Fixed Departure

  • 20th September,(AVAILABLE)

Overview

Manaslu lies in the Nepal Himalaya, Kali Gandaki valley. Mount Manaslu (8156m) was first climbed in 1956 by a Japanese expedition. Its name comes from the Sanskrit word manias, meaning โ€œintellectโ€ or โ€œsoulโ€. It is the same root word as that for Manasarover, the holy lake near Mt. Kailash in Tibet. Just as the British considered Everest their mountain, Manaslu has been always regarded as the โ€œJapanese mountainโ€ by the Japanese; because of the Japanese peopleโ€™s first conquered on its top. The second successful Japanese expedition was in 1971. There was a South Korean attempt in 1971, and in April 1972 an avalanche that killed five climbers and 10 Sherpas ended the second made the fourth ascent of mount Manaslu, as a member of a Tyrolean expedition that climbed from the Marshyangdi valley in 1972. So Manaslu is one of the very renowned lovely mountains in the world to which, many foreigner enthusiast to climb very curiously.

Trip Profile

This Manaslu expedition require a high level of climbing proficiency on steep, exposed and technical skill and altitude experience of 7000m. 5+ rock and Ice climbing experience, capable of 6/7 hour walk a day and for the Summit day 8/10 hours walk.

Excellent physical and mentally condition are required for this Expedition. Basic recommendation for the training with National mountaineering climbing institute or with professional mountain guide.

Day to Day Itinerary

  • Day
    1

    Arrival Kathmandu, transfer hotel Hotel Royal Singi on BB

    Our representative from Virgin Nepal Trek and Expedition will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport on your arrival schedule. You will be greeted and then transferred to the hotel in the heart of Kathmandu city. Our staff will help you until the check-in procedure ends at Hotel. You can either have a rest at the Hotel or visit VNTEโ€™s office for gathering additional information about the trip. In the evening, join our welcome dinner program organized by Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition.

  • Day
    2

    Sightseeing at Kathmandu & Climbing Preparations

    We will spend our day sightseeing around some of the attractive world heritage sites within Kathmandu valley. Also, today we will complete all the necessary paper works and other preparations required for Manaslu Expedition with Virgin Nepal Trek and Expedition.

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    3

    Day 05 : Drive to Gorkha, overnight at tented camp.

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    4

    Day 06 : Trek to Khanchok, overnight at tented camp.

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    5

    Day 07 : Trek to Khursani Bari, overnight at tented camp.

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    Day 08 : Trek to Machha Khola, overnight at tented camp.

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    Day 09 : Trek to Jagat, overnight at tented camp.

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    Day 10 : Trek to Nyak, overnight at tented camp..

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    Day 11 : Trek to Prok, overnight at tented camp.

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    Day 12: Trek to Namru, overnight at tented camp.

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    Day 13 : Trek to Lho, overnight at tented camp.

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    Day 14 : Trek to Sama Gaon, overnight at tented camp.

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    Day 15 : Trek to Manaslu Base camp, overnight at tented camp.

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    Day 16 - 42 : Climbing Period.

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    44

    Fly back to Kathmandu by helicopter. Overnight at hotel.

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    45

    Leisure day in Kathmandu, overnight at hotel.

  • Day
    46

    Transfer to airport, 



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