Manaslu Expedition
Manaslu, also known as Kutang, is the eighth highest peak in the world. It lies 40 miles east of the Annapurna . The long ridges of the mountains and valley glaciers present viable approaches from every directions. It also terminates a peak that towers steeply above the surrounding landscape.
In the past, people used to know this mountain as a Kutang. ‘Tang’ is a Tibetan word which means the flat place. It thereby describes the mountain’s general summit. The name later changed in Manaslu which is derived from the Sanskrit word manasa and is translated as the mountain of the spirit.
The first ascent of this mountain was made in 1956 by T. Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu. This peak was not climbed for the next one and half decade. In 1971, Japanese team made a second successful ascent. There are half dozens established routes in this mountains these days. In the climbing history, the south face of the mountain is said to be very tough.
Highlight sights of Manaslu Expedition:
Everest 8848m, Lhotse 8516m, Makalu I 8463m, Makalu II 7660m, Peak 38- 7591m, Pumori, Lhotse Shar 8410m, Barunste 7145m, Chamlan 7319m, Kanchanjung 8586m, Jannu Himal 7710m & More attractive snow caped peaks etc.
Facts of Manaslu Expedition
| Country | Nepal |
| Destinatin: | Manaslu Expedition |
| Expedition Starts in: | Gorkha |
| Expedition Ends in: | Gorkha |
| Expedition Duration: | 57 Days |
| Activities: | Tours & Sightseeing, Trekking & Rock Climbing, Expedition |
| Culture: | Different Community with majority of Sherpa, Tamang, Chhetri, Brahamn & Tibeten. |
| Transportation: | Private vehicle as per itinerary | Kathmandu - Gorkha - Kathmandu by bus |
| Accommodation: | 4 Nights in Kathmandu, 33 Nights Expedition tent, 19 Nights Camping |
| Max. Altitude: | 8156m (Manaslu) |
| Best season in Nepal: | Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct & Nov |
| Mode of Trekking: | Camping |
| Group Size: | Min 02 PAX, Max 12 PAX |
Map of Manaslu Expedition
Itinerary for Manaslu Expedition
| Days | Day to Day Activities |
|---|---|
| 01 | Arival in Kathmandu transfer to Hotel |
| 02 | In Kathmandu for shopping and visa procedure. |
| 03 | Drive to Gorkha & arrange Porters.Overnight in Camp. |
| 04 | Trek to Khanchock. Overnight in Camp. |
| 05 | Trek to Khursani Bari. Overnight in Camp. |
| 06 | Trek to Macha Khola. Overnight in Camp. |
| 07 | Trek to Jagat.(1250m.) Overnight in Camp. |
| 08 | Trek to Nyak. Overnight in Camp. |
| 09 | Trek to Prok. Overnight in Camp. |
| 10 | Trek to Namru. Overnight in Camp. |
| 11 | Trek to Lho(2250m.) Overnight in Camp. |
| 12 | Trek to Sama Gaun(3250m.) Overnight in Camp. |
| 13 | Trek to Manaslu Base camp. |
| 14-47 | Climbing Period. Mt. Manaslu. |
| 48 | Cleaning up Base Camp. |
| 49 | Trek back to Sama Gaun. Overnight in Camp. |
| 50 | Trek back to Nyak. Overnight in Camp. |
| 51 | Trek back to Jagat. Overnight in Camp. |
| 52 | Trek back to Macha Khola. Overnight in Camp. |
| 53 | Trek back to Arukhet. Overnight in camp. |
| 54 | Trek back to Gorkha. Overnight in Camp. |
| 55 | Drive back to Kathmandu. |
| 56 | Shopping Day in Kathmandu. And Nepali Culture Show with dinner in the evening. |
| 57 | Departure from Kathmandu. |
Manaslu Expedition Service Includes
- Airport – Hotel- Airport transportation.
- Accommodations at tourist standard Hotel in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast basis for 4 nights. (Click for Hotel)
- National Park fees and Expedition permit.
- Camping equipments ( Member tents, Dinning tent, Kitchen tent and Toilet tent) for the members.
- Foam Mattress, Dinning Tables, Chairs and Kitchen equipments for the members.
- Three times meal during the trek (Wake up Call early in the morning tea or coffee. After Wake up Call Bowel of washing water will be provided. After that Breakfast, In the afternoon Lunch and in the Evening Dinner)
- Sirdar, Cook, Sherpas, Kitchen boys and Porters for your trip.
- Camping , Kitchen equipments, foods and Daily wages for Porters and all Nepali staff.
- Insurance for Porters and all Nepali staff.
- Equipments for Porters and Nepali staffs.
- Transportation Kathmandu – Gorkha/ Arughat/ Kathmandu
- Sight seen in Kathmandu.
- Nepali culture show with dinner.
- All the land transportation Kathmandu to and from starting and ending.
- Gema Bag and oxygen for the Expedition
Manaslu Expedition Service Excludes
- Visa and passport charges unless advise other wise.
- Laundry, postage, personal clothing, medical expenses, personal travels insurance and all items of a personal nature.
- Mountain, road or river resque or any other emergency evacuation charges.
- Expenses incurred as a result of illness and any other unforeseen situation and events.
- Airport departure taxes unless advised.
- Cold hard drinks, Lunch and dinner at Kathmandu and Tips for staffs
- Royalty for the Expedition
- Climbing Equipments for Climbing Sherpas and Liason Officer
- Personal and group climbing equipments for the Expedition.
- High Camping Equipments, Kitchen Equipments and High foods
- Garbage Deposit USD 4000.00 (Sharing with other member)
- Filming permit
- Waki takies permit
- Summit bonus
- Guided sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley with all applicable entrance fees as per our itinerary. (Click for tour in Kathamndu)
Advice for tipping and bonus for Sherpa
- USD 80-140 for general non-Sherpa crew and he/she must stay at base camp
- USD 110-220for Sherpa who accompany you up to the base camp
- USD 400-700 for Sherpa who accompany you up to the top of the summit
Single Supplementary US$ 400 per person (Includes single hotel room in Kathmandu , single room/tent on trek, single tent at Base Camp)
Manaslu Expedition Royalty
Classification of Himalaya : Other peaks above 8000m (Except Everest)
| Expedition Permit Fee | Spring Season | Autumn season |
|---|---|---|
| One climber | 5,000 | 2,500 |
| Two climbers | 6,000 | 3,000 |
| Three climbers | 7,000 | 3,500 |
| Four climbers | 8,000 | 4,000 |
| Five climbers | 8,500 | 4,250 |
| Six climbers | 9,000 | 4,500 |
| Seven climbers | 10,000 | 5,000 |
| Each additional up to 15 | 1,500 | 1,000 |
Client Testimonials
Namadste!
While doing trek in the khumbu region, we will witness the different views of mountains such as Kwangde, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, the "horse saddle" of Kanteiga and of course the summit of Everest itself. We take a short rest for a while and it allows us little time for acclimatization. Here, you prepare yourself to explore the ascent of kalapatthar which is an altitude of 5545m. While climbing down from Lobuche, you will see some glacial moraine until the peak comes into view. Finally, you will be witnessing the north face of Mt. Everest . We return through a different route through Panboche to Lukla. We catch a flight for Kathmandu from Lukla.
micke, USA
