Manaslu (8,163) is the eight highest mountains in the world. It is located about 40 miles east of Annapurna, the tenth highest mountain. Located on Northern region of Gorkha, Manaslu is dominant peak with wall of snow and ice hanging in the sky. The mountains long ridges and valley glaciers offer feasible approaches from all directions, and it culminates in a peak that towers steeply above its surroundings landscape, and is dominant features when seen from afar. The name Manaslu is derived from the Sanskrit word Manasa and can be roughly translated as mountain of the spirit.

An all-female Japanese expedition successfully ascended to the summit, thereby becoming the first women to climb an 8,000-meter peak. Mount Manaslu was first climbed in 1953 by a Japanese team north face expedition. Just as the British considered Everest their mountain, Manaslu 8163 meter has been always regarded as the “Japanese mountain” by the Japanese; because of the Japanese people’s first conquered on its top.

Mount Manaslu is located in Manaslu Conservation area declared by Nepal Government in 1998 to safeguard flora and fauna of the region. This region comprises sub tropical on low lands to Alpine on higher elevation. The bio diversity is different as changes on Climatic zone. Starting from Arughat till the Manaslu Peak this region comprises six different climates. The bordering regions to Tibet lies under Trans Himalayan section.

The best period for Manaslu Expedition is at “Spring” or “Pre Monsoon” time. Bad Climate with Snow fall and Avalanches are the major obstacles on Manaslu Peak Climbing. Climbers also terms Manaslu as 4^th most dangerous peak above 8000 meters. It is always recommended to do Manaslu Expedition assisted by professional climbing crew, with proper equipment and booking trough reliable Trekking and Expedition company like Alliance Treks.

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & transfer to hotel

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Expedition Preparation

Day 03: Sightseeing tour and preparation

Day 04: Drive Arughat via Dhading

Day 05: Arughat to Sotikhola 6 hours

Day 06: Sotikhola to Machhakhola 6/7 hours

Day 07: Machhakhola to Jagat

Day 08: Jagat to Ukawa

Day 09: Ukawa to Ngyak 5/6 hours

Day 10: Nyak to Namrung 5/6 hours

Day 11: Namrung to Syalla village

Day 12: Syalla to Sama village

Day 13: Sama Village

Day 14: Sama Village to Manaslu Base camp

Day 15 to 41: Climbing Period for Manaslu 8163m.

Day 42: Base camp to Sama village

Day 43: Sama to Namrung

Day 44: Namrung to Philim village

Day 45: Filim -Machakhola

Day 46: Machakhola to Soti Khola

Day 47: Soti to Arughat

Day 48: Arughat drive to drive to Kathmandu

Day 49: Kathmandu

Day 50: Final Departure

Service Includes:-

• Accommodation in Kathmandu in Hotel with breakfast basis
  Surface Transport as per itinerary for members, staff and Liaison Officer
• Local lodges for trekking in Manaslu starting from Arughat to Base Camp and back
• Tented accommodation during expedition
• All Food at local lodges during trekking
• All Food at tented camp during expedition
• All kitchen equipment; kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, shower tent, chairs and tables at-the base camp
• Cook and kitchen boys at the base camp
• Base camp tents for members and staff
• Equipment allowance, wages and insurance for base camp staff and Liaison Officer
• National Park Conservation Fee
• Local transport in Kathmandu as per itinerary
• Royalty fee and government taxes

Service Excludes:-

• Airfare from / to your country.
  Nepal entry visa fee. (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival)
  Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
  Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
  Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road.
  Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone and Email, etc.
  Tips and bonuses to Climbing Guide, trekking guide, porters and trekking crew
  Garbage fee – Refundable