DHAULAGIRI EXPEDITION
White Mountain - 7th Highest
Mt. Dhaulagiri is the fifth-highest peak in Nepal and the seventh highest peak in the world with its height of 8,167m above sea level. This mountain lies in the northwestern corridor of Nepal in Myagdi District. Mt. Dhaulagiri extends about 120km from Kaligandaki River to the Bheri river in the west. Dhaulagiri is derived from the Sanskrit word, “Dhawala and Giri” which means “White and Mountain” respectively. Dhaulagiri is reflected as one of the most fascinating peaks to climb
Mt. Dhaulagiri has 5 ridges and south and west faces, Majority of the scaling has been following the first route, which is known as the “Normal Route”. The northeast route is considered the normal route; However, Mt. Dhaulagiri has been scaled from every direction. The base camp is normally set at around 4,750m, and then three camps follow before reaching the top. The first camp is at 5,850m, camp 2 is at 6400m, and the last camp is at 7400m.
