Despite its difficult climbing history - there were four unsuccessful Japanese expeditions between 1950 and 1955 before it was finally conquered - Manaslu is a deceptively easy mountain to climb.
Generally reckoned to be among the least dangerous of the 8,000ers, it lacks the technical sections that make summits like K2, Kanchenjunga or Everest more tricky. Indeed, Manaslu is often treated as a preparatory climb for an attempt on the latter - a practise we at Elite Exped encourage, as we require everyone to have summited at least one other 8,000m peak before joining our Everest expeditions.
But Manaslu is still an 8,000m peak, and climbing it necessitates a lengthy period of time spent in the so-called “death zone”. The proper preparation, training and guidance that Elite Exped can provide is essential.
Our standard 35-day Manaslu expedition includes helicopters to the village of Samagaun, and offers plenty of time for acclimatisation, as well as rest days.
Elite Exped’s team of guides - handpicked by our record-breaking leaders, Nimsdai and Mingma David - have extensive experience of guiding on Manaslu. Our guides’ Himalayan heritage gives them invaluable local knowledge, which we combine with the very highest Western safety standards.
We control every controllable aspect of our climbs, never relying on third party providers for fixing ropes or route finding. This helps us ensure that your summit experience will run as smoothly as possible.
As well as being highly-skilled mountaineers, our guides have extensive experience of conducting high-altitude rescue operations. No-one can cater for every eventuality in the world’s most extreme environments, but we can guarantee that you will be in the safest possible hands should something unexpected happen.
We don’t see our clients as clients - we see them as friends and fellow high-achievers. We’ll make sure no stone is left unturned in our quest to help you achieve your dreams. We hope that your successful, safe summit attempt on Manaslu will lead you on to even greater feats in future.
- Day 01 - Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel
- Day 02 - Welcome brief, gear check, and official formalities in Kathmandu
- Day 03 - Heli flight to Samagaun
- Day 04 - Acclimatization hike
- Day 05 - Trek from Samagaun to Manaslu Basecamp
- Day 06 - Acclimatize day; explore Manaslu Basecamp
- Day 07-08 - Training Day (fixed lines/rope work/ Abseil/ Crampon work)
- Day 09 - Mountain God worship ceremony
- Day 10-30 - Climbing Period (Basecamp - Summit - Basecamp)
- Day 31 - Cleaning up Basecamp and ready to descend
- Day 32 - Trek back from Basecamp to Samagaun
- Day 33 - Withdraw from Samagaun and Heli flight to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
- Day 34 - Free day in Kathmandu/ Rest day accompanied by farewell dinner
- Day 35 - Departure to Home country
- Arrival & Departure: Airport Transfer-Airport/Hotel/Airport
- Accommodation: 4 nights at a 4* Hotel in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast Basis-Double Room
- Member's transportation: Kathmandu-Samagaun-Kathmandu
- Transportation: All required equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs from Kathmandu-Samagaun–Basecamp (by Porters)- Samagaun (by porters)- Kathmandu
- Permits: Manaslu permit, National park & TIMS permit
- Food & Lodging: 3 meals a day while Trekking & at Basecamp for members & Staffs
- Dinner: 1 Farewell Dinner at a tourist-standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Nepalese Staff
- Oxygen: 2 oxygen bottles for each member and 1 oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa
- Mask & Regulator: 1 Set of top Out mask for each member and high-altitude Sherpa
- High Altitude Climbing Sherpa:1 Climbing Sherpa per member
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
- Nepalese Visa Charges
- Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
- Extra night in Kathmandu: Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from the expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Insurance: Travel and High-Altitude Insurance / Accident / Medical / emergency evacuation
- Personal Expenses: Telephone, Internet, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages, Personal equipment, and shopping
- Sherpa summit Bonus: Mandatory – Minimum USD 1,200
- Tips: Please calculate some tips for Basecamp staffs and porters
- The full set of Member's personal climbing equipment & clothing
- Rescue Evacuation: Emergency rescue evacuation cost, if needed, and all other expenses of personal nature
- Any other item not listed in the "Price Includes" section.
Manaslu 2019 was my first 8,000er and first time with Elite Himalayan Adventures and they did not disappoint! They exceeded my expectations at every level and stage including, - Booking & pre-exped admin - Arrival, gear check and logistics - Transportation & Hike in to base camp - Base camp & acclimatisation & daily briefings - Climb, Summit (successfully) and safe return - Post exped celebrations and assistance on further trips in Nepal, travel arrangements, etc Every member of the team was professional in all aspects of the expedition and I would have no hesitation in booking with them again! Highly recommended!!!
Manaslu climb with the best of the best, experienced guides, amazing food & logistics at basecamp and higher camps, bullseye for the pick of the Summit Day, excellent camaraderie on the mountain, Nims David & all the sherpas Hatts Off can't wait to climb with you again!
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