Travel Information
Strenuous 4E
Difficulty
Hotel / Teahouse / Tent / Camp
Accommodation
Breakfest / Lunch / Dinner
Meals included
From CHF 19’975.-
Price
Overview
Mt Manaslu also known locally as “Kutang” or the “mountain of spirit” is the eighth highest mountain in the world, situated in the ridges of the Mansiri Himal in the Gorkha District of Nepal.
Mt Manaslu was first summited on May 9th, 1956 by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu, members of a Japanese expedition.
It is a difficult summit that requires experienced climbers who have scaled mountain summits higher than 7000 metres before.
This expedition offers a thrilling opportunity to summit one of the renowned 8000m peaks in the Himalayas, and a comprehensive itinerary that covers every aspect of this challenging expedition, including all preparation and necessary information/training for a safe and successful summit climb on this remarkable quest.
Your safety is paramount to us.
You will be rewarded with not just an exhilarating climb, but the surrounding Manaslu conservation area boasts breathtaking landscapes such as glacial lakes, deep valleys, lush meadows, towering mountains and this area also serves as a sanctuary for numerous rare species providing climbers with the opportunity to witness a diverse range of wildlife.
Climbers will also have the chance to engage with the local culture and traditions along the way, making this expedition more than just a “climb”!
Mt Manaslu is a truly memorable, life changing and once in a lifetime experience climbing one of the most spectacular Himalayan peaks and highest mountains in the world, also providing a huge sense of achievement.
In conclusion, embarking on a Manaslu Expedition with us will be an exhilarating challenge for any passionate explorer looking to push their limits.
Itinerary
| Day | Program | Duration * |
|---|---|---|
| 1 + 2 | Arrival Kathmandu Sightseeing, preparation, meeting, welcome dinner 3* hotel | |
| 3 | Kathmandu – Dharapani (1963m) Private vehicle | 10h |
| 4 | Dharapani – Tilje (2300m) | 6h |
| 5 | Tilje – Bimthang (3590m) | 6h |
| 6 | Bimthang Rest and acclimatisation day | |
| 7 | Bimthang – Cross Larkya La (5215m) – Samdo (3875m) | 10h |
| 8 | Samdo – Sama Gaon (3780m) | 3h |
| 9 | Sama Gaon – Manaslu Base Camp (4700m) Camping | 4h |
| 10 | Manaslu Base Camp Rest and acclimatisation day | |
| 11 | Manaslu Base Camp Ice climbing training on glaciers | |
| 12 | Walk to camp 1 (5700m) return to Basecamp | |
| 13 | Manaslu Base Camp Rest day | |
| 14 | Walk to camp 1 (5700m) | |
| 15 | Walk to camp 2 (6250m) return to Basecamp | |
| 16 | Manaslu Base Camp Rest day | |
| 17 | Walk to camp 1 (5700m) | |
| 18 | Walk to camp 2 (6250m) | |
| 19 | Walk to camp 3 (6800m) return to camp 2 | |
| 20 | Return to Basecamp | |
| 21 | Manaslu Base Camp Rest day | |
| 22 | Manaslu Base Camp Rest day | |
| 23 | Walk to camp 1 (5700m) | |
| 24 | Walk to camp 2 (6250m) | |
| 25 | Walk to camp 3 (6800m) | |
| 26 | Climb to camp 4 (7450m) | |
| 27 | Summit attempt (8163m) | |
| 28 | Extra day for summit attempt, descend to camp 2 (6250m) | |
| 29 | Descend to Basecamp, preparation for return to Kathmandu and Basecamp clean (4800m) | |
| 30 | Manaslu Base Camp – Sama Gaon (3780m) | 3-4h |
| 31 | Sama Gaon – Namrung (2550m) | 5h |
| 32 | Namrung – Philim Village (2300m) | 6h |
| 33 | Philim Village – Machha Khola (1330m) | 4-5h |
| 34 | Return to Kathmandu Private vehicle | 10h |
| 35 + 36 | Kathmandu sightseeing, relaxing, souvenir shopping, farewell dinner + departure 3* hotel |
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