Mt. Manaslu

About Mt. Manaslu
Trip Overview

Mt. Manaslu lies in the western part of Nepal. Mt. Manaslu rises to 8163m. above the sea level. Mr Toshio Imanish of Japan 1st time scaled Mt. Manaslu on May 09, 1956 via North East Face. Makalu is the eight highest mountain in the world. Makalu is a very beautiful but extremely challenging and potentially dangerous mountain. Hardly more than 200 mountaineers have stood on her summit – Makalu should be treating with the greatest respect. Makalu situated between Everest and Kanchenjunga, on the Nepal-Tibetan border.
This highest mountain lies at position of : Latitude: 28 °32’58’’ & Longitude 84°33’43’’
1st Nepali Climber: Mr. Urkien Tshering Sherpa (April 22, 1973)
Normal Ascent Route: North East Face
Caravan Route: Ktm-Arughat-Jagat-Sama gaon-BC

Manaslu also known as “Kutang” is the eighth highest mountain in the world, and is located in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalaya, 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”. The Manaslu region offers a variety of trekking options. The popular Manaslu trekking route of 177km, skirts the Manaslu massif over the pass down to Annapurna. The Nepalese Government only permitted trekking of this circuit in 1991. The trekking trail follows an ancient salt-trading route along the Budhi Gandaki river Enroot, 10 peaks over 6,500m (21,300 ft) are visible, including a few over 7,000.

Brief Itinerary

Day 01:Arrivals in Kathmandu transfer to hotel
Day 02:Official formalities for Mount Manaslu Expedition permit
Day 03:Preparation for Mount Manaslu expedition in Kathmandu
Day 04:Drive from Kathmandu to to Gorkha
Day 05:Trek Gorkha to Aurghat
Day 06:Trek Aurghat to Soti Khola
Day 07:Trek Soti Khola to Machha Khola
Day 08:Trek Machha Khola to Jagat
Day 09:Trek Jagat to Ngyak
Day 10:Trek Ngyak to Namru
Day 11:Trek Namru to Sama Gaon
Day 12:Rest day at Sama Gaon for acclimatization
Day 13:Trek Sama Gaon to Manaslu Base Camp
Day 14:Trek Manaslu Base camp to Mount Manaslu High Camp
Day 15-35:Climbing period of Mount Manaslu 8,163m
Day 36:Trek Mount Manaslu Base Camp to Sama Gaon
Day 37:Trek Sama Gaon to Namru
Day 38:Trek Namru to Ngyak
Day 39:Trek Ngyak to Jagat
Day 40:Trek Jagat to Machhi Khola
Day 41:Trek Machhi Khola to Soti Khola
Day 42:Trek Soti Khola to Arugat Bazaar
Day 43:Drive from Arugat Bazaar to Kathmandu
Day 44:Rest days at Kathmandu
Day 45:Departure to your next destination

Cost Includes
Cost Excludes

Hotels in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast
Mount Manaslu expedition permit fee
Manaslu Conservation and National park fee
Government Liaison officer
Complete camping equipment for trekking & base camp,
Food during trekking and Base Camp for Member & Staff,
Satellite phone in payable basis (per minute $ 5).
1 High Altitude Sherpa every 4 members
Expert professional Nepalese expedition crews like Cook, Kitchen boy, ABC guide and mountaineering gears till to the ABC are provided; and our crews get all expedition facilities from our office itself.
Base Camp to Advance Base Camp 1 tent for 2 person provide North Face or same qualities
Dining tent, Table, Chairs, Toilet tent, Mess tent and Kitchen tent
Above mention staffs daily wages, equipment allowance & Insurance,
Porters to / from the Base camp to carry food and fuel, members climbing gears, and all Base camp equipment.
2 for members Oxygen & Mask
Porters return from Base Camp carry per member including food & equipment
All ground transportation as per itinerary
Transportation: Drive from Kathmandu to Gorkha to Kathmandu for members, Sherpa staffs and equipment

Air travel to and from Kathmandu.
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
Laundry, postage, telephone calls, and all other items of personal nature.
Entry visa and Re-entry visa for Nepal.
International departure tax.
Personal Expenses.
Medical and rescue insurance.
Personal Climbing equipment.
Bar bills & Beverage.
Helicopter Rescue Charge
Medicine and first aid expenses
Walkie-Talkie.
Extra Porter or Yak , Per Porter / Yaks
Climbing Bonus and summit bonus for climbing sherpa (if you use climbing sherpa) and Tips for Base Camp Staff