Introduction
Manaslu the eighth higest mountain in the world is more challenging and varied than Cho Oyo. It is situated on the edge of the Kali Gandaki Valley the most secluded Himalayan valley in the central-western Nepal some 40 miles east of Annapurna.Manaslu’s long ridges and valley glaciers provide a number of approaches from all directions culminating in a peak that towers steeply above its surrounding landscape. There are six different routes to the summit that have been mapped in the past and the south face is by far the toughest.
The first attempt on Manaslu failed it was made in 1953 by a Japanese team who attempted the peak from the Budhi Gandaki Valley.The first asscent was made only in 1956 by another Japanese team. If Everest is known as the mountain of the British the Japanese have in some ways taken charge on Manaslu with all three summits peaks on Manaslu initially climbed by Japanese expeditions.
The climbing route is relatively straightforward to the summit there are few technical sections. Four camps are set up along the way there are a few stretches of steep climbing and crevasses from Camp I to Camp II. There may be slippery snow climbing required from Camp II to Camp III and there is a possibility of avalanches from Camp III to Camp IV.
Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel
Day 02-04: Stay in Kathmandu for official procedure, overnight at hotel
Day 05 : Drive to Gorkha, overnight at tent
Day 06 : Trek to Khanchok, overnight at tent
Day 07 : Trek to Khursani Bari
Day 08 : Trek to Machha Khola
Day 09 : Trek to Jagat, overnight at tent
Day 10 : Trek to Nyak
Day 11 : Trek to Prok
Day 12 : Trek to Namru, overnight at tent
Day 13 : Trek to Lho, overnight at tent
Day 14 : Trek to Sama Gaon, overnight at tent
Day 15 : Trek to Manaslu Base camp, overnight at tent
Day 16-49 : Climbing period, overnight at tent
Day 50 : Back to Sama Gaon, overnight at tent
Day 51 : Trek to Namru, overnight at tent
Day 52 : Trek to Nyak, overnight at tent
Day 53 : Trek to Jagat, overnight at tent
Day 54 : Trek to Machha Khola, overnight at tent
Day 55 : Trek to Aarkhet, overnight at tent
Day 56 : Trek to Gorkha, overnight at tent
Day 57 : Drive back to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel
Day 60 : Transfer to airport, departure on your own destination
Inclusion
What's included ?
- Manaslu climbing Permit/Government royalty
- Accommodation in Kathmandu in 3 – 4 star Hotel as per the itinerary on BB basis
- One day sightseeing in Kathmandu with guide and with all the entry fees included
- Round Trip flight/overland transportation for clients and staffs as per itinerary
- National park entry permit
- Government Liaison officer including his allowance, accommodation, meals, insurance and flights
- Accommodation at tented camps during the trip up to base camp
- Three meals (breakfast, Lunch and dinner) a day during the trip up to base camp
- Qualified and experienced trekking guide, cook, sherpas & porters
- Accommodation, food, allowance, equipment, insurance for all trekking crews
- All the camping utensils member tents, kitchen tent, dinning tents, shower tent, toilet tent, table, chairs, sleeping mattress, pillow and all kitchen utensils
- Cargo service for equipment
- All the official paper works and all applicable government taxes
- Sleeping bag, down jacket, rucksack if required up to base camp
What's not included ?
- Lunch and dinner while staying in Hotels in Cities
- Climbing guide
- Garbage deposit fee
- Insurance of clients
- Emergency rescue evacuation
- Expenses of personal nature and all bar bills
- Tips