Dhaulagiri VI, a breathtaking mountain peak, can be found in Nepal's picturesque landscape. Towering at an impressive 7,268 meters (23,845 feet), this peak's geographical coordinates are 28° 42' 30" latitude and 83° 16' 33" longitude. At present, Dhaulagiri VI welcomes climbers to conquer its heights.
Shiro Kawazu, Shoichi Kimura, Hisazumi Nakamura, and Seijiro Yamamura etched their names into history with the first successful ascent of Dhaulagiri VI on April 17, 1970. Nestled within the Dhaulagiri mountain range in Gandaki Pradesh province of Nepal, this mountain is a segment of the extensive Dhaulagiri massif that spans over 120 kilometers from the Kali Gandaki river to the Bheri river.
For those seeking assistance nearby during their adventure, the Darbang police post is just 31.7 kilometers away from basecamp along the caravan route. Jeltung, the nearest settlement to the peak, lies only a short distance of 10.5 kilometers away.
Climbers should take note of the royalty fees required for their trek. Nepalese climbers are charged NRs 6000 in Spring, NRs 3000 in Autumn, and NRs 1500 in Winter/Summer. Foreigners need to pay USD 500 in Spring, USD 250 in Autumn, and USD 125 in Winter/Summer.
To embark on a journey to Dhaulagiri VI's summit, one must fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu before driving to Beni. The caravan route follows a path spanning over 54.3KM via Beni-Darbang-Mudi-BC. With a climbing route stretching for approximately 15.1KM, adventurers should expect an expedition duration close to around 55 days.