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Myadgi, May 23: Over the 65 years since the first successful ascent of Dhaulagiri, the world’s seventh-highest peak, a total of 680 climbers have reached its summit till date. Located in Mudi of Ward No. 4 in Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality, Myagdi, the mountain poses a significant challenge for climbers due to its rapidly changing weather conditions, making it more difficult than many other peaks.
According to a mountaineering record book published by the Department of Tourism, 638 people had summited Dhaulagiri by the end of 2023. An additional 42 climbers successfully reached the top in the following two years, bringing the total to 680.
In 2024, 29 climbers summited Dhaulagiri and as of now in 2025, 13 more have reached the summit, according to Department of Tourism Spokesperson Liladhar Awasthi. He said that because Dhaulagiri is one of the most technically challenging of the 8,000-metre peaks, fewer climbers attempt it each year.
The first successful ascent of Dhaulagiri took place on May 13, 1960, by a team consisting of four Swiss climbers, one Austrian, one German and two Nepali Sherpas. The expedition, led by Max Eiselin, was a joint Swiss-Austrian effort. Members of the summit team included Kurt Diemberger, Peter Diener, Ernst Forrer, Albin Schelbert, Michel Vaucher, Hugo Weber and Nepali Sherpas Nima Dorje and Nawang Dorje.
On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of this ascent, a commemorative event was held on May 13 in Pokhara. However, local representatives from Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality were not informed.The Rising Nepal
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