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Manaslu Expedition

Ascent of Manaslu (8163m), Nepal

Location

Nepal

Duration

40D/39N

Meeting point

Kathmandu

Group size

15

Activiry level

Demanding / Previous experience in mountaineering on peaks above 6000m is required. On average, expect about 6-10 hours of activity every day, except on days when rest or acclimatization is planned. In addition to hiking fitness, technical knowledge is also required in the use of ice axes, crampons, walking on ropes and climbing with a fixed rope. The experience of spending the night in a tent in winter conditions is also necessary, as is the independent preparation of food during the stay in the tent.

What will you experience?

Mount Manaslu (8163m) was first climbed by a Japanese expedition in 1956. The name of the mountain comes from the Sanskrit word “manasa” meaning “intellect” or “soul”. The name of the sacred lake Manasarovar near Mount Kailash in Tibet also has the same root. Just as the British lay claim to Mount Everest, so the Japanese, who were the first to conquer Manaslu, consider this peak as their own. During a trek back in 1950 H. W. Tillman and Jimmy Roberts were the first to photograph Manaslu. However, the first serious exploration was conducted by the Japanese during an expedition in 1952. The Japanese made their first serious attempt to summit the mountain in 1953, approaching from the Buri Gandaki valley.

In 1954, villagers from Sama Gaon prevented the second Japanese team from attempting an ascent, accusing the previous team of causing an avalanche that destroyed a monastery. Instead of Manaslu, the expedition headed for Ganesh Himalayan. Despite a substantial donation for the reconstruction of the monastery, subsequent Japanese expeditions – including the one in 1956 that reached the summit – were met with hostility and distrust. The next successful ascent by the Japanese was in 1971. An attempt was made the same year by a South Korean team. In 1972 an attempt by a Tyrolean expedition ended tragically with the death of two team members. At the same time, a South Korean expedition was attempting the northeast face, but an avalanche killed four Koreans, one Japanese and ten Sherpa’s. Manaslu is a beautiful and very popular mountain that climbers approach with a lot of enthusiasm and curiosity.

Intinerary

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Day 1

Airport meeting & transfer to hotel

Day 2

Expedition briefing & leisure time in Kathmandu

Day 3 - Day 7

Trekking to Sama village from Besisahar

Day 8 - Day 10

Sama village, acclimatization

Day 11

Sama Village – Manaslu Base camp

Day 12 - Day 35

Climbing Period for Manaslu 8163m

Day 36

Base camp – Sama village

Day 37 - Day 40

Trekking to Besisahar

Day 41

Kathmandu

Day 42

Departure day

What`s included?

    Experienced expedition leader
    Professional Mountain Guide
    High-altitude Sherpa – 1 for 1 member
    Oxygen cylinders “POISK” – 3 items / one climber
    Expedition Doctor in BC
    Stationary radios in BC and walkie-talkies
    Top Out oxygen masks and reducer (only for use)
    Climbing Permit
    Bus for transfer and truck for the loads to Besisahar and back
    Accommodation in lodges & food from Besisahar to BC and back.
    All necessary porters for personal equipment  from Besisahar to BC and back
    Hotel in Katmandu 3*,  for 4 nights in double rooms (BB)
    Food in the BC – 3 times a day and tea time.
    Tents for the participants and maintenance staff in the BC and ABC
    Fully equipped camps in the BC and ABC
    Fully equipped high camps / tents, food, gas, oxygen cylinders …/
    Electricity generators and solar panels in BC
    First-aid set
    Nepalese cooks & kitchen-boys in BC
    Gas-cylinders (250gr.) only for high camps
    Tents for the high-altitude camps
    Ropes
    Ice screws
    Walkie-Talkie
    1 Team T-shirts & 1 team soft shell jacket

What`s not included?

    Flight to/from Katmandu
    Personal equipment for the ascent
    Lunch and dinner in Katmandu
    Tips for the maintenance staff & Climbing Sherpa’s
    Personal travel, medical and rescue insurance.
    Re-entry visa for Nepal
    Extra personal high-altitude Sherpa
    Extra nights in Hotel in Katmandu

    Our entire high-altitude Sherpa’s have Manaslu experience.
    They bring all shared equipment, high camps food and oxygen cylinders in high-altitude camps and accompany team all the way from ABC to the summit.

    Extra expenses

    Extra nights in Katmandu – $30 per person
    Personal extra jeep from Kathmandu to Besisahar and back – $200
    Helicopter from Sama Gown to Kathmandu (per person+30kg load) – $600
    Extra mask and regulator (1 sets) – $350
    Extra oxygen 4L bottles “POISK” (1 items) – $350
    Delivery extra oxygen 4L bottles to high camps by Sherpa’s -$100 per 1 items

    You will need to cover flights; insurance and extra spend. You’ll need to book your flights to and from Kathmandu, travel insurance and cover other personal expenses.

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