Mt. Manaslu Expedition with AltiNepal Treks

Mt. Manaslu Expedition with AltiNepal Treks

Country

Nepal

Level

extreme

Duration

33 Days

Altitude

8163

Group Size

4-10

Best Season

Spring and Autumn

mountain

Highlights

  • Summit Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m) the world’s 8th highest peak

  • Helicopter flight from Samagaun → Kathmandu after summit

  • Cross the iconic Larke La Pass (5,106 m)

  • Gradual acclimatization with multiple rotation climbs

  • Experience Tibetan-influenced culture in Samdo & Samagaun

  • Fully supported Base Camp with solar power, communication & weather updates

  • Led by IFMGA-certified Nepali guides + elite Sherpa climbers

  • Personal tents at Base Camp & high-altitude tents for summit push

 

Overview

Standing isolated in the remote Gorkha region, Manaslu (8,163 m) rises with an elegance that has earned it the name “The Mountain of Spirit.” Unlike crowded 8000ers, Manaslu offers purity, silence, and wide-open Himalayan wilderness making it a favorite among experienced climbers preparing for Everest or seeking a soulful high-altitude ascent.

Your journey with AltiNepal Treks begins in Kathmandu before driving deep into the Manang Valley. Villages gradually thin out as you trek through Surki Khola, Bhimtang, Samdo, and Samagaun, each offering a blend of mountain culture and time-tested Sherpa hospitality. The approach route gives your body time to adjust, strengthened by acclimatization days in scenic high-altitude villages.

From Manaslu Base Camp, the expedition follows the traditional rotation strategy: climb high, sleep low, and gradually move between camps until your body is fully prepared for the summit push. Over nearly two weeks, you will practice rope techniques, glacier travel, crossing steep snow faces, and navigating fixed lines under the guidance of expert Sherpas.

Summit day is long and demanding  but the reward is indescribable. From the top, the Annapurna, Himalchuli, Ganesh Himal, and Tibetan Plateau stretch endlessly beneath the rising sun. It’s a quiet, surreal moment earned through discipline, courage, and teamwork.

Descending safely to Base Camp and flying back to Kathmandu by helicopter marks the perfect conclusion to a truly world-class Himalayan expedition.

This is more than a climb, it's a deep cultural and spiritual journey through one of Nepal’s most untouched regions.

 

Itinerary

  • Airport pickup and transfer to hotel

  • Rest and recover from international flight

  • Evening: welcome dinner & expedition briefing

  • Full-team expedition briefing

  • Equipment inspection and final adjustments

  • Review paperwork and permits

  • Free afternoon to explore Kathmandu

  • Scenic overland drive along river valleys and hills

  • Settle into lodge in Besi Shahar

  • Continue driving deeper into the Manang region

  • Enjoy landscape transitions from mid-hills to alpine terrain

  • Overnight in Dharapani lodge

  • Begin trekking through forests and traditional villages

  • Gradual ascent into higher altitudes

  • Overnight at teahouse in Surki Khola

  • Cross streams and rhododendron trails

  • Climb steadily toward Bhimtang

  • Overnight at teahouse

  • Short hikes for altitude adaptation

  • Light rest and preparation for high pass crossing

  • Early morning departure

  • Challenging ascent over Larke La Pass (5,106 m)

  • Incredible mountain panoramas

  • Descend to Samdo for overnight stay

  • Easy trekking day

  • Stunning views of Manaslu

  • Immerse in unique Tibetan-influenced culture

  • Overnight in Samagaun

  • Essential acclimatization day

  • Explore monasteries and local lifestyle

  • Prepare for Base Camp approach

  • Trek on glacial moraines

  • Arrival and Base Camp setup

  • Overnight in individual tents

Includes:

  • Acclimatization rotations

  • Load ferrying to Camp 1, Camp 2, and higher

  • Skills practice: fixed ropes, ladders, crampon technique

  • Summit push (weather-dependent)

  • Recovery days at Base Camp

  • Descend from Base Camp

  • Warm meals, rest, and recovery

  • Overnight in teahouse

  • Scenic flight Samagaun → Kathmandu

  • Check-in at hotel

  • Celebration dinner

  • Reserved for weather, delays, or extended climbing windows

  • Optional sightseeing or rest

  • Farewell dinner

  • Airport drop-off

  • Fly back to your home country

Includes

Private airport pickup & drop
Kathmandu → Besi Shahar → Dharapani guided drive
Helicopter: Samagaun → Kathmandu
Staff transport Kathmandu ↔ Base Camp
4 nights Kathmandu hotel (breakfast included)
Full-board meals during trek & expedition
Personal Kailash tent at Base Camp
High-altitude tents for summit rotation
IFMGA-certified Nepali Expedition Leader
Climbing Sherpa (1:1 or 1:2 ratio)
Base Camp cook + kitchen team
High-camp cook support
3 oxygen bottles (4L each) per climber
Top-Out Mask + Regulator
2 oxygen bottles per Sherpa
Medical kit + pulse oximeter
Satellite phone & daily weather forecast
Common expedition equipment: ropes, ice bars, ice screws
Base Camp solar power
Internet (paid or limited depending on weather)
Heaters, fresh vegetables, solar lights
Manaslu Conservation Area Permit
Manaslu Expedition Royalty
All government taxes (including VAT 13%)
Welcome dinner + farewell dinner
All service charges and local taxes

Excludes

International flights
Nepal visa fees
Meals in Kathmandu (except dinners)
Extra hotel nights beyond 4 nights
Personal climbing gear (boots, crampons, harness, etc.)
Personal expenses: Wi-Fi, drinks, laundry, snacks
Excess baggage above 60 kg
Travel, medical & evacuation insurance (mandatory)
Commercial filming or drone permits
Extra oxygen beyond allocated bottles
Sherpa summit bonuses & staff tips
Any cost not listed under “Includes”

Notes

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Climbing Grade: Technical, requires crampon & rope skills
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Experience Required: Prior 6000 m or above recommended
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Weather Window: Early autumn & pre-monsoon most stable
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Communication: Satellite phone; limited Wi-Fi at Base Camp
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High-Altitude Strategy: Rotation climbs for proper acclimatization
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IFMGA-certified expedition leadership
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Low climber-to-Sherpa ratio for maximum support
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Daily health monitoring (pulse oximeter & medical check)
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Emergency oxygen at Base Camp & high camps
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24/7 satellite communication
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Contingency days included for weather & safety
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Strict adherence to “Climb High, Sleep Low” protocol