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Max. Elevation:8,163m / 26,763ft
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Walking Per Day:5 - 6 Hours
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Accommodation:Hotel + Lodge + Tent
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Best Season:Autumn/Spring
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Group Size:2 - 15 PAX
Country
Nepal
Peak Name
Mt. Manaslu
Duration
36 Days+
Route
NE - Route
Rank
8
Co-ordinates
Weather Reports
Range
Gorkha Himal Range
Trip Overview
Mt. Manaslu, The 8th highest peak in the world which is elevated at the height of 8,163m (26,781 ft) above sea level is located in the ridges of Mansiri Himal in the Gorkha District of Nepal. Regarded as the “mountain of the spirit”, Mt. Manaslu is identified as Mt. Kutung in Tibet. This peak lies about 64km east of Mount Annapurna. Two mountaineers Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu ascended to the top on 9th May 1956. Although there were several expeditions to Manaslu earlier expedition to Manaslu was legally unlocked only in 1991. Since, the inaugural expedition by H.W Tilman, Mt Manaslu has been popular among tough trekkers, and this region is still constrained to limited clusters and only well-structured trekkers in the group can trek here. Manaslu region is very isolated resulting in challenging rescuing.
The ascending is more technical than that of other peaks like Cho Oyu and Shisha Pangma. The base camp of Manaslu lies at a height of 4700m. Long crests of the mountain offer the possibility to be scaled from every direction to conclude to the top that is sharply above its neighboring scenes. Among six routes, the route starting from the south is hard-hitting while the northeast face route is the most common. Every year Seven Summit Treks organize a large number of successive expeditions of Mt. Manaslu.
Basecamp (4,700m/15,420ft)
Either by Heli flight to Samagaun and further to basecamp or 10 days trek, you will reach Manaslu basecamp of Seven Summit Treks at the altitude of 4800m where you will be awaited by our best Sherpa team. Seven Summit has the best setup of basecamp at Manaslu with a large number of groups. Manaslu basecamp lies on a rocky moraine with amazing views of the mountains. You will be spending about a month at basecamp. Each member will get a separate member tent and dining, kitchen, shower, Communication, and toilet tents. Before we climb the mountain, we make a big puja ceromancy at base camp for good luck and safe climbing. At Manaslu basecamp, Seven Summit has frequent helicopter charters and every single charter brings lots of fresh vegetables, fresh meat, beverages, and sometimes bread items.
Camp I (5,500m/18,045ft)
For the best acclimatization, once the rope is fixed by the Sherpa team you will climb to camp I which lies at the altitude of 5700m. In this section of climbing, you will encounter mixed terrain with few crevasses and ice on the section of the glacier. This will take you about 3-4 hours of climbing. We will have frequent rotation on camp I and back to base camp.
Camp II (6,200m/20,341ft)
The most technical section to climb on mt. Manaslu is from camp I to camp II. You need to walk on snow for over an hour and some several steep sections of ice and need to climb on a ladder. This will take about 5 hours.
Camp III (6,800m/22,310ft)
Climbing from camp II to camp III is the shortest distance to climb. It will take only 2 to 3 hours to climb. It's a very short route though some technical climbing on a few crevasses are exist, a very comfortable climb will be experienced.
Camp IV (7,400m/24,278ft)
It’s a tough day to climb from camp III to IV because of the real climbing beings from this point. You are already at the altitude of 7500m so the oxygen level will be low and some members can feel difficulties. In this section of climbing, you will need to climb for about 3 to 4 hours on steep snow parts. You might have sleep experience if the weather favors you in advance on acclimatization days.
Summit (8,163m/26,782ft)
The most important day is summit day. It is the main goal for all the climbers. It's a day that climbers dream about. So, most of the climbers begin their summit push at late night and will walk to the summit for about 7 to 8 hours and will reach the summit about 8-10 am (morning). The Summit of Mt. Manaslu is stunning. You will be mesmerized by the beautiful view of different 8000m peaks. On the same day after taking some pictures, you will walk down to camp III or camp II, which will take about 5 to 6 hours. descending from the summit is also a difficult part of this expedition so safety descent is also an important part of summit day. Seven Summit Treks will have one climbing Sherpa with one member from camp IV to summit day and till back to basecamp. SST guide will carry oxygen cylinder of Members and himself. For the safe summit of Mt. Manaslu, SST will always have a guideline of the best weather forecast, communication, and back support from the basecamp leader. Rope fixing up to the summit is the major duty of our climbing Sherpa so we highly admire our Sherpa to fix ropes, breaking trails, and making all the effort to get the group reaches to the summit of mt. Manaslu.
Itinerary
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Day 1
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Day 2
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Day 3
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Day 4
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Day 5
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Day 6
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Day 7
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Day 8
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Day 9
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Day 10
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Day 11-22
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Day 23-29
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Day 30
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Day 31
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Day 32
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Day 33
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Day 34
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Day 35
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Day 36
Route Map
Cost Includes
- ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE : Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop), by a private vehicle.
- HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU : 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu (4-star category) - single room on bed and breakfast plan.
- WELCOME DINNER : One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office’s Staff.
- CARGO CLEARANCE : Assistance for cargo clearance in Nepal’s Customs, clearance cost is subject to a charge.
- PERMITS : Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Manaslu Conservation area entry permits and fee.
- RESTRICTED AREA PERMIT : Restricted area permit fee.
- LIAISON OFFICER : 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
- GARBAGE MANAGEMENT : Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
- INSURANCE : Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.
- MAP : Trekking and climbing map.
- DUFFLE BAG : One Seven Summit Treks’ Duffle Bag.
- MEMBER TRANSPORTATION : Land Transportation: Drive from Kathmandu to Dharapani via Besishashar, and while returning Machha Khola to Kathmandu, as per itinerary.
- EXPEDITION STUFFS TRANSPORTATION : All necessary equipment transportation for all Members and Staff from Kathmandu to Arukhet (by jeep) – Arukhet to Sama Gaun (by Heli) and Base camp (by Porters) – While returning: Base camp to Sama Gaun (by porters) – Sama Gaun to Arukhet (by Heli) and Arughat to Kathmandu (by Jeep)
- MEMBER LUGGAGE : Up to 60 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek to be carried by porters or Yaks.
- FOOD AND LODGING : 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge during the trek and at the Basecamp. Hygienic and fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fruits, soft drinks, and juice will be served regularly during the entire expedition using helicopter flights. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staff.
- PORTER : Porter per member up to and from Base camp (both ways).
- BASE CAMP STAFF : Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
- STAFF SALARY AND ALLOWANCE : All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
- BASE CAMP TENT : Each member will have an individual box tent in Base Camp.
- BASE CAMP EQUIPMENT : Single Tent, foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staffs, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
- HEATER : Heater at base camp in each Dining and other necessary camps.
- SOLAR/GENERATOR/LIGHT : 1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
- BAKERY AND BAR AT BASE CAMP : Bakery and bar for the team members of Seven Summit Treks.
- TRAINING : Oxygen, Mask Regulator, Ice wall, and Ladder training at basecamp by a professional guide.
- HIGH ALTITUDE CLIMBING SHERPA : 1 veteran and government-licensed climbing Sherpa per member (1 Member: 1 Sherpa), during the entire climb from Basecamp to the summit and back, and on each rotation.
- ASSISTANCE : Climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your gear to the high camps.
- CLIMBING SHERPA SALARY & ALLOWANCE : Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothing.
- OXYGEN BOTTLE (O2) : Summit Oxygen: 3 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 1 oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa. **
- OXYGEN MASK & REGULATOR : 1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks and regulator for each member and high-altitude Sherpa, which has to be returned after the expedition. **
- BACK-UP OXYGEN : Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask, and regulator (with appropriate charge).
- HIGH CAMP SERVICE (INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS) : High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews at (C1) (C2) (C3) and (C4). Group climbing gears, and fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
- HIGH CAMP KITCHEN AND DINING : SST will have one cook, kitchen, and dining tents in Camp I and Camp II.
- HIGH ALTITUDE TENT : Members will share tents in high camps (2 members: 1 tent).
- ROPE FIXING TEAM : The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the route on Manaslu (no extra charge will be applied to members).
- SATELLITE PHONE : Satellite Phone for emergency communication carried by Sherpa, also available for members with appropriate charge.
- WALKIE-TALKIE : Walkie–Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
- PERMITS : Satellite Phone/Walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.
- INTERNET SERVICE : Internet facility (1 Mbps) will be available at the Base Camp (subject to a charge).
- WEATHER FORECAST : Weather forecast report regularly from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition.
- MEDICAL KIT : Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staff.
- CERTIFICATE : Mt. Manalsu climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA (after climbing Mt. Manaslu successfully).
Cost Excludes
- AIR FARE : International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
- NEPAL ENTRY VISA FEE : Nepalese Visa fee is $125 USD for 90 Days.
- LUNCH & DINNER : Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
- EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU : Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition, domestic flight cancellation (due to any other reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- INSURANCE POLICY : Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption, high altitude rescue & air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) *Mandatory
- PERSONAL EXPENSES : Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will have soft drinks for members at base camp).
- PERSONAL CLIMBING EQUIPMENT : Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical Kit, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear.
- TOILETRIES : Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
- FILMING : Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
- INTERNET SERVICE : Not included during the trek.
- SUMMIT BONUS : Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa- Minimum 1500 USD.
- TIPS : Calculate some tips for Basecamp staff – Minimum 400 USD.
- EXTRA : Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary and other items not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.
Fixed Dates
| Date | Status | Group Size | Action |
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36 Days
Start Date- 2023-09-05 End Date-2023-10-10 |
Booking Open | Group Size 15 PAX | Inquire Now Book Now |
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36 Days
Start Date- 2023-09-05 End Date-2023-10-10 |
Booking Open | Group Size 15 PAX | Inquire Now Book Now |
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34 Days
Start Date- 2023-09-07 End Date-2023-10-10 |
Booking Open | Group Size 15 PAX | Inquire Now Book Now |
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34 Days
Start Date- 2023-09-07 End Date-2023-10-10 |
Booking Open | Group Size 15 PAX | Inquire Now Book Now |
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Reviews
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Sanja Kolonic
Australia
Seven Summit Treks and Arnold Coster, thank you for arranging an incredible and memorable expedition to Manaslu. From the trek into the comforts of base camp to the time spent climbing and safely returning to Kathmandu, your professional and exceptional service on and off the mountain exceeded my expectation. Moreover, your experienced and committed team of sherpas and office staff went beyond to ensure our safety and comfort. Thank you. I can't wait to climb with you again, hopefully soon!
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Sung IL Nam
South Korea
I have climbed Manaslu (8,163m) in September 2017, utilizing the service of Seven Summit Treks Ltd. (SST) I have been pleasantly surprised with the quality service that I received during the expedition. First, I was very satisfied with the smooth schedule management of the SST. From the day I left Kathmandu (Sep.9) to the day I returned to Kathmandu (Sep.29), there was no single day of waiting or waste. Everything was moving on so fluently; Heli flight, rest, moving up to BC, puja, acclimatization trip, rest, summit push, return to Kathmandu. Amazingly, it took only 16 days from the day of arrival at BC(Sep.11) to the day of the summit (Sep 27). Mingma Sherpa, Dawa Sherpa, and other management staff diligently worked for this smooth transition of each phase. Secondly, I appreciate the excellent Basecamp food. Everything was so fresh! I think this is possible only with SST because it has so many clients that operate 5 or 6 kitchens at the same time and they are equipped with everyday new fresh supplies such as fruits and vegetables. The economy of scale produces a quality of scale here! In my opinion, the SST is greatly undervalued in the market now. There is a bias against Nepali and Nepali companies. Some western critics often say “cheap operator”, implying ‘low quality. However, clever clients know and choose ‘good priced high-quality service such as SST.
