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Manaslu (8156m) is the eighth highest mountain in the world and a perfect choice for those who are interested in climbing one of the accessible and safest eight-thousanders. Manaslu is a name derived from the Sanskrit dialect, which means "Mountain of the Spirit". The Manaslu peak is a part of the Mansiri Himal or Gurkha Massif that lies in the north central part of Nepal, around 100km north west of Kathmandu. The mountain falls in the Manaslu Conservation Area and is closer to Annapurna Himal to the west and Ganesh Himal to the east.
The mountain's long ridges, steep surfaces, rock and snow formation and glaciers drainage make it the most fascinating mountain. There are six established trek routes to the peak, and the south face is deemed the most difficult for climbing.Manaslu was first climbed in 1956 by a Japanese expedition team led by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu Sherpa. Since the Manaslu was first conquered by Japanese led Manaslu expedition team, Japanese people consider it as a Japanese mountain just like the British people considering Everest as their mountain
On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our airport representative. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands. The representative will then take you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around and visit shops, restaurants and bars.
Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can also choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon, you will drive back to your hotel.
Final preparation day in Kathmandu for expedition.
Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola (730m.) via Arughat (570m.) takes about 9 hours.
The zigzag path passes through forest, villages, streams, pretty waterfalls and green valley until you reach Lapu Besi. This is a village mainly covered by Bhotia inhabitants. Now you again traverse the zigzag path to reach Machha Khola. There is a small market with a few shops and lodges.
Stay overnight in lodge.
You cross the Machha Khola [Fish Stream] and head upstream to the tiny village of Khola Bensi and the hot springs at Tatopani. The trail is quite exposed and challenging in places. After a short section of forest path you reach the single teahouse at Doban. At Lauri, you cross the river on a suspension bridge, and then climb on a high path to the fields of Jagat, where you camp.
Stay overnight in lodge.
You trek over a flat leveled path mostly through forest of pine, rhododendron and others. While walking, you cross a few bridges and can see villages at a far distance. You cross a suspension bridge over Budhi Gandaki before you enter Philim. Philim is a big village mainly inhabited by the Gurungs. Trek from Philim to Deng (1860m).
From Deng, you can enjoy a pretty waterfall nearby. Deng is famous for its potatoes, buck wheat, barley, wheat, cabbage, spinach as people are mostly involved in agriculture in this area.
Stay overnight in lodge.
In the beginning, you trek almost a flat leveled path and then the trail moves uphill all the way to Namrung through forest.
Stay overnight in lodge
You trek over a winding path moves through the inner Himalayan range. On the way, you can enjoy mountain views of Rupinala pass, Mt. Manaslu, Gorkha Himal, Dwijen Himal, Saula Himal, Lajing peak, and many other snow capped mountains and peaks. As you go up the vegetation decreases. You come across Mani walls, Chortens, prayer flags and monasteries. You can catch panoramic views of Mt. Manaslu, Gorkha Himal, Dwijen Himal, Saula Himal, Lajing peak and others from Lho Gaon.
Stay overnight in lodge.
You follow the right bank of the river, with views of Peak 29 ahead. As you continue on the main trail you soon reach the fields of Sama Gaon, 3500m.
Stay overnight in lodge.
This is a day for rest at Sama Gaon to give you some acclimatization. You can hike to Manaslu Base Camp for excellent views of Samdo (Pang phuchuli), Nagdi chuli, Simnang Himal, Manaslu glacier and Manaslu ice fall. Birendra Kunda is an ice lake nearby the Manaslu Base Camp.
Stay overnight in lodge.
Trek from Sama Gaon to Manaslu Base Camp. (4400m) takes about 4 hours.
Climbing Period Mt. Manaslu (Base Camp - Summit of 8163 m. -Base Camp).
Garbage collection and Base Camp clean up day.
Trek back to Sama Goan. Today is a farewell day for Base Camp staffs.
Trek from Sama Goan to Ghap (2380m.) takes about 6 hours.
Trek from Ghap to Philim (1570m.) takes about 6 hours.
You leave the cultivated region around Philim as you descend along the path that follows the banks of the Budhi Gandaki River. At Tatopani you can relax in the warm and rejuvenating waters of the hot spring.
Stay overnight at lodge.
This day you pass through some villages. You can enjoy the pristine beauty of the waterfalls on both sides of the river.
Stay overnight at lodge.
After breakfast you start today’s journey back to Kathmandu that takes around 7 hrs to reach Kathmandu. Your drive includes great views of green hills, rivers, villages and forests.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation.
As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.
# Note: It is possible to fly back from Manaslu Base Camp or Sama Gaon to Kathmandu by helicopter in order to save time.
a) Kathmandu
All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
5 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel
One full day city sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley with private A/C vehicle and English speaking tour guide including entrance fees
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
T-shirt, mug, pen, bag, etc
Flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu
Expedition royalty and permit from Government of Nepal to climb Ama Dablam, entry permit for Sagarmatha National Park, TIMS card and Local government entrance fee
1 Government Liaison officer with full equipments, salary, accommodation, transportation and insurance as per government rule
Garbage transfer & garbage disposal fees
Medical & Emergency rescue insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs during the entire trip as per government rule
All necessary equipments transportation for all climbing members and staffs from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu by air cargo, Lukla to Base Camp and back to Lukla by porters / yaks
Up to 50 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters /yaks
3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) including tea and coffee during the trek and Base Camp, appropriate foods for high altitude to all climbing crews at Base Camp and above
Lodge based accommodation during the trek, and well-managed Base Camp set up for climbing members & Staff at Base Camp
Porter per member up to Base Camp from Lukla and from Base Camp to Lukla
Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen helpers as per group size
All involved Nepalese staffs & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipments, foods & clothing
Each member will have individual tent in Base Camp
Foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning tent, 1 Kitchen tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower tents, 1 Staffs tent, 1 tent for Nepalese Base Camp staffs, store tents, Tables, chairs & all necessary cooking gears like Epi gas, high pots, stove, etc.
All tents for Camp 1, 2, and 3
Heater at Base Camp in each Dining and other necessary camp
1 Solar panel and generator for lights and battery charge for laptop and other electronic devices at Base Camp
Personal climbing guide/Sherpa (1 climbing member will have 1 climbing guide who is trained, experienced and Government license holder)
Salary, equipments, meals and clothing for climbing guide
Carry bonus of Sherpas and route fixing charges
Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask and regulator (with appropriate additional charge)
High Altitude Tents, EPI gas, cooking pots, High altitude food for member, Sherpa and other crews at (C1) (C2) and (C3)
All required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing
The team of experienced Sherpa will fix the route in Ama Dablam (no extra charge will be applied to members)
Satellite Phone for emergency communication available for members with appropriate charge
Walkie –Talkie for communication from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp
Satellite Phone / walkie-talkie permits
Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staffs
Certificate (Ama Dablam climbing certificate issued by Tourism Ministry after climbing Mt. Ama Dablam successfully)
Tax, VAT and our service charge
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from trekking / expedition than the scheduled itinerary)
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking / expedition due to any reason than the scheduled itinerary)
Medical and personal high risk travel insurance which should cover helicopter evacuation cost and medical treatment cost incase required
Medical and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required (Rescue, Repatriation, Helicopter, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs)
Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages (However we will provide soft drinks for members at base camp)
Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking /climbing Gears
Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and your other personal items used to keep yourself clean
Permit fee for special filming by using camera or drone
Internet service is available with extra charge during the trek and Base Camp
Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa
Tips for Base Camp and other involved staffs
If you are taking just Base Camp services, then there will be zero service from company above base camp
The cost for using fixed rope during the expedition will apply to base camp service users
Any other services or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary
Mountaineering Equipments
Crampons, Ice axe, Helmet, Harness, Lock and unlock Carabineers, Shovel, Climbing pack, Rope, Ski poles, Desender/abseil device, Jummer (Asender) , Tapes, Prusik Loops, Rappel device, Hand Warmer (if possible)
Clothing and Wears
Trekking shoes with spare laces, Mountaineering Boots, Plastic or leather for mountaineering boots, Gore-Tex pants, Long shorts, Insulated Parka, Jumper, Waterproof Jackets, Down Jacket, Fleece Vest, Wool cap, Neck Gaiter, Gloves, Climbing Socks, Thermal Underwear, Sandals, Snow Goggle
Essential Gears
Backpack, Duffle bag, Sleeping Bag, sleeping pad, Tents
Gadgets
Map, Compass, Camera, GPS, Two way radios, Binoculars, Head Lamp, Flashlight
Sun Protection Items
Sun glasses, sun scream, Lip balm,
Medical
First aid Kit (Brufen / Ibuprofens, Antibiotic, Diamox, Paracetamol, Handy Plaster, Crack Bandage, Tincture Iodine, etc.)
Other Essentials
Energy Bars, Water bottle, Water Purification Tablets, Toiletries, Trekking poles, Pocket knife, raincoat, Satellite Phone, Altimeter
