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Mt Manaslu

MT. MANASLU EXPEDITION 2024 & 2025

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Mt. Manaslu Expedition 2024 & 2025

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Manaslu, also known as Kutang is the eighth highest mountain in the world, and is located in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalayas, in the west-central part of Nepal. Its name, which means "Mountain of the Spirit", comes from the Sanskrit word Manasa, meaning "intellect" or "soul". Manaslu was first climbed on May 9, 1956 by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu, members of a Japanese expedition. It is said that "just as the British consider Everest their mountain, Manaslu has always been a Japanese mountain".

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Manaslu at 8,156 metres above mean sea level is the highest peak in the Lamjung District and is located about forty miles east of Annapurna. The mountain's long ridges and valley glaciers offer feasible approaches from all directions, and culminate in a peak that towers steeply above its surrounding landscape, and is a dominant feature when viewed from afar.

KEY FACTS

Max. Altitude:                    8156 m.

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Trip Duration:                   39 days

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Trek Grade:                      Strenuous Plus

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Accommodation:             Teahouse & camping

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Meals:                               Breakfast, lunch & Dinner

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Transportation:                Car / Van / Plane

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Best Time:                        September - October 

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Mount Manaslu 8156 m Expedition

ITINERARY

Day 1           Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel

 

Day 2           Free day in Kathmandu (Preparation for  climbing gears)

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Day 3            Free day in Kathmandu.

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Day 4            Drive to Arughat Bazar. (576m)

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Day 5            Trek from Arughat to Soti Khola (855m)

 

Day 6           Trek from Soti Khola to Machha Khola (900m)

 

Day 7            Trek from Machha Khola to Neuro (1400m)

 

Day 8            Trek from Neuro to Philim (1700m)

 

Day 9            Trek from Philim to Umbale (2050m)

 

Day 10          Trek from Umbale to Sama Gaon (3550m)

 

Day 11           Rest day in Sama Gaon (3550m)

 

Day 12           Trek from Sama Gaon to Manaslu Base Camp (4800m)

 

Day 13 - 14   Base Camp set up with Pooja (Ritual) ceremony and Preparation for climbing

 

Day 15 - 30    Climbing period of Manaslu (8156m.)

 

Day 31            Manaslu BC to Samagaon (3550m)

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Day 32            Trek from Samagaon to Nyak.

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Day 33            Trek from Nyak to Jagat.

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Day 34            Trek from Jagat to Machakhola.

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Day 35            Trek from Machakhola to Arkhet

                        

​Day 36            Trek from Arkhet to Arughat.

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Day 37            Drive back to Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.

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Day 38            Free day in Kathmandu.

 

Day 39            Departure

  • Manaslu permit fee.

  • An experienced high altitude climbing Sherpa per climbing member to carry all food and gear to higher camps. Also, assist the member during climb and summit attempt.
     

  • 2 oxygen bottles (4Lts) per member with mask and regulator
     

  • Sat Phone is available at Base Camp with nominal charges for use.
     

  • Common Climbing equipment (Required rope, ice bar, ice screw etc.
     

  • High altitude tents (North Face or similar quality) for all members and climbing Sherpa.
     

  • All food and fuel for Base Camp and higher camps during the expedition.
     

  • 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu with B/B.
     

  • Transport as per itinerary for members, staff and Liaison Officer.
     

  • Transportation of all food and climbing equipment to base camp and back.
     

  • Full board during the trek to Base camp and Back to Kathmandu.
     

  • All kitchen equipment; kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, shower tent, chairs and tables at the base camp.
     

  • Cook and kitchen boy(s) at the base camp.
     

  • Base camp tents for members and staff.
     

  • Equipment allowance, wages and insurance for Climbing Sherpas, base camp staff, Liaison Officer and porters.

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  •  ACAP and MCAP Conservation Fees.
     

  • Local transport in Kathmandu as per itinerary.
     

  • Insurance for Climbing Sherpas, Liaison Officer, Cook, Kitchen Boys and Porters.
     

  • Garbage disposal charges.
     

  • Walkie-talkie radio for communication (expedition use only)

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  • First Aid Kit.​

NOT INCLUDED

  • International Airfare
     

  • Nepal entry visa fee. (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival)
     

  • Visa extension.
     

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
     

  • Hotel after 5 days stays in Kathmandu.
     

  • Personal climbing gear and equipment.
     

  • Applicable customs duty and import license fees for all expedition goods arriving in Nepal as air/road cargo.
     

  • Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment and commercial filming.
     

  • Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
     

  • Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving in Nepal by air or road.
     

  • Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, etc
     

  • International airport departure tax, tourist tax.
     

  • Tips to the staff
     

  • Garbage fee. (refundable)
     

  • Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa USD $ 1000.

The above is a tentative itinerary to give an indication of the likely events during the expedition. Changes may be made to suit the situation and most importantly, keeping in mind the safety and well being of the climbing members.

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