Destination: | Nepal |
Region: | 8000m Peaks |
Activity: | Climbing & Expedition |
Theme: | Tented Camps Climbing |
Mount Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world. Mount Manaslu is the highest peak in the Gorkha massif towering above 8163-meters from sea level. Mount Manaslu is located about 40 miles east of Annapurna. Mount Manaslu is taken as one most beautiful 8000-meter mountain in the world. The name ‘Manaslu’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Manias’ meaning “intellect” or “soul”. It is the same root word as that for ‘Mansarovar’, the holy lake near Mt. Kailash in Tibet. Trekking Experts offer Manaslu Expedition to bring you to the top of world’s eight highest mountain; Manaslu.
Manaslu Expedition with Trekking Experts begins with six hour’s drive to Bensi Sahar; the gateway of world popular trekking route Annapurna Circuit. After completing formalities to obtain permit to climb Manaslu in Kathmandu, you’ll head towards Bensi Sahar and you’ll pass 5160-meter Larkya La Pass before reaching Manaslu base camp which will help you to adjust high altitude. From the base camp of Mount Manaslu, you’ll start your climbing attempt. Mount Manaslu’s ascending is technical than that of other peaks like Cho Oyu and Shisha Pangma. Among six routes, route starting from south is hard hitting while the northeast face route being the most common.
Climb one of beautiful mountain in the world
Climb world’s eight highest mountain
Expedition led by experienced Sherpa climbers
One of most accessible 8000-meters mountain world
One of the cheapest 8000-meters mountain to climb
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan airport Trekking Experts representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. Upon arrival at hotel, our tour manager will brief you about trekking information and other necessary information. And then you’ll free time to explore Kathmandu. Dinner will be booked at the hotel.
Today you’ll visit around Kathmandu at the same time Trekking Experts will be preparing for climbing. One of you who will randomly picked as the Team Leader in the group needs to visit Department of Tourism for permit formalities. It will be just for about an hour only. And you can continue your tour around Kathmandu. There are several world heritages sites in Kathmandu and you can visit three among them. Most probably you’ll visit Boudanath, Pashupatinath and Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
After earlier breakfast in Kathmandu, you’ll drive to Besi Sahar. The journey starts with drive to Besisahar and again drive to Bulbule by local transportation. The route along to the Prithwi highway; from Dumre you’ll divert to off the highway at the bustling town of Dumre and continue for a further one and half hours to Besisahar. After having lunch at Bensi Sahar, we shall find local jeeps for Dharapani and will drive to Dharapani. About 35 kilometers from Bensi Sahar to Dharapani will take about ¾ hours drive. Along the journey you will witness rather stunning scenery of snowcapped mountains, green hills, rivers, and villages. The route to Dharapani will follow through the Nagdi, Bhulbhule, Sange, Chamche, Tall, Dharapani, can see wonderful Manaslu, Annapurna II scenery, and others majestic mountains.
After breakfast at lodge, you’ll trek to Gho. Dharapani is main entrance point of Manaslu Circuit trip reverse way. Only few people do Larkya La Pass from this side. So, you will see just few trekkers heading up as your companion. After having breakfast, your trip for Manaslu base camp begins from Dharapani. There is a check point of the ACAP and MCAP before turn right side of Dharapani, our Guide will cheek in all requiring permits here. First you will cross the bridge at Marsyandi River and following the Dhudh Khola as tributes of Main River. You will walk on wider road until Tilje but rarely dive vehicles on this road. If you walk 30 munities west from Tilije/Tiliche, get is religious Pyakane cave. And you may visit Tamrang Gompa which is situated in north east of Thonche village, about an hour walking. There is significance Buddha’s statue and other deities, with religious scriptures and holy book in the Monastery. It is nice place to stop to having cup of tea and breaks. After this most of the time the trail goes through the river bank and oak and pine forest with beautiful Gurung villages and finally reach at Gho.
After breakfast at Gho, you’ll trek to Bimthang today. You’ll have pleasant walk through the sub-tropical jungle and rural villages. People of here are mostly doing agriculture and animal husbandry. Often you see herd of sheep, cow, and yaks. Before to get Toemro can see Mt. Manaslu (8163m), this is first view of Manaslu on your trip. The trail keeps on through the jungle with sound of birds and ranging river to the Karche (2700m) and walk further cross the bridge to reach Yak Kharka, where you will have lunch. There is not proper place to get meals till Bhimtang. After having lunch, you start to walk, the trail is much harder due to step up. Finally, you will get in a tiny valley at Bhimtang about 4 to 5 walk walking.
Today you’ll rest at Bhimtang. Rest in Bhimtang is for acclimatization as you are already above 3590-meters from sea level. Bhimtang is a beautiful place with full of nature beauty. As it is surrounded by White Mountains some time people called it bowel of silver. Ponkar Lake, Nayamlo Tal, Ponkar Glacier, Kechakyu and Suti glacier are main attraction of Bhimtang. While walk above the Ponkar Lake you will get in view point, from where many mountains including Manaslu North (7,157m), Lamjung Himal (6,983m), Larkya Peak (6,249m), Himlunhg Himal (7,126m), Cheo Himal (6,812m) and many more can be observed.
After breakfast at Bhimtang, today you’ll trek to Samdo via crossing Larkya/Larke Pass which is 5160-meters above sea level. First, you’ll ascend to Larkya Pass. From the pass, you enjoy the view of mountains. And then you’ll descend towards valley and you’ll cross wooden bridge over the Budhi Gandaki River and pass by fields and Mani wall to reach Samdo. You will be getting an amazing view of the mountains, especially Manaslu as you will be reaching Samdo, which is a Tibetan refugee village. Upon reaching Samdo, you will also explore the village and the surrounding hills.
After breakfast at Samdo, today you’ll trek to Sama Gaon. The trail to Sama Gaon follows forests with Jupiter and birch through the pastures.
After breakfast at Sama Gaon, today you’ll head towards base camp of Manaslu. The trail to Manaslu Base Camp follows through forest before steep ascent to a slope and to a moraine. There is magnificent view of glacier, a turquoise lake and wonderful mountains from all angles. Trekking to Manaslu Base Camp takes approximately 4-5 hours. Upon arrival at base camp, you’ll meet rest of your climbing team here and camping settlement there for your rest of days for climbing period.
After successful summit of Mount Manaslu, today our team will pack up all the equipment for ready move to down to Sama Gaon tomorrow.
Today you’ll trek down to Sama Gaon.
Today you’ll trek down to Namrung.
Today you’ll trek down to Philim.
Today you’ll trek down to Machha Khola.
Today you’ll trek down to Arughat.
Today you’ll drive to Kathmandu by bus with all trekking staff.
Today is fully free day to rest in Kathmandu. After successful summit of Mount Manaslu, you can celebrate successful day in Kathmandu. In the evening, Trekking Experts will organize farewell dinner at typical Nepalese restaurant.
Depending on your flight time, you’ll be transfer to airport before 3 hrs of flight time.
Dates Arrival-Departure |
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Trip Cost USD in per person (twin Sharing) |
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07 Sep - Oct 16, 2021 | 39 Days | 15 Seats Left | $ 15000 $ 13500 | |
14 Apr - May 23, 2022 | 39 Days | 15 Seats Left | $ 15000 $ 14300 | |
05 Sep - Oct 14, 2022 | 39 Days | 15 Seats Left | $ 15000 $ 13500 | |
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4 nights in Kathmandu at three star-hotels on twin sharing basis with bed & breakfast 10 nights in local lodges during the trek to base camp and return on twin sharing basis with full board service (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) 24 nights in tented camp on single tents in base camp of Manaslu with full board service (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu at the end of the trip with typical Nepalese food
All airport/hotel/airport transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle Kathmandu-Bensi Sahar-Dharapani and Arughat-Kathmandu by private jeep/bus with climbing crew 60 kg baggage per person
Manaslu Conservation Fee Annapurna Conservation Fee Manaslu Special Permit Fee Manaslu Climbing Permit Fee Fees for Laison Officer and his wages, food, accommodation and insurance Garbage Deposit Fee
1 English speaking experienced trekking guide and he himself is high altitude climbing guide 2 porter for every member to carry personal baggage 1 Expedition cook and his kitchen team
1 experienced English speaking climbing Sherpa for every two members (2:1 ratio) with allowances, wages and insurance
Support for airport pick up, drop and farewell dinner Support for collecting cargos Insurance for entire team
1 sleeping tent for every member 1 Foam mattress for every member Dining Tents and kitchen tent Store Tents Required toilet tents Required Shower tents Required tables and chairs Required kitchen utensils with fuel Solar light for lighting purpose only 2 pairs of walki-talkies 1 Satellite Phone (rental) Comprehensive First Aid Kit 1 Gamov Bag
2-men high altitude sleeping tent for sharing basis Required Coffel Set and Gas burner/Epi Stoves High Altitude food for both Sherpas and members Climbing Gear in the mountains such as fixed rope, main rope, snow bars, snow shovel, carabiners etc. Cooking set in the mountain such as Epi gases, gas burner, cooking pots etc for members and sherpas 2 Oxygen Bottle for every member (4 ltr) 1 Oxygen Bottle for every HA Sherpa (4 ltr) 1 set mask & Regulator for every member 1 set mask & Regulator for every HA Sherpa
All personal expenses like alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks, telephone calls, laundry services Medical and travel insurances International airfare and taxes Nepal Visa fees Additional High-Altitude Sherpa if required (2:1 HA Sherpa is included) Summit Bonus and Non-summit bonus for all HA Sherpas Additional Oxygen if required Cost for second attempt if first is failed Emergency helicopter rescue charges Main meals in Kathmandu (lunch and dinner) Tips for trekking/climbing crew