MANASLU EXPEDITION | 42 DAYS

Alpine grading/Difficulty: 4E ( click for more grading infos )

Return via helicopter to Kathmandu after completing the expedition.

All-inclusive. Guaranteed departure. No extra hidden costs.

*Note - This is for experienced climbers only with previous experience of 5000M - 7000M peaks needed. This mountain is perfect for anyone who wishes to climb Mt. Everest or other 8000M peaks.

*Manaslu Express: 34 Days. (Please Check our Express tab below)

Manaslu Expedition Tour in Nepal is for any aspiring mountaineers who are considering climbing an 8,000m peak or higher, Manaslu has to be one of the preferred options if you are looking to climb the 8000 M peaks and is also a necessary option to get that 8000M experience before attempting to climb Mount Everest. Our expedition begins with trek to Manaslu trails passing through the village at the foot of the mountain where then arrive at Manaslu Base Camp to begin the climb.

Expedition Strategy

Camp 1 - Camp 4 and Summit of Manaslu

We ascend by the North East Face, utilising four camps along the way. The climbing route from Camp 1 to Camp 2 is a strenuous and hard climb where the team ascends moderate-angled snow slopes on the lower reaches with a short steep slope above Camp One. Climbing through steep slopes requiring close attention, and is expected to take anywhere from 5 hours or more until you arrive at camp at 6,300m. The views from camp 2 really are breath taking, and the peak of the mountain is getting visibly closer. 

The route from camp 2 to camp 3 is mountain straight forward, requiring steady progress up some snow slopes, and one short but steep section, before arriving at 6,700m in 2-3 hours. Camp 3 to camp 4 is around 4 hours up rather steep slopes, relying on the fixed ropes and your crampons to get you up to 7,300m. We will be doing frequent rotation of high camps to lower camps to get well acclimatized before making the final ascend to summit.

The move from camp 4 to the summit is not as technical between the camps, but longer and requiring more steady progress over the rolling snow slopes, but now with the final target in your sights up ahead. The views all around on this section are as incredible as you can imagine they would be heading towards the 8,000m point. After around 5-6 hours you will arrive at the ‘false summit’ where a lot of the operators end their summit bid but Namas Expedition Sherpa team will will always aim to fix the rope to the ‘true summit’ which is the highest point for Manaslu but requires much care due to the unstable nature of the snow.

Descending the mountain is quick and straight forward but equally care is required as clients will be tired after summit. Making it to the summit is half way there so our objective will be to reach camp 2 safely by afternoon or early evening hours. The very next day then descend from camp 2 to basecamp should take 3 hours ready for a nice lunch. The way home involves the same trek back down into Samagon, followed by a night here before catching the helicopter back to Kathmandu where will have another two nights at the Kathmandu hotel for well deserved celebrations, showers and rest, before departing back to your homes.