Duration
35 Days
Dificulty
Difficult
Best Time
Autumn/Spring
Max Altitude
8163m m
Description
The Manaslu Expedition is a highly sought-after climbing adventure in the Nepalese Himalayas. Standing at an impressive height of 8,163 meters, Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world and offers a challenging but immensely rewarding climb for those who are up for the challenge.
Many climbers choose Manaslu because of its remote location and stunning landscapes. The mountain is located in the western part of Nepal, and the trek to its base camp takes you through traditional villages, alpine forests, and rugged mountain terrain. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions of the Nepalese people, making it a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
The climbing style on Manaslu is typically a mixture of alpine-style and expedition-style climbing. The climb is divided into four camps, with climbers ascending and descending between each camp to acclimatize and rest. The route is technical and involves fixed ropes, ice axes, crampons, and other mountaineering gear. However, the views from the summit are truly breathtaking, making it all worth it. Nevertheless, with the right training and preparation, anyone can conquer this magnificent peak.
Booking Dates
Sep-Oct 2023/24Price From
US$ 20,000
Facilities
Down jacket
Sleeping bag
Sleeping bag liner
Duffel bag(complimentary)
T-shirt(complimentary)
Itinerary
Arrive in Kathmandu and meet with your expedition team. Spend time getting to know your fellow climbers and preparing for the adventure ahead.
Kathmandu official documentation, You’ll have time to rest and explore the city before meeting with your climbing guide for a briefing on the expedition.
After an early breakfast, we’ll drive to Arughat, which is the starting point of the trek. The drive takes around 8-9 hours, and along the way, you’ll see stunning views of the Nepalese countryside.
Over the next 8 days, we’ll trek through remote villages and alpine forests to reach the base camp of Manaslu. Along the way, we’ll acclimatize and rest at various points to prepare ourselves for the climb ahead.
The climbing period will take around 20 days, during which we’ll ascend and descend between four camps to acclimatize and rest. The route is technical and involves fixed ropes, ice axes, crampons, and other mountaineering gear. Our experienced guides and porters will be there to support us every step of the way, providing encouragement and motivation to help us reach the summit.
After reaching the summit of Manaslu, we’ll begin our descent back to Arughat. We’ll spend a few days trekking back to the starting point before driving back to Kathmandu.
After the long and exhilarating expedition, we’ll have a day or two to rest and explore Kathmandu before Flying back to home.
Inclusion
Arrival & Departure:
- Airport pickup and drop transfers by Private Vehicles from International and Domestic Airport to Hotel.
Accommodation:
- 4 nights at a 4* Hotel in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast Basis-Double Room
- Individual tent for each member at base camp.
- Base Camp single tent with mattress and pillow for each member, Climbing Sherpa, BC staff, and Liaison Officer Tents
- High Altitude tents after base camp, the tent shall be shared with 2-3 climbers.
Transportation:
- Guest transportation: Kathmandu-Samagaun-Kathmandu
- Transportation: All required equipment Transportation for all Guests and Staffs from Kathmandu-Samagaun–Basecamp (by Porters)- Samagaun (by porters)- Kathmandu
- Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat to kathmandu by Private Vehicles with guide and other staff.
- All staff KTM-Base Camp-KTM transportation.
- Transportation of food and equipment supply to Base Camp from Kathmandu.
Permits:
- Manaslu permit, National park & TIMS permit
- Manaslu Conservation Area Entry Fees.
- Manaslu expedition peak climbing permit and all government taxes.
Food & Lodging:
- 3 meals a day while Trekking & at Basecamp for members & Staffs
- Full Board Accommodation during trekking to Manaslu and back to Arughat after Expedition.
- All food and fuel for Base Camp and higher camps during Expedition as per the schedule
- Services of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp and Cook at higher Camps.
- Kitchen tent, Stores tent, Dining Tents, Toilet Tents, Shower Tent, Tables and chairs, cooking utensils for Base Camp.
- Special high foods for guests and Sherpas as per requirements of your choice in Kathmandu
Climbing Equipment:
- Oxygen: 3 oxygen bottles for each member and 2 oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa
- Mask & Regulator: 1 Set of top Out mask for each Guest and high-altitude Sherpa
- High Altitude Climbing Guide:1 Climbing guide per Guest.
- Guest personal climbing equipment transfer from Kathmandu-Arughat -Kathmandu (60 kg per Guest).
- Full board high altitude meal while trekking to base camp and climbing Manaslu.
- All necessary climbing hardware group equipment
- EPI gas and burner for the high climb
- High-altitude tents while in higher camp above basecamp
Support Services:
- Emergency oxygen during the expedition in the Base Camp and Higher Camps,
- Portable First Aid kit, Gamow bag / Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC)
- Satellite Phone, Walkie-talk
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Nepal entry visa fee ($125 USD for 90 days)
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Accommodation in Kathmandu for extra nights due to early arrival, late departure, early return from expedition, or domestic flight cancellations
- Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (mandatory)
- Personal expenses such as telephone, internet, laundry, alcoholic beverages, personal equipment, and shopping
- Sherpa summit bonus (minimum $1,500 USD) and tips for basecamp staff (minimum $400 USD)
- The full set of member’s personal climbing equipment and clothing
- Emergency rescue evacuation costs if needed, and all other expenses of personal nature
- Extra costs incurred due to personal member’s baggage exceeding 60 kilograms
- Charges for commercial filming and drone permit if needed
- Extra oxygen other than Three bottles
- Applicable permit fees and customs charges for satellite phone, communication equipment, and commercial filming
Trip Tour
Visual journey
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