Mount Dhaulagiri

• It is the seventh-highest mountain in the world.
• It has an elevation of 8,167 meters (26,795 feet) above sea level.
• It is located in the Dhaulagiri Himal Mountain range of west-central Nepal and is part of the Himalayan Mountain range.
• It is also one of the “eight-thousanders” — the fourteen mountains on Earth that are more than 8,000 metres (26,247 ft) above sea level.
• Dhaulagiri means “white mountain” in Sanskrit, and it is known for its snowy peaks and glaciers.
• It is the highest mountain located entirely within Nepal.
• It extends about 120km from the Kaligandaki River to the Bheri River in the west.
• It is also the highest point of the Gandaki River Basin.
• It is one of the most challenging mountains to climb due to its difficult terrain and unpredictable weather conditions.

Mount Dhaulagiri: Key Facts and Questions

1. Where is Mount Dhaulagiri located?
माउंट धौलागिरि कहाँ स्थित है?

• Answer: It is located in the Himalayas of Nepal.

2. What is the height of Mount Dhaulagiri?
माउंट धौलागिरि की ऊंचाई कितनी है?

• Answer: 8,167 meters (26,795 feet).

3. What rank does Mount Dhaulagiri hold among the world’s highest peaks?
दुनिया की सबसे ऊंची चोटियों में माउंट धौलागिरि का कौन सा स्थान है?

• Answer: It is the 7th highest mountain in the world.

4. When was Mount Dhaulagiri first climbed?
माउंट धौलागिरि पर पहली बार कब चढ़ाई की गई थी?

• Answer: It was first climbed on May 13, 1960.

5. Who were the members of the first successful expedition to Dhaulagiri?
धौलागिरि की पहली सफल अभियान टीम के सदस्य कौन थे?

• Answer: A Swiss-Austrian-Nepali expedition team.

6. What is the meaning of the name ‘Dhaulagiri’?
‘धौलागिरि’ नाम का क्या अर्थ है?

• Answer: It means “White Mountain” in Sanskrit.

7. Which river flows near Mount Dhaulagiri?
माउंट धौलागिरि के पास कौन सी नदी बहती है?

• Answer: The Kali Gandaki River.

8. In which mountain range is Mount Dhaulagiri located?
माउंट धौलागिरि किस पर्वत श्रृंखला में स्थित है?

• Answer: Dhaulagiri is part of the Dhaulagiri range in the Himalayas.

9. What is the main challenge in climbing Mount Dhaulagiri?
माउंट धौलागिरि पर चढ़ाई करने में मुख्य चुनौती क्या है?

• Answer: Harsh weather, steep slopes, and avalanche-prone areas.

10. Which valley separates Dhaulagiri from the Annapurna range?
कौन सी घाटी धौलागिरि को अन्नपूर्णा श्रृंखला से अलग करती है?

• Answer: Kali Gandaki Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world.

11. How does Mount Dhaulagiri contribute to Nepal’s tourism?
माउंट धौलागिरि नेपाल के पर्यटन में कैसे योगदान देता है?

• Answer: It attracts climbers, trekkers, and adventure enthusiasts from around the world.

12. What is the prominent trekking route near Dhaulagiri?
धौलागिरि के पास प्रमुख ट्रेकिंग मार्ग कौन सा है?

• Answer: Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek.

13. Which glacier is located near Mount Dhaulagiri?
माउंट धौलागिरि के पास कौन सा ग्लेशियर स्थित है?

• Answer: The Dhaulagiri Glacier.

14. Is Mount Dhaulagiri visible from Pokhara, Nepal?
क्या माउंट धौलागिरि नेपाल के पोखरा से दिखाई देता है?

• Answer: Yes, on clear days.

15. What is the prominence of Mount Dhaulagiri?
माउंट धौलागिरि की प्रमुखता कितनी है?

• Answer: 3,357 meters (11,014 feet).

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