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Trip Overview
Standing as a relatively isolated 8000m peak in Nepal’s central mountain region, Manaslu is the world’s 8th highest mountain (8156m). Like Cho Oyu, it’s a good mountain to test extreme high altitude climbing in Nepal, before taking on the Everest challenge.
Climbing Manaslu is a largely non-technical climb when compared to other 8000m peaks. However, its avalanche-prone slopes mean that careful climbing is required throughout the expedition.
The Manaslu expedition can be done as a true sea to summit adventure by starting from the village of Arughat, which at an altitude of only 530m is subtropical! It closely follows a trail along the Budhi Gandaki river, weaving through Gurung farming villages, bamboo forests and countless waterfalls during summer, before climbing steeply into high alpine Bhotia villages, inhabited by Tibetan descendents.
The Manaslu Expedition will summit Manaslu via the North-West ridge by placing four high camps above base camp. The expedition’s most technical section is the icefall between Camps 1 and 2, with some potential for serac fall in certain conditions. The remainder of the route is relatively straight forward, with increasing steep sections from Camp 3 to the summit.
Trip Highlight
- Summiting the 8th highest mountain in the world
- Traditional culture of Gurung and Bhotia people
- Gorge trek through subtropical forests
Trip Grading
You must have extensive climbing skills and a considerable level of experience in the Himalayas to join this expedition, preferably with prior 7000 m expedition experience.
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Trip Itinenary
Arrive in Kathmandu
In Kathmandu (Preparation)
Drive to Sothi Khola
Trek to Machi Khola
Trek to Machha khola
Trek to Dohban
Trek to Philim
Trek to Deng
Trek to Namrung
Trek to Sama gaon
Acclimatisation in Sama gaon
Trek to Manaslu base camp
Acclimatisation and puja in base camp
Rotations to Camp 1-3
Rest in base camp
Summit Manalsu
Pack up base camp and trek to Sama gaon
Helicopter to Kathmandu and in Kathmandu
Depart Kathmandu
Inclusions & Details
Cost Inclusion
- 4 nights Kathmandu accommodation
- Airport transfer to hotel and welcome dinner
- All necessary climbing and trekking permits
- Experienced expedition leader and base camp manager
- Transport to Arughat and helicopter from Sama gaon
- All meals and accommodation during trek to base camp and return
- Porter service to carry personal gear to base camp
- Fully serviced powered base camp (including personal tent, heated dining tent and communication tent)
- All meals/snacks and hot showers during expedition
- 2-way radio system for all guides to communicate between camps
- Team of Sherpa climbing guides to set up and stock all higher camps
- Sherpa guides to carry personal gear to higher camps
- High guide:client ratio on summit day
- Maximum oxygen allowance with the Summit delivery system (allows multiple summit attempts)
- Extensive high altitude wilderness first aid kit
- Porters to carry group equipment
- All group climbing equipment
- All other charges for route fixing and expedition duffels
Note: Himalayan Ascent can also provide a base camp only service – please contact us to discuss your needs.
Cost Exclusion
- International flights to Kathmandu and tourist visa fees
- Meals in Kathmandu (plan USD 10-15 per meal)
- Aerated and alcoholic beverages during trek and expedition
- Personal items (e.g. phone calls, laundry, internet, battery charging)
- Tips for porters and base camp staff
- Summit bonuses for Sherpa guides
- Travel insurance (including early departure and mountain search/rescue)
- Personal climbing gear
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