The 8th highest mountain in the world, lies in the Gorkha region of Nepal. It’s known as the “Spirit Mountain” and is considered slightly less crowded than Everest or Cho Oyu, but technically and physically very challenging.
Difficulty: Very Challenging (8000m+ peak, technical climbing)
Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)
• Pick-up and transfer to hotel.
• Expedition briefing and gear check.
Expedition Preparation in Kathmandu
• Permit process, shopping, packing.
Drive Kathmandu to Soti Khola (710m)
• Scenic drive (8–9 hrs) via Dhading & Arughat
Trek to Machha Khola (900m)
Trek to Jagat (1,410m)
Trek to Deng (1,804m)
Trek to Namrung (2,630m)
Trek to Sama Gaon (3,530m)
• First views of Manaslu massif.
Rest / Acclimatization in Sama Gaon (3,530m)
• Short hikes & preparation.
Trek to Manaslu Base Camp (4,800m)
• Establish base camp.
Climb Manaslu (8,163m)
• Rotation climbs: Several trips to Camp I (5,700m), Camp II (6,400m), Camp III (6,800m), Camp IV (7,450m), and return to Base Camp for acclimatization.
• Summit Push (Weather window): Base Camp → Camp I → Camp II → Camp III → Camp IV → Summit (8,163m) → Return via lower camps.
Pack up Base Camp – Trek down to Sama Gaon
Trek to Namrung (2,630m)
Trek to Philim/Jagat (1,410m)
Trek to Soti Khola (710m)
Drive back to Kathmandu
Free Day in Kathmandu
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