Mount Manaslu 8,163m. Expedition

Trip Fact

Trip Duration 46 Days

Destination Nepal

Trip Grade Mountaineering

Activity Expedition

Max. Altitude 8,163m. - (26,781 ft)

Accomodation Lodge + Camping

Transportation Private Vehicle/Tourist Bus

Meals Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Recommended Season Spring, Autumn & Winter

Mininum Pax 4

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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.

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.

Detail Itinerary

Departure Detail

Spring Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: March 25, 2023
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: March 27, 2023

Autumn Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: September 01, 2022
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: September 03, 2022

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.

Start Date	End Date	Price	Season	Status	Booking
03 September, 2022	14 October, 2022	US$ 8,700 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 13,100 ( Upto Summit )	Autumn	Available	Book Now
27 March, 2023	07 May, 2023	US$ 8,700 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 13,100 ( Upto Summit )	Spring	Available	Book Now
03 September, 2023	14 October, 2023	US$ 8,700 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 13,100 ( Upto Summit )	Autumn	Available	Book Now

Service Include 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 at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Garbage deposit fees.
Official tax and agency service charge.

Service Does not Exclude Upto Base Camp:

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 & 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.

Full Board Service Include (Upto 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 at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Garbage deposit fees.
Official taxes and agency service charge.

Service Does not Exclude (Upto Summit):

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.

Spring Itinerary

Expedition Itinerary: A
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
46 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu and 41 Nights 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 transer to Hotel.
26 March Day 02: Official works and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
27 March Day 03: Drive to Soti Khola (1,165m.) 6/7hrs. O/N at Lodge.
28 March Day 04: Trek to Machha Khola (1,330m.) 5hrs. O/N at Lodge.
29 March Day 05: Trek to Jagat (1,350m.) 6hrs. O/N at Lodge.
30 March Day 06: Trek to Ngyak (2,300m.) 5hrs. O/N at Lodge.
31 March Day 07: Trek to Namrung (2,550m.) 6hrs. O/N at Lodge.
01 April Day 08: Trek to Syalla village (3,150m.) 5hrs. O/N at Lodge.
02 April Day 09: Trek to Sama Gaon (3,780m.) 4hrs. O/N at Lodge.
03 April Day 10: Rest & acclimatization day at Sama Gaon. O/N at Lodge.
04 April Day 11: Trek to Manaslu Base Camp (4,700m.) 4hrs. set up camping.
05 April - 30 April Day 12 - 37: Climbing period and summit of Mount Manaslu (8,163m.)
01 May Day 38: Clean Base Camp, backpack for return to Kathmandu.
02 May Day 39: Trek back to Sama Gaon. O/N at Lodge.
03 May Day 40: Trek to Namrung (2,550m.)5hrs. O/N at Lodge.
04 May Day 41: Trek to Philim village (2,300m.) 6hrs. O/N at Lodge.
05 May Day 42: Trek to Machha Khola (1,330m.) O/N at Lodge.
06 May Day 43: Trek to Soti Khola and drive to Arughat (950m.) O/N at Lodge.
07 May Day 44: Drive back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel. 7hrs.
08 May Day 45: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
09 May Day 46: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Optional - Expedition Itinerary: B
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
40 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu and 34 Nights Camping
Best Season: Spring, Autumn & Winter
Caravan Route: Kathmandu-Arughat-Jagat-Samagaon-Manaslu Base Camp-Larke-La Pass- Besishahar

25 March Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
26 March Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu.
27 March Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
28 March Day 04: Drive to Arughat (576m.) then transfer to Tented Camp.
29 March Day 05: Arughat Bazar – Soti Khola (760m.).
30 March Day 06: Soti Khola – Machha Khola (820m.).
31 March Day 07: Machha Khola – Jagat (1,360m.).
01 April Day 08: Jagat – Chumet (1,670m.).
02 April Day 09: Chumet – Namrung (2,550.).
03 April Day 10: Namrung – Sama Gompa (3,360m.).
04 April Day 11: Rest day for acclimatization.
05 April Day 12: Sama Gompa – High Camp (4,700m.) set up and preparation.
06 - 23 April Day 13 - 30: Climbing period of Mount Manaslu (8,163m.).
24 April Day 31: Clean up base Camp and backpack.
25 April Day 32: Trek back to Samdo Village (3,780m.)
26 April Day 33: Trek to Larke-La Pass (5,220m.).
27 April Day 34: Larke-La Pass – Bimtang (3,630m.).
28 April Day 35: Bhimtang – Tilje (1,930m.).
29 April Day 36: Tilje – Dharapani (1,943m.).
30 April Day 37: Dharapani - Besishahar (823m.) by drive. O/N at Hotel.
01 May Day 38: Drive to Kathmandu by Bus and transfer to Hotel.
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.

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 Arughat, Dhading.

Autumn Itinerary

Expedition Itinerary: A
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

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, 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 (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 onward journey.

Optional- Expedition Itinerary: B
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
40 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu and 34 Nights Camping
Best Season: Spring, Autumn & Winter
Caravan Route: Kathmandu-Arughat-Jagat-Samagaon-Manaslu Base Camp-Larke-La Pass- Besishahar

03 September Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
04 September Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu.
05 September Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
06 September Day 04: Drive to Arughat (576m.) then transfer to Tented Camp.
07 September Day 05: Arughat Bazar – Soti Khola (760m.).
08 September Day 06: Soti Khola – Machha Khola (820m.).
09 September Day 07: Machha Khola – Jagat (1,360m.).
10 September Day 08: Jagat – Chumet (1,670m.).
11 September Day 09: Chumet – Namrung (2,550.).
12 September Day 10: Namrung – Sama Gompa (3,360m.).
13 September Day 11: Rest day for acclimatization.
14 September Day 12: Sama Gompa – High Camp (4,700m.) set up and preparation.
15 Sept. - 02 Oct. Day 13 - 30: Climbing period of Mount Manaslu (8,163m.).
03 October Day 31: Clean up base Camp and backpack.
04 October Day 32: Trek back to Samdo Village (3,780m.)
05 October Day 33: Trek to Larke-La Pass (5,220m.).
06 October Day 34: Larke-La Pass – Bimtang (3,630m.).
07 October Day 35: Bhimtang – Tilje (1,930m.).
08 October Day 36: Tilje – Dharapani (1,943m.).
09 October Day 37: Dharapani - Besishahar (823m.) by drive. O/N at Hotel.
10 October Day 38: Drive to Kathmandu by Bus and transfer to Hotel.
11 October Day 39: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
12 October Day 40: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

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Mountain Info

Location: Asia, Nepal
Himalayan Range: Mansiri Himal
Height: 8,163m. (26,781 ft)
Latitude: 28º 32’ 57” N
Longitude: 84º 33’ 27” E
Trip Duration: 46, 40 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: Strenuous High
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Arughat - Jagat - Samagaon - Manaslu Base Camp - Sama Gaon - Arughat - Kathmandu

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