Dhaulagiri
- Title
- Dhaulagiri
- Description
Overview
Dhaulagiri I is the seventh-highest mountain in the world, standing at an elevation of $8,167\text{ m}$ ($26,795\text{ ft}$). It is the highest mountain peak located entirely within the borders of Nepal.
Key Facts
- Location: Situated in the Myagdi and Mustang districts of Gandaki Province, separating the Kali Gandaki Gorge from the Annapurna range.
- Name Meaning: Derived from Sanskrit, where Dhavala means white and Giri means mountain, translating to "White Mountain".
- First Ascent: Climbed successfully on 13 May 1960 by a joint Swiss and Austrian expedition led by Max Eiselin.
- Geographical Note: Lies west of the Kali Gandaki Gorge, which is widely considered the deepest gorge in the world. The Dhaulagiri massif extends for 120 km from the Kali Gandaki River to the Bheri River.
- Category
- Mountain
- Province
- Gandaki
- Key Figure/Measurement
- $8,167\text{ m}$ — World's 7th highest peak