MAX-ALTITUDE
8,163m/26,775ft.LOCATION
Gorkha, NepalGROUP-SIZE
Minimum 02 paxDIFFICULTY
StrenuousMount Manaslu 8163meter, It was first climbed in 1953 by a Japanese team north face expedition. Its name comes from the Sanskrit word manias, meaning “intellect” or “soul”. Just as the British considered Everest their mountain, Manaslu 8,163 meter has been always regarded as the “Japanese mountain” by the Japanese; because of the Japanese people’s first conquered on its Top.
Manaslu, HW Tillman and Jimmy Roberts photographed Manaslu during a trek in 1950. But the first real survey of the peak was made by a Japanese expedition in 1952. A Japanese team made the first serious attempt on the peak from the Budi Gandaki valley in 1953 from north face. When another team followed in 1954, The villagers of Sama gaon told them the first team had been responsible for an avalanche that destroyed a monastery & refused to let the 1954 expedition to climb. The expedition set off to climb Ganesh Himalaya instead.
Despite a large donation for the rebuilding of the monastery, subsequent Japanese expeditions, including the one that made the first ascent in 1956, took place in an atmosphere of animosity and mistrust. The second successful Japanese expedition was in 1971. There was a South Korean attempt in 1971, and in April 1972 an avalanche that killed five climbers. And 10 Sherpas ended the second made the fourth ascent of mount Manaslu, as a member of a Tyrolean expedition that climbed from the Marshyangdi valley in 1972. So Manaslu 8163meter is one of the very renowned lovely mountains in the world to which many foreigner enthusiasts to climb very curiously
Itinerary
Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)
Arrive at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport. After immigration formalities and luggage collection, meet representatives and transfer to Hotel in Kathmandu where room check-in assistance will be provided. You will be welcomed with refreshing beverages at the hotel’s lobby. A much-deserved hot shower followed with the rest and refreshment.
Eve: Welcome Dinner at an authentic Nepali Restaurant featuring the cultural programs.
Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02 - 03
Expedition Preparation day in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, there will be a briefing meeting with the leader of Nepalese Climber Team. In the afternoon, the leader of the expedition team will have to visit Department of Tourism for de-briefing with the Government officials, Liaison officer and get the permit of Manaslu Expedition.
After the climbing permit, we will get the Manaslu Restricted area permit from Department of Immigration.
The day is free to explore around ancient Kathmandu City or Last minute preparation of the expedition as Logistic, meeting with Sherpa Team, training, purchasing, packing etc. We’ll also introduce to our Nepali crew coming with you for expedition.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 04
Helicopter Charter flight to Namrung (2,630m/8,626ft) - 40 Minutes
After breakfast, meet the waiting vehicle and drive to Kathmandu domestic airport and fly to Namrung village which is approx. 40 minutes in chopper. You can stop in an apple farm and taste the delicious apples (Especially in the beginning of Autumn Season). You will enter into the Manaslu Conservation Area which is home to 33 species of mammals including the elusive Snow Leopard, Musk Deer and the Himalayan Tahr. There are over 110 species of birds three species of reptiles and over 2000+ species of flowering plants. Mesmerizing views of Serang Himal (7,161m) up and over the forests landing at the base of the hill leading to Namrung.
Dinner and Overnight stay at a Teahouse Lodge in Namrung.
Day 5
Trek from Lho Gaun (3,180m/10,430ft) - 4 hours
Continuing from Namrung the trek climbs steadily into the alpine where you’ll see a stunning glimpse of Manaslu North and Manaslu, Ganesh Himal (7,422m) and Himalchuli (7,863m). From this point on many of the locals dress in traditional Tibetan clothing called chubas. Ascend towards the quaint hamlet of Lihi crossing several passes, the terrain winds down to Lho through prayer flags and stone cranes.
Dinner and Overnight stay at a Teahouse Lodge in Lho Village.
Day 06
Rest day in Namche Bazaar for acclimatization.
After breakfast, start the trek to Samagaun. It is also one of the largest villages in the Manaslu region. The trek from Lho gaon to Samagaon offers a spectacular view of Mt. Manaslu and other surrounding peaks. Along the way, you’ll witness several mani walls, prayer wheels, and Buddhist monasteries.
Dinner and Overnight stay at a Teahouse Lodge in Samagaun.
Day 07
Rest day at Sama Gaon for acclimatization.
This day is a free day for acclimatization. But it’s not a lazy day top sleep and relax. We will do hiking nearby to gain elevation and acclimatize at higher elevation.
Enjoy a refreshing breakfast and hike to Samdo or Birendra Lake and old gompas, Pungyen Gompa-
a monastery with great views of the glacier. You will enjoy the sight of thousands of mani stones with Buddhist texts, as well as photos of Sherpa women clad in traditional clothes and ornaments.
Dinner and Overnight stay at a Teahouse Lodge in Samagaun.
Day 08
Trek to Manaslu Base camp (4,800m/15,748ft.)
After breakfast, start ascending towards Manaslu Base Camp via Birendra Lake, explore the surrounding area and meet the Nepalese Climbers, Kitchen Team and other supportive staff team at the Base Camp and get into the Tents.
Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 09-34
Climbing Period of Manaslu Expedition (8,163m).
Climbing period for Manaslu begins now on. The day-to-day itinerary for the climbing period will be determined by the expedition leader and members. Guides will take a flexible approach based on what fits with climbers’ and their own experience. Typically, the team will spend a few days at the base camp organizing food, practicing rope skills, and acclimatizing before moving above the base camp. From base camp, there will be 4 camps set up until you reach summit.
Base camp is in comfortable position on rock and protected from winds. Make sure to acclimatize well before you start climbing higher altitude. Enough time needs to be allowed for bad weather and slow acclimatization. Summit push will be normally at the mid night. So that team reached at top early in the morning. Catch breathtaking sunrise and surrounding view then get back to base camp before getting affected by heat. After summiting, withdraw from the mountain removing all equipment and rubbish and taking it back to Base camp.
Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 35
Contingency day in the event of delay or descend down to Samagaun.
With the final packing of individual stuffs, we will descend to Samagaun and take rest at the teahouse lodge with hot-shower.
Dinner and Overnight stay at a Teahouse Lodge in Samagaun.
Day 36
Fly back to Kathmandu in a Chartered Helicopter
After breakfast, await the arrival of the helicopters to fly us back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at the airport, meet, assist and transfer to Hotel and check into the rooms.
Overnight at a hotel.
Day 37
Day in Leisure in Kathmandu.
Contingency day is in case of adverse weather, landslides, delays, or for rest and relaxation.
The rest of the day is free for refreshments and last-minute shopping, bag packing, and sightseeing tours (on your own).
Overnight at a hotel.
Day 38
Final Departure from Nepal
Timely transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport to board an onward flight to home country 3 hours earlier than the scheduled departure time. We wish you a happy journey during your flight from Nepal to your home country with the hope of seeing you on your next visit to Nepal.
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Inclusions
Cost Includes
- Special Expedition permits from the Ministry of Tourism’s Department of Tourism; Mountaineering Section
- Manaslu Restricted Area Permits and Manaslu Conservation Area Project Permit.
- All arrival and departure transfers in a private vehicle.
- Three nights stay in a 5-star hotel in Kathmandu on a twin room sharing basis with breakfast.
- Welcoming and Farewell Dinners in nice restaurants in Kathmandu.
- Chartered Helicopter flights from Kathmandu to Samagaon (3 pax + Luggage in each chopper) and back to Kathmandu from Samagaon.
- All-inclusive Expedition arrangements to Manaslu with all meals, Base Camp spacious tents including comfortable foam mattresses, pillows, dining/all group tents, kitchen tents, latrine tents, shower tents, etc.
- Heating Systems at Base Camp inside Dining / Central Community Tents plus an Emergency First Aid Tent.
- Lighting: Solar Panels set for battery charge and light for base camp use.
- Garbage Management: Stool & Sewage Shipment Transfer & Garbage Disposal fees.
- Daily Allowance for Liaison Officer including Gear, Equipment and field Allowance.
- All necessary high-altitude food packs for the team members going above base camp.
- Daily Lodging and Food (3 meals) arrangements while trekking to Base Camp for all climbing members including staff members.
- Base Camp Staff including Base Camp Cook, Assistant Cook, Kitchen Helpers, etc.
- Porters as required up to Base camp and on the way back from Base camp.
- Trekking staff salary and allowances including porter’s daily wages, gear, equipment, food and warm clothing allowances
- Member Luggage Allowance: 50 Kgs per member for personal baggage
- Larger size Base Camp Tent with all folding tables, chairs, lighting system, etc.
- Oxygen for members 4 bottles each for members and 3 bottle each for climbing Sherpas.
- Satellite Phone / Walkie-Talkie Phones as necessary for each climbing member
- Power generator with sufficient fuel supply.
- Complete and comprehensive First Aid Kit bag.
- High Altitude Camping Services: Necessary cooking gas, cooking pot for member, high altitude Sherpa, high altitude tent, high altitude food and fixing gears.
- 1:1 highly experienced and strong Sherpa team inclusive of their equipment and climbing allowance for every climbing Sherpa.
Cost Excludes
- International Airfare from/to Kathmandu.
- Nepalese Visa Fee
- Personal Climbing gears & equipments.
- Round trip Helicopter charter costs for members (Quoted separately)
- Lunch and dinner except welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
- Any special climbing food above the base camp apart from those we will provide.
- Items of personal nature such as bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, internet services, extra mileage, personal gratuities etc.
- Tips for Expedition support members.
- Summit bonus per Sherpa approximately US$ 1500.00
- Insurance policy to cover illness, hospitalization, medications, operations, loss of valuables, cancellation owing to natural calamities or conditions beyond our control including Emergency Air and Surface rescue.
- Rope fixing charges.
- Kitchen Crew, logistics crew performance tips.
- Satellite phone (pay call)
- Personal satellite phone with e-mail and internet permits etc.
- Any extra costs incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Himalayan Holidays – Nepal and Its Team members.
- Anything apart from the above-mentioned items in the costs include section.
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Equipments
- Two Waterproof Duffle Bag
- Trekking Bag of 40-50 L (to carry your frequently-needed personal items, water bottles, personal medicine skits, camera batteries, etc.)
- A good quality raincoat to prevent rain while walking.
- Water bottles to refill water
- 1 pair adjustable trekking pole.
- Shade Hat or Base Ball Cap
- Sunglasses with Straps
- Headlamp
- Buff or Balaclava
- Woolen Cap
- Ear Buds
- T-shirts
- Fleece Jackets
- Windproof Jackets
- Down Jackets
- Thermal Set
- Under Garments
- Hiking Shorts
- Soft Shells Pant
- Trekking Pants
- Down Trousers
- Comfortable Trekking Shoes
- Sandals or Flip Flaps
- Pairs of Socks
- Gaiters
- Ice Axe
- Accessory Cord
- Belay Devices (ATC Guide) plus 1 locking carabiner
- Rappel /Belay Device (Figure 8)
- Ascenders
- Crampons
- Carabiners
- Alpine Climbing Harness
- High Altitude All-in-one Boot
- Insulated Camp Boots
- Expedition Down Suits
- Expedition Down Pants
- Gloves - Liner, Soft-shell, Insulated Gloves,
- Expedition Mittens
- Climbing Helmet
- Glacier Glasses/Ski Goggles
- Nose Guard
- -20 & -40 Sleeping Bags with Liners, Sleeping Mat
- Water Bottle, Thermos, Mug
- First Aid Medical Kit
- Sunscreen
- Toiletry Kit
- Camera and its accessories
- Hydration Water Bladder
- International Travel Adaptor
- Kit Bags
- Stationery Items
- Two Waterproof Duffle Bag
- Trekking Bag of 40-50 L (to carry your frequently-needed personal items, water bottles, personal medicine skits, camera batteries, etc.)
- A good quality raincoat to prevent rain while walking.
- Water bottles to refill water
- 1 pair adjustable trekking pole.
- Shade Hat or Base Ball Cap
- Sunglasses with Straps
- Headlamp
- Buff or Balaclava
- Woolen Cap
- Ear Buds
- T-shirts
- Fleece Jackets
- Windproof Jackets
- Down Jackets
- Thermal Set
- Under Garments
- Hiking Shorts
- Soft Shells Pant
- Trekking Pants
- Down Trousers
- Comfortable Trekking Shoes
- Sandals or Flip Flaps
- Pairs of Socks
- Gaiters
- Ice Axe
- Accessory Cord
- Belay Devices (ATC Guide) plus 1 locking carabiner
- Rappel /Belay Device (Figure 8)
- Ascenders
- Crampons
- Carabiners
- Alpine Climbing Harness
- High Altitude All-in-one Boot
- Insulated Camp Boots
- Expedition Down Suits
- Expedition Down Pants
- Gloves - Liner, Soft-shell, Insulated Gloves,
- Expedition Mittens
- Climbing Helmet
- Glacier Glasses/Ski Goggles
- Nose Guard
- -20 & -40 Sleeping Bags with Liners, Sleeping Mat
- Water Bottle, Thermos, Mug
- First Aid Medical Kit
- Sunscreen
- Toiletry Kit
- Camera and its accessories
- Hydration Water Bladder
- International Travel Adaptor
- Kit Bags
- Stationery Items
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