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Expedition in Nepal >> Mt. Manaslu Expedition

It was first climbed in 1956 by a Japanese expedition. Its name comes from the Sanskrit word manias, meaning "intellect" or "soul". It is the same root word as that for Manasarover, the holy lake near Mt. Kailash in Tibet.Manaslu was first climbed in 1956 by a japanese expedition. Its name comes from the Sanskrit word Manasa, meaning 'intellect' or 'soul'. This is the same word that is the root of the name of the holy lake Manasarover near Mt kailas in Tibet. Just as the British considered Everest to be there mountain, Manaslu has always been a 'Japanese' mountain.
The record on manaslu in 2002 was 175 summiters, 120 expeditions and 49 deaths.
HW Tilman and Jimmy Roberts photographed manaslu during a trek in 1950, but the first real survey of the peak was made by a japanese expedition in 1952.
A Japanese team made the first serious attempt on the peak from the Buri Gandaki valley in 1953 when anothere team followed in 1954, the villagers of Samagaon told them that the first team had been responsible for an avalanche which destroyed a monastery, and refused to let the 1954 expedition climb. The expedition set off to climb Ganesh Himal instead.

The trip starts with a flight by helicopter from Kathmandu directly to Samagon 3,780m, a small but progressive village set in a lush valley directly below Manaslu. We will spend 3–4 days camping here, doing acclimatization walks into adjacent side valleys.
Despite a large donation for the rebuilding of the monastery, subsequent japanese expeditions, including the one that made the first ascent in 1956, took place in an atmosphere of animosity and mistrust. The second successful Japanese expedition was in 1971 there was South Korean attempt in 1971, and in april 1972 an avlanche which resulted in the death of five climbers and 10 Sherpas ended the second South Korean expedition.
Reinhold Messner made the fourth ascent of Manaslu as a member of a Tyroleam expedition that climbed the peak from the Marsyangdi valley in 1972.

 

Highlights of the Expedition

Passing through terrace middle hills of Nepal, explore local custom, way of life, exploring Buddhists monastery, large numbers of panoramic Himalayan sights.

Trip Facts

Destination: Mount Manaslu (8163m)
Minimum altitude: 1522m.
Maximum altitude: 8163m
Season: Spring & Autumn
Duration: 50 days.
Entry: Gorkha
Exit: Gorkha

Trip Itinerary

Himlung ExpeditionDay 01: Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02: Preperation for Expedition (B)
Day 03: Expedition briefing in Nepal Government of Tourism (B)
Day 04: Drive Arughat via Dhading (B.L.D)
Day 05: Arughat - Sotikhola 6 hours (B.L.D)
Day 06: Sotikhola - Machhakhola 6/7 hours (B.L.D)
Day 07: Machhakhola - Jagat 6/7hour walk (B.L.D)
Day 08: Jagat - Ukawa (B.L.D)
Day 09: Ukawa - Ngyak 5/6 hours (B.L.D)
Day 10: Nyak - Namrung 5/6 hour (B.L.D)
Day 11: Namrung - Syalla village (B.L.D)
Day 12: Syalla - Sama village (B.L.D)
Day 13: Sama Village (B.L.D)
Day 14: Sama Village - Manaslu Base Camp (B.L.D)
Day 15- 41: Climbing Period for Manaslu 8163m (B.L.D)
Day 42: Base camp - Sama village (B.L.D)
Day 43: Sama - Namrung (B.L.D)
Day 44: Trek Namrung to Philim village (B.L.D)
Day 45: Filim to Machakhola (B.L.D)
Day 46: Machakhola - Soti (B.L.D)
Day 47: Soti - Arughat (B.L.D)
Day 48: Arughat drive to Kathmandu (B)
Day 49: Kathmandu leisure/ rest /sopping (B)
Day 50: Final departure to the International Airport. (B)

Full Service Cost Includes:

  • Accommodation at hotel in Kathmandu on Bed and Breakfast basis.
  • Permit fee
  • Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) permit fee
  • Transportation of food supply .
  • 6 porters loads to BC.
  • Lodging and food en-route to BC and return.
  • Food and fuel at BC during the expedition period.
  • BC tent for members and staff.
  • Kitchen and dining equipment, toilet and shower tents with shower equipment, chairs and tables at BC.
  • 2-6 members 1 cook and 1 kitchen boy.
  • 7-11 members 1 cook: 2 kitchen boys.
  • 12 and above 2 cooks 2 kitchen boys.
  • Equipment allowance, day allowance, insurance for BC staff and liaison officer.
  • Visa extension and conservation fees.
  • Local transport in Kathmandu (Airport/hotel/airport).
  • Helicopter rescue insurance operation only for Nepalese staff.
  • Agency service

Full Service Cost excludes:

  • Lunch and Dinner (L, D) in Kathmandu.
  • High altitude food and fuel above BC and personal climbing gears.
  • Accident insurance and emergency evacuation.
  • Related charges for communication equipment, satellite phone, and walkie-talkie and filming. Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving into Nepal by air cargo.
  • Garbage deposit of US$ 4,000 (refundable after the expedition).
  • High altitude Sherpa, oxygen and mask and a regulator.
  • Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu above 6 days.
  • Personal travel, medical and rescue insurance
  • Related charges for communication equipment (satellite phone, walkie-talkie).

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