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Dhaulagiri
Expedition 2002
Expedition
Itinerary
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1)
Depart US from LAX. Fly to Tokyo, then onto
Bangkok. In Bangkok, we clear customs with our
luggage. A short walk takes us over the sky bridge
to the Amari Hotel. We have an overnight stay in
the Amari, a first-rate hotel with all the
amenities including a pool.
2)
Day two vanished while flying over the
international dateline.
3)
After an early breakfast, we return to the airport
to recheck our luggage. Upon departure, we pay the
departure tax at a separate booth and proceed
through customs with our documents. No visa is
required here, just your ticket and passport. We
take the outbound flight to Kathmandu for an early
afternoon arrival. After clearing customs we will
be met by our local liaisons and transported to
the hotel.
4)
Day of sightseeing in Kathmandu (2,427 ft) with a
local guide. Sights include Pashupati and
Boudhnath. Sightseeing is optional; you may choose
to relax at the hotel.
Dhaulagiri
Expedition Itinerary
5)
Expedition team members will finalize their
equipment checks. Trekkers may enjoy more of the
sights and sounds of the Tamel district.
6)
Depart Kathmandu in the early morning for a
30-minute flight to Pokhra. Then drive to Beni
(2788 ft.) to spend the night.
7)
Trek to Babi Chaur (3116 ft.) along the Mayagdi
Khola River.
8)
The route ascends away from the river through lush
forests to Darapani (5783 ft.)
9)
As we gain altitude towards Jugepani (8150 ft.),
we leave the forest region for ridge tops.
10)
We descend into the river valley to cross the
Mayagdi Khola River, then we make a gradual ascent
to our camp at Baisi Kharka (9450 ft.)
11)
Today the trek travels along the river to its
headwaters near the mountain and to the glacial
region on the west side of Dhaulagiri. We spend
the night at the Italian Base camp (11,750 ft.)
12)
We trek through glacial moraine to Dhaulagiri Base
camp for much needed rest and celebration (15,447
ft.)
13)
A rest day for the group. Expedition team members
work on completing the construction of base camp.
An evening celebration will be held for everyone.
14)
Time is spent exploring and acclimatizing for both
trekkers and expedition members.
15)
Relaxation and acclimatization.
16)
Loads will be carried to Camp 1 to establish Camp
1 (19,300 ft.).
17)
Continue to establish Camp 1 (19,300 ft.).
18)
Continue to establish Camp 1 (19,300 ft.).
19)
Continue to establish Camp 1 (19,300 ft.).
20)
Rest day.
21)
Move to Camp 1.
22)
Route work and carries to Camp 2 (21,500 ft.)
23)
Route work and carries to Camp 2 (21,500 ft.)
24)
Route work and carries to Camp 2 (21,500 ft.)
25)
Route work and carries to Camp 2 (21,500 ft.)
26)
Rest day.
27)
Move to Camp 2 for acclimatization.
28)
Route work and carries to Camp 3 (23,600 ft.)
29)
Route work and carries to Camp 3 (23,600 ft.)
30)
Route work and carries to Camp 3 (23,600 ft.)
31)
Move to Camp 3 for acclimatization.
32)
Members and Sherpa descend to base camp.
33)
Rest Days for members. Some route work continues
on Upper Mountain.
34)
Rest Days for members. Some route work continues
on Upper Mountain.
35)
Rest Days for members. Some route work continues
on Upper Mountain.
36)
Rest Days for members. Some route work continues
on Upper Mountain.
37)
Move to Camp 1.
38)
Rest day. Sherpa establish Camp 4 (24,500 ft.)
high camp.
Dhaulagiri
Expedition Itinerary (continued)
39)
Move to Camp 2.
40)
Move to Camp 3.
41)
Move to Camp 4 and prepare for Summit Day.
42)
With good weather and luck we summit! Return to
Camp 4 or 3—this depends on group strength and
mountain conditions. On 8000-meter peaks,
descending lower is usually better post summit.
43)
Descend to base camp for well deserved
celebration.
44)
Break down base camp and prepare for trek out.
45)
The expedition heads out for the Hidden Valley.
46)
Descent down to Kali Gandiki Gorge (second deepest
gorge in the world) and camp at Jomsom (old
trading
station between Tibet and Nepal).
47)
Fly to Pokhra.
48)
Return to KTM to sign a foot at the Rum Doodle and
PARTY HARD!
49)
Recover and buy gifts for loved ones.
50)
Outbound flights for the U.S.
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