Manaslu Expedition

Manaslu Expedition in Nepal

In the Manaslu Expedition, you will reach the summit of 8000 m plus. By following the trekking route to the base camp and being in the 6000 m and 7000 m peaks, you boost your spirit for the Manaslu climb. What could be better than this for the climbers? When you are in Nepal, the best way to enjoy her beauty is to book a trip that will take you near the Himalayas. An expedition on one of these Himalayas is another way to enjoy Nepal, the land of 8000 m peaks. Since you are heading to the top of the Manaslu through the old salt trading route, you will be taken to the past (History) in the beginning. At the same time, the challenging and technical aspects of Manaslu will put you in an unavoidable situation. However, there is a high success rate if you undertake the Manaslu Expedition in September, October, and November. To reach the top of the Manaslu, we set up four camps, and from camp 4, we used a fixed rope because the walk from camp 4 to the summit was technical. The features of the Manaslu Expedition are:

   ★ Eighth highest mountain in the world

    ★ Small crevasses

    ★ It is technical

Manaslu Expedition Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (standard accommodation)

Arrive in Kathmandu on the date that you have planned for or at the most suitable time you have decided. Stay calm about the pick-up; we will wait for you outside the airport to take you to our office and the hotel. Our office remains open from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Kathmandu is known as the city of temples, and it is the most developed city in Nepal as we write these words in this itinerary. You will be staying in Thamel, the central tourist hub in Kathmandu. If you stay in a 5-star hotel, it will be outside Thamel.

Day 02 Sightseeing with breakfast and climbing preparations (standard accommodation)

Kathmandu is dotted with world heritage sites, and the most famous of them are mentioned below;

    ★ Pashupatinath

    ★ Swayambhunath

    ★ Bouddhanath

    ★ Kathmandu Durbar Square

You will visit each of these with our city guide, and they will take you to the past. Those were the glorious days of Nepal. From your guide, hear the myths, the true story, and the significance of the historical monuments from the religious point of view.  During the climbing preparation, we focus on your

    ★ Safety

    ★ Logistics

    ★ As well as how you can overcome mountaineering challenges.

Day 03 From Kathmandu to Soti Khola (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

The drive is scenic because it will take you to the countryside and the curved roads. They traverse the green hills and the valleys whose beauties create excitement in your heart and mind. You will know the daily activities of the local people as the bus takes you from one village to another. Passing through these villages, you finally arrive at the Soti Khola.

Day 04 From the Soti Khola to the Maccha Khola (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

You start your trek by crossing the bridge. Later, you climb a big rock. Before heading to the bank of the Budhi Gandaki River, you follow a descending trekking trail. The trekking trail becomes steep when it leads to the Gurung village of Labishe. The remaining path that you follow takes you to the Marcha Khola.

Day 05 From the Machha Khola to Jagat (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

In the beginning, you trek by the Buri Gandaki River. Later, you will reach ridges by walking uphill and downhill trekking trails. These trails also take you to the valley, which becomes wider gradually as you near Jagat.

Day 06 From Jagat to Deng (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

The trekking trail becomes scenic when it takes you to Setibas and mani walls. After that, the course goes uphill to take you to villages called the Ghatta Khola and Philim. Then, this trail goes downhill and takes you to the grassy area, including the bamboo forest. After crossing the Buri Gandaki River, you must walk more to reach Deng.

Day 07 From Deng to Namrung (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

As you head to Ghap, the trekking trail goes uphill and downhill. This is a small village and is famous for its mani wall. From this village, the trekking trail goes uphill to Namrung.

Day 08 From Namrung to Samagaon (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Today you start the trek by crossing the Therang River. The trekking trail is easy, with a beautiful waterfall and a village called Barchham. However, this trail becomes steep before taking you to the town called Lihi. After that, the descending trekking trail takes you to the Hinan Khola, while the ascending path takes you to the Sho village. Walking these trekking trails, you see a nice view of the mountains, such as Manaslu and Himchuli. Finally, the upcoming descending and flat trekking trails take you to Samagaon.

Day 09 Acclimatization Day at Samagaon (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

It would help if you were acclimatised for your health since you are heading to a higher altitude. This higher altitude is the Manaslu Base Camp. To walk at such a higher altitude, you will prepare yourself in Samagaon by walking uphill to the Pung Gyen Gumba.

Day 10 From Samagaon to the Manaslu Base Camp (4 meals provided, tented camp)

Today you are following a higher-altitude trekking trail; as a result, you are likely to be tired. You will also be walking on glacier moraine. Since you are heading to the base camp and walking by the Birendra Kund mountain lake, you can say that today’s trekking is tiring.

Day 11-35 Climbing of Manaslu and descend to the Base Camp (4 meals provided, tented camp)

The Sherpas will set up camps at higher altitudes and decide on the climbing route. They will also cook meals for you, and they will also tell you when to acclimatise. The Sherpas undertake to overcome technical difficulties while climbing Manaslu and weather forecasting. When you reach the summit, you will spend a short time there. The summit offers the world the best view of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu North, and Himal Chuli. From the summit, you will retrace the climbing route.

Day 36 From the Manaslu Base Camp to Samagaon (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

The porters and the climbing guide will pack up the climbing equipment, and you will start your trek from the base camp. But, first, you retrace the trekking trail to Samagaon.

Day 37 From Samagaon to Samdo (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Today you will follow a downhill trekking trail to the Budhi Gandaki River. On the way, you come across a summer settlement called Khormo Kharka, a place for the best view of Manaslu. From there, the ascending and descending trekking trails take you to the river. Finally, walking a short uphill, you reach Samdo.

Day 38 From Samdo to the Larkya Pedhi (4 meals provided, tented camp)

Following a downhill trekking trail, you will cross the Gyala River by the bridge, and then you will follow an upward trekking trail to the Mani Stones and the Larkya Bazaar. From the way, you see the stunning view of Larkya Peak. Tonight, you will stay in a camp at the base of this peak.

Day 39 From the Larkya Pedhi to Bimtang via the Larkya La Pass (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Today you are heading to the pass, meaning you are heading to a higher altitude, 5000 m plus.  From the top of the pass, you will see the view of the mountains, such as Himlung, Cheo Himal, Menjung, Gyagi Kang, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II. You will always walk downhill from the top of the pass to Betang.

Day 40 From Bimtang to Dharapani (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Today you will cross the famous river of Nepal called the Marsyangdi River on the way to Dharapani. At first, the trekking trail descends to the forest of pine and rhododendron. After trekking in this forest, you will reach a village called Hompuk and a river named the Dudh Khola. Next, walking through the landslide-affected area, you will go to Kharche, and then by following a downhill trekking trail, you will reach Tilje, the village of the Gurung people. Before reaching Dharapani, there is a long suspension bridge.

Day 41 From Dharapani to Chamje (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Today, you leave for Chamje, and on the way, you come across a landslide area before crossing the Marsyangdi River. You will also reach a village called Tal. From there, you trek to reach the narrow section of the valley and to Seattle. Finally, following a moderate trekking trail, you get to Chamje.

Day 42 From Chamje to Kathmandu (breakfast and lunch provided, standard accommodation)

As you drive from Chamje to Kathmandu, there are many curves, and you will see what is outside your country, such as terraced farmland. In addition, there is a scenic view of mountains, and the names of these mountains are Annapurna, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal. Another thing you will not see in your country but here are the activities of the local people. Finally, in the evening, you will reach Kathmandu.

Day 43 Leisure Day in Kathmandu (breakfast provided, standard accommodation)

Take a rest and explore Thamel. This place always has got something for a tourist like you. Every tourist loves this place.

Day 44 Departure (breakfast provided)

We will pick you up at the hotel three hours before your international flight and take you to Tribhuwan International Airport. So goodbye, and we wish you good luck for a safe journey.