Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world and is located in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalayas, in the west-central part of Nepal. It is a name which means "Mountain of the Spirit", comes from the Sanskrit word Manasa, meaning "intellect" or "soul". Manaslu was first climbed on May 9, 1956, by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu, members of a Japanese expedition. It is said that "just as the British consider Everest their mountain, Manaslu has always been a Japanese mountain".
Manaslu at 8,156 meters (26,759 ft.) above means sea level (m.s.l) is the highest peak in the Lamjung District and is located about forty miles east of Annapurna. The mountain's long ridges and valley glaciers offer feasible approaches from all directions and culminate in a peak that towers steeply above its surrounding landscape and is a dominant feature when viewed from afar.
The Manaslu region offers a variety of trekking options. The popular Manaslu trekking route of 177 kilometers (110 mi), skirts the Manaslu over the pass down to Annapurna. The Nepalese Government permitted trekking of this circuit in 1991 only. The trekking trail follows an ancient salt-trading route along the Budhi Gandaki river. En route, 10 peaks over 6,500 meters (21,300 ft.) are visible, including a few over 7,000 meters (23,000 ft.) The highest point along the trek route is the Larkya La at an elevation of 5,125 meters (17,175 ft.). As of May 2008, the mountain has been climbed 297 times with 53 fatalities.
Manaslu Conservation Area has been established with the primary objective of achieving conservation and sustainable management of the delimited area, which includes Manaslu.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Welcome to Kathmandu!
Day 2 Explore Kathmandu
Day 3 Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola (720 m)
Day 4 Trek from Soti Khola to Machha Khola (900 m)
Day 5 Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat (1,410 m)
Day 6 Trek from Jagat to Deng (1,804 m)
Day 7 Trek from Deng to Namrung (2,630 m)
Day 8 Trek from Namrung to Samagaon (3,530 m)
Day 9 Acclimatization day in Samagaon (Optional Day Hike)
Day 10 Trek from Samagaon to Samdo (3,875 m)
Day 11 Acclimatization day in Samdo (3,875 m)
Day 12 Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala (4,460 m)
Day 13 Trek from Dharamsala to Bimthang (3590 m) via Larkya La Pass (5,160 m)
Day 14 Trek from Bimthang to dharapani (1870m)
Day 15 Trek drive to besishahar ( 870m)
Day 16 Trek drive to Kathmandu.
Day 17 Depart Kathmandu.
Cost Included
01- Pick up and drop from international airport.
02- Kathmandu accommodation (as per your request)
03- All land transfer as per given itinerary
04- Sightseeing tour with experience local guide.
05- National Park Conservation entry permit fees.
06- Accommodation:
07- Teahouse (twin sharing basis room).
08- Meals (3 meals / B.L.D) while on the trek.
09- Experienced English speaking guide / leader, necessary experience local helpers.
10- All program according to itineraries on full board.
11- Wages, food, accommodation, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs.
Cost Not Include
1- Nepal entry visa
2- Travel insurance
3- Medical evacuations in case of emergency
4- personal expense
5- all bar bill
6- expenses of personal nature soft/hard drinks and staff tips etc
Equipment List
We advise you to bring all of your gears and clothing from home however in Kathmandu there are many shops to buy and rent trekking related equipment.
