Mt. Manaslu, (8,163m) the eighth highest mountain in the world was first climbed in 1956 by a Japanese expedition. It is one of the most popular among the 8000m peaks for climbing in the Himalayas. The mountain's long ridges and valley glaciers offer feasible approaches from all directions. Normally 3 high camps are established to attempt the summit. This mountain is a good choice for those climbers wishing to climb one of the 8000m peak of the Himalayas as a preparation climb for Mt. Everest.
We focused on small size team 3 to 7 climbers along with excellent base camp crew and logistics management. Our goal is summit success with highest safely priority of each and every one in the team. We provide enough number of Oxygen cylinders with spare Mask and regulator sets for any emergency case. Our climbing Sherpa guides are highly qualified, experienced and multiple times Everest and other 800m peaks summiteers, so you will be taken care by safe hands on 1:1 ratio of guides.
The peak is considered difficult to climb in spring season, April – May due to snow condition and possible avalanches in between camp I and II, unseen crevasses and slippery snow, therefore the peak best to a climb pre-fall season Sep – October, and always high chances of summit success.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in KTM, Transfer to Hotel & Briefing O/N Hotel
After you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will have to go through custom formalities. You will be greeted by our representative who will be anxiously waiting for you with a placard displaying your name in his hand. You will be transferred to the 4-Star category hotel in a private vehicle. Once you get refreshed, you will get briefing regarding the itinerary and you will also be introduced with your crew members and other trekkers who are going to join you on the trip. Enjoy welcome dinner in the evening where you can taste authentic Nepali dinner. Stay overnight in a hotel.
Day 02: Equipment checking, fitting and Packing, O/N Hotel
This is the final preparation day before heading for Base Camp, in the morning after breakfast, we will go through your all trekking and climbing equipment and getting ready for the trip and also if any last-minute item missing, you can do shopping and do the final packing.
Day 03: Drive to Beshishar (1960m), 7 hours
Leaving Kathmandu early in the morning, we will head west. It takes 7 hours (175km) of drive to reach Beshishar from Kathmandu via Prithvi Highway. We can stop some-where for Lunch on the way to Beshishar. We stay in a guest house for the night for the food and accommodation.
Day 04: Drive to Dharapani (5 hours) and trek to Goa (2515m), 4 hours
From Beshishar we drive on a local jeeps and drive to Dharpani on dirt jeepable road for next 4 to 5 hours. We reach at Dharapani by the lunch time. Now leaving behind the annapurna trail, we move forward towards to the Manaslu route, it will takes us about 3/4 hrs to reach Goa (2,515m), we stay in the local teahouse for our meals and accommodation.
Day 05: Trek to Bimtang (3,590m), 6hrs
After early morning breakfast at Goa, we continue our trek towards to the Manaslu Base Camp over Larkey Pass (5,160m), our 2nd day of the trek takes us to the Bimtang (3,590m) which is base of Larkey pass as well. The day trek will be about 6 hours. We stay in the local teahouse for our meals and accommodation.
Day 06: Acclimatization Day at Bimtang (3,560m)
Today will be acclimatization day up from Bimtang towards to the Larkey Pass (5,160m), we will try to go higher as possible and return to Bimtang for 2nd over night stay. This acclimatization hike will be really helpfull to us for the next long day walk over the Larkey Pass (5,160m) in terms of possible any mountain sickness. After hiking we return to the Bhimtang and stay in the same teahouse.
Day 07: Cross over the Larkey Pass (5,160m), continue to Samdo (3,875m), 8-9 hours
Today will be tough day crossing over the Larkey Pass (5,160m) staring from the Bhimtang early morning, The first part up to the Phedi is a bit of gentle steep upwards walk but from there to the Pass is very much tough and steep climb upwards and on the other side of the pass, the climb down is not really steep down. It will be about 8 hours to 10 hours of continuous walk, we will carry pack lunch and enough water from the Bhimtang. From the top of Larkey pass, we can have superb views of Manaslu and Gorkha himal mountains.
Day 08: Trek to Sama Goan (3,520m), 6hrs
After an early morning tea, we continue our day walk towards to the Samagaon, the last day trek before getting in the Manaslu base camp (4,400m), this is a large village with an ancient monastery, chortens and Mani walls. Building chortens is believed to keep the evil spirits out of the village. Close-up view of Manaslu can be seen from Samagaon village. Samagaon is one of the biggest village of this region where people grow crops like buckwheat and potatoes as staple food. Visit Sama Gompa Monastery to learn about the culture. Stay overnight in Sama Gaon.
Day 09: Trek to Manaslu Base camp (4,400m), 5-6hrs
From Sama Gaon, we will take short hike to Manalsu Base Camp. The Base Camp offers scenic views of lake, glacier, valley and surrounding mountains. During peak season, we can meet with several other expeditioners who come to climb Manaslu. Stay overnight at the Base Camp.
Day 10 to 12: Acclimatization and preparations at Base Camp
Manaslu Base Camp exists almost 6hrs of trek far from our camp in Sama Gaon. Base Camp of Manaslu remains cramped with expeditioners in peak season. After necessary packing, we will travel light through forest area. We will climb the tapering slope above Samagaon and head towards the north of Manaslu glacier. The last section is the steepest and slippery where we need to move through narrow moraine. Enjoy the mountain views and stay overnight in Manaslu Base Camp.
Day 13 to 31: Acclimatization, Summit attempt of Mt. Manaslu (8,163m) and descent to the base camp
Days from 13 to 31 are allocated for Manaslu climbing attempt. The trail continues through hanging glaciers and icefalls. We will dedicate first few days for rotation of camps. Rotation of camps is necessary for making us properly acclimatized to high altitude. We will set up three high camps before we reach summit.
Base Camp to Camp I (5700m), 4-5 hours
Camp I to Camp II (6800m), 7 hours
Camp II to Camp III (7400m), 5-7 hours
Camp III to Summit, 5-6 hours
We will advance further through snow slopes. The path moves in and out of deep snow and gets steeper at several points. After almost 5 hours of climbing, we will reach the comfortable place where we will make brief stop to check for rope and oxygen. We will climb up the corniced and unstable ridge to the summit. It is about 50m vertical climb to the summit from the stopping point and it may take about 2 hours to reach the summit.
Return to Base Camp
Day 32: Trek to Sama Goan (3,520m), 5 hours
We will retrace the route back to Sama Gaon from Manaslu Base Camp on this day. The path is scenic and the return trip is relatively easy. Stay overnight in Sama Gaon.
Day 33 to 36: Return trek and Drive to Kathmandu
We will take about 4 days for return to Kathmandu from Samagaon, we will take about 3 days and drive to KTM either from Dharapani/Beshishar to Kathmandu or if we take other way trek then we drive to KTM from Aarughat. If incase if you have Helicopter ride to KTM from Samagaon, then you will take Heli ride to KTM
Day 37: Kathmandu (1300m)
Spend the day as you like. You can go for shopping in Thamel where you can buy souvenir items. Upon your interest, we can also arrange for guided sightseeing tour. Farewell dinner will be served in the evening.
Day 38: Final Departure to home
You will be transferred to the Airport as per your flight schedule. Safe journey. We hope to see you soon.
Inclusion
- Mt. Manaslu Climbing Permit and all government taxes
- National-park/Conservation permit fees
- Liaison officer wages, allowances and insurance
- 4 (four) nights, 4-star hotel accommodation on single room BB basis
- Porters/Yaks to carry expedition loads to & from Base Camp (BC)
- Expedition Sherpa Guide/Sirdar
- Experienced & Professional high altitude personal climbing Sherpa on 1:1 ratio
- Experienced Expedition Cooks and Kitchen helpers
- Quality single BOX tent to each client at BC with sleeping mattress
- Quality dinning tent at BC
- All necessary kitchen & camping equipment
- Shower facility at base camp
- Quality high altitude tents for the higher camps
- All necessary climbing hardware gears including the ropes
- Highly preferable meals at BC and for the higher camps
- All the hot drinks with beverages during the expedition
- EPI gases with burner for high camps
- Oxygens (02 cylinders Per Client & 01 cylinder Per Sherpa) with some extra back up cylinders
- Mask and Regulator to each client
- Walkie-talkie set to each client with radio base at BC
- Satellite phone for the emergency call (Personal call on payable basis)
- Solar Panel/Generator with accessories at BC for recharging & power supply
- Expd duffel bags to each client
- Insurance of local team members
- All airport/hotel transfers by private vehicle
- Welcome and Farewell celebration meals in Kathmandu
Exclusions
- High altitude coverage travel insurance
- International Air ticket & any departures taxes
- Personal climbing equipment
- Cost of emergency evacuation and medical treatment cost
- Cost of personal natures of expenses
- Extra hotel nights in KTM due to early arrivals
- Tips & Summit bonus to the local staff
- Cost occurred due to delay and cancellation of flights, extension of trek and climbing period etc.
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Expedition Information
$12,000
Q3
Manaslu
Mountaineering
Fitness Level
4
Technical Level
3
Group Size
3-12
Ratio
1:1
