Duration: | 49 Day(s) - 48 Night(s) |
Tour Category: | Expedition |
Manaslu is one of the best known Mountains for Expedition in Nepal, it is also known as Kutang and it 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 and even more attraction can be seen when you are closed to it. 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. So it has the sense of giving power to tolerate and people believe when they see it, touch it and have done expedition on it develop the spirit power of tolerating any kind of circumstances. The first ascent of this peak was in 1956 by T. Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu (Japanese expedition team). 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. As of 2003, the peak has seen only 240 successful ascents and 52 fatalities, making it the 4th most dangerous 8000m peak, behind Annapurna, Nanga Parbat, and K2. To do expedition in the mountains with the more than 8000 m is normally the risky and high adventurous game and expedition on this mountain is also the same.
TRIP FACTS:
Country: Nepal
Duration: 49 days
Area: Manaslu Region
Activities: Expedition
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Max. Altitude: 8,163 M.
Seasons: March,May -September,November
DETAIL ITINERARY:
DAY 01: ARRIVE IN KATHMANDU AIRPORT 1350 m & THEN TRANSFER TO HOTEL:
Welcome to Nepal, You will first be welcomed by our representative and assisted at the airport that will arrange your transfer and check in to your hotel. Evening we collect photo & passport from you to take expedition permit. Evening cultural dinner with Nepali restaurant.
DAY 02: FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING TOUR IN KATHMANDU VALLEY & MEETING ABOUT EXPEDITION TRIP:
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and official formalities. In the morning we explore Kathmandu on an organized sightseeing tour visiting Bodhnath Stupa & Swyambhunath stupa. Here we may observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the Stupa. We can visit the surrounding monasteries and perhaps watch the monks as they chant their daily mantras. In addition, we visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country and sacred Hindu shrine of the world, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here we will see Hindu holy men (or Sadhus), pilgrims bathing and, occasionally, funeral pyres burning on the ghats. In the evening, you will be supplied with your trek packs and final departure details for tomorrow. On the other hand we will be collecting documents applied to the concerned Departments and ministries by tallying your passports
DAY 03: KATHMANDU DRIVE TO GORKHA BY BUS:
Drive approximately 4-5 hours in the morning from Kathmandu to reach Gorkha. In the afternoon sightseeing around Gorkha bazaar and the palace of Gorkha King where firstly brave Gorkha soldiers originated. Gorkha is the first place of Shah Dynasty of Nepal.
DAY 04: KHANCHOWK TREK TO ARUGHAT 530 m:
It is our 5-6 hours of walking day and our walk will continue on to Arukot situated at the height of 530 m. The trek today involved little bit of up and little bit of down toward Budhi Gandaki. Arughat is the largest village of this river basin. We are up to here walking from historical village to village with wonderful mountains views.
DAY 05: GORKHA TREK TO KANCHOWK 956 m:
We walk today about 6-7 hours. The trail separates from here north-east toward Budhi Gandaki river. We follow the right trail toward Khanchowk bazaar for the night halt. Khanchowk presents good view of Gorkha Mountains.
DAY 06: ARUGHAT TREK TO SETI KHOLA 750 m:
Following the river Budhi Gandaki toward its point of origin. We pass the village of Morder and Simre to reach Arkhat River. After Arkhat we ascend slowly toward Kyoropani. We will spend our night today near the confluence of Seti River - an ideal place to take a fresh water bath. We have to walk about 6-7 hours today. (BLD Plan)
DAY 07: SETI KHOLA TREK TO MACHHA KHOLA 890 m:
Our guide will wake you up in the morning and you will be served breakfast there. The trail descends slowly until you climb again to mountain ridge to Almara. Pass the forest trail to arrive at Riden Gaon where we will have lunch and we proceed to walk up. The valley here cuts into another side of the river to enter Budhi Gandaki. At Lambesi, the trail follows down to the sandy river bed of Budhi Gandaki. We spend tonight at Machha (Khola) River. We again walk about 5-6 hours today. (BLD Plan)
DAY 08: MACHHA KHOLA TREK TO JAGAT 1350 m:
It is 6-7 hours of walking day crossing Machha River and head upstream along the river's edge. After crossing Khola besi, there is a hot spring called "Tatopani". The trail follows forested area after this toward Doban. Below Doban, there is a huge rapid at Budhi Gandaki. As the elevation increases, the rapids and the scenery undergoes a complete transformation. At Jagat, there is a police check-post where your trekking permit will be checked. We will spend our night here at Jagat.
DAY 09: JAGAT TREK TO NGYAK 2300 m:
We will walk up about 6-7 hours day descending to the riverbed again. After crossing the river, ascend to a terraced hill of Saguleri. Sringi Himal 7177 m., one of the highest mountains in Nepal, can be seen from here. At Ghatte river, cross the river Budhi Gandaki to continue toward Sirish Gaon. We spend overnight here in Ngyak.
DAY 10: NGYAK FULL EXCURSIONS & RELAX FOR THE ACCLIMATAZATION:
Free day for the local excursions explore the area.
DAY 11: NAGYAK TREK TO NAMRUNG:
It is 5-6 hours of walking day and we will be passing panoramic and scenic places around the lap of Manaslu and other mountains of the Gorkha district. As usual we will take our breakfast at Ngyak and lunch will be taken on the way. Namrung the place almost closer by Manaslu Mountain and people settlements can be found here. Over night at Namrung and includes B.L.D.
DAY 12: NAMRUNG TREK TO SYALLA VILLAGE:
Duration: 06 hours of walking day. We still are walking through the villages and Syalla village is the final destination of the day. People found around here are mostly Mongolian with Buddhist religion and also other tribal people are living here. These areas are rich in having Buddhist monasteries and we are heading nearer to the Manaslu Base camp for our Expedition sport. It includes B.L.D.
DAY 13: SYLLA TREK TO SAMA VILLAGE:
Duration: 06 hours of walking day. Breakfast at Syalla village and start hiking to reach Sama Village final destination of the day. Sama Village is richly famous for visiting Buddhist monasteries around. So as to visit and learn more about monasteries we will take a day rest to explore about it and the natural beauty of the area. It includes B.L.D.
DAY 14: SAMMA VILLAGE REST DAY "EXCURSION AROUND"
As it is said about the importance of Sama Village at the itinerary of day 14. We are here today to know more about the village and it is good to take a day rest before visiting Base Camp of the Expedition Mountain. It includes B.L.D.
DAY 15: SAMMA VILLAGE TREK TO MANASLU BASE CAMP:
Duration: 6 hours of walking day. After taking breakfast at Sama village area, we start todays trekking to arrive at Manaslu Base Camp having lunch on the way between Sama Village and Manaslu Base Camp. Over night at Manaslu Base Camp and dinner will be served there as well. It includes B.L.D.
DAY 16-40: CLMIBING PERIODE FOR MANASLU EXPEDITION 8163m:
Duration: 24 days and all these days will be used hiking up and coming down to the base camp in order to be fit physically for the expedition. Height: 8163m. From the Base Camp, for the lodges we will be using tented camp with high security set by our well experienced climbing Sherpa's. Our management committee of the Manaslu expedition team is very much conscious of its expedition clients to know all about their physical condition and high altitude sickness. In case of any doubt regarding physical inability caused by high altitude sickness, the committee will take action to bring the people from the high camp to second camp or to the base camp and after he/she gets fit the committee will take him or her up again. All these 24 days will be using in such activities and because of which it will be less difficult to summit the top. Spare days that are shown in the itinerary may not be enough or may be more also but whatever is the case our itinerary is customizable.
DAY 41: CLEANING UP BASE CAMP:
Duration: whole day. Height: Base Camp. Our 41st day's itinerary says that we have submitted the top of the Manaslu and we are now at the Base Camp. On this day we will clean up the Base Camp and from the next day we will start walking down to Dhading. We take all our meals and spend today's night at the Base camp. It includes B.L.D.
DAY 42: BASE CAMP TREK DOWN TO SAMA VILLAGE:
Duration: 04 hours of walking day. Information about the Sama village is given at the itinerary of day 15. We will again do short sightseeing at Sama village with early arrival from the Manaslu Base camp. It includes B.L.D.
DAY 43: SAMA TREK TO NAMRUNG:
Duration: 06 hours of walking day. We are following the same way down to Namrung and we are walking through panoramic and scenic villages with natural beauties. It include B.L.D.
DAY 44: NAMRUNG TREK TO PHILIM VILLAGE:
Duration: 06 hours of walking day. We, from here slidely change the way to Philim Village to avoid the monotones of walking all the same way down. You will have the opportunity of excursing different village. It includes B.L.D.
DAY 45: PHILIM TREK TO MACHHA KHOLA:
Duration: 06 hours of walking day. Following this way brings you quick to Machha Khola and saves our me and avoids monotones of walking the same way. It includes B.L.D.
DAY 46: MACHHA KHOLA TREK TO SETI KHOLA:
Duration: 06 hours of walking day. We will take breakfast at Kama Village and walk to come down Machha Khola. We will take lunch on the way and we will be crossing villages receiving greetings and smile from the villagers. It includes B.L.D.
DAY 47: SETI KHOLA TREK TO ARUGHAT:
Duration: 6 hours of walking day. Information regarding Arughat area is given in the itinerary of day 6. It includes B.L.D.
DAY 48: ARUGHAT TREK TO DHADING & SAME DAY DRIVE BACK TO KATHMANDU:
Duration: whole day. After taking breakfast at Arughat we will walk about 2-3 hours to Dhading Besi where we will take lunch and will catch the bus to Kathmandu. It will be by the evening when we are at Kathmandu then we will transfer to Hotel. It includes B.L.D.
DAY 49: FINAL DEPARTURES:
After taking Breakfast at the Hotel you are living in. We will take you to the international Airport for your final departure to your home country or according to your choice you may choose to join with us for other program. Thank you for choosing Explore Tourism/Aaradhana.