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Rising at an elevation of 8,163 meters ( 26,781 feet), this peak, referred to as the ‘Mountain of Spirit’, offers a remarkable experience where it tests the mountaineers and rewards them with unparalleled natural splendor. So, if you were ever setting yourself back not sure about which peak to take from the 8,000-meter class, here is the ideal one. You might be aware that the mountain expeditions in Nepal are a mix of both trekking and alpine scaling. Luckily, the trekking route of the Manaslu Expedition is considered to be the top off-beaten experience, where you will get the opportunity to experience the unspoiled Himalayan wilderness. Similarly, the journey will also take you across the beautiful high-altitude settlements, diverse terrains, waterfalls, rivers, and Manaslu Conservation Area, which provides insights into the rare and endangered species of Himalayan flora and fauna.
Thus, Mt. Manaslu Expedition is not just a climb; it is an immersion in the Himalayan wilderness and ancient culture, a test to explore the inner strength and a testament to enduring the allurements of the Himalayas.
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu Airport and Hotel transfer.
Day 02: Preparation, Briefings, Last minute shopping, and formalities.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Dharapani(1963m)
Day 05: Trek to Bimthang (3590m)
Day 06: Rest & Acclimatization Day in Bimthang
Day 07: Cross Larkya La (5215m) and trek to Samdo (3875m-10 Hrs.), lodge
Day 08: Trek to Sama Gaon (3780m)
Day 09: Trek to Manaslu Base Camp (4700m)
Day 10-Day 30: Climbing period; summit Manaslu (8163m)
Day 31: Preparation for return to Kathmandu and Base Camp Clean
Day 32: Trek back to Sama Gaon(3780m)
Day 33: Trek to Namrung (2550m)
Day 34: Trek to Philim village (2300m)
Day 35: Trek to Machha Khola (1330m)
Day 36: Drive to Kathmandu(1400m)
Day 37: Rest and contingency day and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
Day 38: Transfer to the airport for final departure.
Itineraries
Day 01
Arrival at Kathmandu Airport and Hotel transfer.
On your arrival in Kathmandu, our team will receive and welcome you to the country of Mt Manaslu. The team will help you reach your hotel in Kathmandu for a much-needed rest. You will take a rejuvenating rest at the hotel after checking in.
You may join us for an evening walk around Thamel. Following the brief walk, we will sit around a table for dinner. We will get to know each other while having Nepalese cuisine. Overnight at fine hotel Kathmandu.
Day 02
Preparation, Briefings, Last minute shopping, and formalities.
The Manaslu expedition itinerary's second day is about briefing, preparation, arrangement, and shopping. We are about to start one of the most exciting expeditions. For that, we must prepare thoroughly.
Firstly, we will meet our expedition team of guides and staff to discuss the trip. Our team lead will give us all the necessary pre-boarding information. After this, our team will arrange all the trek and climbing permits.
We will also need special gear for the expedition. Therefore, we will do last-minute shopping to have every essential item in our backpack. If time allows, we will also visit one or two of the city's tourist attractions. After doing all the to-do work, we will return to our hotel for the night.
Day 03
Drive from Kathmandu to Dharapani(1963m)
We head off to Manaslu! By leaving the boisterous streets of Kathmandu, we will guide toward Dharapani. It is a long bus ride of 10 hours through typical Himalayan roads that runs via the banks of rivers, villages, and woods. The drive will offer us amazing views of Nepal’s countryside. The exciting ride will happen on the Prithivi Highway at first.
Then our bus/jeep will run on the Himalayan roads of the middle hills of Dumre. We will enter Marsyangdi Nadi valley in Dumre. From there, we will head towards Besisahar, a popular trekking stop. Dharapani is still 45 km away from Besisahar. We will drive on a bumpy road for 2-3 hours to reach Dharapani via Syange, Tal, and Chamje. Overnight in Dharapani.
Day 04
Trek to Tilje (2300m)
Dharapani is not the main gateway to Manaslu Region. The stop is relatively more popular for Annapurna region trips. We intend to go through a new route, so we are in Dharapani.
Taking our breakfast, we will start our hike to Tije. There is a checkpoint for MCAP and ACAP cards, where we will show our permits. After the approval of our tickets, we will start by crossing a bridge on the Marsyangdi River. Our walk will happen at first on a broader road, where vehicles hardly run.
Then we will join an uphill path of rhododendron and fir trees for some hours of walking. We will gently descend via paddy fields and villages. On the last part of the walk, we will climb an easy uphill to reach Tilije. Overnight in Tilje.
Day 05
Trek to Bimthang (3590m)
We will wake up in Tilije to begin our walk to Bimthang. It is a pleasant day of trekking. So we will have a good breakfast and join the trial. The route runs through rural villages and sub-tropical woods. It means we will explore the daily lifestyle and people briefly. We will come across household animals like sheep and cows.
In a while, we will reach Karche Pass, a small hillock. It will provide the first glance at Mt Manaslu. After a short break at the place, we will trek towards Yak Kharka, an average area for lunch. Following our lunch, we will continue the last part of the trek, which is a steep uphill. We will gently climb the hill and reach the valley of Bimthang. Overnight in Bimthang.
Day 06
Rest & Acclimatization Day in Bimthang
It will be a rest day to acclimatize in Bimthang. The village is a popular destination with several tourist attractions. Leaving all our bags at our lodge, we will wander around Bimthang.
There are Ponkar and Nyamlo Lakes. Likewise, the place has three glaciers, Ponkar, Salpudanda, and Kaechakyu. A walk to these sites offers refreshing views of lakes, glaciers, and peaks. Kang Garu, Gyalji Kang, Mt Manaslu, Phungi Himal, and others are visible during the walk. Enjoying a great day of exploration, we will have a good stop in Bimthang. Overnight in Bimthang.
Day 07
Cross Larkya La (5215m) and trek to Samdo (3875m-10 Hrs.), lodge
We will wake up early as it is a long and demanding day of trekking. We will leave Bimthang behind by joining an ascending trail. As we ascend, we will catch glimpses of glaciers and mountains. It is a long climb that ends in Larkya La Pass(5,215m). So we will trek gradually by enjoying the excellent view.
After a long climb, we will reach Larkya La Pass, the central mountain pass of the region. We will see the famous panorama of the place and take some time to catch our breaths. Various ranges, including the Annapurna Range, can be viewable from this pinpoint.
Spending enough time at the top, we will descend towards Shamdo, our day’s destination. It is going to be a regular descent to Samdo village via Dharamsala. We will cross rough and dry terrain along the walk and reach Samdo village.
Day 08
Trek to Sama Gaon (3780m)
Now, we will be off to Samagaon from Samdo. It is the easiest and shortest day of the Manaslu Expedition. We need to gain altitude to traverse to Samagaon, a lovely hamlet. We will start the day with a straightforward walk. Then we will drop to the banks of the Budhi Gandaki River. We will cross the river using a wooden bridge to enter a birch and juniper forest. The rest of the party descends through the valley until Samagaon. We will reach the village early and explore its ancient monastery, iconic houses, and friendly people.
Day 09
Trek to Manaslu Base Camp (4700m)
We are now in the middle part of the Manaslu Expedition. To keep the journey on, today, we will head towards Manaslu Base Camp. It will not take us long to reach the base camp of the world’s eighth-tallest peak. But we have to set up a camp there. So we will start the walk early in the morning.
Walking on a muddy trail, we will first reach a scenic village of rhododendron and juniper. We will leave the woods and walk for several hours to get to the picturesque Manaslu Base Camp. Our team will install a camp while we enjoy the good angles of the place. Overnight in Manaslu Base Camp.
Day 10-30
Climbing period; summit Manaslu (8163m)
The climbing period begins from here. We will be in the mountains from day 10 to 30. It will be time to prepare well, climb the peak, and return to base camp.
For the first few days, we will not leave Manaslu Base Camp. We need pre-climbing training and proper acclimatization. Our climbing guide will teach us about using ropes, ice-axe, ascenders, carabiners, and other gear during the period. Using the kit, we will also do snow climbing, crevasse crossing, and other activities to boost our confidence. The practicing ground, which will be steep and snowy, will condition us for the upcoming climb.
Once we do enough training, we will climb to Camp I. It will be an ascent on steep and average curved slopes. Upon reaching Camp I, we will return to the base camp and climb the route again. It is to make us more rigid and tougher, mentally and physically. We will stop at Camp I.
After Camp I, we will approach Camp II if everything is in our favor. We will successfully climb Camp II and repeat our ritual of retracing back to the base camp. That means we will descend back to base camp from Camp II just to climb it all over again. This routine will make us sturdy in the even tougher Manaslu. We will continue to do the same until we reach Camp IV.
Following Camp IV, our climbing will progress by using fixed ropes. Our climbing guide will help us to move on small ice bulges. Ahead, we will cross sets of snowy slopes and plateaus. The last stretch to the summit involves crossing a sharp snowy mound. We will do that, and Mt Manaslu will be ours.
It will be an impeccable achievement when we are on the world’s eighth-highest mountain. Every sweat, breath, step, pain, and second of the entire journey will turn priceless here. We will celebrate this success that we deserve.
After the victorious climb, we will descend to Camp IV, III, II, I, and Base Camp. We will take our time to drop gradually. Rushing in an expedition like Manaslu can be life-threatening. Following the lead of our Sherpa guides, we will return to the base camp.
Day 31
Preparation for return to Kathmandu and Base Camp Clean
Upon reaching Manaslu Base Camp, we will take care of our waste. Our team, including us, will clean our disposal, which is our responsibility to look after our nature. We will collect all the waste. After that, we will also prepare for our return to Kathmandu, starting tomorrow. We will stay in our base camp for the night.
Day 32
Trek back to Sama Gaon(3780m)
Finally, we leave Manaslu Base Camp by descending towards Sama Gaon. We will drop via rough terrain at first and then enter a forested route. It is not going to be a hard one. Walking comfortably, we will pass via Birendra Lake, a glacial lake, and several villages to reach Sama Gaon.
Day 33
Trek to Namrung (2550m)
Now we will trek down to Namrung from Sama Goan. We will take good memories from the village and cross several Tibetan villages. The walk throughout the day is comfortable and short. So we will trek unhurriedly to reach Namrung.
Day 34
Trek to Philim village (2300m)
Today we will trek towards Philim village. It is going to be a more extended day than the last one. The path is relatively easy and mostly downhill. We will have a good walk on the trail. During the walk, we will cross terraced millet fields, banks of Budhi Gandaki River, mani walls, gompas, forest, and more. Overall, we will have a good time on the trail and later overnight in Philim village.
Day 35
Trek to Machha Khola (1330m)
After Philim village, we will march towards Machha Khola. It is going to be the last trekking day of our Manaslu Expedition. We will start with an uphill walk to Sirdibas village. From there, we will descend slightly to arrive in Salleri village. Then a rocky ridge area will come to take us to Jagat. Here onwards, we will walk on the riverbed of the Budhi Gandaki River once in a while. In this way, we will reach Tatoppani and, finally, Machhakhola.
Day 36
Drive to Kathmandu(1400m)
The rest of the journey to Kathmandu is on the highway. We will hop on a jeep/bus in the morning. And for the remaining day, we will be experiencing a Nepalese highway ride again. We will catch unique villages, rivers, hills, greenery, and highway bumps. Overall, It will be an exciting ride back to Kathmandu’s hustle and bustle.
Day 37
Rest and contingency day and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
It will be a contingency/free day of the itinerary. We will use this as a contingency day in the case of delays on the voyage. Otherwise, it will be a free day in Kathmandu. We can explore some historical heritage sites during the day. In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner with the team. We will sum up the journey by sharing the memorable experience of the Manaslu Expedition.
Day 38
Transfer to the airport for final departure.
After over a month in the Himalayas of Nepal, it is time for home. We will drop you at the airport at your departure time. Our team will give you a gentle farewell at the airport to give it a lovely ending. What a run it was! Farewell!
✅Arrival & Departure as well as transfer as in Itinerary.
✅4 Stars Hotel in Kathmandu with BB Plan.
✅Kathmandu Sightseeing tour including City guide, private vehicle charges & entrance charge.
✅Complete Ground Transportation in Private automobiles as stated in Itinerary.
✅Mt. Manaslu Expedition Climbing permit.
✅All essential trekking permits and Conservation Area Charges.
✅Manaslu Conservation Area Permit
✅The package will cover ‘Summit rope cost’ charged by the Expedition Operators Association.
✅Teahouse accommodation while pre-climbing & Post- Climbing journey [Day 4-11 & Day 38-42].
✅Camping accommodation while climbing from Day 12 to Day 37.
✅Complete meals – Breakfast and Lunch plus Dinner while climbing & trekking duration.
✅Healthy sourced clean and fresh nutritious diet throughout the expedition to keep the exploring spirit kicking and full of energy.
✅Nutritious and healthy package food at higher altitude points along with EPI gas and stoves to warm up the food and beverages.
✅Professional Trek Guide & Highly-experienced Team of climbing guides.
✅Essential Porters as well as kitchen helping teams for camping.
✅Complete camping equipment – Tent for dining, Latrine tent, Storehouse tent, and Furniture for the expedition.
✅V25 North Face, two main model tents including comfortable mattresses for replenishing the energy for the next day's adventures. 1:1 V25 tent for the advanced base camp and 2:1 tent for the higher altitude base camp considering the safety.
✅As the ascent to Mount Manaslu is long due to acclimatization, we try to make the experience as convenient as possible. Nepal Guide arranges fresh food and beverages including heaters at the base camp for heating the room to cope with the cold temperature.
✅Availability of a backup generator at a higher altitude where the use of solar panel energy isn’t efficient to charge carry-on devices.
✅Liaison officer.
✅Insurance along with whole staff costs, meals, clothing.
✅Complete essential climbing gears.
✅3 Cylinders Oxygen for client and 2 Cylinders for Guide. (Masks and regulators as per usage).
✅Base camp: Solar panel - Battery Charge & Light.
✅Cellular Phone (payable as per usage).
✅Helpful guide map to keep track of the milestone overcome and not to miss the infamous landmarks of the region.
✅Kathmandu: Welcome & farewell dinner.
✅The mentioned package price includes all the expenses from government charges, taxes, and VAT to our services charges, the travelers aren’t liable for any hidden expenses.
❌Personal expenses like additional out-of-package services, shopping, laundry, personal hygiene, and the use of different communication modes.
❌The set summit bonus amount of US$1,200 for a Sherpa Guide
❌Alcoholic Beverages.
❌Cost of personal nature expenses.
❌Tips for staffs.
❌Any unforeseen phenomena such as natural disasters and political instability.
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