The eighth highest mountain in the world, Manaslu (8,163m), also famous as Kuang, is one of the most difficult eight-thousanders (due to the presence of deep pitches and knife-edged ridges) in the world to climb. Beautifully located in the west-central part of Nepal in the Gorkha massif, Manaslu is also the highest peak in the Lamjung district of Nepal. This “Mountain of Spirit” as per the Sanskrit word ‘Manasa’ (the name Manaslu is derived from this word), was first climbed by the members of the Japanese Expedition: Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu on May 9, 1956.
The Manaslu Expedition: This expedition in total is a 48-day expedition, in which 24 days are set aside as a climbing period. The expedition starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Arughat (606m). In just 11 days the elevation gradually rises to 4,750m (the Manaslu base camp). Starting in the village of Arughat, the trekking route passes through beautiful villages, terrace farms, narrow gorges, rhododendron forest, local pastures, and enters into the Tibetan-influenced higher alpine country. The base camp is set at the lateral moraine of the Manaslu Glacier. Manaslu can be approached from many routes; however, we will be using the standard route (up the Northeast face), the route used by the Japanese expedition team in 1956. 3 high camps: C1 (5,500m), C2 (6,300M) and C3 (7,300m) will be set above the base camp. The climb out of base camp towards the summit is straightforward and requires you to cross glaciers, crevasses, seracs, and steep snow steps. Also, after the third high camp and before ascending the final pyramid slope, you need to cross three separate tiered plateaus. After, crossing these plateaus, we climb the steep slope to reach the summit. The top greets you both with the feeling of great achievement and a heavenly view.
Now, planning your expedition with Amigo Treks and Expedition allows you to enjoy a hassle-free expedition. The company will make all the required arrangements, including necessary permits, climbing documents, traveling logistics: airfares, ground transportation, and porter; food (3 meals a day and 24 hours of hot and cold drinks), and accommodation (full board during the trek and climb and bed and breakfast in Kathmandu). Moreover, we provide expedition quality tents, dining tents, kitchen tents, toilet facilities, portable shower facilities, and tent accommodation for our staff. For communication, we provide internet access, satellite telephone, and solar panel to charge your batteries.
Late spring and autumn are the best seasons to attempt this mountain. Bring a group and enjoy a special group discount. This standard package can be customized to your requirements. Moreover, this expedition also allows you to enjoy the beautiful landscape, culture, religion, and lifestyle of people in the west-central part of Nepal, which is a feast to your eyes. However, we also provide specialized service if you are interested in our other expedition packages like the Pumori Expedition, the Everest Expedition, or even the Annapurna Expedition
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Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Hotel Transfer in Kathmandu.
Day 2: At leisure in Kathmandu and briefing and Preparing.
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat (606m).
Day 4: Trek from Arughat to Soti Khola (712m).
Day 5: Trek from Sati Khola to Machha Khola (883m).
Day 6: Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat (1,415m).
Day 7: Trek from Jagat to Philim (1,606m).
Day 8: Trek from Philim to Ghap (3.200m).
Day 9: Trek from Ghap to Namrung (2,670m).
Day 10: Trek from Namrung to Shya (3,530m).
Day 11: Trek from Shya to Sama Gaon (3,541m).
Day 12: Acclimatization day at Samagaon (3,541m).
Day 13: Trek from Sama Gaon to Samdo (3,872m).
Day 14: Acclimatization and walk up and down to ABC (4,750m).
Day 15: Final move to ABC for Camping (4,750m).
Day 16-40: Manaslu Summit Climbing Period
Day 41: Return trek to Samagoan from ABC after clean up the Camp.
Day 42: Trek from Sama village to Namrung (2670m
Day 43: Trek from Namrung to Philim village (1606m)
Day 44: from Philim Village to Macha khola (1330m
Day 45: Trek from Machakhola, to Soti Khola (1165m
Day 46: Trek from Soti Khola to Arughat (950m)
Day 47: Drive from Arughat to Kathmandu (1350m
Day 48: Final departure
Amigo Treks and Expedition has compiled a list of essential equipment, personal medical provisions, and summary of medical conditions likely to encounter during 8000m mountaineering expeditions to help mountaineers in preparation and provisioning for climbing or mountaineering expedition.
This list should be considered as an essential summary and expeditioners embarking on the adventure are encouraged to conduct further study and practical exercises to familiarize themselves with the equipment, medical terminology and understanding of medical conditions related to high elevation, cold, wind, excessive sun radiation as well as injuries likely to sustain in the outdoor situation and in particular high and remote mountainous areas.
Essential Personal Climbing Gear:
Clothing
For under garments we recommend Merino Wool from Icebreaker because the company understands climbers and mountaineers needs and utilises the best quality material in the world. No other company can at this stage match Icebreaker quality. The quality in extreme conditions is essential for your comfort and safety. Merino wool is the finest wool and it matches cotton with softness and polypropylene with insulation and breath-ability because it takes moisture away from the body and keeps you dry and warm. Due to its natural nano-tube construction it has antibacterial properties, so it stays usable for much longer. It is slightly more expensive then polypropylene so is climbing and trekking.
Upper Body:
Hands:
Heads:
Lower Body:
Feet:
Travel and Sleeping Gear
Rucksacks and Travel Bags:
Sleeping Gear:
Medical
Personal Hygiene:
Medical Supplies:
Personal Food
Our skilful cooks will prepare 3 delicious hot meals and plenty of drinks each day in base camp, as well as in camp 2 on the mountain. This meals will consist of soup, local cheese & sausage, biscuits, dried noodles, potatoes, rice, porridge, butter, dried and tinned vegetables, fruit, meats, and fish, tea with milk and sugar, powdered juice drink, and drinking chocolate. Our Sherpas will be carrying this food to the higher camps.
We ask only members to bring 5 dehydrated meals (freeze-dried dinners) for their summit attempt. On summit day you will be at high elevation and you will be affected by the altitude with very limited appetite and for period so it is important to have flavours you most likely will consume.
We cannot cater for specific personal and uncommon foods and flavours. If you have any unusual, non-standard or specific personal, cultural or religious dietary requirements, which can only be satisfied with imported product, we ask you to bring your own imported daily snack and energy foods.
We do not provide “snack” food such as chocolate or "energy-bars". We ask that you bring or buy your own "snack" or daily cold energy food in Kathmandu or in home country. From our experience 3-6 kilos/6-12 pounds is a sufficient amount. A growing variety of imported foods such as European and American cheeses, chocolates, biscuits, cookies, nuts, and locally made power-bars are now available in Kathmandu, at realistic prices. However, imported brands of power bars, GU, re-hydration drinks, dehydrated food, "freeze-dried meals", imported cheese and sausage may not be available. If you want these items, you must bring them from your home country. Many of our members, especially Britons, Europeans, and Australians with tiny baggage allowances, now purchase their daily snacks in Kathmandu. Our schedule in Kathmandu allows sufficient time for shopping.
Miscellaneous Practical Items:
Oxygen
On Everest, although some climbers wish to try to summit it without supplemental oxygen, most of members would prefer to have oxygen available. We only allow members to climb Everest with the supplemental oxygen available. How much oxygen one requires is an individual decision; some people want 1 bottle, others want 12; our only requirement is that every expedition team member must have at least one oxygen bottle available for personal use, which will constitute at the minimum an emergency supply for climber to get down to at least camp 4. Our experience indicates five oxygen bottles is usually a sufficient for average climber. All of the equipment is guaranteed to work well together, and it is easy to use, with simple threaded and snap-on fittings which require no tools. We have a 40% buy back policy on unused oxygen bottles, and masks, hoses, and regulators in good condition.
Note: You may have to carry some or all of your own oxygen on summit day, as well as up and down the mountain. If possible, the groups sherpas will help stock the high camps, as well as share in carrying extra bottles during summit attempts. If you are concerned you might not be able to carry your own oxygen, you may wish to hire a personal sherpa.
Who can climb a peak?
There are no restrictions to obtain climbing permit and anyone with appropriate fitness and skills can attempt a peak climbing. Climbing difficulty varies for different mountains and routes. Non-technical climbs can be attempted by a fit trekker with little or no climbing experience. For technical climbs one needs to have an appropriate level of climbing experience.
I have never climbed before. Can I go for peak climbing?
There is always first time for everything including peak climbing. There are non-technical peaks, which can be climbed safely by a fit trekker and even slightly technical peaks can be attempted by a novice climber with a professional climbing guide.
What are physical fitness criteria to climb a peak in Nepal?
To climb high elevation peak the health and fitness is a paramount criteria. The level of fitness required is proportional to peak elevation and route difficulty and length.
What is climbing permit?
Climbing Permit for trekking peaks is a legal document issued by the Nepal Mountaineering Association authorizing the climber to attempt the climb on designated peak or route. Attempting a climb without permit is illegal.
Do I need climbing permit?
Yes climbing permits are required to climb any peak above 5000m and it is illegal to do so without a climbing permit.
Who will lead me during climbing?
A licensed, trained and experienced Climbing Sherpa Guide will lead you while Peak Climbing.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes the rescue insurance is required while climbing.
Which is the best season for peak climbing?
In general August to November and March to May are two climbing seasons in Nepal.
Do I need to join in a climbing group?
There is no legal requirement to join the climbing group however climbing solo is an unsafe practice. It is recommended to hire the guide even for simple routes.
What will be the food and accommodation?
During the access trek you will be accommodated in a lodge/teahouse; once in the basecamp you will be assigned a tent and your climbing Sherpa will prepare high altitude food; all your climbing gear and food for the climb will be carried by the porter up to the base camp.
How much time is generally required for trekking peak?
It varies for different peaks and weather condition. Generally most of trekking peaks require one or two days to summit from the basecamp. The access time varies also and depends on peak location and peak elevation.
How difficult are the trekking peaks?
It depends on the Trekking Peak. There is a variety of peaks available ranging from non-technical through easy technical to difficult and very difficult technical routes.
Is there any age limit for trekking Peaks Climbing?
Children below 18 are Restricted for Peak Climbing in Nepal. Is this incorrect?
What are the sources of drinking water supply during Peak Climbing?
On most of treks bottled water is available. There are also purified filtered water stations in many lodges. The boiled water will be also available in the lodges and from the camp kitchen.
Where do we eat our meals?
On popular trails we will stay in lodges and guest houses and the meals will be cooked for you with continental menu meals often available as well as soups and noodles and rice dishes; on some routes there will be a limited choice and on some more remote routes only local Nepal Dal Bhat and curry or instant noodle soups will be available. In the basecamp your Sherpa guide will prepare meals for you from instant dry meals.
Is there any communication while we are on trekking?
It all depends on the area with most of the trekking routeshaving local VHF Phones; increasingly more places get mobile coverage of varied capacity; in remote communication is not available or very limited so the only option would be a satellite phone.
What type of shoes or boots should I wear?
You need comfortable trekking shoes preferably with Gore-Tex style lining for ultimate comfort and thick vibratim soles to have comfortable walk on rocky paths. On snow routes you will also require crampons, climbing harness and on many climbs the iceaxe.
What problems can arise on altitude?
At high altitude your cardio-pulmonary system is affected by low oxygen density and you can suffer from general breathing difficulties to Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) as well as your skin is susceptible to sunburn if not protected by cloths or sunblock. The AMS is preventable through appropriate trekking pace and undertaking acclimatization.
What type of insurance should I have? Where can I obtain the insurance?
You need to obtain travel insurance before you arrive to Kathmandu. Your insurance should cover rescue insurance and it should allow the expense of helicopter supported medevac. Nowadays such policies are readily available through many airfare booking agents. Try ihi.com if you cannot find your insurance.
What type of insurance should I have? Where can I obtain the insurance?
You will require a travel insurance, which will not exclude climbing and helicopter evacuation. You need obtain your insurance before you arrive to Kathmandu. Climbing insurance may be obtained through some climbing clubs and some insurers such as IHI.
What is the cost of Peak Climbing?
The cost depends on peak you wish to climb and the number of climbers in the group. The cost of the climb consists of trekking cost, transportation costs (airfare or surface transportation), equipment and staff requirements, climbing duration and permit costs. Please consult us.
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