Manaslu Expedition

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Max. Altitude

8163m

Best Season

Oct-Dec & Mar-May

Activity

Expedition

Start / End Point

Kathmandu/Kathmandu

Overview of Manaslu Expedition

Manaslu expedition to the 8th highest peak of the world, walking the snow-covered ridges up in the Himalayas, and witnessing views that most people never get to see. That is the Manaslu Expedition trek.

Over decades, this expedition has lured in many thrill-seekers, some of whom have failed to reach the summit while others have returned gloriously. This expedition is so big that you will experience all the climatic zones Nepal offers, ranging from low tropical zones to high Arctic zones.

First summited in 1956 by a group of Japanese mountaineers, it wasn’t until 1991 that trekkers and climbers were officially permitted to visit the Manaslu region. Realizing the vast prospect of tourism in Nepal, the Nepalese government opened up many previously closed regions to tourists in the ‘90s. This includes the Mt. Everest trek, the Annapurna circuit trek, the Langtang trek, etc.

One of the best things about this trek is just how untouched it is compared to other top 10 peaks. As per the statistics published by the government of Nepal, only 417 visitors visited the peak in 2022. That figure suggests that Manaslu is one of the most visited peaks in Nepal, the second most visited, to be precise, next to Ama Dablam, and followed by Everest.

However, that does not mean that the region of Manaslu is as commercialized as Everest. The peak and the path that we will trek are still in pristine condition, away from modernity and embraced by Mother Nature.

Compared to the other top 10 highest peaks, Manaslu is a non-technical climb for the most part, which is a good feature. But that does not imply that it is suitable for beginners. Sure, beginners can climb up to the base camp, but no more than that.

The Manaslu Expedition is one of those journeys that never seems to be out of your memory. You will be traveling through villages and places you most likely haven’t seen before. Views that are out of this world will be waiting for us, trekking from Aarughat (570 m) to Manaslu Peak (8163 m). To take adventurers on such a wild, raw, and unforgettable trek, we have come up with a package that will quench your thirst for thrill.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of our Manaslu Expedition. This blog post will go through every little aspect of the journey and should help you make the ultimate decision to go on this expedition.

Highlights of Manaslu Expedition

Climb the eighth-highest peak in the world.
Experience the Tibetan Buddhist culture.
See one-of-a-kind views all along the route.
Experience different climate and vegetation changes as we trek from the Tropical zone to the Arctic zone.
Stay in Sherpa villages along the way.
Explore the Manaslu Peak, guided by expert mountaineers.

On the first day of your Manaslu Expedition, you will arrive in Kathmandu. As your flight lands at the international airport in Kathmandu, we will be waiting for you at the terminal. We will welcome you to our home country and escort you to your hotel room.

We understand that you might have had a tiring flight to Nepal, so we will just leave you to rest for the day. You will have a busy day tomorrow, so you can really use a resting day.

The government of Nepal provides tourist visas on arrival, so after you’ve landed, you will have to work out your visa application and pay a certain amount of fee as per your duration of stay. This visa fee is not an expense that our Manaslu Expedition covers; it is your own personal expense.

Meals

Breakfast

Accomodations

Hotel

Transportation

Airport to hotel transfer

Today, we will complete the process of getting the permit for the Manaslu Expedition, which will be our main task for the day. You will be meeting our guides and porters as well who will be walking alongside you for the whole expedition. Following that, we will go on a Kathmandu sightseeing tour.

Our driver and guide will take you to a bunch of sites that will surely pique your interest in Nepalese culture and heritage. We will visit historic sites and UNESCO World Heritage sites that are not only aesthetic but also a major part of Nepalese culture and history.

Some of the sites that we will be visiting require tickets; these tickets are like raising funds for the preservation and maintenance of the site. Our Manaslu Expedition will not be responsible for covering these expenses.

After we have roamed the city, we will get ready for the trek. Our guide will instruct you on the essentials, the equipment, and the itinerary. As per the instructions, we expect you to prepare for the trek. We will provide you with rental equipment but you have to get your own thermal clothes and down jackets.

Meals

Breakfast

Accomodations

Hotel

Maximum Altitude

6,440 ft

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Hotel

Transportation

9 hours drive

Maximum Altitude

7,545 ft

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

5 hours Trek

Accomodations

Lodge

Hiker is climbing to manaslu base camp in highlands of himalayas on manaslu circuit

Maximum Altitude

1,778 ft

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

6 hours Trek

Accomodations

Lodge

Maximum Altitude

11,778 ft

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

Maximum Altitude

16,751 ft

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

10 hours Trek

Accomodations

Lodge

Happy-children-welcoming-trekkers-in-Manaslu-samdo-village

Larkya-pass-in-short-Manaslu-circuit-trek-

Maximum Altitude

12,401 ft

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

4 hours Trek

Accomodations

Lodge

Short-Manaslu-river-famous-for-valley-trekking-to-Samagaun-and-Larkya-pass.

Maximum Altitude

15,419 ft

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

5 hours Trek

Accomodations

Camp

Maximum Altitude

26,781 ft

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

6 hours Trek

Accomodations

Camp

Mt.-Manaslu-is-eight-highest-mountain-in-the-world-it-is-8156m-height.

Maximum Altitude

15,419 ft

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Camp

We will start our retracing along the same route that we took before to reach the base camp from Sama Gaon after having our breakfast. Even though it’s slick, going downhill takes less time, and we will once more be rewarded with a spectacular panorama of the glacier and blue lake. After first traveling over rugged terrain, we will come to a road through forests.

It won’t be a challenging one, though. To go to Sama Gaon, we shall stroll via a number of settlements and the glacier lake Birendra. Looking back, you will be able to view the mighty Manaslu that we conquered. We will get to our destination in about 3 hours.

Maximum Altitude

12,401 ft

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

4 hours Trek

Accomodations

Lodge

Mt.-Manaslu-praying-flagsduring-short-trek-in-Manaslu-region.

Maximum Altitude

8,366 ft

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

6 hours Trek

Accomodations

Lodge

Maximum Altitude

7,545 ft

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

6 hours Trek

Accomodations

Lodge

Maximum Altitude

4,363 ft

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

6 hours Trek

Accomodations

Lodge

Maximum Altitude

4,593 ft

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Hotel

Transportation

9 hours Drive

The idea behind our free day is to keep an extra day for the Manaslu expedition in case there are any delays. The highways or one of the trails along our itinerary can be under construction or temporarily blocked. This extra day allows you to compensate for it without having to worry about timely adding an extra day to the expedition.

Hopefully, this will be a free day for you. You can spend the day roaming around the city, visiting tourist hubs, or souvenir shopping. Whatever you do, the main thing is that you enjoy yourself. In the evening, you will be attending our farewell lunch.

We will be serving you a traditional Nepalese dinner with a lot of sides. This is our way of saying thank you and also bidding you farewell.

Meals

Farewell Dinner

Accomodations

Hotel

The final day of the Manaslu Expedition trip has come. We will be escorting you to the international airport and wave our goodbyes for the time being.

Meals

Breakfast

Transportation

30 min drive

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Equipment Checklist

Required Equipments for Trekking in Nepal

Breathable Underwear
Sports Bra
Base Layers
Trekking Shirts
Trekking Trousers and Shorts
Fleece Jacket
Down jacket (insulated jacket)
Windcheater (water proof)
Sun protection Hat
Headband or Beanie
Scarf or neckband
Gloves (inner and outer )
Hiking Boots
Trekking Shoes
Hiking Socks
Thermal Socks
Gaiters
Duffel Bag
Day pack
Sleeping Bag
Trekking poles
Sunglasses
Hydration bladder or Water bottle
Head Lamps
Batteries
Personal towel
Swiss army knife
Sun lotion
Medical & first-aid kit
Woolen socks
Waterproof jacket
Lip Guard
Insulated pants
Baby wipers

Required Equipments for Climbing in Nepal

Water bottle
Batteries and bulbs
Flashlight
Personal towel
Swiss army knife
Rucksack
Sun lotion
Medical & first-aid kit
Sewing kit
Polypropylene/wool socks
Other required equipment
Sleeping bag
Down Jacket
Waterproof jacket
Trekking shoes/boots
Camp shoes
Jumperorpile jacket
Hiking pants
Hiking shirts
Full–sleeves shirt
T-shirts
Sun hat
Gloves
Woolen hat
Long underwear
Goggles or sun glasses
Gaiters
Sun block for lips
Light cotton socks
Mountain trekking boots
Woolen socks to wear with boots
Nylon wind breaker
Insulated pants
Nylon wind pants
Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts
Sun hat
Long cotton hiking shorts
Fleece/wool for climbing
Lightweight fleece
Sleeping pad (karri mat) or thermarest
Down high altitude sleeping bag
Down jacket/trousers/vest
Light cotton athletic socks and wool socks
Water proof climbing jacket
Head torch/batteries/bulbs
Climbing sunglasses
Lightweight thermal/insulated ski gloves
Sun screen
Warm climbing trousers
Wool long underwear
Other required equipment
Climbing boots
Gaiters
Ice axe
Harness
Crampons
Karabiners
Tapes/slings
Snow bars
Ice screws
Rock pegs
Deadmen
Crash hat
Day bag
Rucksack
Lip salve
T-shirts
Ascenders
Ascenders
Kit bag

Kathmandu Airport pickup and drop
Hotel in kathmandu 4 nights 4 stars twin shear with breakfast twin shear
Road transportation to Dharapani trip startting point and ending point to Kathmandu
Manaslu restricted permit.
Manaslu expedition permits, royalty and conservation permits
Best available accommodation and full board meals throughout the trek till Samagaun
Government lesion officer 01,his salary , food, equipments and insurance
1 member 1 sherpa for summit day
Service of the base camp manager and climbing sirdars
Satellite communication system at base camp but nominal charge for use
Radio set for communication between camps
Meals at base camp and higher camps during the expedition
Meals and accommodation during the trekking period
Personal tents at BC, high tents, kitchen tents, dining tents, shower tents, toilet tents, store tents, cooking utensils and more for your comfort.
4 bottled oxygen with the use of the latest mask and regulator
Nepalese government royalty fees for Manaslu.
All expedition organizational requirements
Highly experienced, helpful, and friendly climbing guides, porters and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staffs
All national park and conservation areas permit fees.
Government taxes & office service charge

Travel Insurance
International airfare
Nepal entry visa charge.
personal expenses.
Snacks and other personal expenses
personal equipments
summit boss and tips for guide and porters
Helicopter flights and heli cargo
service not mention above.

Difficulty

This expedition is definitely a difficult one. On a scale of 1 to 10, we will rate it 7.5. However, not every part of this Manaslu Expedition is difficult; it is just the last part, which requires climbing the Manaslu peak. If you want to trek the Manaslu region but do not wish to climb the peak, you can simply go on the Manaslu circuit trek, which takes you to the base camp of the peak.

The most difficult part of this expedition is the peak climbing phase; you have to acclimatize yourself to the extreme conditions of the Himalayas by going back and forth between higher and lower camps.

Best seasons

The best season to do the Manaslu Expedition is spring. During the spring season, the weather steers clear, and the Rhododendron blooms, which is just beautiful and adds to the trekking experience along the forests. Moreover, the skies are clear, and the grasses are greener.

Can a beginner join this trip?

Yes, a beginner can join this trip, but they will not be allowed to climb the mountain. Upto the Manaslu Base Camp, the trekking experience is not that difficult; it is pretty normal, and a beginner can definitely reach the base camp without any major difficulty.

Altitude Sickness

Altitude Sickness is a common dysfunction in the high Himalayas. The thing you need to know about altitude sickness is that it is caused by rushed ascent and dehydration. Hence, the best way to avoid altitude sickness is to make sure that you follow our guide and keep yourself well-hydrated.

Accommodation, Food, and Drink

We will be staying at guesthouses and lodges for the most part of the Manaslu Expedition. During our climbing days, we will spend our nights in a tent covered by our sleeping bags. Sleeping bags will be provided to you as a part of the package.

During the initial trekking days, you will get to eat hot cooked meals at the stops we will make along the way, but after we reach the base camp, we will have to survive mostly on canned goods. Your breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be covered by our Manaslu Expedition package.

If you are allergic to certain types of food, please let us know about it before hand so we can make the necessary arrangements. Food options in the himalayas are already limited and being allergic to certain foods can make it a tricky situation.

Our package does not cover any kind of drinks, including water. You will have to treat this as your personal expense.

Transportation

All the land transportation required by our proposed itinerary will be covered by the package. This includes pickup and drop off at the international airport and a bus ride to the starting point of the trek and back.

Permit

To do the Manaslu Expedition, you are legally required to have the Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card and the Nepal Climbing Expedition permit fee, which costs $1800 in the spring, $900 in autumn, and $450 in summer. Our package will cover these expenses.

Please bring 2 passport-sized photos for your TIMS card.

Trip preparation and fitness

To prepare for this trip, you must train for endurance. We will be climbing the peak and descending for hours every day on a trail covered by snow. As if ascending for hours on land was not difficult enough.

Physical fitness aside, you will also have to be mentally prepared. If you decide to go on a whim, we advise you not to take this Manaslu Expedition journey. The final climb requires mental focus since you will be living in extreme conditions for weeks.

Gadgets charging & Internet

Until we reach the base camp, you will be able to charge your devices at the guesthouses and lodges we will stay in. If these lodges charge a dollar or two as a fee for letting you charge your devices, the package will not cover your expenses.

The same goes for the internet, you will be able to access the internet until we reach the base camp. If you are charged a certain amount for using the lodge’s internet, you will have to pay it out of your own pocket.

If you want to use the internet while actively trekking, you can use your phone’s network connection to connect to the internet. You will not get a cellphone connection once you reach the Manaslu Base Camp.

Your Extra expenses

Our Manaslu Expedition does not cover every expense, so here are some that you should be aware of. The package does not cover meals outside of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, your international flights to and from Nepal, your travel insurance, visa fees, hot shower expenses, emergency rescue, and any kind of drinks.

All these expenses are your personal expenses, which you will have to pay for out of pocket.

What to expect

The Manaslu expedition is a great journey that will take you from 570 meters to 8163 meters. You will be trekking through different climate zones, vegetation, and villages, learning about tons of new things on the way. You will have a close experience of the country life in Nepal.

Trekking through forests and ridges and crossing bridges, we will enter the Manaslu region, where the wilderness is just untouched. It’s so far away from all the unnecessary modernity that you feel one with nature.

We will be exploring the Manaslu Peak for days before we actually ascend the summit. While summiting, it’s very crucial that you follow what the guide says. Besides that, you can expect a lot of adventure and exciting treks.

How many porters/guides will be provided?

As a part of the package, your group will be with one guide and one porter for every two members of the group. If you are a group of 6, you will be provided with an assistant guide, and if you are a group of 8 or more, you will be provided with an additional assistant guide. Our Manaslu Expedition package will cover all wages of every crew member along with their travel insurance.

Are emergency services available?

Yes, if you need to be evacuated at any point during the Manaslu Expedition, we will contact the emergency services and get you help. A helicopter will rescue you to a safer elevation or directly to the city of Kathmandu. If you are travel insured, the insurance company will cover this expense, but if you are not insured, you

Can I travel solo?

No, you can not travel solo. As per the law of Nepal, you should be guided by a licensed guide all the way to the top and back. In addition to that, we do not take solo travelers on our Manaslu Expedition; the minimum number of individuals in a group we take is 2.

How difficult is the trek?

The trekking part is not that difficult; it is a normal trekking route. The part that is difficult is the peak climbing phase. During this phase, you have to ascend and descend from high camps to low camps, which is physically and mentally demanding.