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View Trip NotesFull-day hikes (5-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Most hikes take place at altitudes above 10,000 feet, with some days ascending as high as 18,000 feet.
Anjan Rai
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Mobile: +977 9851025628
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View Trip NotesAnjan Rai
Expedition Expert
Phone: +977 1 4413842
Mobile: +977 9851025628
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View Trip NotesAnjan Rai
Expedition Expert
Phone: +977 1 4413842
Mobile: +977 9851025628
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Download the detailed trip notes for everything you could possibly want to know about this trip, including detailed itinerary and full kit list.
View Trip NotesTrip Start | Trip End | Group Size | Remarks | Availability | INQUIRY |
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Sep 01, 2021 | Oct 15, 2021 | 2-12 people | - | Guaranteed | Guaranteed |
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Manaslu (8,163) is the high peak of the Gorkha massif, and is one of the EIGHT highest mountain in the world. Climbing Manaslu requires more time than other 8000m Peaks in Nepal due to long approach to reach to the base camp which makes it more interesting.
The name Manaslu is derived from the Sanskrit word "Manasa" which can be roughly translated as "Soul", hence called the Mountain of the Spirit. The first survey of the peak was made by a Japanese expedition in 1952 and the first climb was made by Japanese team on the peak in May 9, 1956.
The mountain's long ridges and valley glaciers offer feasible approaches from all directions, and it culminates in a peak that towers steeply above its surrounding landscape, and is a dominant feature when seen from afar.
Normally, we go for the North East Face with four camps will be set up in the approach of the mountain. There will be a few stretches of steep climbing and crevasses from Camp I to Camp II. Slippery snow climbing is required from Camp II to Camp III. Avalanches are a threat from Camp III to Camp IV.
Mostly Mount Manaslu is climbed in Autumn Season as the Monsoon season is over; Snow in the mountain starts to deposit. Due to this, fixing the ropes, ladders and cramps is easier. And with the service of Personal Sherpa with Full Expedition Services, you are one step closer on achieving you Manaslu Summit Dream. However, you must be physically and mentally fit despite the harsh weather condition in the mountains. And good team spirit and coordination is a Must for successful summit.
Depart Home
Depending on your arrival time, our representative will be at the airport to receive you and transfer you to your booked hotel.
Overnight in Hotel
Day is at leisure to make necessary preparation for your big adventure and process for the Government formalities. Check the equipment, last minute shopping. Team Leader will need to go to Ministry of Tourism for the Briefing before expedition.
Overnight in Hotel
Today will be a long hour drive. After early breakfast at the hotel, we start our road adventure to Besisahar which takes around 6 hrs drive. Once we reach there, we will change our vehicle to Local Jeep – load all the expedition equipment’s and bags. Then we continue to Dharapani driving on a mountain road which takes another 4 hrs off road drive.
Overnight at Local Lodge
Breakfast at the lode. Today our walking adventure starts. We start our trek from Dharapani to Karche passing through beautiful villages - Tilche and Gho. It takes around 6/7 hrs walk.
Walking hours - 5 hrs
Elevation Gain - 800 m
Overnight at Local Lodge
You climb up the valley through primeval forest until you reach the scree of the end moraine of the Bimthang Glacier, which you have to traverse beneath a steep slope. On a clear day, you can have a wonderful view over to the North and West Faces of Manaslu. The rest of the way you will follow a vegetated moraine ridge to the small summer pastures of Bimthang (3.700), a very idyllic place with landscape views.
Walking hour - 6hrs
Elevation Gain - 1050 m
Overnight at Local Lodge
In-order to increase your body adaption in high elevation, we have a rest day at Bhimthang. We take a short hike to Ponkar Lake 4100m.
Walking Time – 3 hrs
Elevation Gain – 400m
Overnight at Local Lodge
Today we start early as we have a long day walk. After an hour walk the ascent will get steeper and on the way enjoy the magnificent views of the surrounding high mountains, Kang Guru (6.981 m), Gyachi Kang (7.074 m), Nemjung (7.140 m), und Panbari (6.905 m), before you reach the pass, lushly decorated with prayer flags. The descent on the other side is rather flat and easy – but very long. Over the pasture of Larkya Phedi (4.460m) finally you reach the small hamlet of Samdo (3.850m) at the foot of the pass.
Walking hour – 8/10 hrs
Elevation gain - 1.450m/Elevation down - 1.300m
Overnight at Local Lodge
After the exhausting walk yesterday, it is only a short stretch through the broad river valley of Buri Gandaki today, down to the beautiful village of Samagaon (3.530m). All of the time Manaslu (8.163m) has been towering majestically over you.
Walking hour 3/4 hrs
Elevation Gained - 300m
Overnight at Local Lodge
Today we have a rest day at Sama Gaon. For the active hikers you have an option of taking a short hike to Pung Gyen Gumba – around 4/5 hrs walk which offers the impressive South Face of Manaslu.
Walking hour – 4 hrs
Elevation Gain – 400m
Overnight at Local Lodge
With fresh porters from Samagaon you will take on the steep ascent to your home for the next few weeks. Passing a scenic ice fall and through thickets of birch forest, you will reach a long moraine ridge that takes you all the way to basecamp (4.800-5.000m) at the foot of the enormous Manaslu Glacier. Upon reaching base camp; you are welcomed by our Base Camp staffs.
Walking Hour – 5/6 hrs,
Elevation Gained - 1350m
Overnight at Tent
Two days is at leisure to acclimatize your body. Our Climbing Guide Team will do the thorough check of the climbing equipment's, oxygen bottles & mask and safety equipment's.
Our base camp members will do necessary preparation for auspicious Puja Ceremony at Base Camp – offering prayers to Mount Manaslu for good weather.
Overnight at Tent
Overnight at Tent – Meals – Full Board
The route up to Camp 1 (5600m) involves climbing over glassy slopes, rocky moraine followed by a crevassed glacier with occasional small ice steps at 5500m.
Rest day at Base Camp.
Climb to Camp 1 and spend a night there.
The route / section between Camp 1 & Camp 2 is considered as the technical crux of the climb with rugged ice fall with fixed ropes and aluminum ladders climb for security at steeper sections.
Rest day at Base Camp.
Rest day at Base Camp.
Rest day at Base Camp.
Climb to Camp 1 and spend the night.
Climb to Camp 2 and spend the night.
Above Camp 2 the slopes ease off with the help of fixed ropes at irregular steep sections.
Rest day at Base Camp.
Rest day at Base Camp.
Rest day at Base Camp.
Rest day at Base Camp.
Climb to Camp 1.
Climb to Camp 2.
Climb to Camp 3.
Climb to Camp 4.
Summit day finally takes you through relatively easy terrain and wide snow slopes. Two steeper steps are overcome with fix ropes until you reach the summit col and the exposed ridge to pre-summit and main summit. On a fine day the view is exceptional – you will see the range from Dhaulagiri to Annapurna in the west and all the way to Shisha Pangma in the east.
Return down to Base Camp.
In Base Camp. Packing up and cleaning the Base Camp.
We bid farewell to our Base Camp staffs and then continue trekking down to Samagaon.
Overnight at Local Lodge.
After breakfast you trek down to Namrung Village which takes around 6/7 hrs walk.
Overnight at Local Lodge.
After breakfast you trek down to Namrung Village which takes around 6/7hrs walk.
Overnight at Local Lodge.
After breakfast you trek down to Namrung Village which takes around 6/7 hrs walk.
Overnight at Local Lodge.
After breakfast you trek down to Namrung Village which takes around 6/7 hrs walk.
Overnight at Local Lodge.
Trek down to Sotikhola and Jeep drive to Arughat and then continue driving to Kathmandu.
Overnight at Hotel Malla.
Rest day in Kathmandu. Debriefing at the Ministry.
Evening farewell dinner at the selected local restaurant with all team members.
Overnight at Hotel Malla.
Depending upon your flight timings you are transferred to Kathmandu Airport for your flight back home. International check-in time is 3 hours prior to departure.
Arrive back home.
Hotel in Kathmandu.
Bed & Breakfast Basis for 3 nights at the beginning and 2 nights at the end of the expedition, in double rooms.
Full-day hikes (5-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Most hikes take place at altitudes above 10,000 feet, with some days ascending as high as 18,000 feet.