Mount Manaslu, is the world's eighth-highest mountain, reaching a lofty 8,163m/26,781ft. We climb Manaslu via the North-East Face along moderately-angled snow slopes before a steep snow arête takes us to the summit for magnificent views across the Himalaya.
It is a stunning and remote peak that is an ideal expedition for those looking to climb an 8,000er, or in preparation for Everest.
- Climb the world’s eighth highest mountain
- Helicopter access to the base of the mountain
- Enjoyable expedition in an exceedingly scenic region
If you are considering climbing an 8,000m peak, Manaslu has to be one of the preferred options.
We helicopter into a village at the foot of the mountain where we enjoy day hikes to acclimatise before moving up to the Base Camp to begin the climb.
We ascend by the North East Face, utilising four camps along the way.
The climbing route ascends moderate-angled snow slopes on the lower reaches with a short steep slope above Camp One. The angle picks up towards Camp Four, where we follow fixed ropes through a series of short ice bulges to arrive on a flat col and campsite.
Summit day is a pearler—ascend a series of moderate snow slopes and plateaus, finishing up a steep snow arête to an airy summit with rather grand views!
Inclusion
Nepal government royalty fees
All expedition organisational requirements
Reference notes to assist with planning your trip
All climbing and trekking permits
Airport transfers within Nepal
Helicopter Kathmandu to Samagaon
Land transport in Nepal
All team equipment, including personal tent at Base Camp
All expedition staff: cooks, porters
Sherpa support for carry of group equipment
Breakfast, lunch and dinner ex Kathmandu
Oxygen—two and a half bottles
Medical kit
Base Camp email and satellite phone facilities
Regular written and photo internet dispatches for families and friends to follow your progress
dZi Foundation support for their "Revitalize a Village" programme—likely to include support for a Nepalese child’s education for a year
Exclusions
Air travel to and from Nepal
Hotel accommodation and meals in Kathmandu
Entry visa for Nepal
Costs of early exit from the expedition
Personal clothing and equipment
Personal travel insurance/trip cancellation insurance/rescue insurance
Additional meals, snacks, drinks, laundry, internet, single supplement rooms and other expenses outside the inclusions as listed above
Additional services such as Additional Sherpa Support, Max Ox, Private Guide, Personal Sherpa etc.
Gratuities
Airport taxes, satellite phone calls and email costs
Additional costs that are out of the control of Adventure Consultants
