Dhaulagiri is the Himalayan mountain known as the “White Mountain,” because its name derives from Sanskrit words meaning “white” and “mountain.”
Dhaulagiri I rises to 8,167 metres and is the world’s seventh-highest mountain. It stands in north-central Nepal, west of the Annapurna massif, with the Kali Gandaki River corridor separating the two mountain groups.
The first successful ascent took place in 1960 by a Swiss-Austrian-Nepali expedition. The summit route involved a large team and extensive logistical support, reflecting the mountain’s steep terrain and remote setting.
Dhaulagiri’s name is sometimes written as Dhawalagiri or Dhaulagiri Himal. It should not be confused with Annapurna I, which is slightly lower but is also in Nepal and is separated from Dhaulagiri by the Kali Gandaki valley.