Manaslu Expedition – With Alpinist ClubClimbing Mt. Manaslu (8,163m), the “Mountain of the Spirit,” offers one of the most rewarding 8,000-meter experiences in the Himalayas. The Alpinist Club team organizes this expedition with a perfect blend of safety, professionalism, and authentic Himalayan hospitality. Our Manaslu expedition begins with a scenic drive through lush hills and traditional villages before entering the remote Manaslu Conservation Area. The trek to Base Camp provides excellent acclimatization and a deep connection with local Gurung culture and mountain life. From Base Camp, the route follows a classic climbing line through progressively higher camps—each carefully established and stocked by our experienced Sherpa team. Under the leadership of IFMGA/UIAGM-certified and highly experienced guides, climbers receive technical support, personalized care, and round-the-clock weather and logistics management. Fixed ropes are placed where necessary, and all safety protocols strictly follow international standards. What makes Alpinist Club special is our commitment to small-team focus, personal connection, and Nepali-led expertise—ensuring that each climber feels supported, respected, and part of our mountain family. Many of our past members describe their Manaslu climb not just as a summit achievement but as a life-changing cultural and spiritual journey. Whether you aim to climb your first 8,000-meter peak or add Manaslu to your mountaineering milestones, this expedition combines technical challenge, breathtaking scenery, and the warmth of Nepalese hospitality.
Itinerary
DAY 32 : TREKKING FROM SAMA — NAMRUNG
We continue our progress towards the long mani wall of Kermo Manan and the village of Shyala- lho - lhi and Namrung
walking: about 6 h
Final altitude: about 3,850 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
DAY 33: TREKKING FROM NAMARUNG TO PHILIM
walking: about 6 h
Final altitude: approximately 1450 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: overnight lodge
DAY 34: TREKKING FROM PHILIM TO MACHHA KHOLA
walking: about 7 hrs
Final altitude: approximately 3,710 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
DAY 35: MACHHAKHOLA TO - KATHMANDU
A little walk in the morning to reach Dharapani. Then the jeep trip to Besi Sahar and the bus, which will take us to Kathmandu in about 6 to 7 hours drive.
transfer/transportation: by private vehicle Duration of transfer/transportation: approximately 10 hours Number of hours of walking: about 2 hours
Meals: breakfast – lunch – free dinner (not included)
Accommodation: overnight at a hotel
DAY 36: FINAL DEPARTURE TO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
free time depending on the departure time of your flight and our representative will drop you at the airport, ending your journey in Nepal. We hope to be of service to you again. Thank you and safe travels.
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN KATHMANDU
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our local team warmly welcomes you at the airport. You will then be escorted to the hotel, where you can enjoy some well-deserved relaxation. The itinerary includes a briefing about the trek's progress and presentation, followed by leisure time. If you arrive in the morning, you'll have the entire day at your disposal. This can be used for rest or for those interested, to explore the surroundings freely. It's an ideal chance to deeply experience Nepalese culture and indulge in the local culinary delights.
Transfer to the hotel
Final altitude: approximately 13,50 m
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: night in the hotel
DAY 2 : IN KATHMANDU
Update with the expedition manager on the equipment carried. If necessary, the many mountain equipment shops in Thamel can help you complete your equipment. During this time, our local team is doing the necessary to complete the essential administrative formalities and the climbing permits.
Meals: breakfasts at the hotel
Accommodation: nights at the hotel
DAY 3: KATHMANDU — BESISAHAR
A very early departure for two days of travel by bus and jeep.
Mode of transfer/transportation: by private vehicle
Duration of transfer/transportation: approximately 8 hours
walking: about 3 hours Final altitude: about 2,500 m
Meals: breakfasts – lunches – dinner
Accommodation: nights in a lodge
DAY 4: DRIVE FROM BESISAHAR TO TILICHE VILLAGE
A very early departure for two days of travel by jeep. Fortunately, the road improves from year to year, and from Dharapani we set off on foot for Tliche, a hamlet of lodges on the Manaslu trek.
Mode of transfer/transportation: by private vehicle
Duration of transfer/transportation: approximately 8 hours
walking: about 3 hours Final altitude: about 2,500 m
Meals: breakfasts – lunches – dinner
Accommodation: nights in a lodge
DAY 5: TILICHE TO CHAURI KHARKA
A smooth start to the trek, as we will soon cross a large pass over 5,000 meters. The valley becomes increasingly alpine with beautiful forests and, in a clearing, our evening lodge, Chauli Kharka.
walking: about 4 h
Elevation: + 500 m
Final altitude: approximately 3,020 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: overnight at a hotel
DAY 6: TREKKING FROM CHAURI KHARKA TO BIMTHANG
We continue our progress along the milk river and, at times beautiful views of the peaks of Manaslu Himal and the Bhimthag valley.
walking: about 5 h
Final altitude: approximately 3,710 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
DAY 7: AROUND BIMTHANG
A day acclimatize. Either by hiking to Ponkar Lake or a new base camp to the western slope of Manaslu, or simply enjoying the place
Final altitude: approximately 3,710 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
A day acclimatize. Either by hiking to Ponkar Lake or a new base camp to the western slope of Manaslu, or simply enjoying the place
Final altitude: approximately 3,710 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
DAY 8: BIMTHANG — DHARAMSALA OR SAMDO
access to the upper Nubri valley with the villages of Samdo and Sama has been via the Larkya Pass which is now regularly used by muleteers from both valleys. It is through this pass that our expedition equipment will pass. On our side, always to improve our acclimatization, we set up a bivouac just above Bimthang, at Larkya Phedi near a temporary teashop. A great way to find ourselves at altitude facing the Nemjung before crossing the Larkya. On the other side, we set up our camp between Dharamshala and Samdo
walking: approximately 7 h
Final altitude: approximately 3,850 m
Meals: breakfasts – lunches – dinners
Accommodation: nights in a lodge
DAY 9: DHARAMSALA OR SAMDO TO SAMA
A tranquil descent to enjoy this high valley at the foot of Manaslu. During this time, the Nepalese team will have organized the transport of our equipment to the base camp using local porters. A special local rule that we respect by not using a helicopter, unlike many teams who even make the trip directly from Kathmandu.
walking : 3 hours to Samdo,
Final altitude: about 3,400 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
DAY 10: SAMA — MANASLU BASE CAMP
A long climb that is difficult to achieve otherwise. The departure is early, the course above the lake is particularly aesthetic and our kitchen team is waiting for us directly at the base camp at 4,850 meters. Here we are “at home” for the mountaineering part of our journey at altitude.
walking: approximately 8 h
Final altitude: approximately 4,850 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a tent
DAY 11 TO 30 CLIMBING MANASLU
[BASECAMP – ROTATION (CAMP I, CAMP II, TOUCH CAMP III) – BASECAMP]
For this ascent of Manaslu, we plan 5 altitude camps.
Camp 0.5: 5,400m
This intermediate camp is only for the first rotation and it is located roughly halfway between the base camp and camp 1 (5900 m). We sleep there one night before continuing to camp 1.
Camp 1: 5,900m
The walk to camp 1 from the BC is without difficulty, but it is long and its duration is reduced with acclimatization (from 7 hours to 5 hours).
The last part towards Camp 1 is a bit steeper.
The route to Camp 1 involves climbing over grassy slopes, rock slabs and a moraine, followed by a crevassed glacier which is reached after an hour after leaving base camp. This is the time when you put on your crampons ( crampons point ), to climb occasional small glacial jumps to camp 1 at 5,900 meters. Depending on the season, there may be snow around base camp and below. The view of the surrounding peaks will add reference to the climb and
Day 31: MANASLU BASE CAMP – SAMA
MANASLU BASE CAMP – SAMA
A long descent to reach Sama
walking: about 6 hours
Final altitude: about 3,400 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
Inclusion
- All organization for the expedition
- 1 climbing sherpa per participant
- mask and regulator, 3 bottles of oxygen)
- 4 nights in single rooms at Hotel in Kathmandu
- All Transfers (jeep / private bus)
- Full board during the whole travel (only breakfast in Kathmandu)
- Beverages during joint meals (no alcoholic beverages)
- Double room accommodation during journey to destination
- Porter / Yak to the base camp and back (30 kg personal luggage / person)
- Sherpa support for the whole group
- 1 tent per member at the base camp
- Mat for the advance and base camp
- High camp equipment (tents, stove, gas, dishes, food)
- Total securing equipment
- Insurances (helicopter, accident) and equipment for all Nepalese team members
- Emergency oxygen
- Pharmaceutical travel kit, high altitude emergency medicine, pulsoxymeter
- Kitchen team
- Common tent, shower tent, etc at the base camp
- Satellite communication and WIFI for a fee and depending on availability
- Solar charging
- Radio communication for base and high camp
- All fees and permits
- Weather forecast
- Certificate of Mt Manaslu after successful summit
Exclusions
- International flight to Kathmandu (we will gladly make you an offer)
- Lunch – Dinner in Kathmandu
- Personal insurance
- Visa for Nepal
- Personal medicine
- Alcoholic beverages
- Summit bonus 1200 USD for Climbing Guid
- Tips for base camp staff
- Personal mountain and climbing equipment
- Sleeping bag for base and high camp
- Mat for high camp
- Fees for satellite phone
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Expedition Information
$18,000
Q3
Manaslu
Mountaineering,
Trekking
Fitness Level
5
Technical Level
3
Group Size
1-11
Ratio
1:1
