Trip Fact
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:Three star to five stars as request
Meals:B/B plan in Kathmandu & B,L,D in during Driving and climbing period
Transportation:Car, Jeep, Mini Bus
Best season:Spring (April, May) and autumn (October, November)
Major Activity:trekking/climbing
Include Activity:Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Culture:Tamang, Sherpa
Mode of Travel:Tea House/Camping
Climbing route:Northeast ridge
Himalayan sights:Buddha Himal, Annapurna, Ganesh Himal,
Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world standing with an altitude of 8163 meters above sea level. The meaning of Manaslu Mountain is ‘mountain of sprit’. Manaslu is also known as Japanese mountain as Everest is considered as British Mountain. The mountain is located in the Gorkha district about 62km west of Annapurna. The mountain was first climbed on May 9, 1956 by members of Japanese expedition which included Toshio Imanshi and Gyalzen Norbu. This mountain is popularly known for its wonderful views of snow covered mountains, beautiful villages and interaction with different ethnic groups.
Manaslu Expedition is popular among the climbers for its adventurous trials and provides genuine adventures to the trekkers. The first winter ascent of the mountain was made in 12 January 1984 by Maciej Berbeka and Ryszard Gajewski. Till now more than 600 people have attempt to summit Manaslu Mountain. The death rate of the summiteers attempting to summit Manaslu is only about 9 percent which is comparatively lower than other mountains.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Prepare expedition in Kathmandu
Day 03: Kathmandu to Gorkha
Day 04: Gorkha to Kanchowk 956 m
Day 05: Khanchowk to Arughat 530 m
Day 06: Arughat to Seti Khola 750 m
Day 07: Seti Khola to Machha Khola 890 m
Day 08: Machha Khola to Jagat 1350 m
Day 09: Jagat to Ngyak 2300 m
Day 10: Ngyak Sightseeing.
Day 11: Ngyak to Namrung
Day 12: Namrung to Syalla village
Day 13: Syalla to Sama village.
Day 14: Sama Village Excursion.
Day 15: Sama Village to Manaslu Base camp.
Day 16-40: Climbing Period for Manaslu 8163m.
Day 41: Cleaning up Base Camp
Day 42: Base camp to Sama village
Day 43: Sama to Namrung.
Day 44: Namrung to Philim village.
Day 45: Philim to Machakhola
Day 46: Machakhola to Seti Khola.
Day 47: Seti Khola to Arughat
Day 48: Arughat to Dhading and drive to Kathmandu
Day 49: Kathmandu
Day 50: Departure