Overview
MT. MANASLU MOUNTAINEERING EXPEDITION.
‘Enjoy the endurance climbing on top of world’s 8th highest Mt. Manaslu’
Highlights:
“Adventure climbing on top of the world’s 8th highest Mt. Manaslu.
Explore the scenic Manaslu Valley known as Kutang the flourishing land.
Exceptional views of towering snow-capped peaks throughout trek and climb.
Amidst towering peaks of Manaslu close to Ganesh and Annapurna Himalayas.
Enjoy walking through traditional villages steeped with ancient cultural heritage.”
Short Profile:
Expedition Mode: In best available lodges, and camping at base camp until
the climb is completed.
Trek Grade: Moderate to Adventurous.
Climbing Grade: Full fledge Mountaineering Expeditions.
Activities: Exciting drives, scenic trek and mountaineering.
Expeditions Region: Mt. Manaslu around Nepal Mid-West of Gorkha district.
Trek and Climb: 35 Nights and 36 Days.
Total Duration: 41 Nights and 42 Days from arrival to final departures.
The best seasons for Mt. Manaslu Mountaineering Expedition:
The best times for the trek and climb of Mt. Manaslu, spring and autumn/fall seasons. Spring begins from March to May, and autumn begins from September and end in November.
Springtime with longer sunny days, is the best season for treks, climbs and mountaineering adventures. As well as for stunning views of mountain range. However, cold mornings and in the shade as well as the nighttime, can expect snowfall sometimes.
Autumn of September to November, is one of the best times for treks and climbs and various adventures. Most days clear for views, but short sunlight hours, and much cold morning and late afternoon until nighttime.
Can expect snowfall sometimes above 3,000 m high on walks and climbs.
Geographical Landscapes & Vegetation:
Nepal is a landlocked country with the world’s highest peaks and mountain range known as the Himalayas’. The country with five categories of landscapes from the lowlands of the Terai belt. Which extends from east to far west, then towards north starting with Siwalik / Churi Hills. Then stretches to the Mahabharata range of high mid-hills and continues towards higher hills and ridges, known as Greater Mahabharata.
The landscapes then end in a massif of mountains, the Himalayas, or an evergreen snow range of peaks. The treks and climbs take you around the Far North Mid-West Himalaya range of Manaslu Upper Valley, close to Manang district.
The areas around Mt. Manaslu, enclosed by an array of snow-capped peaks of Annapurna, Manaslu, Damodar, and Himlung Himal.
The vegetation is of mixed with rain and alpine forest, the mid-hills covered in rhododendron, blue pines, and firs. Includes oaks, hemlocks, and magnolia with some bamboo grooves. Higher above 3,000 m the tree lines drop for short alpine bush of juniper and azalea.
Religion, Culture, and History:
Nepal with two major religions Hinduism and Buddhism, mostly populated by the Hindu’ of approx. 70 %. Includes Buddhism of 25 % the rest 5 % are other minor religions. But the higher hills and mountainous regions are inhabited by Buddhist followers. On this trek and climb to Mt. Manaslu, trekkers will come across villages steeped with Buddhist monuments and monasteries.
The native of Upper Manaslu Valley is known as the Bhatia’s of Tibetan origin descendant. Migrated to the northern valley of Manaslu around remote north Gorkha district as far as back to 16th Century.
The local name for Manaslu is Kutang, which means a flourishing country for harvesting high-altitude crops of barley and wheat. However, the name Manaslu comes from an ancient word, it means mind or soul of the god almighty.
Similar to the holy Lake Manasarover near Mt. Kailash in Southern West Tibet. From earlier days’ till the present the natives of Manaslu barter and trade with Tibet. The ancient Trans Himalaya Salt Trade Route between Nepal and Tibet still exists across the border to Tibet. Which is close to Upper Manaslu Valley.
But over the years the trade between the borders is much less than in the early days.
Overviews:
Mt. Manaslu Mountaineering Expeditions, the adventure takes you to Nepal Far North Mid-West Himalayas, around the Mansiri Himal range.
Mt. Manaslu, 8,163 m / 26,781 feet, is the world’s 8th highest peak.
It is situated close to Lamjung Himal and Annapurna Himalayas in the west, with Ganesh Himal towards the east.
Mt. Manaslu’s first ascent was on May 09th1956, by the Japanese Expedition with the support of Nepali guide Norbu Sherpa. Since then, the upper Manaslu Valley of the higher Gorkha district has been closed to the outside world.
The region of Manaslu Valley is close en route to Tibet, China, and Nepal borders. In the early days before China annexed Tibet to the mainland, a flourishing trade used to take place. On both sides of the country, a caravan of mules and yaks laden with goods passed through Sama-Gaon.
Then, the government allowed foreign travelers to enter from 1991, but it remains a restricted area in Nepal. All trekkers require a special permit to enter the higher Manaslu Valley from the village of Jagat.
The upper Manaslu is also protected by the MCA (Manaslu Conservation Areas) include entrance fees to venture into upper Manaslu. Nevertheless, at present from past decades Manaslu has become a prime adventure destination.
The influx of trekkers and mountaineers is on the increase every good season of the year. Mt. Manaslu has become one of the most popular mountains to climb after Mt. Everest, due to accessibility with the road-head.
The trail is straightforward with winding ups and downs, crossing exciting bridges, as the walk follows Budhi Gandaki upstream. Leading you right to its glacial source at Birendra Lake and Manaslu Base Camp.
Before reaching Manaslu Base Camp, with overnights at designated villages, in the comfort of nice lodge accommodations. The trek leads to the last village of Sama Gaon, the vantage point for various adventurous routes. Sama Gaon is located en route to Larke La Pass, and Nepal, Tibet borders, as well as to Manaslu Base Camp.
Spending a few days at Sama Gaon for acclimatization, exploring its scenic viewpoints, and experiencing the local cultures. After getting well acclimatized and getting familiar with the country’s landscapes and terrains. Then ready for the adventure climb to Mt. Manaslu, on leaving the Manaslu Valley and Sama-Gaon for many weeks. Mt. Manaslu leads to a straightforward climb with some technical sections to overcome.
The only danger of the climb is the chances of frequent avalanches that occur sometimes, even in the best mountaineering seasons. For Manaslu, the grading of the climb is a full-fledged mountaineering expedition of more than 2-week duration. Required to reach on top of Mt. Manaslu summit and back to base camp.
The climb from base camp leads to intermediate camps, like Advanced or High Camp, and to the last 4th camps. Native Everest reserves a maximum of 15 days for the climb to the summit of Mt. Manaslu. Includes return journey to base camp for packing and clearing up the camp within these 15 days.
The expedition leader and lead guide will brief about the safety measures and some technical difficulties to tackle. During these two weeks, practice climbing and ferrying the load to respected high camps.
Dates are fixed as the weather permits for the final bid to the summit.
As well as for the safe descent to base camp and bringing the equipment from previous higher camps. After the great and successful ascent of Mt. Manaslu Summit, return journey on the same route to Machha-Khola.
For an exciting drive back to Kathmandu, after a mesmerizing adventure climb on Mt. Manaslu Mountaineering Expedition.