It was Jimmy Roberts who discovered Mt. Manaslu as an interesting mountain to climb in 1950. However, the Japanese expedition in 1952 was the first expedition who tried to climb Mt. Manaslu (8163 m). Being eighth highest mountain in the world, it is one of the best mountains to climb for real mountaineers. It lies in Mansiri Himalayan range in mid western region of Nepal.

Different Japanese teams tried to climb Manaslu every year since 1952 till 1956 when the first summit was achieved. Even afterwards, the Japanese dominated this mountain and several Japanese expedition teams continued and climbed Mt. Manaslu until 1971. The Koreans were next who went to climb Manaslu in 1971 and 72. Gradually, it started to become popular among the other mountaineers who were interested to climb 8000m peaks.

1. Qualified and experienced staffs: Those staffs that we engage for our Makalu Expedition is well trained and experienced in their respective jobs. They all are very experienced, hospitable and knows how to keep the climbers healthy and happy.

2. Acclimatization trip: Our itinerary on the approach to Base Camp is easy. Trekking into this region was restricted until 1991 for general trekkers but the expedition teams could do it. This is a very beautiful trek where you can walk along the Budi Gandaki river which will lead you trek to a valley of Tibetan culture. You will be acclimatized along the way enjoying culture, hospitality and amazing sceneries. Acclimatization always plays a vital role in making an expedition successful in the Himalayas.

3. Selected climbers: We only take selected number of climbers for our Expedition in Manaslu or any other big mountains. There are some basic criteria on how you can join our Manaslu Expedition:
a. You must be experienced in high altitude climbing and have climbed at least two 6000 m peaks
b. You must be physically and psychologically fit for climbing 8000 m peak
c. You must be ready for being in the mountain for two months.

Costs:

2 pax group: US$14,000 per person
3 Pax group: US$12,000 per person
4 pax group: US$11,000 per person
5 pax group: US$10,000 per person
6 pax group: US$9,300 per person
7 pax and above: US$8,500 per person

The cost includes:
- All necessary transportation in Kathmandu for members and equipments
- Hotel in Kathmandu for 6 nights in a normal tourist standard hotel including b/f
- Transportation from Kathmandu to Arughat and back for members, staff and equipments
- Manaslu Conservation are permit fee
- Manaslu Climbing Permit fee for climbers (sharing with group)
- Liaison Officer's fee
- All necessary porters for carrying food, kitchen and dining equipments and climbing equipments from Arughat to Base Camp and back
- Camping trekking en route to Base Camp and on return
- All kitchen and dining equipments, sleeping tents & mattresses, toilet tent and shower tent at base camp
- Professional cook and kitchen staff up to Base Camp, their equipment allowance and salary
- Insurance (including rescue) for all Nepali Staff

Cost doesn't include:
- All personal trekking and climbing equipments
- All necessary equipments and food above base camp
- Personal rescue and medical insurance for members
- Tips and bonus for staff
- Garbage deposit US$3,000 – REFUNDABLE AFTER BRINGING GARBAGE BACK FROM THE MOUNTAIN
- International flights, Visa fees (about $25)