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Manaslu Expedition

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Highlights:
Duration : 42 days.
Grade: Difficutly because of extreme high altitude.
Destination: Manaslu Conservation Area, Gorkha district, Nepal.
Trip start/end: At Machha Khola.
Logistics support: Hotel, lodge and tented.
Season: Spring (April/May & September/October).
Mountain range: Manasiri Himal.
Highest elevation : Manaslu I (8163m).
First ascent : 9th of May, 1956.
Activities : Trekking and mountaineering.
Ascent route: Normal route via North-East.
Ethnic group: Manjority of Braman, Chhetiri, Gurung and Tibetan.
Villages: Philim, Sama Gaon and Samdo.
Monasteries: Pung Gyen Gomba, Sama Gomba and Lho Gomba.
Culture: Hindu and Buddhist.
Himalayan scenery : Ngadi Chuli, Mansiri Himal, Himal Chuli, Simnang Himal, Buddha Himal, Ganesh Himal, Samdo Peak, Larkya Peak, Manaslu I, Kanggaru Himal and Annapurna II
Lakes: Kal Tal and Birendra Tal.
$12000 per person. Manaslu I (8163m) Manaslu I (8163m)
$12000 per person. Manaslu I Manaslu I views from BC
$12000 per person. Manaslu Base Camp Manaslu Base Camp
$12000 per person. Tents at MBC Views from Manaslu Base Camp
Manaslu I (8163m)
Manaslu I
Manaslu Base Camp
Tents at MBC

Previously named Pung Gyen and Kutang I, Manaslu (8163 m) is now known as the mountain Manaslu (8163m). Manaslu is derived from the Sanskrit word Manasa, which means “Mountain of the spirit.” It is the eighth tallest peak globally, situated in the Mansiri Himal range in the Middle West of Nepal. It is the most accessible eight-thousander peak. The Manaslu expedition is the third most popular 8k mountaineering activity, behind Everest and Lhotse in Nepal.

There are six different climbing routes of mountain Manaslu. Toshio Imanishi (Japan) and Gyalzen Norbu (Sherpa) made the first successful ascent of Manaslu via the North Side on the 9th of May 1956. We run the Manaslu climbing expedition via the North-East Side, known as the most common climbing route. Besides Base Camp (4800m), there requires Camp I (5700m), II (6400m), III (6800m), and IV (7500m) on the Manaslu ascent en route. The total climbing route length is 12.2km from the base camp. The mountaineering guide or high-altitude crews supply rope, tents, food, fuel, and Oxygen higher up.

After obtaining the Manaslu expedition permits in Kathmandu, we drive through Dhading to reach Machha Khola, Gorkha district, about 138km by private jeep. From here, we trek through the Budhi Gandaki valley, experiencing the Buddhist culture before we reach the Manaslu Base Camp. We do an acclimatization rotation sleep between Base Camp and Camp III before the final push to the summit of Manaslu (8163m).

Day to day itinerary:

We take good care of guests from arrival to departure at Kathmandu Airport. Please check the cardboard of High Camp Trekking upon arrival at the Airport. Our company representative will help you transfer to the Hotel in Thamel (tourist center).

All include:- Airport pickups and bed and breakfast.
We give a briefing about the Everest trek and climbing expedition preparation. You can also buy the necessary equipment in Kathmandu.

All include:- a bed and breakfast.
Leaving Kathmandu, we travel on the Prithivi Highway for a couple of hours before we turn to Dhading. When we travel from Dhading toward Arughat, Gorkha, the road is rough and dirty through rural and remote areas. But, the views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang range make up for the discomfort. After Arughat, we travel to Soti Khola through a pretty rugged road. We travel from Kathmandu to Soti Khola by private jeep (4W) because the road condition is poor in most of the sections.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
Leaving Machha Khola (Fish in River), the trail is through an under-construction road toward Khorlabesi. We come to cross many waterfalls en route. We take a quick break at Tatopani, which is a hot spring at the entrance of the village. From here, we walk through a short forest path to reach Dobhan, which is a good lunch spot. Then, we head north to Shyauli. From here, the trail goes a few uphill sections and downs until we drop at Yaruphant. We cross a suspension bridge, climb over a ridge, trek along the river, and climb to reach the village of Jagat.  Here, we enter the Manaslu Conservation Area.  

All include:- breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation at the lodge. 
After the hiking passes were checked, we climbed over a rocky ridge to reach Salleri and then descended to Sirdibas and Ghate Khola. We see many waterfalls and Shringi Himal from en route. We descend to the river, cross the longest suspension bridge, and then climb up through the pine forest to reach the village of Philim. It is the largest Gurung village where we take lunch. From here, we walk through millet fields to reach Ekle Bhatti (teashop). We descend to the bridge, where the trail splits to the right side of the remote Tsum Valley trek for a week. But we cross to the left and walk along the Budhi Gandaki River to enter the uninhabited gorge. After crossing the river twice, we climb through a bamboo forest to reach Deng. It is a tiny village, but it has a nice lodge.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.  
This day, we pass through the small settlements of Rana, Bhi Phedi, and an impressive valley. We come to cross Mani Walls (Buddhist mantra carving on the stone) before we reach the village of Ghap, which is a good lunch spot. We walk through a dense forest of fir, rhododendron, bamboo, and oaks and cross the bridge three times to reach Namrung. It is a solid Tibetan influence village. We take a tour of the town in the late afternoon.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
Leaving the village of Namrung, we walk through a wider valley and forest to reach the picturesque village of Lihi, where we see several Stupas, barley, and millet fields. We see Simnang Himal and Ganesh Himal from en-route. Then, we descend to the river and gradually uphill lead us to the Tibetan village, Sho. Today’s walk is even more cultural and scenic when we pass through the villages of Lho and Shyala to reach Sama Gaon. There are monasteries to visit and Manaslu Massif and Larkya Peak to see from en route. We are going to stay two nights at Sama Gaon for better acclimatization.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
After breakfast, we hike up to the old monastery – Pungyen Gomba, which has splendid views of glaciers on the backdrop. We might see the Himalayan Thar (wild goat) en route. Then, we come back to the lodge for the lunch. We do a tour of the village in the afternoon.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.   
Leaving Sama Goan, we make a side trip to Birendra Lake. It is a glacier Lake. From here, we descend to the Kermo Kharka, which is the yak pastures, and walk through juniper and birch forest upward to Kermo Khola to reach Manaslu Base Camp.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation at the tent.
We have a puja (Buddhist ceremony) at MBC led by a local Lama before the start of the climbing expedition.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the tent.

We do an acclimatization rotation between MBC to Camp III and then the final push to the summit of Manaslu I (8163m) during this period.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the tent.
We descend through the Budhi Gandaki Valley after finishing the expedition.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the lodge. 
We travel back to Kathmandu from Machha Khola in a day by private jeep.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
We do a tour of the world heritage site of Kathmandu.

All include:- a bed and breakfast in Kathmandu.
Our company representative will drop you at the International Airport on time to fly back home.

Include:- Airport transfer.
The Trek itinerary can be changed for an exciting side trip and additional acclimatization day if needed while on the trek.

Do you have any questions about the Manaslu expedition? Or would you like to see how it can be customized to your needs? Please DM us.

Cost & Date:

The following costs and dates are per person for online booking. If the expedition departure dates do not match your needs, please DM us, and we will happily customize your trip on the date that works best for you.

If you are in a group (2 to 15 people), we offer a discount on the package.

Trip Date Trip Name Price Space Left Status -
25 Mar 2025 Manaslu Expedition $12000 per person. 15 Open
25 Aug 2025 Manaslu Expedition $12000 per person. 15 Open
25 Mar 2026 Manaslu Expedition $12000 per person. 15 Open
25 Aug 2026 Manaslu Expedition $12000 per person. 15 Open
25 Mar 2027 Manaslu Expedition $12000 per person. 15 Open
25 Aug 2027 Manaslu Expedition $12000 per person. 15 Open
Cost includes:
  • International & domestic Airport picks up and departure.
  • 4 nights accommodation (standard twin bed room with breakfast) at 3*** Hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Manaslu Conservation Area hiking passes.
  • Manaslu climbing permit fees.
  • Liaison officer with his all expenses.
  • Expedition crews: Mountain guide (IFMGA ceritified), Base Camp manager (Sardar), high altitude support climbers for food and gears supply at higher camps, Cooks, cook helpers and necessary porters.
  • Kathmandu to Machha Khola to Kathmandu (round trip) private jeep.
  • Meals for clients: Breakfasts, Luches and Dinners with tea/coffee while on the trek.
  • Normal room with twin beds and sharing bathroom at lodge while on the trek.
  • Camping equipments: expedition tents, dinning tents, shower tent, toilet tent, tables, chairs and kitchen equipments.
  • Food and fuel supplies as long as expedition continues.
  • Solar panel charge backup batteries for light at base camp and charges of battery of electornic devices.
  • Oxyzen with regulator and mask for emergency purpose.
  • High food, Cooking pots, EPI gases and burners for higher camps.
  • All necessary group climbing gears.
  • Group medical kits, Satellite phone and Portable Chamber (PAC) bag incase of emergencies.
  • Insurance of the expedition crews.
  • Travel and rescue manangment if needed.
  • All government taxes and office service charge.
Cost does not include:
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Personal trekking and climbing equipment of clients.
  • Mineral water, coke, Fanta, sprite, fresh fruits, beer, and whiskey etc.
  • Personal Insurance of clients (medical and emergency evacuation covered).
  • Filming (movie shoot) and drone flying permit fees.
  • Summit day bonus and tips for guide and support Sherpa climbers.
  • Tips for base camp manager (sardar), cook and kitchen helpers.
  • Sightseeing in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan etc.
  • International flight tickets and Nepal tourist visa.

More info for extra cost:

Please read carefully. The cost includes and does not include the above. All the meals are included with tea/coffee while on the trek. We do not include drinking or boiled water, which you can buy at the lodge; this is $1 to 3 per liter. You can take water-purifying tablets or Seripen for a cheaper solution. Wi-Fi, battery charges, and hot showers are omitted. The battery charge is $1 to 4 per hour per device (you can take a power bank for a cheaper solution). The gas shower is USD3 to 7 per head.

We insure all the crews and provide warm enough equipment. We do our best for your safety. However, we suggest you buy comprehensive travel insurance that can cover flight cancellation, medical treatment, and Helicopter rescue emergency evacuation. Please buy the policy that can cover trekking and mountaineering activities up to 8163m for the days you will be trekking and expedition.

Inquiry

    Equipment lists.
    • List of personal trekking equipment.
    • Comfortable hiking boot. Three pairs of socks. Sandals.
    • A down jacket, fleece jacket, three T-shirts, two trekking trousers, two drip-dry T-shirts, one long underwear, a woolen/fleece hat, glove, water/windproof jacket and trouser, Sunglass, lip balm, Sun screem (50+), Sun hat, a light scarf, soap/shampoo and trekking towel etc.
    • Sleeping bag with hood.
    • Water purifier tablets, 2L water bottle, hiking poles, medical kit and tourch light with spare batteries etc.
    • A few interesting books and a pack of cards.
    • Plastic bag for waste and toiltet papers.
    • A padlock.
    • A day bag (25 to 35L) or rucksack large enough (65 to 75L) size.

    List of Personal Climbing equipment:

    • Helmet
    • 100% UV glacier glass
    • Climbing harness
    • Safety cord
    • 6 meters of 6mm auxiliary cord
    • Ascender and Figure 8
    • Five locking and four non-locking carabiners
    • Semi-technical ice axe (75cm)
    • Ice crews if you have.
    • Climbing glove
    • Double-layer alpine boot
    • Campable steel crampon on the alpine boot
    • Sleeping bag (-30 degrees centigrade)
    • Down suit, down jacket and trousers
    • Breathable Gore-Tex jacket and pant
    • Heavy insulating jacket and pant
    The following are the reasons for booking a trip with us.
    • We are registered with the Department of Nepal Tourism and have the authority to operate a trek and climb in the Himalayas of Nepal. We are the taxpayers of the Nepal Government. We are a healthy and up-to-date local hiking agency based in Kathmandu.
    • You can book the expedition with a 40% advance and pay the balance of the expedition amount upon arrival in Kathmandu/Nepal.
    • You can book the expedition in advance before your arrival and pay the balance upon your arrival in Kathmandu.

      Pay method:

      Please read the terms and conditions carefully before booking a package trip. Once you agree with the terms and conditions, payment is an unavoidable part of the agreement. The following are different methods of trip booking advance payments for your convince.

      1) American Dollar Account:

      Name of the Bank:- Everest Bank Limited,

      Bank branch address: Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.
      Name of Account Holder's (beneficiary):- High Camp Trekking (P) Ltd.
      Account No:- 03500105200138
      Swift Code No:- EVBLNPKA.

      2) If you would like to transfer the deposit to Western Union, MoneyGram, and IME, you can use the name of our company owner/manager, Norsang Lama.

      Note:- Please pay any amount charged to you by the Bank or Western Union, MoneyGram, or IME for transferring the booking in advance to us.
    • The trip departure is guaranteed once you have booked the trip with us. If you want to postpone the trip's departure date, you do not need to pay an extra fee. We will never let you down after we receive payment. We do hard work for every single dollar.
    • We organize essential trips for group members. Our package is all-inclusive (no hidden costs). We customize the trip itinerary based on your enjoyable side trip, holiday length, and the activities you need. Let us know your holiday length.
    • Our experienced, trained, and professional guide takes good care of the clients. Our guide never gets tired of your questions about plants, people, animals, and, of course, the mountains. You can feel the difference between having a great hiking guide through our agency.
    • We respond to every email/inquiry in less than 24 hours. You can call us anytime on Whats-app: +977-9841876395 (our support team is available 24/7).

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