Mount Manaslu also known as "Kutang" is the eighth highest mountain in the world at 8,163 meters (26,781 ft) above sea level and it is located in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalayas, in the west-central part of Nepal. It was then renamed Manaslu which comes from the Sanskrit word "Manasa" meaning "intellect, "soul" or Mountain of the Spirit. It was first climbed by Mr. Tashio Imanishi of Japan on May 09, 1956 via North East Face route. 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. There exist half a dozen different routes on Manaslu today and if you are considering climbing an 8000m peak, Manaslu has to be one of the preferred options. 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. The Manaslu region offers a variety of trekking options as well as the popular Manaslu trekking route of 177 kilo metres (110 mi), skirts the Manaslu massif over the pass down to Annapurna.
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 1 - 5700m. at the bottom of the North Peak right above the glacier on a protected area.
Camp 2 - 6400m. safe section of the climb on a relatively flat area. In this camp, there can be a lot of snow accumulation.
Camp 3 - 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 4 - 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.
Optional Note for clients if required: 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)
Note:
1. If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
2. Looking to join a group? if so, feel free to contact us for more information.
Spring Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: March 25, 2026
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: March 27, 2026
Autumn Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: September 01, 2026
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: September 03, 2026
Note for expedition participants:
Expedition service up to Base Camp: This applies to those who have booked the expedition service - up to Base Camp. The cost does not include the High Altitude (H. A.) Climbing Sherpa guide, food and fuel, tents, climbing gear, fixed ropes up to the summit, or the Sherpa’s bonus beyond Advance Base Camp.
Additional Cost for a High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: USD 3,500 (If required by client).
The additional cost for a High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (H. A.) includes: Expedition equipment allowance, Personal climbing gears, daily wages, food and fuel from base camp to summit, helicopter rescue coverage, medical expenses, accident insurance for the Sherpa, all ground transportation and a personal sleeping tent at base camp, among other essentials.
Summit Bonus for High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (H. A.): USD 500 for reaching Camp at 8,000m, plus USD 500 for climbing from 8,000m to the summit - total USD 1000. This amount is payable on the spot (ABC) by the climbing member and applies only to those climber who purchase expedition services - up to summit.
We will provide the expedition cost based on your group size and specific service requirements. Please feel free to email us or use the 'Book Expedition' form to send us your inquiry.
Start Date | End Date | Price | Season | Status | Booking |
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03 September, 2025 | 08 October, 2025 | US$ 10,300 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 13,100 ( Upto Summit ) |
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27 March, 2026 | 01 May, 2026 | US$ 10,900 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 14,300 ( Upto Summit ) |
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27 March, 2026 | 01 May, 2026 | US$ 10,900 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 14,300 ( Upto Summit ) |
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03 September, 2026 | 08 October, 2026 | US$ 10,300 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 13,100 ( Upto Summit ) |
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03 September, 2026 | 12 October, 2026 | US$ 10,900 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 13,100 ( Upto Summit ) |
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27 March, 2027 | 01 May, 2027 | US$ 10,900 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 14,300 ( Upto Summit ) |
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27 March, 2027 | 05 May, 2027 | US$ 10,900 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 14,300 ( Upto Summit ) |
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03 September, 2027 | 08 October, 2027 | US$ 10,300 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 13,100 ( Upto Summit ) |
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03 September, 2027 | 12 October, 2027 | US$ 10,300 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 13,100 ( Upto Summit ) |
Autumn | Guaranteed | Book Now |
Tipping System:
Tipping is done on a group-sharing basis by expedition participants. The minimum recommended amounts are:
1. Base Camp Guide & Cook: Min. USD 300 each.
2. BC Kitchen Boys/Helpers: Min. USD 200 each.
3. Porters: Min. USD 50 each.
Participants are kindly encouraged to tip above these amounts in accordance with work performance.
Tipping System:
Tipping is done on a group-sharing basis by expedition participants. The minimum recommended amounts are:
1. Base Camp Guide & Cook: Min. USD 300 each.
2. BC Kitchen Boys/Helpers: Min. USD 200 each.
3. Porters: Min. USD 50 each.
Participants are kindly encouraged to tip above these amounts in accordance with work performance.
Expedition Itinerary: A via Besi Shahar
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
40 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu and 35 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping
Best Season: Spring, Autumn & Winter
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Besi Shahar - Dharapani - Bhimtang - Larke-La Pass - Manaslu BC - Machha Khola
25 March - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
26 March - Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
27 March - Day 03: Drive to Besi Shahar (950m.) 6 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
28 March - Day 04: Drive to Dharapani (1,300m.) 5 hrs. Teahouse Lodge. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
29 March - Day 05: Trek to Tilje (2,300m.) 6 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
30 March - Day 06: Trek to Bhimtang (3,590m.) 6 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
31 March - Day 07: Rest and acclimatization day in Bhimtan. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
01 April - Day 08: Cross Larkya La (5,215m.), trek to Shamdo (3875m.)7/8 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
02 April - Day 09: Trek to Sama Gaon (3,780m.) 3 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
03 April - Day 10: Trek to Manaslu Base Camp (4,700m.) Set up Camp. 4 hrs. O/N at Camping.
04/25 April - Day 11/32: Climbing period; summit Mt. Manaslu (8,163m.) - Full Camping.
26 April - Day 33: Preparation for return to Kathmandu; Clean Base Camp. O/N at Camping.
27 April - Day 34: Trek back to Sama Gaon. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
28 April - Day 35: Trek to Namrung Village (2,550m.) 5 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
29 April - Day 36: Trek to Philip Village (2,300m.) 6 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
30 April - Day 37: Trek to Machha Khola (1,330m.). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
01 May - Day 38: Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. 7 hrs. (BB Plan).
02 May - Day 39: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
03 May - Day 40: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.
Optional - Expedition Itinerary: B via Arughat Bazar/Machha Khola
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
44 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu and 39 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping
Recommended Season: Spring, Autumn & Winter
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Arughat - Jagat - Samagaon - Manaslu Base Camp - Sama Gaon - Arughat - Kathmandu
25 March - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
26 March - Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
27 March - Day 03: Drive to Machha Khola (1,330m.) 5 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
28 March - Day 04: Trek to Jagat (1,350m.) 6 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
29 March - Day 05: Trek to Ngyak (2,300m.) 5 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
30 March - Day 06: Trek to Namrung (2,550m.) 6 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
31 March - Day 07: Trek to Syalla village (3,150m.) 5 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
01 April - Day 08: Trek to Sama Gaon (3,780m.) 4 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
02 April - Day 09: Rest & acclimatization day at Sama Gaon. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
03 April - Day 10: Trek to Manaslu Base Camp (4,700m.) - Set up camping. 4 hrs. O/N at Camping.
04/29 April - Day 11/36: Climbing period and summit of Mt. Manaslu (8,163m.) Full Camping.
30 April - Day 37: Clean Base Camp, backpack for return. O/N at Camping.
01 May - Day 38: Trek back to Sama Gaon. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
02 May - Day 39: Trek to Namrung Village (2,550m.) 5 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
03 May - Day 40: Trek to Philim Village (2,300m.) 6 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
04 May - Day 41: Trek to Machha Khola (1,330m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
05 May - Day 42: Drive back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel. 7 hrs.
06 May - Day 43: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
07 May - Day 44: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.
Note: We recommend that all our climbers hire a helicopter charter flight to transport all necessary expedition gear between Kathmandu and Sama Gompa, as the traditional caravan trail starts from Besishahar, Dharapani, or Machha Khola.
Expedition Itinerary: A via Besi Shahar
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
40 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu and 35 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping
Best Season: Spring, Autumn & Winter
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Besi Shahar - Dharapani - Bhimtang - Larke-La Pass - Manaslu BC - Machha Khola - Arughat - Kathmandu
01 September - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
02 September - Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
03 September - Day 03: Drive to Besi Shahar (950m.) 6 hrs. Overnight at teahouse Lodge.
04 September - Day 04: Drive to Dharapani (1,300m.) 5 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
05 September - Day 05: Trek to Tilje (2,300m.) 6 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
06 September - Day 06: Trek to Bhimtang Village (3,590m.) 6 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
07 September - Day 07: Rest for Acclimatization, Hiking around Bhimtang. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
08 September - Day 08: Cross Larkya La (5,215m.), trek to Shamdo (3,875m.) 7/8 hrs. Teahouse Lodge.
09 September - Day 09: Trek to Sama Gaon (3,780m.) 3 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
10 September - Day 10: Trek to Manaslu Advance Base Camp (4,700m.) Set up camp. 4 hrs. O/N at Camping.
11 Sept./02 Oct. - Day 11/32: Climbing period for summit of Mt. Manaslu (8,163m.) - Full Camping.
03 October - Day 33: Preparation for return to Kathmandu; Clean Base Camp. O/N at Camping.
04 October - Day 34: Trek back to Sama Gaon. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
05 October - Day 35: Trek to Namrung Village (2,550m.) 5 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
06 October - Day 36: Trek to Philip Village (2,300m.) 5 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
07 October - Day 37: Trek to Machha Khola (1,330m.). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
08 October - Day 38: Drive to Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel. 7 hrs. (BB Plan).
09 October - Day 39: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
10 October - Day 40: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.
Optional - Expedition Itinerary: B via Arughat Bazar/Machha Khola
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
44 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu and 39 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: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
03 September - Day 03: Drive to Machha Khola (1,330m.) 5 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
04 September - Day 04: Trek to Jagat Village (1,350m.) 6 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
05 September - Day 05: Trek to Ngyak Village (2,300m.) 5 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
06 September - Day 06: Trek to Namrung Village (2,550m.) 6 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
07 September - Day 07: Trek to Syalla Village (3,150m.) 5 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
08 September- Day 08: Trek to Sama Gaon (3,780m.) 4 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
09 September - Day 09: Rest and acclimatization day at Sama Gaon. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
10 September - Day 10: Trek to Manaslu Advance Base Camp (4,700m.) Set up camp. 4 hrs. O/N at Camping.
11 Sept./06 Oct. - Day 11/36: Climbing period for summit of Mt. Manaslu (8,163m.) - Full Camping.
07 October - Day 37: Clean Base Camp, backpack for return to Kathmandu. O/N at Camping.
08 Octobery - Day 38: Trek back to Sama Gaon. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
09 October - Day 39: Trek to Namrung Village (2,550m.) 5 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
10 October - Day 40: Trek to Philim Village (2,300m.) 6 hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
11 October - Day 41: Trek to Machha Khola (1,330m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
12 October - Day 42: Drive back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel. 7 hrs.
13 October - Day 43: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
14 October - Day 44: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.
Note: We recommend that all our climbers hire a helicopter charter flight to transport all necessary expedition gear between Kathmandu and Sama Gompa, as the traditional caravan trail starts from Besishahar, Dharapani, or Machha Khola.
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: 40, 44 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: Minimum 1 Climber/Group Joining Basis or Private group
Lodging Level: Hotel/Lodge/Camping
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu and 35 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping, Itinerary B - 4 Nights Kathmandu and 39 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping
Food: B/L/D, Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Best Seasons: Spring, Autumn & Winter
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Besi Shahar - Dharapani - Bhimtang - Larke-La Pass - Manaslu BC - Machha Khola - Arughat Bazar - Kathmandu
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