Manaslu Expedition (8163 m.)
 

Mt. Manaslu located in the north side of Gorkha district along the Kali Gandaki valley. This mountain was previously known as Kutan l. 'tang' being the Tibetan word for flat place, thereby describing the mountain's general summit. It was then renamed Manaslu which comes from the Sanskrit word "Manasa" meaning "intellect" or "soul". It was first climbed by T. Imanishi & G. Norbu in 1956. Many consider the three peaks of Manaslu as Japanese peaks as they were the first to reach its summit in 1956. There exist half a dozen different routes on Manaslu today. The south face of this ‘Mountain of intellect’ is arguably the toughest in climbing history as well as peak 29 is very famous located in this area too.

The main our caravan route takes off at Samagaon and Sama Gompa, where incidentally Manaslu is called Kambung - after a local God. It was here in this selfsame village back in 1954 that the second Japanese expedition met with bitter resistance from the locals. They blamed the presence of the heathen foreigners for the avalanches and pestilence on the valley. They felt that Japanese had insulted the Gods dwelling in the mountains thereby angering them into creating such adverse conditions. Nowadays the climbers attracted to climb this beautiful mountain and from summit you can see many mountains of Annapurna and Ganesh Himal range as well as Tibetan dry land.

We suggest our every climber to hire the Heli Copter Charter for transport the whole gears needed for expedition from Kathmandu/ Sama Gompa/ Kathmandu due to the caravan trail start from Gorkha. We “Cultural Treks & Expedition” will arrange the Helicopter in minimum cost for round trip.

• Latitude: 28º 32’ 58”.
• Longitude: 84º 33’ 43”.
• First time scaled by: Mr. Toshio Imanishi on May 09, 1956. JAPAN
• Normal Ascent Route: North East Face.

Expedition Itinerary: A
Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
35 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu and 34 Nights Camping
Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel Manang.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Kathmandu – Gorkha by reserve Bus then transfer to Tented Camp.
Day 05: Gorkha – Khanchowk. Tented Camp.
Day 06: Khanchowk – Aurghat Bazaar. Tented Camp.
Day 07: Arughat Bazaar – Soti Khola. Tented Camp.
Day 08: Soti Khola – Machha Khola. Tented Camp.
Day 09: Machha Khola – Jagat. Tented Camp.
Day 10: Jagat – Chumet. Tented Camp.
Day 11: Chumet – Namrung. Tented Camp.
Day 12: Namrung – Sama Gompa. Tented Camp.
Day 13: Sama Gompa rest day for preparation heading Base Camp. Tented Camp.
Day 14: Sama Gompa – High Camp. Tented Camp.
Day 15: Manaslu High Base Camp set up and preparation. Tented Camp.
Day 16-30: Climbing period of Manaslu 8163 meter. Tented Camp.
Day 31: High Camp – Samdo Village. Tented Camp.
Day 32: Samdo – Larke – La 5220m. Pass. Tented Camp.
Day 33: Larke – La Pass – Bimtang. Tented Camp.
Day 34: Bhimtang – Tilje. Tented Camp.
Day 35: Tilje – Tal. Tented Camp.
Day 36: Tal – Syange. Tented Camp.
Day 37: Syange – Khudi. Tented Camp.
Day 38: Khudi – Basishahar – Kathmandu by Bus then transfer to Hotel Manang.
Day 39: Kathmandu free.
Day 40: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Expedition Itinerary: B
Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
48 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 6 Nights Kathmandu and 47 Nights Camping
Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel Manang.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Kathmandu – Gorkha by reserve Bus then transfer to Tented Camp.
Day 05: Gorkha - Khanchock. Tented Camp
Day 06: Khanchok – Arughat Bazar. Tented Camp.
Day 07: Arughat - Sotikhola 6 hours. Tented Camp
Day 08: Soti Khola – Machha Khola 6/7 hours. Tented Camp
Day 09: Machha Khola - Jagat. Tented Camp
Day 10: Jagat - Ukawa. Tented Camp
Day 11: Ukawa - Ngyak 5/6 hours. Tented Camp
Day 12: Nyak - Namrung 5/6 hours. Tented Camp
Day 13: Namrung - Syalla village. Tented Camp
Day 14 Syalla - Sama village and Gompa. Tented Camp
Day 15: Sama Village Gompa rest for acclimatization. Tented Camp
Day 16: Sama Village - Manaslu Base camp. Tented Camp
Day 17- 44: Climbing Period for Manaslu 8163m. Tented Camp
Day 45: Base Camp - Sama village Gompa. Tented Camp
Day 46: Sama - Namrung. Tented Camp
Day 47: Namrung - Philim village. Tented Camp
Day 48: Filim - Machakhola. Tented Camp
Day 49: Macha Khola - Soti. Tented Camp
Day 50: Soti – Arughat Bazar. Tented Camp
Day 51: Arughat – enter Dhading & drive back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel Manang.
Day 52: Kathmandu free.
Day 53: Kathmandu free.
Day 54: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Expedition Cost in group joining basis;

US $ / Euro          Per Person
Climbing Sherpa: Per Sherpa US $ 1500 (if required by climber)

Tea-house Lodge & Camping expedition Cost Covers:

• All land transportation by private vehicle, (Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop).
• Welcome dinner with Nepali culture programs.
• 5 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast basis at (3 Star Hotel) Hotel Manang. (Itinerary - A)
• 6 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast basis at (3 Star Hotel) Hotel.
• 3 Meals; B/L/D and accommodation during the treks at best available Teahouses Lodge till Base Camp and back.
• Experience and professional expert Nepalese expedition crews; 1 Base Camp guide, 1 Cook, necessary Kitchen boys, Each person 1 Tent for sleeping, Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattress, Toilet Tent, Mess Tent, Shower Tent, Kitchen tent staff and Liaison officer tent and Kitchen utensil while in Base Camp as well as provide hygienic continental 3 hot meals B/L/D.
• Crew’s equipment charge, daily wages, expedition insurance and other facility will be provided by our agency itself.
• Permit fee of Manaslu Expedition, special trekking permit and National Park fees.
• Per Person 40 KG. Equipment’s luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till to Base Camp.
• Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels is allowed on the way back to Arughat or Besishahar from Base Camp. (Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels carried by Porter or Yak). (Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.)
• Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, his 3 meals and air ticket.
• Satellite Phone (Thuraiya - Pay call service till BC per minute US $ 5 & Euro 4).
• Gammo Bag for the life saving device, incase of altitude sickness for Member.
• Expedition Kit bag and T-shirts for each member with expedition label.
• Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew’s and simple medical service for members till BC.
• Visa extension.
• Agency Service Charge and taxes etc.

Fully Camping expedition Cost Covers:

• All land transportation by private vehicle, (Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop).
• Welcome dinner with Nepali culture programs.
• 5 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast basis at (3 Star Hotel) Hotel Manang. (Itinerary - A)
• 6 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast basis at (3 Star Hotel) Hotel Manang.
• Experience and professional expert Nepalese expedition crews; 1 Base Camp guide, 1 Cook, necessary Kitchen boys, Each person 1 Tent for sleeping, Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattress, Toilet Tent, Mess Tent, Shower Tent, Kitchen tent staff and Liaison officer tent and Kitchen utensil as well as provide hot hygienic continental 3 hot meals B/L/D during the trip till Base Camp.
• Crew’s equipment charge, daily wages, expedition insurance and other facility will be provided by our agency itself.
• Permit fee of Manaslu Expedition, special trekking permit and National Park fees.
• Per Person 40 KG. Equipment’s luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till to Base Camp.
• Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels is allowed on the way back to Arughat or Besishahar from Base Camp. (Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels carried by Porter or Yak). (Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.)
• Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, his 3 meals and air ticket.
• Satellite Phone (Thuraiya - Pay call service till BC per minute US $ 5 & Euro 4).
• Gammo Bag for the life saving device, incase of altitude sickness for Member.
• Expedition Kit bag and T-shirts for each member with expedition label.
• Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew’s and simple medical service for members till BC.
• Visa extension.
• Agency Service Charge and taxes etc.

Expedition Cost Doesn’t Cover:

• Airfare: To & from your country.
• Nepal entry visa and Re-entry visa fees (Can be obtained at the airport on upon arrival).
• International airport departure tax.
• Personal local transportation in Kathmandu except above mentioned programs.
• Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
• High altitude food, fuel Gas & stove above base camp.
• Major meals: Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
• All Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
• Personal medicines and First-Aid expenses.
• Personal nature expenses.
• Oxygen, Mask & regulator.
• Climbing Sherpa.
• Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road. Postage letter, Laundry service, Telephone calls and all other items of personal nature.
• Walkie-Talkie. permit, Radio Permit, Satellite phone permit,
• Extra Porter or Yak: Per Porter US $ 10 and US $ 14 per Yak's will be charged if luggage is over 40 KG.
• Summit bonus US $ 500 for climbing guide (Sherpa). (if required by climbers)
• Tips for Nepalese crews, etc.

Note: Garbage Deposit: US $ 3000 (sharing with all total of the expedition climbers) and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the climbers don’t take back their garbage to BC.

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