Mt. Manasalu
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Himalaya Aventura Treks & Expeditions (P) Ltd
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Mt. Manaslu lies in the western part of Nepal, north side of Gorkha district along the Kali Gandaki valley. This mountain was previously known as Kutan 1. ' Tang' is a Tibetan word which means flat place. It was then renamed Manaslu which comes from the Sanskrit word "Manas" meaning "intellect" or "soul". It was first climbed by Mr. Tashio. Imanishi of Japan on May 09, 1956 via North East Face route. There exist half a dozen different routes on Manaslu today. The south face of this ‘Mountain of intellect’ is arguably the toughest in climbing history.
Journey at a glance
Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotel — Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotel Day 2-3: Documents Preparation and briefing — Documents Preparation and briefing Day 4: Drive to Gorkha (1060m) hotel — Drive to Gorkha (1060m) hotel Day 5: Gorkha to Khanchowk (1000m) — Gorkha to Khanchowk (1000m) Day 6: Khanchowk to Aurghat Bazaar (576m) — Khanchowk to Aurghat Bazaar (576m) Day 7: Arughat Bazaarto Soti Khola (760m) — Arughat Bazaarto Soti Khola (760m) Day 8: Soti Khola to Machha Khola (820m) — Soti Khola to Machha Khola (820m) Day 9: Machha Khola to Jagat (1360m) — Machha Khola to Jagat (1360m) Day 10: Jagat to Chumet (1670m) — Jagat to Chumet (1670m) Day 11: Chumet to Namrung (2550) — Chumet to Namrung (2550) Day 12: Namrung to Sama Gompa (3360m) — Namrung to Sama Gompa (3360m) Day 13: Rest day for acclimatization. — Rest day for acclimatization. Day 14: Sama Gompa to High Camp 4700m. Set up and preparation — Sama Gompa to High Camp 4700m. Set up and preparation Day 15-29: Climbing period of Manaslu (8163m) — Climbing period of Manaslu (8163m) Day 30: Clean up base Camp & backpack. — Clean up base Camp & backpack. Day 31: Trek back to Samdo Village (3780m) — Trek back to Samdo Village (3780m) Day 32: Trek to Larke-La 5220m. Pass — Trek to Larke-La 5220m. Pass Day 33: Larke-La Pass to Bimtang (3630m) — Larke-La Pass to Bimtang (3630m) Day 34: Bhimtang to Tilje (1930m) — Bhimtang to Tilje (1930m) Day 35: Tilje to Tal (1680m) — Tilje to Tal (1680m) Day 36: Tal to Syange (1060m) — Tal to Syange (1060m) Day 37: Syange to Khudi (790m) — Syange to Khudi (790m) Day 38: Drive to Kathmandu by Bus then transfer to Hotel. — Drive to Kathmandu by Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotel — Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
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Day 23: Documents Preparation and briefing — Documents Preparation and briefing
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Day 4Drive to Gorkha (1060m) hotel — Drive to Gorkha (1060m) hotel
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Day 5Gorkha to Khanchowk (1000m) — Gorkha to Khanchowk (1000m)
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Day 6Khanchowk to Aurghat Bazaar (576m) — Khanchowk to Aurghat Bazaar (576m)
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Day 7Arughat Bazaarto Soti Khola (760m) — Arughat Bazaarto Soti Khola (760m)
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Day 8Soti Khola to Machha Khola (820m) — Soti Khola to Machha Khola (820m)
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Day 9Machha Khola to Jagat (1360m) — Machha Khola to Jagat (1360m)
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Day 10Jagat to Chumet (1670m) — Jagat to Chumet (1670m)
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Day 11Chumet to Namrung (2550) — Chumet to Namrung (2550)
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Day 12Namrung to Sama Gompa (3360m) — Namrung to Sama Gompa (3360m)
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Day 13Rest day for acclimatization. — Rest day for acclimatization.
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Day 14Sama Gompa to High Camp 4700m. Set up and preparation — Sama Gompa to High Camp 4700m. Set up and preparation
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Day 1529: Climbing period of Manaslu (8163m) — Climbing period of Manaslu (8163m)
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Day 30Clean up base Camp & backpack. — Clean up base Camp & backpack.
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Day 31Trek back to Samdo Village (3780m) — Trek back to Samdo Village (3780m)
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Day 32Trek to Larke-La 5220m. Pass — Trek to Larke-La 5220m. Pass
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Day 33Larke-La Pass to Bimtang (3630m) — Larke-La Pass to Bimtang (3630m)
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Day 34Bhimtang to Tilje (1930m) — Bhimtang to Tilje (1930m)
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Day 35Tilje to Tal (1680m) — Tilje to Tal (1680m)
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Day 36Tal to Syange (1060m) — Tal to Syange (1060m)
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Day 37Syange to Khudi (790m) — Syange to Khudi (790m)
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Day 38Drive to Kathmandu by Bus then transfer to Hotel. — Drive to Kathmandu by Bus then transfer to Hotel.
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Essential trip information
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
kathmandu
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