Dhaulagiri, Mountain summit in Gandaki Province, Nepal
The seventh highest mountain in the world reaches 8,167 meters above sea level and features steep walls rising 4,600 meters from the surrounding terrain.
Captain William Webb measured Dhaulagiri in 1809, considering it the highest mountain globally until new measurements in 1838 indicated different findings.
The Sanskrit derivation of the name translates to White Mountain, reflecting the perpetual snow cover that marks its limestone and dolomite composition.
The Northeast Ridge serves as the primary climbing route to the summit, requiring extensive mountaineering experience and specialized high-altitude equipment.
The mountain stands entirely within Nepal's borders, creating the world's deepest gorge where the Kali Gandaki River flows between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.
Location: Gandaki Province
Elevation above the sea: 8,167 m
Part of: Himalayas
GPS coordinates: 28.69761,83.48949
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:53
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