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EXPEDITION OVERVIEW
HighlightsÂ
- Summit of Manaslu, the 8th highest mountain in the world with certificationÂ
- Slow and easy 9 days trek to Manaslu base camp on full board
- An opportunity to get well acclimatized before climbing
- Helicopter flight from Sama Gaon to KahtmanduÂ
- Benefits of 24 days logistic arrangement at base camp and rotations to Camp I, II, III & IV
- Safe climb and descend with the assistance of an experienced climbing crew
- A Pooja ceremony and technical climbing skill training at base camp
Overview
Manaslu (8,163) is the highest peak of the Gorkha massif and eight-highest mountains in the world. Climbing Manaslu requires more time than other 8000m Peaks in Nepal due to the long approach to reach the base camp that makes it more interesting.
The name Manaslu translated from a Sanskrit word "Manasa" which means the soul, is also known as the spirits of the mountains. After the survey in 1952, the first ascent was made by the Japanese expedition team in May 1956.
The mountain's long ridges and valley glaciers offer feasible approaches from all directions, and it culminates in a peak that towers steeply above its surrounding landscape and is a dominant feature when seen from afar.
We climb from the Northeast route known as a normal climbing route after setting up four camps to approach to the summit. The climb from Camp I to Camp II covers a few stretches of steep climbing and crevasses. After Camp II the slippery snow climbing is required to reach Camp III. A chance of avalanche is a threat on the way to camp IV. Mostly Mount Manaslu is climbed in Autumn Season as the Monsoon season is over; Snow in the mountain starts to deposit. Due to this, fixing the ropes, ladders and setting up cramps is easier. And with the service of Personal Sherpa with Full Expedition Services, you are one step closer on achieving your Manaslu Summit Dream. However, you must be physically and mentally fit despite the harsh weather condition in the mountains. And good team spirit and coordination is a Must for a successful summit.
Manaslu 38 Day Special Program Itinerary Overview
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DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Full-day hikes in heavy snow (4-6 hours), mountainous terrain, significant elevation gains and losses (hiking up or down as much as 5,000 feet) on many days. Reaching worlds maximum altitude at 29,028ft, requiring extreme fitness.Â
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EXPEDITION DOSSIER
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38 Day Special Program Manaslu Expedition
Dossier
Download our detailed expedition notes for Mount Manaslu, including our detailed itinerary and kit list.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Full-day hikes in heavy snow (4-6 hours), mountainous terrain, significant elevation gains and losses (hiking up or down as much as 5,000 feet) on many days. Reaching worlds maximum altitude at 29,028ft, requiring extreme fitness.Â
Speak With Our Customer Relationship Manager For More Details
Anjan Rai
Customer relationship Manager
Mobile: +977-9823338761
Office: +977-1-5909982
Email: Rai@thamserku.com
PRICE AND SERVICE –Â OPTION 1
Manaslu Expedition Special Program (38 Days)
$13,999 USD per person (tax inclusive)
Price based per person (maximum 12 members)
- 13,999 USD per person (tax inclusive)
- Valid until: 20-Jul-2024
- Max group size: 12
- 38 Days
- Travel Dates: 3rd Sep to 10th Oct, 2023/2024
This price includes the following charges:
GOVERNMENT AND RELATED CHARGES
- Manaslu climbing royalty fee of US$ 900 (autumn only)
- Special Restricted Area Permit for Manaslu - $100 for 7 days and $15/day afterÂ
- Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP permit) - $35
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP permit) -$35
- TIMS Card -$10
- 1 X Government liaison officer with transfer, accommodation, meals and wages
- Garbage deposit fees of US$3000
- Route fixing charge higher camps and to the summit
- Summit certificate from Department of Tourism after the summit
- Weather forecast report
SERVICE IN KATHMANDU
- International and Domestic Airport Transfer.
- A transfer from Kathmandu – Besishar and to Dharapani on day 3
- 4 nights in a preferred hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- One way helicopter flight from Sama Gaon to Kathmandu
- 2 X Thamserku Duffel bag per member
SERVICE DURING TREKKING
- 9 nights’ accommodation in a local lodge on full board (with breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Hot water for drinking purposes.
- Emergency Medical Kit and Oxygen during the trek.
- Porters to carry trekking and expedition gears.
- Assistance of Guide and Sherpa during the trek.
BASE CAMP SERVICE
- Single tent per member with comfortable mattress & pillow
- Tent for climbing and Kitchen crew on twin sharing
- Kitchen, Dining, Shower and toilet tent (communication tent for 8 pax above)
- Solar panel/generator for light and battery charging
- Gas heater for the dining tent
- 3 meals a day, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee on request
- Internet facility depending upon the network provider & group size
SERVICE AT HIGHER CAMPS
CAMP I, II, III AND IV
- Brand new tent North Face/Ozark/Red Fox on twin sharing for members and climbing crew
- Total 5 bottles of POISK oxygen – 3 for members, 1 for Sherpa & 1 for emergency
- Latest Mask and regulator for members and Sherpa & one extra for emergency
- High Altitude food (B, L&D) for members and climbing crew
- Enough Epi gas, gas stove and cooking pot set for CI,CII, CIII and CIV
- 1 x satellite for emergency and walkie-talkie for a member, Sherpa and basecamp
- Group safety equipment, i.e. extra rope, carabiners, ice axe, ice screw
- Porterage of personal and group camping equipment
- Helicopter charge for supplying fresh meat, fruits and vegetables from Kathmandu
- Expedition Crew Allocation & Cost
- Climbing Crew: Expedition Manager/Climbing Guide and 1 personal Sherpa (1:1 ratio) for the summit
- One Cook and required number of kitchen porters at the basecamp
- Porters to carry camping equipment’s and supply food from Kathmandu to Basecamp
- Equipment, daily wages, carrying bonus and medical insurance for climbing crew/Sherpa
- Equipment, daily wages, and medical insurance for Kitchen crew and porters
This price does not include the following charges:
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
- Summit bonus of US$1000 for climbing Sherpa once you make a summit attempt from Camp IV or US$500 if dropped from Camp IV
- Unexpected increment in the royalty fee/climbing permit
- International airfare and Nepal visa fee
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Extra hotel nights in Kathmandu
- Personal travel, medical and rescue insurance
- Medical evacuation charge if required
- Personal trekking and climbing gears
- Tips for climbing Sherpa and Kitchen team at basecamp
- Service besides mentioned in inclusions example - extra oxygen, Sherpa and porters
- Other personal nature expenses i.e. alcoholic beverages and self-ordered hot drinks during the trek
ITINERARY
- DAY 1 - Arrive in Kathmandu
You will be met at the airport and taken to the hotel to relax.
- DAY 2 - In Kathmandu
Free day in Kathmandu for equipment preparation, attend government briefing, and arrangement of documentation needed for the expedition.
Welcome dinner will be at a Le Sherpa restaurant
- DAY 3 - Drive to Besisahar, change the vehicle from Besisahar to Dharapani
Today will be a long hour drive. After early breakfast at the hotel, we start our road adventure to Besishar which takes around 6 hours’ drive. Once we reach there, we will change our vehicle to a local jeep – load all the expedition equipment and bags. Then we continue to Dharapani driving on a mountain road which takes another 4 hours off-road drive.
- DAY 4 - Trek to Karche
Breakfast at the lodge. Today our walking adventure starts. We start our trek from Dharapani to Karche passing through beautiful villages – Tilche and Gho. It takes around 6/7 hrs. walk.
- DAY 5 - Trek to Bhimthang
You climb up the valley through the primaeval forest until you reach the scree of the end moraine of the Bimtang Glacier, which you have to traverse beneath a steep slope. On a clear - DAY, you can have a wonderful view over to the North and West Faces of Manaslu. The rest of the way you will follow a vegetated moraine ridge to the small summer pastures of Bimthang (3,700m), a very idyllic place with landscape views.
- DAY 6 - Rest day in Bhimthang
To increase your body adaption in high elevation, we have a rest day at Bhimthang. We take a short hike to Ponkar Lake 4100m.
- DAY 7 - Cross Larkye Pass 5135m, and trek to Dharamshala/Samdo
Today we start early as we have a long day walk. After an hour walk the ascent will get steeper and on the way, you enjoy the magnificent views of the surrounding high mountains, Kang Guru (6,981m), Gyachi Khang (7,074m), Nemjung (7,140m) and Panbari (6,905m), before you reach the pass, lushly decorated with prayer flags. The descent on the other side is rather flat and easy – but very long. Over the pasture of Larkya Phedi (4,460m) finally, you reach the small hamlet of Samdo (3,850m) at the foot of the pass.
- DAY 8 - Trek to Sama Gaon
After the exhausting walk yesterday, it is only a short stretch through the broad river valley of Buri Gandaki today, down to the beautiful village of Samagaon (3,530m). All of the time Manaslu (8,163m) has been towering majestically over you.
- DAY 9 - Rest day in Sama Gaon
Today we have a rest day at Sama Gaon. For the active hikers, you have an option of taking a short hike to Pung Gyen Gumba – around 4/5 hrs walk which offers the impressive south face of Manaslu.
- DAY 10 - Hike to Basecamp
With fresh porters from Sama Gaon, you will take on the steep ascent to your home for the next few weeks. Passing a scenic icefall and through thickets of the birch forest, you will reach a long moraine ridge that takes you to basecamp (4,800 – 5,000m) at the foot of the enormous Manaslu Glacier. Upon reaching basecamp; you are welcomed by our camping crew.
- DAY 11-13 - At Manaslu Basecamp
Two days are at leisure to acclimatise your body. Our climbing guide team will do the thorough check of the climbing equipment’s, oxygen bottles, masks and regulators and the safety equipment.
Our basecamp members will do necessary preparations for auspicious Puja ceremony at the basecamp – offering prayers to Mount Manaslu for climbing permission and for the good weather.
- DAY 14-34 - At Base camp Climbing Period
- Rest - DAY – Puja – climbing training
- First rotation
- Climb to camp I (spend overnight)
- Touch Camp II and descend to Base camp
- Second rotation
- Climb to Camp I (spend overnight)
- Climb to Camp II (spend overnight)
- Touch Camp III and descend to Base camp
- Rest - DAY at Base camp
- Rest and prepare for the summit push
- Summit Push (27th Sep – 1st Oct)
- Climb to camp I (overnight) – start at 11 am
- Climb to Camp II (overnight) – start at 8 am
- Climb to Camp III (overnight) – start at 10 am
- Climb to Camp IV – start at 7 am – reach by 3 pm – rest for 10/11 hours – start for summit at 2 am (next - DAY)
- Climb overnight at reach summit around 6-7 am and descend to Camp II
- Descend to base camp
- Packing and clearing the Base camp after summit
Note - Be advised that the mentioned activities during the climbing period are a tentative plan. The actual planning of the summit is made at the base camp by your climbing guide. The activities may change because of the unstable weather conditions in the Himalayas and also your level of fitness. We advise you to book a Flexi flight and allow extra - DAYs in case if you need for the summit push.
- DAY 35 - Trek from Base camp to Sama Gaon
Descend down to Sama Gaon
- DAY 36 - Heli flight to Kathmandu
We will enjoy our last views mountains while flying back to the Kathmandu from Sama Gaon. Our representative will be waiting for you at the domestic airport to take you back to the hotel where you can enjoy your chilled beer and warm shower.
- DAY 37 - Free day in Kathmandu for official documentation and collect certificate
Free day in Kathmandu for official documentation, closing briefing by the government and collecting certificate if successfully reached in summit. Farewell dinner and celebration at Piano Piano restaurant at Nomad Hotel.Â
- DAY 38 - Final Departure
Depending on your flight time you will be transferred to the airport. The airport check-in is 3 hours before the departure time and the hotel checkout time is noon. In case your flight is late evening please let us know if you require half day use of the hotel.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT INFO
MOUNTAINEERING GEAR CHECKLIST (7000m to 8848m)
Bodywear
- Down Suit - Recommended Absolute Zero Over suit by Mountain Hardwear, or Ulvetanna Suit by Berghaus, or The Himalayan Suit by The North Face, or the Expedition Suit by Rab.Â
- Down Jacket and a pair of Down Salopettes - Recommended Absolute Zero Parka and Absolute Zero Pants by Mountain Hardwear, or by Rab. - not very bulky
- Waterproof Jacket and Over trousers that goes over your alpine boot
- Balaclava - Recommended The North Face A3543 Unisex Wool Balaclava or similar covering nose and face
- Long sleeve Thermal shirt and Trousers - Recommended anti-sweat
- Fleece Jacket and Trousers - Recommended Patagonia, or The North Face, or Mountain Hardwear
Hand wear
- Liner gloves - thin and warm
- Down mitts - Recommended The North Face, or Marmot Expedition mitt, or Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero Mittand.
- Mountain Gloves - Recommended water & windproof
- Gore-Tex Primaloft Glove - Recommended the North Face, or Mountain Hardwear.
- Smartwool Mountaineering Socks (2 pairs - new)
- Ultra-Soft Running / Hiking Socks (2 pairs - new)
- Mountaineering boot Recommended La Sportiva Olympus Mons Evo or Millet Everest GTX
- Alpine boot - Recommended La Sportiva Men's Nepal EVO GTX Boot or similar
Climbing equipment
- Climbing helmet - Recommended Black Diamond
- Ski Goggles with UV protection and anti-fog system
- Headlamp - Recommended Black Diamond & Petzl
- Spare batteries - Recommended Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries
- Harness Set
- Lightweight Harness - Recommended DMM Super Couloir, or Black Diamond Couloir Harness, or Mammut Ophira 3 Side climbing harness
- Ascender (Jummer) - Recommended Petzl or Black Diamond
- Abseiling device - Recommended Black Diamond ATC Guide Bley Device, or Petzl GRIGRI 2 Grey Belay, or Descent Device D14BG
- Screwgate Carabiners (2 X large, 2 X small sizes) - Recommended Petzl or Black Diamond
- Bent Gate Carabiners (2 medium sizes) - Recommended Petzl or Black Diamond
- 6 mm rope - Recommended 2 meters UIAA tested
- 6 mm rope - Recommended 5 meters UIAA tested
- 1 X tape sling - Recommended 120 cm UIAA tested
- Dynamic 8.9 mm rope (single rope) - Recommended 2 m UIAA tested
- Classical Alpine ice-axe - Recommended (70-90 cm) Petzl, or Grivel Air Tech, or Black Diamond
- Crampons that fits Mountaineering boots - Recommended Grivel G-12 New-Matic Crampons
Other equipment
- 55-65 Liter Rucksack - Recommended POD Black Ice, Crux AK47 (extendable) and Crux AK57
- Base Camp Duffel – XXL
- 2 X 5 season sleeping bag with compression bag - Recommended North Face and Mountain Hardwear
- 2 X 5 season foam sleeping mat - Recommended 72 x 20 inches (20 x 5 x 5.5 inches folded) and weigh around 14 ounces
- Swiss Army Knife with a multi-tools system or leathermen
- 1-litre stainless steel thermos - that works in extreme weather condition
TREKKING GEAR CHECKLIST(2000m to 5000m)
Headwear
- Sun Hat/Normal cap
- Fleece or woollen hat
- Earmuffs/Ear warmers (optional)
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Buff Scarf / thin face mask
Handwear
- Fleece or woollen thin gloves
- Gore-Tex mitten gloves
Bodywear
- Gore-Tex Jacket
- Gore-Tex Pant
- Hiking pant
- Fleece trouser and jacket or warm jumper - Recommended not thick but warm enough that fits inside the Gore-Tex pant
- Anti-sweat T-shirt
- Thermal inner trouser
- Down jacket with hoodie
Footwear
- Trekking boots
- Hollow Out Outdoor Slipper
- Trekking socks (4-5 pair)
- Snow Gaiter
Other equipment
- Sleeping bag (comfort rated - 15 ºC)
- 30 Liter Rucksack with cover
- Large size Duffel Bag with padlock
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Water bottles 1 Liter
- Thermos
- Basic First Aid Kit including antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), altitude (Diamox), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite). Glucose tablets and multi-vitamin tablets are also a good idea.
Washing Kit & Toiletries
- Waterproof washing kit bag
- Towel - medium size
- Washing soap, towel, tooth pest, toothbrush etc.
- Sun Lotion Enough +30SPF (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
- Handwash & sanitizer
- Toilet paper (you can buy this in the lodges)
- Wet tissues
Optional items
- Trekking poles
- Trainers or similar for use in the lodges
- Shorts
- Baselayer leggings
- Gaiters
- Sleeping bag liner
- Pillowcase
- Earplugs (particularly if you are not the one snoring)
- Camera
- Pen-knife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
- Repair kit – (e.g. needle, thread, duct tape)
ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTATION INFO
Required Documents:- Scanned copy of the main page of the passport
- Scanned passport size photograph
- Confirmed airline ticket
- Proof of COVID vaccination both dose 1 and dose 2
- A copy of medical insurance including COVID insurance of up to $5000 coverage
- Fit to join the expedition letter from personal Doctor
- Completed Bio-data form (the form will be emailed prior the expedition)
- Apart from having travel insurance and being in generally good health, some pre-holiday health preparation is advised. We strongly recommend you visit your doctor to discuss health requirements for your trip. Some vaccines need to be administered a few weeks before departure so allow plenty of time. Obtain a certificate of vaccination and carry this with you on this trip. A dental checkup is also highly recommended before departure.
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