in every aspect exceeded my expectations. All aspects of the trip were exceptional; the quality and experience of TMC staff and local trek leaders, the porter and cooking crews support of the trekkers, the handling of the logistics,…
By Howard K.
The Mountain Company
Dhaulagiri I · Rated 4.8/5 · Reviewed
Great trip with the usual professionalism of The Mountain Company. They include extra days for acclimatisation and a free day in the Hidden Valley. On this schedule the altitude gain is steady and no day is particularly tough. The French Pass and Hidden Valley are amazing…
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Seven Summit Treks (Unclaimed)
Dhaulagiri I · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Big Boss who wants we (members) summit. Good, very good and nice nepali staff. Last weather forecasts. Experiences shared from 14 = 8000meters summiteers. Immediate rescue operations. Marvelous surprises.
By Josette
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