Mount Manaslu Expedition
Kanchanjunga Circuit Trekking
Manaslu Base Camp
spring season climb to Mount Manaslu
Manslu Expedition Team
Trip Highlights of Mount Manaslu Expedition
- “An exciting adventure around remote areas of Mid-West Nepal to Mt. Manaslu.
- In the land of picturesque scenery outlined by towering giant snow-capped peaks.
- Explore the hidden pockets of high Manaslu Valley and the off-the-beaten trails.
- Trek through traditional mountain villages enriched with fascinating cultures.
- Enjoy the daring and challenging climb on top of the world’s 8th highest peaks.”
Overview of Mount Manaslu Expedition
Mt. Manaslu Expeditions is an adventure around the hidden pockets of remote North Mid-West Himalayas. It is located within the historical Gorkha district amidst the Mansiri Himalayan range, close to the Annapurna Himalayas in the west. It is also near the massif Ganesh Himal towards the east.
The Manaslu Himal ranges with a group of high peaks. Namely Boudha Himal, Himal Chuli, and Ngadi Chuli with Sringi Himal, Langpo, and Saula peaks. Make up the massive Manaslu Himalayan ranges. It stands wholly within Nepal, south of scenic Manaslu Valley, and quite close to Manang and Lamjung districts.
The local native name for Manaslu is Kutang, of Tibetan origin language, which means a flourishing land. Refers to its wide scenic valley for growing and harvesting high-altitude crops and raising livestock. Mt. Manaslu the name comes from an ancient word Manas, the mind or soul of the holy spirits. Similar to the sacred Manasarover Lake in South-West Tibet near the holy Mt. Kailash. Before the arrival of foreign visitors, the areas of high Manaslu Valley were the vantage route for Trans Himalayan Trade. Where a caravan of mules, horses, and yaks laden with goods from both sides of Nepal and Tibet passed through.
Mt. Manaslu 8, 163 m/26,781 feet, ranks as the 8th highest peak within the 14th world tallest mountains. The first ascent of Mt. Manaslu was by the Japanese Expeditions. As well as was also supported by the Nepali guide Gyalzen Norbu Sherpa on May 09th, 1956. Since then, the Upper region of Manaslu and Mt. Manaslu remained forbidden for outside visitors.
When China annexed Tibet into the mainland around the 1950’s onwards. The borders, between the two countries of Nepal and Tibet-China are close to Manaslu Valley. But then it was opened in 1991 to the outside travelers to explore its hidden treasures of natural beauty.
The Upper Manaslu falls within a restricted area in Nepal where trekkers and climbers require a special permit. From the village of Jagat onwards to enter the high country of Manaslu, to control the mass flow of trekkers.
As well as to save and protect its pristine environment, but over the years. Manaslu has become one of the most popular trekking destinations and for mountaineering expeditions.
Mt. Manaslu is termed as a killer mountain, which is quite wrong any high or smaller peaks can be dangerous. It depends upon the weather conditions, and the danger of avalanches, which can occur anytime around the Himalayan mountains. As well as the fitness of the climbers, including the logistic backups that support a successful and safe climb. Nevertheless, Mt. Manaslu at present, is one of the most popular mountains among the mountaineers after Mt. Everest. The climb of Mt. Manaslu has become the first phase and introduction on mountaineering, before heading for other higher peaks.
Mt. Manaslu Mountaineering Expeditions follows the same trail as the famous Manaslu Circuit Trekking routes. Heading higher from the lower warm farm country of Gorkha to reach higher alpine mid-hills to enter Manaslu Valley. The route to Mt. Manaslu Base Camp diverts from the main trail after Sama-Gaon heading towards absolute wilderness. A lovely scenic walk towards the glacial lake of Birendra Tal to reach the foot of Mt. Manaslu.
The base camp is at a height of 4,400 m / 14, 435 feet. Located close to the serene and scenic Birendra Tal the lake fed from the glaciers of massif Mt. Manaslu. Normally the summit bid takes a minimum of two weeks to a maximum of three weeks from the base camp. Depending upon the plan and budget of the expedition as well as the mountaineering experiences of the climbing members.
After base camp, it requires four high camps to reach the top of Mt. Manaslu Summit. The Camp-I at 5,800 m/19,029 ft. Camp-II 6,400 m/ 20, 997 ft. Camp III at 6,800 m/22,310 ft. The last final Camp IV is above 7,400 m/24, 278 ft. then the final day for the summit as weather permits. The climb of 763 m/2,503 feet high to reach the summit of the world’s 8th highest Mt. Manaslu.
After the conquest of Mt. Manaslu, a safe descent to base camp, collecting all the garbage and camping gear. As well as taking care of the pristine environment as a responsible and eco-mountaineer. The return journey back on the main trail of Manaslu Circuit heading down towards lower warm sub-tropical farmland. To end the adventure at Jagat Village with an exciting drive to Kathmandu. After a rejoiceful adventure of great memorable experience on Mount Manaslu Expeditions with excellent services of Vertex Holiday.
Mount Manaslu Expedition - Route Map
Most Asked Questions by Travellers
All major mountains above 8,000 meters are tough and can be difficult, depending upon the weather. As well as the technical sections to negotiate, but on choosing for Mt. Manaslu. Most climbers are well aware of the difficulties level to encounter and should face the challenge. Using the right tool, following the advice of the guide, and being positive will overcome the much of the difficulties.
Upper Manaslu Valley and Mt. Manaslu fall within Restricted Areas since it was opened in 1991 onwards. All foreign visitors require special permits to enter the Manaslu region from Jagat village to Manaslu high valley. Includes permits for MCA (Manaslu Conservation Area).
In the early days, it was not noticed and the mountaineers were unaware, due to primitive guidelines on mapping. But at present due to high technology, the mountaineers and geologists, have discovered to pinpoint the right Manaslu summit. Then the confusion was finally settled in 2021, when drone footage, showed the true summit. Which was 20 to 25 meters away from the other fore summit. But the mountaineers, have avoided the technical ridge, due to its extreme technical danger.
The best time for Mount Manaslu Expeditions is spring from March to May, and autumn/fall begins from September to early November. These are the best times for pleasant walks and views but there could be snowfall sometimes. Much colder morning and evening, nighttime, but with clear sunny most of the days.
Walking ups and down with few flat sections, walk into lovely woods of rhododendrons and pines. The trek leads to several nice villages adorned with ancient culture and heritage of Buddhism, visiting monasteries of great religious interest. Encountering friendly and cheerful villagers, cold morning and night time but with sunny clear days for excellent views of snow-capped peaks.
As well as an exciting climb to the summit of the world’s 8th highest Mt. Manaslu, facing mind-blowing Himalayan panorama. Besides the adventures of mountaineering the local culture and flora and fauna is equally fascinating to experience.
Accommodation in local lodges is simple but nice, clean and cozy but smaller rooms. The food is nice in the largest village lodge and guest house.
Serving Continental, Chinese, Indian, Tibetan, and Nepal meals as per the menu provided. Some lodges also provide fresh bakery items. The main preferred meals are Nepali Dal Bhat (boiled rice and lentil soup with seasonal vegetables and home-made hot sauce or mild pickle. In large groups served set meals to make it easier as well to save time and fuel energy.
But after Sama Gaon at Base Camp overnights in tented camps, until the climb is completed. Vertex Holidays will provide all camping equipment and food with expert chefs, and kitchen staff. The food is nice on everyday treks, the camping cook will serve from Continental, Chinese, Indian, and Tibetan to Nepal meals. Sometimes our cook will provide fresh bakery items also.
The main preferred meals are Nepali Dal Bhat (boiled rice and lentil soup with seasonal vegetables and homemade hot sauce or mild pickle. The meals are set for all members from breakfast, lunch, and dinner well cooked in kerosene or LPG cooking gas. As we are committed to Eco-Trekking and Responsible Tourism, saving the green environment, and not using firewood for cooking.
The tented camping services are provided till Advance or High Camp.
The rest of the food and tented camping should be managed by climbing members.
Every village has hydroelectricity power, and some smaller settlements like Deng, have solar power. Where trekkers can charge their electronic items paying a fee per hour per item charged to the lodge owner. All villages with lodges provide hot or cold showers and bathe with hot water in a large bucket. Extra charge for using the hot shower and bathing. On camping at the base, shower tents are provided on request, using a bucket of hot water.
Only in main villages like Macha-Khola, Jagat and Nile, as well at Lo and Sama-Gaon villages. But sometimes due to landscapes wise entering deep valleys and gorges where internet services could be obstructed.
As the Manaslu region falls within the Restricted Area of Nepal, a special permit is required. Where solo trekkers and climbers, are not allowed to need a minimum of 2-3 people for these treks and climbs. Requires to book a minimum of 6 months or earlier at the best. By sending passport details, and advance payment with a photocopy of Travel / Medical Insurance. The rest of the trip balance is to be paid on arrival in Kathmandu before trek and expedition departures.
Not only Mt. Manaslu, where all mountains around the Himalayas can be dangerous. Especially, when the weather is not favorable, can lead to snow storms sometimes, even in the best seasons.
As for Mt. Manaslu, which is falsely known as a killer or dangerous mountain, it can happen on any mountain. The only difference is that the route of a climb to Mt. Manaslu gets frequent avalanches. Which is the only danger, besides the technical side of the climbing.
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