Mt. Manaslu 8,163m. Expedition

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Trip Overview

Departure Details
Autumn Season
Kathmandu Arrival Date: September 01, 2024
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: September 03, 2024

Mt. Manaslu is located in the western part of Nepal, 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 Mr. Tashio. Imanishi of Japan on May 09, 1956 via North East Face route. 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.

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.

Manaslu Climbing Route:
Manaslu has many interesting routes leading to the common summit and many of them were climbed and explored. The standard commercial route is along the original route of the 1956 Japanese expedition up the Northeast face. The climb is straightforward and only slightly more technical then Mt. Cho Oyu or, Shishapangma, however with low base camp it is a long climb and with relatively high objective avalanche risk.

Camp 01 - 5700m. at the bottom of the North Peak right above the glacier on a protected area.
Camp 02 - 6400m. safe section of the climb on a relatively flat area. In this camp, there can be a lot of snow accumulation.
Camp 03 - 6800m. can be reached walking 3 hours from camp 2 and lies at just below the col to avoid the very strong winds to ensure the safety.
Camp 04 - 7400m. The ultimate summit is reached by an exposed technical traverse for around a distance of 7400m. It takes around 6 to 8 hours climb.

Note: The trip can be begins with a helicopter flight from Kathmandu directly to Samagon, 3,780m., a small but progressive village set in a lush valley directly below Manaslu. We spend 3/4 days camping here, doing acclimatization walks into the adjacent side valleys. (Helicopter flight USD 700 Per Person as a group sharing basis)

If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.

Expedition outline Itinerary: A Via Besishahar

01 September - Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu Airport, meet our staff then and transfers to Hotel.
02 September - Day 02: Preparation, Briefings, Last minute shopping and formalities.
03 September - Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Besishahar (950m-6 Hrs.), Lodge.
04 September - Day 04: Drive to Dharapani (1300m-5 Hrs.); lodge.
05 September - Day 05: Trek to Tilje (2300m-6 Hrs.); Lodge.
06 September - Day 06: Trek to Bhimtang (3590m-6 Hrs.); lodge.
07 September - Day 07: Rest & Acclimatization Day in Bhimtang, lodge.
08 September - Day 08: Cross Larkya-La (5215m) and trek to Shamdo (3875m-10 Hrs.), lodge
09 September - Day 09: Trek to Sama Gaon (3780m-3 Hrs.), lodge.
10 September - Day 10: Trek to Manaslu Base Camp (4700m-4 Hrs.), set camping.
11 September/02 October - Day 11/32: Climbing period; summit Manaslu (8163m), full camping.
03 October - Day 33: Preparation for return to Kathmandu; Clean Base Camp.
04 October - Day 34: Trek back to Sama Gaon, lodge.
05 October - Day 35: Trek to Namrung (2550m-5 Hrs.), lodge.
06 October - Day 36: Trek to Philip Village (2300m-6 Hrs.), lodge.
07 October - Day 37: Trek to Machha Khola (1330m), lodge.
08 October - Day 38: Trek to Soti Khola Drive to Arughat (950m), lodge.
09 October - Day 39: Drive to Kathmandu, 7 hours; hotel accommodation (BB Plan).
10 October - Day 40: Kathmandu free for D-Briefing, and contingency day, farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
11 October - Day 41: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Expedition outline Itinerary: B Via Arughat Bazar

Hotel/Lodges/Camping
46 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu and 41 Nights teahouse Lodge/Camping
Recommended Season: Spring, Autumn & Winter
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Arughat Bazar- Jagat - Samagaon - Manaslu Base Camp - Larke-La Pass - Besishahar

01 September - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
02 September - Day 02: Official works and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
03 September - Day 03: Drive to Arughat Bazar, Soti Khola (1,165m.) 6/7hrs. O/N at Lodge.
04 September - Day 04: Trek to Machha Khola (1,330m.) 5hrs. O/N at Lodge.
05 September - Day 05: Trek to Jagat (1,350m.) 6hrs. O/N at Lodge.
06 September - Day 06: Trek to Ngyak (2,300m.) 5hrs. O/N at Lodge.
07 September - Day 07: Trek to Namrung (2,550m.) 6hrs. O/N at Lodge.
08 September - Day 08: Trek to Syalla Village (3,150m.) 5hrs. O/N at Lodge.
09 September - Day 09: Trek to Sama Gaon (3,780m.) 4hrs. O/N at Lodge.
10 September - Day 10: Rest and acclimatization day at Sama Gaon. O/N at Lodge.
11 September - Day 11: Trek to Manaslu Base Camp (4,700m.) 4hrs.), set up camping.
12 Sept./07 Oct. - Day 12/37: Climbing period and summit of Mt. Manaslu (8,163m.).
08 October - Day 38: Clean Base Camp, backpack for return.
09 October - Day 39: Trek back to Sama Gaon. O/N at Lodge.
10 October - Day 40: Trek to Namrung (2,550m.) 5hrs. O/N at Lodge.
11 October - Day 41: Trek to Philim Village (2,300m.) 6hrs. O/N at Lodge.
12 October - Day 42: Trek to Machha Khola (1,330m.) O/N at Lodge.
13 October - Day 43: Trek to Soti Khola, drive to Arughat Bazar (950m.) O/N at Lodge.
14 October - Day 44: Drive back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel. 7hrs.
15 October - Day 45: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and farewell dinner at evening.
16 October - Day 46: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Note: We suggest our every climber to hire the Heli Copter Charter flight for transport the whole gears needed for expedition from Kathmandu/Sama Gompa/Kathmandu due to the caravan trail start from Besishahar, Dharapani or Arughat Bazar.

Service Includes up to Base Camp

All land transportation by Toyota Hiace, Local Jeep or, Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
4 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after the expedition).
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
Base Camp single sleeping tent, Mattress for each member, Base Camp staffs and Liaison officer.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs and cooking utensils for Base Camp.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison officer.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Equipments allowance, daily wages of cook, kitchen boy and Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Manaslu.
Manaslu Conservation Area Project Permits (MCAP entrance fee).
Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
2 Expedition duffel bag or barrel for each member.
Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency medical Oxygen bottle at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Garbage deposit fees.
Official tax and agency service charge.

Service does not include

International airfare from/to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
High Tents above Base Camp.
High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment and commercial filming.
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and summit bonus.

Expedition service up to Summit

All land transportation by Toyota Hiace or, Local Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up and drop.)
4 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after the expedition).
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table and chairs and cooking utensils for Base Camp.
Base Camp single sleeping tent and Mattress for each member, Base Camp staffs and Liaison officer.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison officer.
Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boy and Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
Peak Permit fee of Mt. Manaslu.
Manaslu Conservation Area Permits (MCAP entrance fee).
One High altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food & gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb and summit attempt.
Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, pitons, etc.
High altitude food.
High altitude fuel.
High altitude tents.
2 Expedition duffel bag or, barrel for each member.
Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency medical Oxygen bottle at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Garbage deposit fees.
Official taxes and agency service charge.

Expedition service does not include

International airfare from/to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie-Talkies, Communication equipment and commercial filming.
Oxygen bottles with mask and regulator-Poisk Oxygen System (available on requst).
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and summit bonus.

Hiring High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (Guide): USD 3000 Per Sherpa (If required by Member)

Note:

We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.

Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food and fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.

Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance and sleeping tents at BC etc.

Summit Bonus: Camp 8000m. = USD 500 and over 8000m. to summit= USD 500 = 1000 USD extra payable for climbing Sherpa on the spot.

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Trip Highlights

Location
Asia, Nepal
Himalayan Range
Mansiri Himal
Height
8,163m. (26,781 ft)
Latitude
28°32′58″N
Longitude
84°33′43″E
Trip Days
41, 46 Days
Normal Ascent Route
North East Face
First Ascent
May 9, 1956 by Toshio Imanishi a Japanese team - First winter ascent 12 January 1984 Maciej Berbeka and Ryszard Gajewski
Easiest Route
Glacier/ Snow/Ice climb
Grade
Mountaineering
Group Size
Groin Joining Basis
Lodging Level
Hotel/Lodge/ Camping
Accommodation
4 Nights Kathmandu and 36 Nights Camping
Food
B/L/D, Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Best Seasons
Spring, Autumn & Winter
Caravan Route
Kathmandu - Besishahar - Dharapani - Bhimtang - Larke-La Pass - Manaslu BC - Arughat Bazar - Kathmandu