Manaslu Expedition

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Manaslu Expedition

Dates : 1 September to 8 October 2024 & 2025. 38 days in Nepal


Full Service Cost: $16,450, £13,550, €15,650 (fixed in USD)


World's eighth highest & most accessible 8000 metre/26,200 foot peak in Nepal. High altitude "easy" snow climb.


Leader: Dan Mazur from UK and USA, 3 Manaslu expeditions and 12 Everest expeditions, friendly, good teacher, well organized.


Please click here to view news of our expedition. We only have a few places left in the team for next season. Please conact us now to book: info@summitclimb.com .

Manaslu Expedition Overview

At 8,156 metres (26,759 feet), Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world. It is located in the Mansiri Himal section of the Himalayas, in the west-central part of Nepal. Its name, which means "Mountain of the Spirit", comes from the Sanskrit word Manaslu, meaning "intellect" or "soul". Manaslu is the most accessible 8,000 meter peek in Nepal and is one of the easier 8,000 meter peaks. Join us on a unique climb that is off the beaten path.

 

Video Credit - Kim N

Manaslu Expedition Questions
Manaslu is considered an "easier" 8000 meter peak, but all the 8000m peaks are quite challenging.Climbers on a Manaslu expedition should be in excellent physical shape and be mentally prepared for a several week expedition.  Many climbers choose Manaslu as their first 8000m peak.
Manaslu is more technically challenging that Cho Oyu and Broad Peak, but not as challenging as Everest or K2. 
Manaslu is unique in that it is in a remote part of Nepal, but is easy to access compared to other 8000m peaks. Manaslu is a considered an "easy" 8000m peak, and the perfect training ground for people interested in climbing Everest. The climbing on Manaslu is interesting and varied. The more challenging sections are relatively short.
Our expedition starts in Kathmandu, Nepal with an orientation and last minute shopping. From there, we travel by bus to where the roads make travel by Jeep necessary. Where the road ends, we begin a multi-day hike along rivers, past waterfalls, and through remote villages. At basecamp, SummitClimb provides comfortable home for the next few weeks. Days are spent training, resting, and making progressively higher acclimatization climbs up the mountain. Summit day is long and physically challenging, but totally worth it. The experience of reaching the Manaslu's tiny summit is like no other. 
Manaslu Expedition Cost

Our full-service expedition includes:

What is not included?

Our basic climb includes:

  • All permit fees and liaison officer
  • Basecamp meals; basecamp sleeping tent, basecamp dining tent, and tables and chairs
  • Transport to base camp to/from Kathmandu, for you and personal equipment only (boots, ice axe, clothing, sleeping bag), including accommodation and meals on the road
  • A walkie-talkie radio
  • Emergency equipment and supplies
  • Access to team fixed ropes and camps (sites, not tents)
  • Airport transfers
  • Other services and may be purchased and hired at minimal expense

Add on High Attitude Support : Click here for prices

  • Private Sherpa (personal guide/porter) – Carries up to 10 kg (22bs) of your personal equipment, climbs with you, helps with clipping and unclipping from the fixed lines at each anchor, and will be with you every step of the way.
  • Personal equipment carriage service – Sherpa carry up to 10kg (22lbs) of personal equipment up and down the mountain between camps

Oxygen: You should consider whether or not you wish to use supplemental oxygen, which is optional on Manaslu. Approximately half of our members choose to use oxygen. Click here for prices

We recommend a three bottle set for Manaslu. The price includes three large 4 litre Russian Oxygen bottles, mask, regulator, hoses, as well as carriage to the high camps by porters. Extra bottles are available for an additional fee. We have a 30% buy-back policy on masks, regulators, and unused oxygen bottles in good condition.

Oxygen supplies may be purchased separately. The same buy-back policy applies.The following may be purchased individually:

  • Mask and Hoses which are guaranteed to be in proper working order and match the bottles and regulator.
  • Regulator for high-altitude oxygen bottle
  • 4 litreRussian Oxygen bottle for high-altitude climbing
Manaslu Expedition Questions
Manaslu is considered an "easier" 8000 meter peak, but all the 8000m peaks are quite challenging.Climbers on a Manaslu expedition should be in excellent physical shape and be mentally prepared for a several week expedition.  Many climbers choose Manaslu as their first 8000m peak.
Manaslu is more technically challenging that Cho Oyu and Broad Peak, but not as challenging as Everest or K2. 
Manaslu is unique in that it is in a remote part of Nepal, but is easy to access compared to other 8000m peaks. Manaslu is a considered an "easy" 8000m peak, and the perfect training ground for people interested in climbing Everest. The climbing on Manaslu is interesting and varied. The more challenging sections are relatively short.
Our expedition starts in Kathmandu, Nepal with an orientation and last minute shopping. From there, we travel by bus to where the roads make travel by Jeep necessary. Where the road ends, we begin a multi-day hike along rivers, past waterfalls, and through remote villages. At basecamp, SummitClimb provides comfortable home for the next few weeks. Days are spent training, resting, and making progressively higher acclimatization climbs up the mountain. Summit day is long and physically challenging, but totally worth it. The experience of reaching the Manaslu's tiny summit is like no other. 
Manaslu Expedition Itinerary

1. Arrive Kathmandu, 1,300 metres (4,265 feet.) Stay at hotel.
2. Orientation, training, and equipment review at hotel in Kathmandu (KTM), renting and buying gear at KTM equipment shops, group dinner. Stay at hotel.
3. Ride a bus 9-12 hours to Besisahar, 760 metres (2,493 feet.). Stay at tea house
4. Take a Jeep 7-8 hours to Dharapani, 1,860 metres (6,102 feet). Stay at tea house
5. Hike 6-7 hours to Kharche, 2,700 metres (8,858 feet).Stay at tea house
6. Hike 6-7 hours to Bimthang, 3,720 metres (12,205 feet).Stay in tea house
7. Rest in Bimthang, short acclimatization hike. Stay in tea house.
8. Hike 9-11 hours to Samdo 3,860 metres (12,644 feet) via crossing the Larkya-La Pass 5,160 metres (16,929 feet). Stay at tea house.
9. Hike 8 hours to SamaGaon, 3,690 metres (12,106 feet)
10. Rest in SamaGaon. Acclimatization, re-packing, shopping, etc
11. Hike 6-7 hours to base camp, 4,800 metres (15,748ft).
12. Rest in basecamp. Acclimatization, Climbing equipment review
13. Ice climbing training on glaciers near basecamp.
14. Walk to camp 1, 5,700 metres (18,696 feet), return to base camp
15. Rest in base camp
16. Walk to camp 1 and sleep there.
17. Walk to Camp 2, 6,250 metres (20,500 feet), return to base camp.
18. Rest in base camp.
19. Walk to camp 1 and sleep there.
20. Walk to camp 2 and sleep there.
21. Walk to camp 3, 6,800 metres (22,300 feet). Return to camp 2 and sleep there.
22. Return to base camp.
23. Rest in base camp.
24. Rest in base camp.
25. Walk to camp 1 and sleep there.
26. Walk to camp 2 and sleep there.
27. Walk to camp 3 and sleep there.
28. Climb to Camp 4, 7,450 metres (24,440 feet).
29. Summit attempt 8,163 metres (26,781 feet).
30. Extra day for summit attempt. Descend to camp 2.
31. Descend to basecamp.
32. Pack and prepare to depart. Trek to SamaGoan.
33. Trek to Bimthang. Stay at tea house.
34. Trek to Dharapani. Stay at tea house.
35. Drive to BesiShar. Stay at tea house.
36. Take bus to Kathmandu. Stay at hotel
37. Celebration Banquet. Packing and final shopping in Kathmandu. Stay at hotel
38. Say Good-bye to your new friends and depart for home.

Manaslu Expedition Questions
Manaslu is considered an "easier" 8000 meter peak, but all the 8000m peaks are quite challenging.Climbers on a Manaslu expedition should be in excellent physical shape and be mentally prepared for a several week expedition.  Many climbers choose Manaslu as their first 8000m peak.
Manaslu is more technically challenging that Cho Oyu and Broad Peak, but not as challenging as Everest or K2. 
Manaslu is unique in that it is in a remote part of Nepal, but is easy to access compared to other 8000m peaks. Manaslu is a considered an "easy" 8000m peak, and the perfect training ground for people interested in climbing Everest. The climbing on Manaslu is interesting and varied. The more challenging sections are relatively short.
Our expedition starts in Kathmandu, Nepal with an orientation and last minute shopping. From there, we travel by bus to where the roads make travel by Jeep necessary. Where the road ends, we begin a multi-day hike along rivers, past waterfalls, and through remote villages. At basecamp, SummitClimb provides comfortable home for the next few weeks. Days are spent training, resting, and making progressively higher acclimatization climbs up the mountain. Summit day is long and physically challenging, but totally worth it. The experience of reaching the Manaslu's tiny summit is like no other. 
Manaslu Expedition Leaders and Sherpa
Leadership: Dan Mazur is a relaxed, friendly, well organised, and highly skilled professional with over 20 years of experience leading people to the summits of Everest, K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Manaslu, and Shishapangma. You will have an excellent experience on Manaslu.

Sherpas: We employ some of Nepal, Tibet, and the Karakorum’s best local mountaineers and Sherpas to assist team members in realizing their summit goals. Our friendly and loyal high altitude climbing staff has supported teams to the summits of more than ten of the highest peaks in the Himalaya.
Manaslu Expedition Questions
Manaslu is considered an "easier" 8000 meter peak, but all the 8000m peaks are quite challenging.Climbers on a Manaslu expedition should be in excellent physical shape and be mentally prepared for a several week expedition.  Many climbers choose Manaslu as their first 8000m peak.
Manaslu is more technically challenging that Cho Oyu and Broad Peak, but not as challenging as Everest or K2. 
Manaslu is unique in that it is in a remote part of Nepal, but is easy to access compared to other 8000m peaks. Manaslu is a considered an "easy" 8000m peak, and the perfect training ground for people interested in climbing Everest. The climbing on Manaslu is interesting and varied. The more challenging sections are relatively short.
Our expedition starts in Kathmandu, Nepal with an orientation and last minute shopping. From there, we travel by bus to where the roads make travel by Jeep necessary. Where the road ends, we begin a multi-day hike along rivers, past waterfalls, and through remote villages. At basecamp, SummitClimb provides comfortable home for the next few weeks. Days are spent training, resting, and making progressively higher acclimatization climbs up the mountain. Summit day is long and physically challenging, but totally worth it. The experience of reaching the Manaslu's tiny summit is like no other. 
Manaslu Expedition Packing List

Climbing:

  • Climbing harness
  • 5 meters (16 ft.) of 6mm accessory cord
  • Figure 8 abseil/belay device (tube style devices, i.e. ATC will not work on fixed lines)
  • Full size ascender (i.e. PetzlAscention)
  • 2 locking carabiners, 1 large and 1 small
  • 4 non-locking carabiners
  • Ice axe with leash
  • Steel crampons with anti-balling plates
  • Trekking poles
  • Abseiling/Rappelling Gloves

Upper Body:

  • 2 cotton t-shirts
  • 2 synthetic t-shirts
  • 2 long sleeve synthetic shirts
  • Light-weight soft shell jacket
  • Medium weight insulatingjacket (fleece, down, or synthetic)
  • Hard shell jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable (Gore-Tex or similar)
  • Heavy down coat
     
    • For 6,000m peaks a very warm down coat with hood or an 8,000m coat with hood
    • For 7,000m peaks an 8,000m coat with hood
    • For 8,000m peaks an 8,000m down coat with hood or an 8,000m suit can be used instead

Hands:

  • Lightweight poly-liner gloves
  • Mid-weight soft shell gloves – water/wind resistant
  • Heavy- weight waterproof gloves – Gore-tex shell with removable liner
  • Expedition weight mittens -Gore-tex over mitt matched polar fleece mitt liner

Head:

  • Helmet
  • Warm hat that covers your ears
  • Balaclava
  • Face mask
  • Baseball hat or brimmed sun hat
  • Glacier sunglasses with side shields
  • Ski goggles with light and dark lenses
  • Glasses with clear lenses to protect your eyes while climbing to the summit on windy nights. (cost less than 10 dollars in Kathmandu)
  • Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
  • Buff/neck gaiter
  • Bandana or head scarf (optional)

Lower Body:

  • Synthetic underwear
  • Hiking shorts
  • Hiking pants
  • 2 pair lightweight thermal bottoms
  • Medium or expedition weight thermal bottoms
  • Polar fleece or soft shell pants
  • Waterproof/breathable pants with full side zips (Gore-Tex or similar)
  • Heavy insulating pants
     
    • For 6,000m peaks: Down or synthetic pants will full zips
    • For 7,000m peaks: 8,000m down pants
    • For 8,000m peaks: 8,000m down pants or a 8,000m suit can be used instead

Feet:

  • Boots
     
    • For 6,000m peaks: Plastic or composite double boots (Koflach, La SportivaSpantik, etc) Modern waterproof, single boots designed for 4-5,000m peaks may be suitable if they can be worn with 2 pairs of socks and vapor barrier lines and/or they are equipped with overboots
    • For 7,000m: Plastic or composite double boots (Koflach, La SportivaSpantik, etc)
    • For 8,000m peaks: 8,000m boots - One-Sport Millet Everest boots or equivalent
       
  • Sturdy leather walking boots
  • Trainers, running shoes and/or sandals
  • Down booties (optional)
  • 3 pair med-heavy poly or wool socks
  • 2 pair poly or wool liner socks (optional)
  • Vapor barrier liner socks (optional)
  • 2 pair lightweight trekking socks
  • Cotton socks for in town

Sleeping:

  • Down sleeping bag
     
    • For 6,000m peaks: -18C or 0F
    • For 7,000m peaks:-23C or -10F (If you sleep cold consider -29C or -20F)
    • For 8,000m peaks: -29C or -20F (If you sleep cold consider -40C or -40F)
       
  • An additional down sleeping bag for basecamp for the following climbs: Everest, Lhotse, AmaDablam, Manaslu, Cho Oyu, Shishapangma, Broad Peak, K2, Gasherbrum I and II, Spantik, K2/Broad Peak Everest training climb. For Mastagata a second sleeping bag is optional, but highly recommended.
     
    • Down base camp sleeping bag should be rated to -10C or 15F (If you sleep cold consider -18C or 0F)
       
  • 2 closed cell foam kari-mats (sleeping pads) for use in basecamp and high altitude (these can be purchased inexpensively in Kathmandu)
  • High quality inflatable sleeping pad designed for cold weather (Thermarest)
  • Patch kit for inflatable pad

Rucksack and Travel Bags:

  • Medium rucksack/backpack (50-70 litres / 3000-4500 cubic inches, can be used as carry-on bag)
  • Waterproof rucksack cover (optional)
  • 2 large (120+ L / 7500+ cubic inch) duffle kit bags for clothing and equipment
  • Small luggage locks for duffel kit bags

Personal Hygiene:

  • Female or male hygiene supplies
  • 2 tubes lip sun cream
  • Large tube skin sun cream (min factor 30)
  • Anti-mosquito cream
  • Toothpaste/brush
  • Hand sanitizer gel (small-medium bottle)
  • Bar of soap small towel
  • Hand wipes
  • Face Mask
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Disposable gloves
  • Disinfectant wipes

Medical:

  • Small personal first-aid kit. (Simple and Light) Aspirin, first-aid tape, plasters (band-aids), personal medications, etc.
  • Blister repair kit
  • 10 anti-diarrhea pills
  • 20 anti-headache pills
  • 10 cough and/or cold medicine
  • Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox, Acetylzolamide
  • 10 Stomach antibiotics: Ciprofloxacin, etc.
  • 5 Azithromycin tables
  • Steri pen or bottle of water purification tablets
  • Cough sweets/lozenges (Halls/Stepils)
  • Earplugs
  • Extra prescription glasses/contact lenses and supplies

Personal Food:

  • Snack food/daily energy food
     
    • Everest training Nepal/Tibet, AmaDablam, Baruntse: 2-4kg (4.5-9lbs)
    • Spantik, Cho Oyu, Shishapangma, Mustagata, Manaslu: 2-5kg (4.5-11lbs)
    • Broad Peak, K2, Gasherbrum I/II, K2/Everest training, Everest, Lhotse: 3-6kg (6.5-13lbs)
       
  • Dehydrated meals (freeze-dried dinners) for summit attempt
     
    • Everest training Nepal/Tibet, AmaDablam: 2 Meals
    • Spantik, Cho Oyu, Shishapangma, Mustagata, Manaslu, Baruntse: 3 meals
    • Broad Peak, K2, Gasherbrum I/II, K2/Everest training, Everest, Lhotse: 5 meals
Practical:
 
  • Small roll of repair tape
  • Sewing repair kit
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Small box matches
  • Compass or GPS
  • Battery powered alarm clock/watch
  • Camera with extra cards and extra batteries
  • Nylon stuff sacks for food and gear storage
  • 2 water bottles (1 litre) wide-mouth Nalgene
  • Pee bottle (1litre or larger)
  • Plastic cup and spoon
  • Small folding knife
  • Binoculars (optional)
  • 4 large, waterproof, disposable rubbish sacks
  • Passport, 2 extra passport photos, flight ticket, flight itinerary
  • Separate photocopies of passport and relevant visa pages, proof of insurance
  • Dollars, pounds, or euros cash
  • Bank/ATM/Cash and credit cards
  • Bathing suit/swim suit (you never know)
  • Paperback books, playing cards, ipod/mp3 player, musical instruments, extra batteries, etc.
  • Travel clothes for basecamp and in town
  • Umbrella (optional)
  • Small solar panels for personal electronics (optional)

Oxygen:

A 5 bottle set of oxygen is included in the cost of our full service Everest, K2, and Lhotse expeditions. It may be purchased for Broad Peak, Cho Oyu, Shishapangma, and Manaslu.

Group Equipment:

We provide group gear, equipment, and supplies including: rope, ice, rock, and snow anchor protection, tents; stoves, fuel, walkie-talkie radios, bamboo marker wands, etcetera. A personal tent will be provided for each member at base camp. On the upper mountain, team members will share tents. In base camp, a shower, toilet, solar charger, and a dining tent will be provided.

Manaslu Expedition Questions
Manaslu is considered an "easier" 8000 meter peak, but all the 8000m peaks are quite challenging.Climbers on a Manaslu expedition should be in excellent physical shape and be mentally prepared for a several week expedition.  Many climbers choose Manaslu as their first 8000m peak.
Manaslu is more technically challenging that Cho Oyu and Broad Peak, but not as challenging as Everest or K2. 
Manaslu is unique in that it is in a remote part of Nepal, but is easy to access compared to other 8000m peaks. Manaslu is a considered an "easy" 8000m peak, and the perfect training ground for people interested in climbing Everest. The climbing on Manaslu is interesting and varied. The more challenging sections are relatively short.
Our expedition starts in Kathmandu, Nepal with an orientation and last minute shopping. From there, we travel by bus to where the roads make travel by Jeep necessary. Where the road ends, we begin a multi-day hike along rivers, past waterfalls, and through remote villages. At basecamp, SummitClimb provides comfortable home for the next few weeks. Days are spent training, resting, and making progressively higher acclimatization climbs up the mountain. Summit day is long and physically challenging, but totally worth it. The experience of reaching the Manaslu's tiny summit is like no other. 
Manaslu Expedition - Training and Fitness
Prior winter snow walking, climbing, camping, and experience at altitude is recommended. The trip includes climbing training. We will teach you everything you need to know on glaciers near basecamp. Team members should be fit and in good health. Please see our questions section for fitness training advice.
Manaslu Expedition Questions
Manaslu is considered an "easier" 8000 meter peak, but all the 8000m peaks are quite challenging.Climbers on a Manaslu expedition should be in excellent physical shape and be mentally prepared for a several week expedition.  Many climbers choose Manaslu as their first 8000m peak.
Manaslu is more technically challenging that Cho Oyu and Broad Peak, but not as challenging as Everest or K2. 
Manaslu is unique in that it is in a remote part of Nepal, but is easy to access compared to other 8000m peaks. Manaslu is a considered an "easy" 8000m peak, and the perfect training ground for people interested in climbing Everest. The climbing on Manaslu is interesting and varied. The more challenging sections are relatively short.
Our expedition starts in Kathmandu, Nepal with an orientation and last minute shopping. From there, we travel by bus to where the roads make travel by Jeep necessary. Where the road ends, we begin a multi-day hike along rivers, past waterfalls, and through remote villages. At basecamp, SummitClimb provides comfortable home for the next few weeks. Days are spent training, resting, and making progressively higher acclimatization climbs up the mountain. Summit day is long and physically challenging, but totally worth it. The experience of reaching the Manaslu's tiny summit is like no other. 
Manaslu Expedition Questions
Manaslu Expedition Questions
Manaslu is considered an "easier" 8000 meter peak, but all the 8000m peaks are quite challenging.Climbers on a Manaslu expedition should be in excellent physical shape and be mentally prepared for a several week expedition.  Many climbers choose Manaslu as their first 8000m peak.
Manaslu is more technically challenging that Cho Oyu and Broad Peak, but not as challenging as Everest or K2. 
Manaslu is unique in that it is in a remote part of Nepal, but is easy to access compared to other 8000m peaks. Manaslu is a considered an "easy" 8000m peak, and the perfect training ground for people interested in climbing Everest. The climbing on Manaslu is interesting and varied. The more challenging sections are relatively short.
Our expedition starts in Kathmandu, Nepal with an orientation and last minute shopping. From there, we travel by bus to where the roads make travel by Jeep necessary. Where the road ends, we begin a multi-day hike along rivers, past waterfalls, and through remote villages. At basecamp, SummitClimb provides comfortable home for the next few weeks. Days are spent training, resting, and making progressively higher acclimatization climbs up the mountain. Summit day is long and physically challenging, but totally worth it. The experience of reaching the Manaslu's tiny summit is like no other. 
Manaslu Application Forms

Please fill out an application and return it to us with your refundable ten-percent deposit to hold your place on the team.

In addition to your application, we will need the following at least two months before the trip begins:  

  • Completed Payment
  • Oxygen order (if any)
  • Sherpa order (if any)
  • Trip Registration form
  • 1 Passport sized photo
  • A scan of your passport identification pages
  • Complete flight itinerary
  • Proof of travel, accident, and repatriation insurance. We strongly recommend Global Rescue, with at least $50,000 worth of helicopter rescue insurance.
  • Trip cancellation/interruption insurance is recommended

Please contact us with any questions you may have.

Manaslu Expedition Questions
Manaslu is considered an "easier" 8000 meter peak, but all the 8000m peaks are quite challenging.Climbers on a Manaslu expedition should be in excellent physical shape and be mentally prepared for a several week expedition.  Many climbers choose Manaslu as their first 8000m peak.
Manaslu is more technically challenging that Cho Oyu and Broad Peak, but not as challenging as Everest or K2. 
Manaslu is unique in that it is in a remote part of Nepal, but is easy to access compared to other 8000m peaks. Manaslu is a considered an "easy" 8000m peak, and the perfect training ground for people interested in climbing Everest. The climbing on Manaslu is interesting and varied. The more challenging sections are relatively short.
Our expedition starts in Kathmandu, Nepal with an orientation and last minute shopping. From there, we travel by bus to where the roads make travel by Jeep necessary. Where the road ends, we begin a multi-day hike along rivers, past waterfalls, and through remote villages. At basecamp, SummitClimb provides comfortable home for the next few weeks. Days are spent training, resting, and making progressively higher acclimatization climbs up the mountain. Summit day is long and physically challenging, but totally worth it. The experience of reaching the Manaslu's tiny summit is like no other. 

Here is what Darren D. has to say : Hey Brother! Hope all is well and THANKS for putting together our stellar team for Manaslu last year! AWESOME climbing! Great team!. Be well Darren

Here is what Michael J. has to say : Dear SummitClimb: I am writing to let you know how much I appreciate our excellent leadership during our Manaslu expedition this fall! A regular expedition leader may set up a plan to to send some of his team, normally stronger , and more experienced part, to the summit. A good leader, however, may set up, and change, modify his plan to ensure the success for the entire team! Ours was such a good leader! With none of the team member having experience above 8000 meters, our leader managed to set up a great plan to lead all his team members to top of Manaslu. This is such an achievement! I highly appreciated his leadership and enjoyed this experience of my life time. Thanks. Michael J.

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