Overview
Manaslu, from Manasa, the soul, in Sanskrit can be interpreted as the "mountain of the spirit". With a height of 8,163 metres (26,781 ft), Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world. Mysteriously its ridges extend from the main and eastern summits into the depths and form plateaus - a branched mountain giant, visible already during the landing approach to Kathmandu, from Nepal's Terai, from Chitwan or Pokhara. In recent years, Manaslu has become the most popular and most climbed of the 8,000-meter peak after Mount Everest. Whether you like to explore your soul, that of the mountain, or are simply looking for a technical "easier" 8000m peak to ascent, you are welcomed to join our expedition.
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Itinerary Manaslu Expedition - 8,163 m peak of spirit
Manaslu, 8163m, is located in the center of the Nepalese Himalayas, about 120 km northwest of Kathmandu between the Ganesh Himal and Annapurna ranges. Along with picturesque villages, the approach, often called the most beautiful trekking in Nepal, leads to Samagaon and from there to the base camp at the glacial moraine of one of the Manaslu glaciers. This itinerary can be shortened (or days on the mountain extended) by helicopter flight in/out of Samagaon or Base Camp.
Trip Itinerary Manaslu (39 Days)
You are prepared or already on your way to Nepal.
Transfer from KTM-airport to our hotel on the outskirts of the Thamel district, arrival meeting.
4*hotel, B/B.
Meeting of the group and expedition introduction (briefing), check of personal equipment. Rest of the day at leisure, for final shopping and material purchases if necessary. Dinner together. 4*hotel, B/FB.
We drive by bus to start trekking that leads in four to six days to Samagoan (3390m). However, Nepal is developing rapidly and every year the roads in the Manaslu region are drawn further into the mountains. We will acclimate around Samagoan before heading to base camp (about 4900m). Full Board Trek.
We use the next two weeks to build the camp chain and acclimating.
- camp 1 at 5600m, camp 2 at 6400m and camp 3 at 7450m.
- The latter camp we try to reach once to be ideally acclimatized. The minimum goal is to exceed 7000m.
- There is a good option to camp at 6800m (which we might also use, a so-called Camp 2.5 which we will generally not use later).
Full Board at Base Camp, High Camp Support for full-service members only.
For the actual ascent of Manaslu we usually need 5 days.
- 1. Day of climb: Start at base camp. Ascent to Camp 1
- 2. Day of climb: Ascent to Camp 2
- 3. Day of climb: Ascent to Camp 3
- 4. Day of climb: Manaslu Summit, 8163m.
- 5. Day of climb: Descent to base camp.
This schedule of the climb is of course dependent on the weather window and the conditions available. Often the ascent can be done in 4 days, for strong climbers also in 3 days. However, during the ascent, there can also be 1-2 waiting days on the mountain. The ascent is made over wide slopes with steep sections up to 60° in the icefall between Camp 1 and Camp 2 and an exposed summit ridge. It is planned to secure all critical and exposed parts of the ascent route. In good weather, the view at the summit ranges from Dhaulagiri and Annapurna in the west to the Langtang Mountains and Shisha Pangma in the east. Climbing Support for full-service members only.
The remaining 4 days include are reserve days for a weather window.
Full Board at Base Camp.
We pack up and trek out (optional: extra days or earlier exit by helicopter at small additional cost). Drive to Kathmandu. Camping along the way and in Kathmandu
4* hotel B/B. Full Board Trek.
Reserve day, farewell and celebration, 4* hotel B/B.
Return flight from Kathmandu, healthy and happy you travel back home.
Prepare
Technisch gehört der Manaslu zu den leichter zu besteigenden 8000ern, aber wirklich "leicht" ist keine 8000er-Besteigung. Entscheidend für dem Summit-Erfolg ist Deine Vorbereitung, der gewählte Support, letztendlich immer auch eine Frage der Saison (von Jahr zu Jahr verschieden), des Wetters und der Verhältnisse.
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- In case of lacking knowledge, we recommend attending preparatory courses or a preparatory expedition in time.
- Missing mountain experience can and should be acquired in the context of extensive training.
Temperaturen
✪ nachts/ früh morgens bis - 30°C
✪ mit Wind-Chill-Faktor bis - 50°C
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Danger notice: Manaslu
Each participant takes part in this expedition independently and at his own risk. The extreme altitude and cold bring subjective and objective dangers.
Participation requirements
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General
To participate in this expedition you should be an experienced and prudent mountaineer with an excellent physical condition and willingness to work.
- To join as a full-service member of the climb without 02, you should be especially fit, have previous high-altitude experience, and be a good team player.
- In case you wish for a more individual approach, please book a 1:1-Sherpa, and discuss with us the needed support.
- Basic memberships are only open for professional mountaineers or for experienced groups (min. 2 members).
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Technical requirements
The ascent is mainly over wide, less steep flanks, but with some technical difficulties: an icefall (6000 m - 6200m), short steep passages around 7300m to 7500m height, and an exposed summit ridge. Good handling of rope on glacier terrain, and belay technique is necessary. Already gained experience with the ascent on fixed ropes (with an ascender) and abseiling is very helpful. You should have experience in mountaineering (at least D- /AS- according to the French /SAC scale), and altitude experience from climbing 6000m-peaks (or higher).
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Physical requirements
The climate at Manaslu is rather humid and a few days of rain on the approach or snow on the mountain are generally bearable. Life on an expedition requires good health and a willingness to sacrifice some comfort. A very good physical condition is needed to be sustained for days and weeks, and the summit push either with 800m / 2,700 ft from Camp IV or 1300m / 4,000 ft from Camp III needs excellent mountaineering endurance.
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Costs & Services
Basic Package
Your basic package includes:
- Organization and coordination
- 4 nights in Kathmandu in ****Hotel with bed/breakfast
- Climbing permit for Manaslu
- Liaison with the Department of Tourism, Nepal.
- Fees of the liaison officer (Laison Officer)
- Environmental fees (deposit, handling)
- Group transfer: Kathmandu - Manaslu base camp - Kathmandu
- Accommodation and full board according to itinerary from Kathmandu to base camp and back
- Transfer of 40kg of personal equipment to base camp (35kg for return) - Base Camp equipment and setup:
- lounge tent, kitchen tent, and material, toilet tent, shower tent.
- personal sleeping tent
- Catering by an experienced Nepali kitchen crew
- Full board: 3 hot meals, afternoon snacks
- Drinks: Boiled water, Tea, Coffee, Tang, Chocolate, Milo, Juice powder.
- Soft drinks or beer (limited to 1 per day)
- Power system for charging at base camp (generator and solar)
- Satellite phone (usage for a fee) - Rope Fixing Fee
- Extensive emergency first aid kit + pulse oximeter + medical oxygen
- Radio for emergencies (contact to base camp)
Full Package
All services from the basic package and additional:
- Expedition leader:
- min. 2 - max 5 participants, we provide an experienced Sherpa leader
- min. 6 - max 14 participants, we provide international leader
- supervision and coordination of your climb - High camp service:
- High camp equipment: tents, stove, pots and gas
- High camp food (except snacks, and some personal meals)
- Emergency medicines and emergency oxygen
- Radios - Sherpa porters/guide:
- support to set up high camps, with group gear
- support during summit push
- their insurance, equipment, and salary
- 1 Sherpa per 3 participants*
*please book a personal 1:1-sherpa in case you need more support
- International flights
- Personal equipment and expenses of a personal nature (such as telephone, alcoholic beverages, gifts, etc.)
- Travel insurance (health and accident, cancellation)
- Visa Nepal (up to USD 125)
- Tips / Summit-Bonus
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