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.

The Key features of our Manaslu Expedition:

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.

Itinerary for Manaslu starting from 15 April to 30 May

Day 01 15 April Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02 16 April Preparation / sight seeing
Day 03 17 April Briefing at the Ministry
Day 04 18 April Drive to Arughat
Day 05 19 April Trek to Sati Khola
Day 06 20 April Trek to Machha Khola
Day 07 21 April Trek to Jagat
Day 08 22 April Trek to Serson
Day 09 23 April Trek to Deng
Day 10 24 April Trek to Namrung
Day 11 25 April Trek to Syalla
Day 12 26 April Trek to Sama Gaon
Day 13 27 April Sama Village
Day 14 28 April Sama Village - Manaslu Base camp
Day 15 to 36 29 April to 20 May Climbing Period for Manaslu
Day 37 21 May Clean up Base Camp
Day 38 22 May Trek to Sama Gaon
Day 39 23 May Trek to Namrung
Day 40 24 May Trek to Philim
Day 41 25 May Trek to Machha Khola
Day 42 26 May Trek to Sati Khola
Day 43 27 May Trek to Arughat
Day 44 28 May Drive to Kathmandu
Day 45 29 May Kathmandu - D briefing at the Ministry
Day 46 30 May Departure for home

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 and International airport departure tax (about $25)

Please feel free to contact Mr. Ram Krishna Pokharel at peak@mos.com.np for any kind of details for this expedition.