Mt. Manaslu (8,163m.) Expedition

Autumn/ Spring
Fixed Departure: April 07, 2009 – Sept. 10, 2009
Entry: Gorkha / Exit: Besishahar/ Aruhgat Bazaar

This mountain located in the north side of Gorkha district along the Kali Gandaki valley. This mountain was previously known as Kutan l. 'tang' being the Tibetan word for flat place, thereby describing the mountain's general summit. It was then renamed Manaslu which comes from the Sanskrit word "Manasa" meaning "intellect" or "soul". It was first climbed by T. Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu (Sherpa) in 1956. Many consider the three peaks of Manaslu as Japanese peaks as they were the first to reach its summit in 1956. There exist half a dozen different routes on Manaslu today. The south face of this ‘Mountain of intellect’ is arguably the toughest in climbing history as well as peak 29 is very famous located in this area too.

1956 First ascent, by T. Imanishi (Japan) and Gyalzen Norbu (Sherpa).
The main our caravan route takes off at Samagaon and Sama Gompa, where incidentally Manaslu is called Kambung - after a local God. It was here in this selfsame village back in 1954 that the second Japanese expedition met with bitter resistance from the locals. They blamed the presence of the heathen foreigners for the avalanches and pestilence on the valley. They felt that Japanese had insulted the Gods dwelling in the mountains thereby angering them into creating such adverse conditions. Nowadays the climbers attracted to climb this beautiful mountain and from summit you can see many mountains of Annapurna and Ganesh Himal range as well as Tibetan dry land.

• Latitude: 28º 32’ 58”.
• Longitude: 84º 33’ 43”.
• First time scaled by: Mr. Toshio Imanishi on May 09, 1956. JAPAN
• Normal Ascent Route: North East Face.

Expedition Itinerary: A

Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
35 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu and 34 Nights Camping
Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Kathmandu – Gorkha 1060m. by reserve Bus then transfer to Tented Camp.
Day 05: Gorkha – Khanchowk 1000m.
Day 06: Khanchowk – Aurghat Bazaar 576m.
Day 07: Arughat Bazaar – Soti Khola 760m.
Day 08: Soti Khola – Machha Khola 820m.
Day 09: Machha Khola – Jagat 1360m.
Day 10: Jagat – Chumet 1670m.
Day 11: Chumet – Namrung 2550.
Day 12: Namrung – Sama Gompa 3360m.
Day 13: Sama Gompa rest day for preparation heading Base Camp.
Day 14: Sama Gompa – High Camp 4700m.
Day 15: Manaslu High Base Camp set up and preparation.
Day 16-29: Climbing period of Manaslu 8163 meter.
Day 30: Clean up base Camp and preparation.
Day 31: High Camp – Samdo Village 3780m.
Day 32: Samdo – Larke – La 5220m. Pass.
Day 33: Larke – La Pass – Bimtang 3630m.
Day 34: Bhimtang – Tilje 1930m.
Day 35: Tilje – Tal 1680m.
Day 36: Tal – Syange1060m.
Day 37: Syange – Khudi 790m.
Day 38: Khudi – Basishahar – Kathmandu by Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 39: Kathmandu free.
Day 40: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Expedition Itinerary: B

Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
42 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 6 Nights Kathmandu and 41 Nights Camping
Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Kathmandu – Arughat Bazaar 576m. by reserve Bus then Overnight.
Day 05: Arughat – Sotikhola.
Day 06: Soti Khola – Machha Khola 1300m.
Day 07: Machha Khola – Jagat 1350m.
Day 08: Jagat – Ukawa.
Day 09: Ukawa – Ngyak 2300m.
Day 10: Nyak – Namrung 2550m.
Day 11: Namrung – Lho/Syalla village 3190m.
Day 12: Syalla – Sama Gompa 3780m.
Day 13: Sama Gompa rest for acclimatization.
Day 14: Sama Village – Manaslu Base camp 4700m.
Day 15- 38: Climbing Period for Manaslu 8,163m.
Day 39: Base Camp – Sama Gompa.
Day 40: Sama – Namrung.
Day 41: Namrung – Philim village.
Day 42: Filim – Machakhola.
Day 43: Macha Khola – Soti.
Day 44: Soti – Arughat Bazar.
Day 45: Arughat – enter Dhading & drive back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 46: Kathmandu free.
Day 47: Kathmandu free.
Day 48: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Expedition Cost in group joining basis;

US $ / Euro          Per Person
Climbing Sherpa: Per Sherpa US $ 1900 (if required by climber)

Service includes:

• All land transportation: Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop.
• 5 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist class Hotel on bed & breakfast plan as per given itinerary A.
• 6 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist class Hotel on bed & breakfast plan as per given itinerary B.
• Transport as per itinerary for members, staff and Liaison Officer.
• Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.
• Peak permit fee.
• Full board basis during the trekking.
• All kitchen equipments; kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, shower tent, chairs and tables at the base camp.
• Cook and Kitchen boys at the base camp.
• Base camp tents for members and staff.
• Per Person 50 KG. Equipment’s luggage / barrels allowed till to Base Camp.
• Equipment allowance, wages and insurance for base camp staff and Liaison Officer.
• Airfare: KTM/Biratnagar/Tumlingtar/KTM with airport tax & cargo fees.
• Visa extension.
• National Park Conservation Fee.
• Satellite phone (Pay calls).
• Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator.
• Helicopter rescue insurance for Nepalese staff.
• Agency service charges.

Service does not include:

• Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
• Airfare from / to your country.
• Nepal entry visa fee. (Can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
• Hotel after 5 or, 6 nights stay in Kathmandu.
• Service above Base Camp.
• Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
• Walki -Takie permit & Satellite phone permit.
• Oxygen & Mask -regulator for climbing.
• Climbing guide (Sherpa).
• Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
• Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road.
• Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, etc.
• International airport departure tax & tourist tax.
• Tips and climbing bonus.
• Garbage deposit US $ 3000.00 for a team. After expedition deposit will be refundable.

We suggest our every climber to hire the Heli Copter Charter for transport the whole gears needed for expedition from Kathmandu/ Sama Gompa/ Kathmandu due to the caravan trail start from Gorkha and Dhading.

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