Manaslu Expedition (8,163m)
What is Mt. It is also known as Kutang. The location of this mountain peak is in Mansiri Himal in Gorkha district of Nepal. “Manasa” in Sanskrit means “Mountain of the Spirit” is converted to this Gorkha’s highest peak Mt. Manaslu as "intellect" or "soul". Manaslu is situated about 40 miles east of Mt. Annapurna of Kaski District. Manaslu is an imposing mountain being
a 3092m prominence it extends from crops cultivation area to the area permanently covered with snow and ice; hence it looks like a serrated wall of snow and ice hanging in the sky. Manaslu's long ridges and valley glaciers offer feasible approaches from all directions, and culminate in a peak that towers steeply above its surrounding landscape. Manaslu region is located in Central Nepal and was opened to trekkers only in 1991. But lots of mountaineering expedition teams had access for long time. In 1950 a group headed by H.W. Tilman trekked this area for the first time and ever since this area has been quite popular among tuff trekkers. This area is still restricted to a limited number of groups and only organized trekkers in groups can trek in this area. Manaslu region is very remote and rescue is very difficult. This is possible wilderness area to live leopard of snow. Yet the trek is geographically spectacular and culturally fascinating. Lots of people residing in this area especially in the upper Buri Gandaki (river) Valley are Tibetan. A place in this valley called Nupri (meaning Western Mountain in Tibetan) is a trading center among Tibetans and Tibetans residing in these areas. Manaslu Expedition:
Mt. Manaslu is located in a remote and isolated area and the first photographs were obtained only in 1950 by British expedition. It was surveyed for climbing by Japanese expedition in 1952 and after few attempts between 1953 and 1956 Manaslu was finally climbed by Japanese in 1956. This Japanese team was all of female team introduced a first women successor of climbing over 8000m peak. Manaslu Expedition requires more time than other 8000m Peaks in Nepal due to long approach to reach to the base of the mountain. However, we can use a helicopter to make an expedition shorter. This Manaslu Expedition is one of the most dangerous mountain climbing activities and hence we suggest to choose this trip only by the experienced climbers. Manaslu Expedition Spring 2017 Itinerary
Apr01/Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and Hotel transfer
Apr02/Day 02:Preparation, Briefings, Last minute shopping and formalities
Apr03/Day 03:Drive 6hrs from Kathmandu to Arughat(950m); camping
Apr04/Day 04:Trek 5hrs from Arughat to Khanchok(950m); camping
Apr05/Day 05:Trek 5hrs from Khanchok to Sotikhola (1165m); camping
Apr06/Day 06:Trek 5hrs from Sotikhola to Machhakhola(1330m); camping
Apr07/Day 07:Trek 6hrs from Machhakhola to Jagat(1350m); camping
Ap08r/Day 08:Trek 5hrs from Jagat to Ngyak(2300m); camping
Apr09/Day 09:Trek 6hrs from Ngyak to Namrung(2550m)
Apt10/Day 10:Trek 5hrs from Namrung to Syalla village (3150m
Apr11/Day 11:Trek 7hrs from Syalla Village to Sama Gaun(3780m)
Apr12/Day 12:Rest and acclimatization day at Sama Village
Apr13/Day 13:Trek 6hrs from Sama Village to Manaslu Base Camp (4700m)
Apr14/Day 14-42:Climbing period; summit Manaslu (8163m)
May12/Day 43:Preparation to return to Kathmandu; Clean Base Camp
May13/Day 44:Trek 5hrs from Base Camp to Sama village(3780m)
May14/Day 45:Trek 5hrs from Sama village to Namrung(2550m)
May15/Day 46:Trek 4hrs from Namrung to Philim village (2300m)
May16/Day 47:Trek 6hrs from Philim Village to Machakhola(1330m),
May17/Day 48:Trek 5hrsfrom Machakhola, to Soti Khola (1165m)
May18/Day 49:Trek 4hrs from Soti, Khola to Arughat(950m)
May19/Day 50:Drive 7hrs from Arughat to Kathmandu by tourist mini bus; hotel accommodation
May20/Day 51:Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley (Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath & Pashupatinath); leisure and shopping. Farewell and celebration dinner in the evening. May21Day 52:Transfer to the airport for final departure or alternatively join other activities
