Dhaulagiri IV, nestled within Nepal's Dhaulagiri mountain range, boasts an impressive height of 7,661 meters or 25,134 feet. Positioned at 28° 44' 09 latitude and 83° 19' 01 longitude, this majestic peak was first conquered on May 9th, 1975 by Shiro Kawazu and Etsuro Yasuda.
Located in Nepalese Gandaki Pradesh province, Dhaulagiri IV straddles both Dolpa and Myagdi districts. The towering mount occupies territory governed by Chharka Tongsong municipality in Dolpa and Dhawalagiri municipality in Myagdi. While trekking to base camp, nearby support can be found at the police and health centers located in Darbang (31.7 kilometers away), as well as the army post situated in Beni (54.3 kilometers distant). In addition, the closest settlement of Jeltung is a mere 10.5 kilometers away.
Climbers can rejoice as Dhaulagiri IV is awaiting ascent, offering separate royalty fees for Nepalese and foreign adventurers alike. For locals, tickets cost NRs 8000 in spring, NRs 4000 in autumn, and NRs 2000 during winter and summer months. Foreigners can expect to pay USD 600 in spring, USD 300 in autumn, and USD 150 during winter and summer.
Travelers ascending Dhaulagiri IV will typically fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara before driving onward to Beni—or alternatively driving directly from Kathmandu to Beni themselves. The journey to basecamp spans approximately 54.3 kilometers from Beni via a caravan route that winds through Babiyachaur, Darbang, Kalleni, and Jeltung until reaching the peak's climbing path which spans about another 11.6 kilometers. The entire expedition is estimated to take around 55 days in total.
The broader Dhaulagiri massif, of which Dhaulagiri IV is a member, lies on the western edge of the Kali Gandaki River gorge, roughly 40 miles northwest of the neighboring Annapurna mountains. With its snow-capped peaks and awe-inspiring glaciers, the Dhaulagiri massif captures the hearts and minds of mountaineers across the globe.