Mt. Manaslu is the world’s eight highest mountain which lies at one of the most secluded valleys in the west- central region of Nepal. It could be the best option for those who want to climb topographically more varied and challenging 8,000m peak in Nepal. The mountain’s long ridges and valley glaciers offer several feasible approaches from different directions. Despite of having various routes to climb Mt.Manaslu, the south face is considered to be the most challenging. We begin the climbing expedition journey in a 6 hour drive from Kathmandu to Arughat and begins the expedition up to base camp. A helicopter flight can also be taken to and back from Manaslu expedition to shorten the length of trekking, but it will increase costs substantially.
In fact, 4 camps are required to climb the summit. The climbing follows a relatively straightforward route to the summit, which has few technical aspects. There are a few stretches of steep climbing and crevasses from Camp I to Camp II and some section of climbing is slippery due to snow along the route from Camp II to Camp III. There is a high chance of avalanches between Camp III and Camp IV. This Mountain was first climbed on 9 May, 1956 by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu, members of a Japanese expedition.
Trip Facts:
Duration: 45 Days
Start/end: Kathmandu
Accommodation: lodge/camp
Mode of Travel: Drive in/Out
Max Altitude: 8,163m.
Best Season: Spring/ Autumn
Itinerary
Frequently Asked Questions
Map
Includes
5 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast (hotel 3 star Standard)
Airport transfers
Land transportation Kathmandu- Sotikhola - Kathmandu
Sotikhola to Base camp & back to Sotikhola on lodge accommodation & camping basis
Manaslu Conservation Area permit
Manaslu Expedition South Face Expeditinon Permit
Food for entire expedition period
Porters to Base Camp & back to Sotikhola (Porter service)
1 tent (north face brand) for 1 person for expedition
Dining tent, toilet tent, tables and chairs, Mattresses for expedition
Camping & Kitchen equipment like base camp tents, dining tent with table and chair, kitchen tent with all utensils and toilet tent.
Liaison officer's allowances equipment for expedition, land transportation, insurance,food
Expedition Crew’s daily allowances for expedition, insurance, daily wages
All transfers Kathmandu to Kathmandu
Our Crew: Base camp Guide, Cook, Kitchen boy and Kitchen helpers
Mt. Manaslu Expeditions Group climbing gears like rope, ice bar etc.
Warm clothing, trekking gear for Nepali staff including porters.
Life & medical insurance for Nepali staff & Porters
A trekking guide, a climbing guide, a Sherpa
All necessary taxes
Satellite phone(Pay call)
Gamo Bag (life saving device in case of altitude sickness)
Farewell dinner
Excludes
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
High altitude climbing food, fuel, Gas above base camp
Expedition personal climbing gears
Personal accident insurance and emergency evacuation,
Helicopter rescue in case of rescue
Personal equipment & climbing gears.
International airport departure tax
Custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving into Nepal
Expedition cargo custom clearance
Bar bills & beverage
Personal Satellite phone with e-mail & internet permit
Waki taklies permit
Commercial filming while on Manaslu expedition.
Garbage Deposit USD 3,000.00 (Sharing of the total person)
