Overview

Mt. Manaslu is previously known as Kutang which means flat place in Tibetan word, describing the mountain's general summit. Situated in western Nepal in the Mansiri Himalayan range, Mt Manaslu 8,163 m (26,758 ft) is one of the coveted 8000 m peaks and worlds 8th highest ones. Manaslu (8163 m) is the highest peak in the Gurkha massif and is located about forty miles east of Annapurna I (the 10th highest mountain of 8000 m.). The mountain's long ridges and valley glaciers offer feasible approaches from all directions, and culminate in a peak that towers steeply above its surrounding landscape, and is a dominant feature when viewed from afar.

Manaslu was first climbed on May 9, 1956 by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu, members of a Japanese expedition. It was attempted by Japanese Expeditions every year from 1952 until 1956 when the first ascent was made. The Japanese continued to dominate the climbing scene of Manaslu with second ascent in 1971. In 1997 Charlie Mace made the first American ascent on the mountain. There are a half dozen established routes on the mountain today. The south face of the mountain being arguably the toughest in climbing history makes it the 4th most dangerous 8000 m peak, behind Annapurna I, Nanga Parbat, and K2. Therefore, climbers need extensive experience of climbing before taking to the slopes of Manaslu. This expedition presents a real opportunity for climbers to perform in the world of 8000m with reliable leadership that enables you to focus on the climbing.

Manaslu Expedition Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

Day 02 - 04: Preparation for Expedition

Day 05: Drive to Arughat

Day 06: Trek to  Sotikhola

Day 07: Trek to Machhakhola

Day 08: Trek to Jagat

Day 09: Trek to Ukawa

Day 10: Trek to Ngyak

Day 11: Trek to Namrung

Day 12: Trek to Syalla village

Day 13: Trek to Sama village

Day 14: Acclimatization day

Day 15: Trek to Manaslu Base camp

Day 16 -  44: Mt. Manaslu 8163 m. Climbing Period

Day 45: Base camp trek to Sama village

Day 46: Trek to Namrung

Day 47: Trek to Philim village

Day 48: Trek to Machakhola

Day 49: Trek to Sotikhola

Day 50: Trek to Arughat

Day 51: Drive to Kathmandu

Day 52 - 54: Free day in Kathmandu

Day 55: Transfer to airport for journey back home