Attend the mandatory official expedition briefing at the Ministry of Tourism with the government liaison officer. Complete thorough technical gear checks, testing oxygen regulators, masks, crampons, and 8000M triple boots with your climbing Sherpa.

Depart Kathmandu early morning in private 4WD vehicles along the Prithvi Highway to Pokhara. Continue westward along the Kali Gandaki valley to the bustling district town of Beni.

Drive along the Myagdi Khola to Darbang, the gateway to the Dhaulagiri Circuit. Meet your porter train and begin trekking through terraced farmlands and lush subtropical hamlets to Dharapani.

Ascend along steep river terraces past Takum and Sibang, taking in distant views of Dhaulagiri I and Gurja Himal. Follow stone-paved paths through Magar settlements to reach Muri.

Descend to the Dhora Khola and cross the riverbank, climbing steadily through dense subtropical bamboo and oak forests past terraced fields to the small settlement of Boghara.

Follow the rugged Myagdi Khola gorge through dense, uninhabited forests of bamboo and blooming rhododendron. Navigate cliffside stone steps to settle into basic lodge facilities at Dobang.

Trek through dense pine and fir woods past Sallaghari, climbing steadily into the sub-alpine valley. Arrive at Italian Base Camp (3,660 m), situated directly beneath the towering West Face of Dhaulagiri.

Dedicated acclimatization day. Take a morning hike up the lateral moraine to view the massive icefall tumbling off Dhaulagiri's sheer walls before resting for the glacier push.

Cross the rocky moraine through the Swiss Base Camp corridor and ascend the debris-covered Chhonbardan Glacier. Arrive at Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,750 m / 15,584 ft), facing the Northeast Ridge.

The expedition Lama and Sherpa team conduct the sacred Buddhist Puja ceremony, hoisting prayer flags and blessing climbing gear. Practice fixed-rope ascending, ladder crossings, and safety drills on the lower glacier.

31-Day Climbing & Summit Window:• Rotation 1: Ascend the lower Chhonbardan glacier icefall to Camp 1 (5,850 m). Climb the steep snow slopes and crevasses to touch Camp 2 (6,400 m), returning to Base Camp to rest.• Rotation 2: Climb past Camp 1, sleep at Camp 2, and ascend the 45° snow and ice arête to touch Camp 3 (7,200 m) on the Northeast Ridge before descending to Base Camp for full recovery.• Summit Push: Waiting for a verified multi-day weather window, advance sequentially: Base Camp → Camp 1 (5,850 m) → Camp 2 (6,400 m) → Camp 3 (7,200 m / begin oxygen at 2 L/min) → Camp 4 (7,500 m / increase oxygen to 3-4 L/min).• Summit Night: Depart Camp 4 at 10:00 PM. Ascend the steep snow and ice couloir, traversing technical mixed rock steps along the upper Northeast Ridge. Stand on the true summit of Mount Dhaulagiri I (8,167 m / 26,795 ft) at sunrise. Enjoy a 360-degree panorama of Annapurna I, Manaslu, Mustang, and the Tibetan plateau. Safely rappel down fixed lines back to Camp 2 and Base Camp.

Dismantle high camps, pack all garbage under strict environmental guidelines, and organize cargo onto pack mules and porters. Celebrate summit success with your climbing Sherpa guide and kitchen crew.

Climb the steep moraine ridge to cross the high alpine col of French Pass (5,360 m). Descend into the vast, glaciated lunar amphitheater of the Hidden Valley.

Cross Dhampus Pass (5,244 m) with sweeping views of the Annapurna massif and Nilgiri peaks. Descend steep alpine trails into the apple orchards and stone streets of Marpha in the Kali Gandaki valley.

Drive through the deep Kali Gandaki canyon past Tatopani hot springs and Beni, returning to Lakeside Pokhara. Check into your 5-star lakeside resort for hot showers and relaxation.

Board a morning scenic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Meet our private vehicle for transfer to your 5-star luxury hotel in Kathmandu for spa recovery and rest.

Attend the mandatory official debriefing at the Ministry of Tourism to formalize summit verification, followed by a celebratory farewell banquet with company directors.

Extra contingency day for flight delays or mountain weather hold-ups. Enjoy personal sightseeing around Kathmandu's UNESCO heritage sites.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before our private VIP vehicle transfers you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your international return flight home.