Manaslu
The eighth highest mountain in the world
Mt. Manaslu lies on the border between Gorkha and Manang districts in northern Nepal and 64 km east of Annapurna. The Manaslu region encompasses the sub-tropical foothills of the Himalaya to the arid Trans-Himalayan high pastures bordering Tibet. Manaslu is derived from the Sanskrit word Manasa and translates as “Mountain of the Spirit ''. Out of the fourteen eight-thousanders, twelve were conquered by expeditions from the west while only two were accounted for by Asians. Shisha Pangma (eight-thousander) which lies in China was first climbed by the Chinese while Manaslu was the first summit by a Japanese expedition.
The famous Manaslu trekking route goes around the Manaslu massif over the pass down to Annapurna. The trekking trail follows the classic salt-trade route along the Budhi Gandaki river. The first Japanese Manaslu Reconnaissance Expedition ventured up the mountain in 1952 when the mountain was still a virgin peak. Following this, the first climbing expedition in 1953, went up the river Budi Gandaki’s course to reach the mountain. They were able to climb up to 7,750 m before turning back.
Itinerary ( up to 35 days itinerary)
Price Includes
- 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 guide/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
Price Excludes
- 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 1,300
- 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.
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