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Highest access: 8,163m (26,763ft)
First Ascent: Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu (Japan), May 9, 1956
Duration: 51 (typically) Days
Group Size: 01-10 persons per Group.
Co-ordinates: 28°32’58”N, 84°33’43”E
Location: Nepal/Manaslu Region/Lamjung District
Country: Nepal
Airport: Kathmandu
Departure From: Kathmandu (KTM)
Grade: Low technical difficulty
Accommodation: Teahouse
Meals: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
Transportation: Car, Jeep, Mini Bus
Best season: Spring (April, May) and autumn (October, November)
Major Activity: trekking/climbing
Culture: Tamang, Sherpa
Mode of Travel: Tea House/Camping
Climbing route: Northeast ridge
Himalayan sights: Buddha Himal, Annapurna, Ganesh Himal
Mt. Manaslu, The eighth highest peak of the world which is elevated at the height of 8,163m/26,781 ft located in the ridges of Mansiri Himal in Gorkha District of Nepal. Manaslu expedition offers a completely unique possibility to experience a fairly “untouched” place of Nepal and incredible majesty along the border of Nepal and China. Mt. Manaslu is known as Mt. Kutung in Tibet. This peak lies about 64km east of Mount Annapurna. Manaslu means “Mountain of the Spirit”, comes from the Sanskrit word “Manasa”, meaning “intellect” or “soul”.
Mt Manaslu has been popular among hard-hitting trekkers and this region is still unnatural to limited clusters and only thought through trekkers in a group can trek here. Manaslu region is very isolated resulting in challenging rescuing. Manaslu was first climbed on May 9, 1956, by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu, members of a Japanese expedition. Mt. Manaslu is identified as Mt. Kutung in Tibet. This peak lies about 64km east of Mount Annapurna. Two mountaineers Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu ascended to the top on 9th May 1956. The Manaslu expedition is very popular autumn these days as it sees higher success rates, the Manaslu expedition provides a wonderful and diverse habitat for a rich variety of flora and fauna.
After our arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, a our
reprentative/staff will pick us up from the airport and take us to our hotel. We can take
rest and later visit the company office in Thamel.
Preparation, briefings, last minute shopping and permit formalities.
Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat (950m/3117ft) to Sotokhola (1165/3822ft) 7hrs. Tea
house/camping.
Trek from Sotikhola to Machhakhola(1330m/4364ft) 6hrs. Tea house/camping
Trek from Machhakhola to Jagat(1350m/4430ft) 4hrs. Tea house/camping
Trek from Jagat to Dang(2310m/7579ft) 6-7hrs. Tea house/camping
Trek from Dang to Namrung(2550m/8366ft) 6hrs. Tea house/camping
Trek from Namrung to Lho (3150m/10334ft) 5hrs. Tea house/camping.
Trek from Lho to Sama Gaun(3780m/12401ft) 4hrs. Tea house/camping
Rest and acclimatization day at Sama Gaun (3780m/12401ft) Tea house/camping
Trek from Sama Gaun to Manaslu Base Camp (4700m/15420ft) 4hrs. Camping at base camp
Climbing period. (8163m/26781ft.) Camping.
Preparation to return to Kathmandu. Clean base camp (4700m/15420ft)
Trek from Base Camp to Sama Gaun (3780m/12401ft) 3hrs. Tea house.
Trek from Sama Gaun to Namrung(2550m/8366ft) 6hrs. Tea house/camping.
Trek from Namrung to Philim village (2300m/7546ft-06hrs) Tea house/camping.
Trek from Philim Village to Machakhola(1330m/4664ft) 6hrs. Tea house/ camping
Trek from Machakhola to Arughat (950m3117ft) 8hrs. Tea house/camping.
Drive from Arughat to Kathmandu (1350/4429ft) 7 hrs. Transportation provided by tourist mini
bus. Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
Free day.Relax and shop in Kathmandu. Farewell celebration dinner with cultural program in the
evening.
Our amazing journey in the Manaslu region including that to the Mt.
Manaslu and crossing high passes come to an end today. A company representative will
pick you up from your hotel and drop you off at the airport 3 hours before our scheduled
flight.