Mt. Manaslu Expedition(8163m)- Eight highest Expedition in world

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Mt. Manaslu Expedition

Overview
Itinerary
Inc/Exc
Gears & Equipment

Manaslu (also known as Kutang) is the eighth highest mountain in the world. It is located forty miles east of Annapurna and dominates the Gurkha massif. The mountain’s long ridges and valley glaciers offer feasible approaches from all directions, and it culminates in a peak that towers steeply above its surrounding landscape, and is a dominant feature when seen from afar. This mountain was previously known as Kutan l. ‘tang’ being the Tibetan word for flat place, thereby describing the mountain’s general summit. The name was later changed to Manaslu, which is derived from the Sanskrit word Manasa and can be roughly translated as Mountain of the Spirit.

The first ascent of this peak was in 1956 by T. Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu (Japanese expedition). The peak was not climbed again until 1971 when a Japanese team made the second ascent. It was not until 1997 that Charlie Mace made the first American ascent. There are a half dozen established routes on the mountain today, the south face being arguably the toughest in climbing history.

All routes to the base camp of Manaslu begin in Kathmandu. Expedition Time: Approximate time 45 days. Bus from Kathmandu to Gorkha. Trek through forest to Macha Khola. Trek along riverbanks of Budhi Gandaki to Jagat. Continue along the river to Deng. Continue along river to Ghap, a Buddhist village. Continue along river to Sho. Trek to Pungen Gompa. Rest day. Trek to Sama Gaon. Trek to Manaslu base. Rest in Manaslu base.

Trek Out: Trek down to Samagaon. Trek down to Nyak. Trek down to Jagat. Trek down to Macha Khola. Trek down to Arughat. Trek down to Gorkha. Bus to Kathmandu.

Trip Information

Duration

47 Days

Start/end point

Soti Khola

Difficulty Level

Technical

Max-Altitude

26781ft /8,163

Group Size

Highest location

Manaslu Summit

Itinerary

View remaining 9 Days

Includes

All arrival and departure transfer services to and from KTM international airport with other necessary transport as per itinerary
5 night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B/B basis
Experienced and government licensed trekking and climbing Sherpa guide during the trekking and climbing period
Appropriate number of porters during the trekking period
Land transportation from Kathmandu-Sotikhola-Sotikhola- Kathmandu for all climbing members, Sherpa guide, liaison officer and kitchen staff
Accommodation storage tent, dining tent, client tents, toilet tents, tables, chairs and cooking utensils for base camp
Common climbing equipment such as: Rope, ice bars, ice screws, and snow bar
3 meals a day: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee
Accommodation at hotel/lodge/guest house or tent camps during the trekking period
All camping accommodation for members and staff during trekking and climbing period. You will be sharing sleeping quarters with one other member
All food and fuel for base camp and higher camps during the climbing period
50kg baggage allowance per person during the trekking period. This will be carried by porters/mules
Services of chef and kitchen assistant at advance base camp
Trekking Permit (Manaslu Conservation entry fee)
TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System)
Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal government to climb Mt. Manaslu
Nepalese Government Royalty
One experienced, trained, government licensed and summiteer climbing guide (Sherpa) per person
All wages, equipment, medical and accident insurances for all involved staffs during the trekking and climbing period
Helicopter rescue insurance for all involved expedition staff
Medical consultation services at the base camp with the HRA clinic at base camp
Equipment allowances and wages for climbing Sherpas, cooks, kitchen assistant and government liaison officer
First aid medical kits for the group and the staff
Satellite phone carried by guide for communication. Available to clients at a cost of $3USD per minute
Appropriate high altitude food for all clients and staff at base camp and above as required
Required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period
The heater will be provided at the base camp for the dining tent
Emergency oxygen mask and regulator provided upon request of the client with requirement appropriate charge
Each client will have an individual tent available in the Manaslu base camp
Solar panel for light and electronics charging
All tents for camp 1, 2 and 3. Icefall charges
2 Bottles (8L) of Poisk Oxygen will be provided for each member
The latest model of Summit or Top out system mask and regulators will be provided
We provide Sherpa’s tents, food for climbing and insurance
Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties
EPI cooking gas and stove will be provided in camp one, three and South Col for cooking food
The generator will be providing to back-up the lighting in base camp
Transportation of food supply from Kathmandu to base camp by porter/mules
Company service charge and government taxes levied in Nepal
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu

Excludes

Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except for the farewell dinner)
Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, or any other food consumed beyond the prescribed breakfast, lunch and dinner
Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones and internet expenses
Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear
Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations, etc
Transportation services includes only what is listed on the itinerary. Any extra distance travelled will be appropriately charged
Any additional staff other than specified
Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses
Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required
Travel insurance and helicopter rescue
Walkie-talkies
Filming permit (if you have a special camera)
Personal climbing gear
Nepal custom duty for import of expedition equipment
Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
Summit bonus minimum $100.00USD per climbing Sherpa guide
Tips, gifts, souvenirs
Airfare of international flights
Nepal entry visa fee (Visa insurance is easy upon arrival)
Any extra services, products, offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary
Any other item not included in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section

Gears & Equipment

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Climbing Equipment

Summit Down Suit – 8000m. (Marmot / Mountain Hardware / North Face / Millet
Climbing Helmet
Crampons (Fit with Boot)/Packing Cover
Ice Axe with Spike & Axe Protector
Harness
Belay Devices/ Figure of 8/ ATC Guide
Jumar / Ascender
Lock Carabiner (3 Pcs)
Unlock Carabiner (3 Pcs)
Tape Slings 240 cm / Dynamic Cord 6mm (300 cm)
Snow Goggle (Summit Purpose, Antifog,Polarized, UV Protection)
Head Light 400-500 Lumens Spare Battery (Energizer Ultimate Lithium)
Walking Stick/ Trekking Pole
Pocket Knife (Swiss)
Pee Bottle

Head

Sun Cap
Desert Cap
Balaclava
Fleece Hat/Warm Hat (1-2 Pcs)
Neck Gaiter / Buff Mask(2 Pcs)

Upper Body

Thermal Top Base Layer (2 Pcs)
Fleece Jacket (1 Pcs)
Gore Tex Jacket (1 Pcs)
Down Jacket (1 Pcs)
Cotton T-Shirt (3 Pcs)
Wind Breaker /windproof jacket
Quick Dry T-Shirt (3-4 pcs) (*Full Sleeve T-shirt recommended)

Lower Body

Thermal Bottom Base Layer (2 Pcs)
Fleece Trouser (1pcs)
Gore Tex Pant (1 pcs)
Mid Weight Pants (1-2Pcs)
Light Weight Quick Dry Trekking Pants (2-3 Pairs)
Underwear(4-5 pcs)
Gaiters for trekking boots
Down Pants (1 pcs)

Hands

Thin Fleece Gloves (2 Pairs)
Wind Stopper / Screen Tap Gloves
Heavy Gloves (Guide Gloves)
Summit Gloves-8000m

Foot Wear

Normal Socks (5-6 Pairs)
Trekking Shoes/Hiking Boots (Gore Tex)
Slipper (1 Pair)
Camp Shoes (1 pair)
Summit Socks (2 pcs)
Summit Boots – 8000m (Double layered boot) (Lasportiva/ millet/ scarpa)

Sleeping Stuffs

Sleeping Bag -40 °C (Extreme Comfort)
Sleeping Bag -20 °C to -30 °C (for Base Camp)
Liners for Sleeping Bag
Thermarest Mattress (Cell Foam)

Bag Packs

Rucksacks 50L – 65L (Day Bag)
Water Proof Stuff Sacks/Dry BagSmall/ Medium/ Large (3-4 Pcs)

Sun Stuffs

Banana Boat/ Nivea Sun Cream (-50 Spf)
Lip Guard 30-50 (Spf)
Sun Glasses (Uv Protection)

Eating & Drinking

1 Ltr. Water Bottle
1/ 1.5 Ltr. Thermos

Toiletries

Toilet Paper / Wet Tissue
Toothbrush &Toothpaste
Soap/ Shampoo
Towel

Miscellaneous

Nail Cutter
Umbrella / Rain Coat
Hot Water Bag(Optional)
Power bank (Back up battery)
Trekking poles-1 pair
Hand & Toe Warmer

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