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Manaslu Expedition offers the experience of summiting an 8,000-meter peak with fewer crowds compared to Everest, while still presenting technical challenges and breathtaking views of the Nepalese Himalayas.

Mount Manaslu Expedition is the eighth-highest peak in the world standing tall at the elevation of 8,163 meters. The peak is situated between the border of Gorkha and Manag district of Nepal. The word Manaslu is derived from the Sanskrit word manasa meaning soul or intellect which means the Mountain of the spirit. Mount Manaslu is well known for its stunning beauty and the various challenges throughout the expedition.
Ratio 1 sherpa for 1 participant
Experienced expedition leader
Access to base camp by trekking for acclimatization and team building
Preparation course, live monitoring of the expedition

Everest Very High altitude High Altitude Climbing Advice

Safety has always been our top priority at Alpinist. Our team of expert guides is dedicated to leading a fun and successful climb while ensuring safety remains uncompromised. We plan carefully, considering daily weather forecasts and paying diligent attention as we venture into high altitudes. Throughout the journey, we carry comprehensive medical kits, rescue equipment, and reliable radio and satellite communication gear.

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High Altitude Climbing Advice from Subash Gurung

Subash Gurung, an experienced high mountain guide who has climbed Everest solo, shares his advice:
Climbing at high altitudes affects everyone differently, both physically and mentally. Each person has their limit where it becomes really tough. This stage is painful but not impossible to overcome. Once you get past it, things improve, and you can understand your body's ability to adapt. This challenging phase can start at 6000 meters or even during the approach trek.

There are strict rules for high-altitude climbing, and breaking them can be very dangerous. There's a big difference between quickly climbing to 8000 meters and coming back down right away versus staying there for 12 or 24 hours.

At 8000 meters, serious problems begin. You might lose sleep, lose your appetite, feel apathetic, and even experience hallucinations.

In short, above 8000 meters, your body starts to shut down. For beginners, it's crucial to follow a few basic rules. The first few days at base camp help you gauge your readiness. Usually, after the third day, you start feeling better. Deciding the stages of your climb depends on the usual camp locations or the terrain. Generally, if you can sleep at 6500 meters without headaches, you're ready to go higher. It's wise to make two trips to 7000/7500 meters to test your limits. During these trips, staying hydrated is essential. Then, spend a night at around 7500 meters, even if it's uncomfortable, before attempting the summit at 8000 meters. If the summit is higher, try to sleep at 8000 meters.

Beyond 8500 meters, you need to rely more on your brain than your muscles. Your mind must stay alert to decide when to descend. If you can't make that decision, it's deadly. Climbing to 8000 meters in good conditions is tough, but with bad weather, it becomes a nightmare.

General Precautions for High Altitude Climbing:

1. Stay warm, but not too hot.
2. Always cover your head.
3. Hydrate regularly, even in bad weather.
4. Have at least one hot snack daily.
5. During the trek, avoid walking bare-chested.
6. At high altitudes, watch out for each other and don’t fall asleep at the same time.
7. Never descend alone.
8. Set personal limits and be aware of warning signs like mirages, sleepiness, and loss of appetite.
9. Don’t hesitate to turn back, regardless of external pressures.
10. Accept that it’s okay to give up; the mountains will still be there.
To climb at high altitudes, you need meticulous preparation, proper acclimatization, constant mutual monitoring, intellectual alertness, and immediate retreat in case of weakness, doubt, or danger.

Expedition Leader

Our expedition leaders are highly experienced in high-altitude challenges, forming a close-knit and respected community. The leader for this trip hasn't been chosen yet but will be soon. They excel in group management, pacing, and altitude progression, ensuring the best chances of success.

Your Private Guide

Each participant gets a dedicated high-altitude Sherpa for crucial moments, especially the summit push. Our Sherpas are experienced, having led multiple 8,000-meter expeditions. Generally English-speaking, they assist with key tasks and camp setups. A summit bonus, paid in cash, is due once you leave the last camp for the summit. If the climb is halted before this, tipping is optional. Our team includes Sherpas from various Nepalese ethnic groups.

Team and Logistics

Our well-developed team addresses both technical supervision and equipment carrying, essential for each participant's success. With over 10 years of refinement, our system assigns specific tasks and statuses.

Base Camp: Managed by a Base Camp Manager and kitchen team, with a cook at Camp 2.
Porters: Set up base camp and kitchen.
High Altitude Sherpas: Set up high-altitude camps and transport equipment from base camp.

Participants carry personal belongings and high-altitude food (10-12 kg). Collective equipment is handled by the Nepalese team. Additional local skills, an experienced weather router, and a high-altitude specialist doctor will support as needed.

unforeseeable reasons
For unforeseeable reasons at this stage, including weather but also fitness or lack of fitness of the participants, Your guide may adjust or interrupt the program for safety reasons, based on weather or participant fitness. The guide's decisions are final.
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Overview

The expedition is extremely demanding as it tests the skills of the experienced mountaineers. The climbers required a certain level of technical skills and physical skills. The route will navigate through steep ice and snow fields, crevasses, and towering seracs.

Your journey will begin from the lush lowlands of the Budi Gandaki Valley that pass through the remote villages, dense forests, and stunning ancient monasteries. As you ascend you will encounter diverse land, from the rocky trails to glacial landscapes that offer a unique blend of cultural and natural experiences.

The climbers must acknowledge the challenges that occur in the journey. Hence, careful planning is essential. The routes will have multiple camps and the climber will have enough time for acclimatization in these established camps before the final summit. As mentioned above, we must be aware of the challenges and weather is one of them. The weather is extremely unpredictable and you must have proper planning to face the extreme weather conditions.

At the final summit, you will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the peaks. You will achieve a sense of accomplishment after conquering one of the world’s highest mountains. 

Itinerary

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Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our local team warmly welcomes you at the airport. You will then be escorted to the hotel, where you can enjoy some well-deserved relaxation. The itinerary includes a briefing about the trek's progress and presentation, followed by leisure time. If you arrive in the morning, you'll have the entire day at your disposal. This can be used for rest or for those interested, to explore the surroundings freely. It's an ideal chance to deeply experience Nepalese culture and indulge in the local culinary delights.

Transfer to the hotel
Final altitude: approximately 13,50 m
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: night in the hotel

Update with the expedition manager on the equipment carried. If necessary, the many mountain equipment shops in Thamel can help you complete your equipment. During this time, our local team is doing the necessary to complete the essential administrative formalities and the climbing permits.

Meals: breakfasts at the hotel
Accommodation: nights at the hotel

A very early departure for two days of travel by bus and jeep. Fortunately, the road improves from year to year, and from Dharapani we set off on foot for Goa, a hamlet of lodges on the Manaslu trek.

Mode of transfer/transportation: by private vehicle
Duration of transfer/transportation: approximately 8 hours
walking: about 3 hours Final altitude: about 2,500 m
Meals: breakfasts – lunches – dinner
Accommodation: nights in a lodge

A smooth start to the trek, as we will soon cross a large pass over 5,000 meters. The valley becomes more and more alpine with beautiful forests and, in a clearing, our evening lodge, Chauli Kharka.

walking: about 4 h
Elevation: + 500 m
Final altitude: approximately 3,020 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: overnight at a hotel

We continue our progress along the milk river and, at times beautiful views of the peaks of Manaslu Himal and the Bhimthag valley.

walking: about 5 h
Final altitude: approximately 3,710 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge

A day acclimatize. Either by hiking to Ponkar Lake or a new base camp to the western slope of Manaslu, or simply enjoying the place

Final altitude: approximately 3,710 m 
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner 
Accommodation: night in a lodge

access to the upper Nubri valley with the villages of Samdo and Sama has been via the Larkya Pass which is now regularly used by muleteers from both valleys. It is through this pass that our expedition equipment will pass. On our side, always to improve our acclimatization, we set up a bivouac just above Bimthang, at Larkya Phedi near a temporary teashop. A great way to find ourselves at altitude facing the Nemjung before crossing the Larkya. On the other side, we set up our camp between Dharamshala and Samdo

walking: approximately 7 h
Final altitude: approximately 3,850 m
Meals: breakfasts – lunches – dinners
Accommodation: nights in a lodge

A very quiet descent to enjoy this high valley at the foot of Manaslu. During this time, the Nepalese team will have organized the transport of our equipment to the base camp using local porters. A special local rule that we respect by not using a helicopter, unlike many teams who even make the trip directly from Kathmandu. 

walking : 3 hours to Samdo, 
Final altitude: about 3,400 m 
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner 
Accommodation: night in a lodge

A long climb that is difficult to achieve otherwise. The departure is early, the course above the lake is particularly aesthetic and our kitchen team is waiting for us directly at the base camp at 4,850 meters. Here we are “at home” for the mountaineering part of our journey at altitude.

walking: approximately 8 h 
Final altitude: approximately 4,850 m 
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner 
Accommodation: night in a tent

For this ascent of Manaslu, we plan 5 altitude camps.

Camp 0.5: 5,400m

This intermediate camp is only for the first rotation and it is located roughly halfway between the base camp and camp 1 (5900 m). We sleep there one night before continuing to camp 1.

Camp 1: 5,900m

The walk to camp 1 from the BC is without difficulty, but it is long and its duration is reduced with acclimatization (from 7 hours to 5 hours).

The last part towards Camp 1 is a bit steeper. 
The route to Camp 1 involves climbing over grassy slopes, rock slabs and a moraine, followed by a crevassed glacier which is reached after an hour after leaving base camp. This is the time when you put on your crampons ( crampons point ), to climb occasional small glacial jumps to camp 1 at 5,900 meters. Depending on the season, there may be snow around base camp and below. The view of the surrounding peaks will add reference to the climb and the team will enjoy seeing more of the top of the mountain.

Camp 2: 6,400m

The route to Camp 2 at 6,400 meters is considered the technical part of the climb, with a crevassed glacier where fixed ropes provide safety on the steeper parts. The terrain has long slopes of snow inclined at 40/45 degrees, involving the crossing of some sections of vertical ice, where the progression is made on the front points of the crampons, with the help of fixed ropes. To overcome these short glacial jumps, it is necessary to have perfected your technique of progression on fixed ropes by means of a self-locking handle and to know how to use the front points of the crampons. Count about 5 to 7 hours between the two camps.

Location of camp 2 is around 6,400 meters, at the exit of the snow slope at 40/45 degrees, on a plateau.

Camp 3: 6,800m

Above Camp 2 the slopes decrease and the route to Camp 3 at 6,800 meters may pose no difficulty, but it depends on the configuration of the glacier. In the fall of 2021, there were two relatively vertical sections between Camp 2 and Camp 3, the difficulty of which was equivalent to the sections climbed between Camp 1 and Camp 2, although shorter. This part is done in about 3 to 4 hours. Camp 3 is located at the pass, or better, just below, protected from the wind if the snow conditions allow it.

Camp 4: 7,400m

From camp 3, the start is quite quiet, then the slope inclines at 50 degrees, and straightens up to 70 degrees over 5 meters before camp 4, located at 7,400 meters, slightly behind the ridge. All in all, the ascent is rather difficult at the end, especially with the altitude. It requires a well-deserved rest and rehydration once you arrive at Camp 4. Summit attempt the same evening.

On the way to the summit: 8,156m/8,163m

Departure generally between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. The night was short, the sleep light. It is from camp 4 that the oxygen intake starts for those who wish.

The progression is not technical on the first part of the pre-summit plateau, because we climb from plateau to plateau, crossing some short steeper passages. The whole thing is no more difficult than the ascent of the Dôme du Goûter in the Mont-Blanc massif. 

A gradual climb, especially for those attempting the summit without oxygen supply. Oxygen brings heat to the body. Throughout the day, our teams of altitude Sherpas are doing their best to help the group, during this memorable day whose goal is to reach the top of the eighth highest mountain in the world!




A long descent to reach Sama 
walking: about 6 hours
Final altitude: about 3,400 m 
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner 
Accommodation: night in a lodge

We continue our progress towards the long mani wall of Kermo Manan and the village of Samdo (3,850 m) located very close to the Tibetan border, not far from the confluence of the Sama Chu with the Budhi Gandaki, and which is home to a community of Tibetan refugees. 

walking: about 4 h 
Final altitude: about 3,850 m 
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner 
Accommodation: night in a lodge

We know this pass well, as we have already crossed it on the way out. Our strategy will be much the same: an intermediate camp to bring us closer to the pass and above all avoid Dharamsala, which is not very pleasant and too crowded.

walking: about 6 h 
Final altitude: approximately 4,700 m
 Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner 
Accommodation: overnight lodge

Crossing the pass is a formality for us, but beware of bad weather which can make this type of busy route much more complex. The arrival at Bimthang definitely marks the end of the high mountain with the comfort of the lodges. 

walking: about 6 hrs 
Final altitude: approximately 3,710 m
 Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
 Accommodation: night in a lodge

We descend the valley of the Dudh Khola River to the village of Tilije, inhabited by the Gurung ethnic group. We still cross mountain pasture hamlets, then find wooded areas and the first hamlets. 

walking: about 6 h 
Final altitude: approximately 2,000 m
 Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
 Accommodation: night in a lodge

A little walk in the morning to reach Dharapani. Then the jeep trip to Besi Sahar and the bus, which will take us to Kathmandu in about 6 to 7 hours drive.
transfer/transportation: by private vehicle Duration of transfer/transportation: approximately 10 hours Number of hours of walking: about 2 hours
 Meals: breakfast – lunch – free dinner (not included)
Accommodation: overnight at a hotel

free time depending on the departure time of your flight and our representative will drop you at the airport, ending your journey in Nepal. We hope to be of service to you again. Thank you and safe travels.

Included & Excluded

Included Points
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE :
Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop), by a private vehicle.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU :
4-night hotel in Kathmandu (4-star category) - single room on bed and breakfast plan.
WELCOME DINNER :
One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office’s Staff.
PERMITS :
Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Manaslu Conservation area entry permits and fee and Restricted area permit fee.
LIAISON OFFICER: :
1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
GARBAGE MANAGEMENT :
Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
INSURANCE :
Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.
MAP :
Trekking and climbing map.
DUFFLE BAG :
One Alpinist club Duffle Bag.
MEMBER TRANSPORTATION :
Land Transportation: Drive from Kathmandu to Dharapani via Besishahar, and while returning from Machha Khola to Kathmandu, as per itinerary.
EXPEDITION STUFFS TRANSPORTATION :
All necessary equipment transportation for all Members and Staff from Kathmandu to Arukhet (by jeep) – Arukhet to Sama Gaun (by Heli) and Base camp (by Porters) – While returning: Base camp to Sama Gaun (by porters) – Sama Gaun to Arukhet (by Heli) and Arughat to Kathmandu (by Jeep)
MEMBER LUGGAGE :
Up to 50 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek to be carried by porters or Yaks.Up to 50 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek to be carried by porters or Yaks.
FOOD AND LODGING :
3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge during the trek and at the Basecamp. Hygienic and fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fruits, soft drinks, and juice will be served regularly during the entire expedition using helicopter flights. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staff.
PORTER :
Porter per member up to and from Base camp (both ways).
BASE CAMP STAFF :
Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
STAFF SALARY AND ALLOWANCE :
All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
BASE CAMP TENT :
Each member will have an individual box tent in Base Camp.
BASE CAMP EQUIPMENT :
Single Tent, foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dining Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staff, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
HEATER :
Heater at base camp in each Dining and other necessary camps.
SOLAR/GENERATOR/LIGHT :
1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
TRAINING :
Oxygen, Mask Regulator, Ice wall, and Ladder training at Basecamp by a professional guide.
HIGH ALTITUDE CLIMBING SHERPA :
Governments-licensed climbing Sherpa per member (1 Member: 1 Sherpa), during the entire climb from Basecamp to the summit and back, and on each rotation.
ASSISTANCE :
Climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your gear to the high camps.
CLIMBING SHERPA SALARY & ALLOWANCE :
Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothing.
OXYGEN BOTTLE (O2) :
Summit Oxygen: 3 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 1 oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa. **
OXYGEN MASK & REGULATOR :
1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks and regulator for each member and high-altitude Sherpa, which has to be returned after the expedition. 
BACK-UP OXYGEN :
Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask, and regulator (with appropriate charge).
HIGH CAMP SERVICE (INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS) :
High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews at (C1) (C2) (C3) and (C4). Group climbing gears, and fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
HIGH CAMP KITCHEN AND DINING :
We will have one cook, kitchen, and dining tents in Camp I and Camp II.
HIGH ALTITUDE TENT :
Members will share tents in high camps (2 members: 1 tent).
ROPE FIXING TEAM :
The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the route on Manaslu (no extra charge will be applied to members).
SATELLITE PHONE :
Satellite Phone for emergency communication carried by Sherpa, also available for members with appropriate charge.
WALKIE-TALKIE :
Walkie–Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
PERMITS :
Satellite Phone/Walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.
INTERNET SERVICE :
Internet facility (1 Mbps) will be available at the Base Camp (subject to a charge).
WEATHER FORECAST :
Weather forecast report regularly during the entire expedition.
MEDICAL KIT :
Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staff.
CERTIFICATE :
Mt.Manaslu climbing certificate (after climbing Mt. Manaslu successfully).

Excluded Points
AIR FARE :
International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
NEPAL ENTRY VISA FEE :
The Nepalese Visa fee is $125 USD for 90 Days.
LUNCH & DINNER :
Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU :
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition, or domestic flight cancellation (due to any other reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
INSURANCE POLICY :
Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption, high altitude rescue & air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) *Mandatory
PERSONAL EXPENSES :
Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will have soft drinks for members at base camp).
PERSONAL CLIMBING EQUIPMENT :
Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical Kit, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear.
TOILETRIES :
Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
FILMING :
Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
INTERNET SERVICE :
Not included during the trek.
SUMMIT BONUS :
Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa- Minimum 1500 USD.
TIPS :
Calculate some tips for Basecamp staff – Minimum 400 USD.
EXTRA :
Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary and other items not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.

Note: Due to unforeseeable factors (weather, fitness, customs, road conditions, landslides, etc.), your expedition leader may adjust the program as needed. The leader is the sole judge and guarantor of your safety. Activity times are for reference and may vary per participant.

Note: The provided itinerary is for reference only and may vary per participant. It's flexible to accommodate weather conditions. Follow your guide's recommendations, who may cancel or stop the expedition for safety or physical reasons. Remember, this is an autonomous expedition with potential hazards. Alpinist club, your expedition leader, guide, or local teams cannot be held responsible for any unforeseen issues.

Trip Organization

Your Guide and Team in the Manaslu Expedition Your guide, from your arrival in Kathmandu until your departure, is responsible for the success of your trip and oversees your team. Do not hesitate to ask him questions, respect his position as the team leader, and above all follow his advice! Often your guide is the only English-speaking member of the team. In the mountains and, especially when during high-altitude travels, your guide is responsible for the safety of the group. The instructions he gives and the remarks he makes to all participants must be carefully followed. The interest and safety of the trekking group must be preserved, even when it may be to the detriment of an individual member of the group.

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Your Nepalese team may consist of several people, each with different responsibilities. They are:

The Guide Leader (Sirdar) is responsible for and leader of the whole team and is treated with respect by all. Often he has earned his position by starting as a porter and rising through the ranks.
climbing Guide: experienced and skilled mountain guide, fixed rope and takes to summit the top
The Cook is responsible for all meals and is on a trek that doesn’t use lodges for meals. 
The kitchen boy is an assistant to the cook. 
Assistant Guide is actively helping clients under the leader’s direction and set camp. 
The Porter is the load carrier for the trekking group. As Nepal is a mountain country with few roads, porters are employed to carry loads. Compliance with regulations and common courtesy dictates the maximum weight carried and the minimum wage paid. Porters are provided with gear based on the routes they follow and with insurance for alpine treks.

Each trekker is allotted the maximum weights per person: Lodge (tea house) Accommodations: 15 kg maximum; Tent Camping: 22 kg maximum; Expeditions/summit ascents: 20 kg maximum. The porters are given a premium wage for carrying loads over 30 kg. 

In addition, the Alpinist club takes care of taking out insurance for the Guide and porters. Specific equipment is allocated to them for crossing passes at altitude (even if wearers often refuse to put on shoes due to lack of habit).

Accommodations in Kathmandu
In Kathmandu, you will be accommodated in a hotel. We use different hotels depending on availability. The two preferred hotels are:

Hotel Ramada:  Located in the heart of Thamel, this hotel is ideal for walking the bustling streets of Kathmandu. The spacious rooms all have a bathroom, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. A fully equipped and active dining room is available for all meals, and the breakfast buffet offers a wide choice of foods. The hotel offers currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage.

Sampada Garden: Located just 20 minutes on foot from Thamel and  Durbar Square, this hotel is convenient for exploring Kathmandu. The rooms have all the necessary comforts for your stay: air conditioning, bathroom, and Wi-Fi. Breakfasts are served as a generous buffet. The hotel provides currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage.

Accommodation during the  Manaslu Expedition 

For camping, accommodation during the expedition: during the expedition, breakfasts, Lunch, and Dinner are prepared by the kitchen team. They are taken to the mess tent. additional energy food is provided. Purchased locally, they offer a more limited. You can, if you wish, bring some complementary cereal bars adapted to your taste. 

For lodge accommodation: meals are prepared by the lodge cooks and taken from the lodge's dining room. 

Here is a typical one-day menu: 

breakfast: eggs, toast or chapati, or Tibetan bread or pancakes, or pancakes, butter/jam, tea or coffee
Lunch: a main course, tea or coffee
Dinner: soup, main course, fruit (fresh or canned), tea or coffee

During the trek, tea or coffee is served with meals. Two cups per person are included. Apart from these included menus, other drinks and foodstuffs will be at your expense.

Water: provide tablets (Hydroclonazone, Micropur, or another type) to disinfect the water you put in your water bottle, depending on the source and on the advice of your guide. It is sometimes possible to buy purified water and refill your water bottle without having to buy bottled water. You can also buy mineral water in the cities (not included in the price) but its ecological balance is poor, as you know. Also, we do not recommend it.

Preparation for the Manaslu Expedition
Preparing for the trek requires several months of preparation with 4 to 6-hour walks every weekend for stamina and participating in a sport that requires short periods of high exertion.

Medical check-up
Being in good health is essential to enjoy your Alpinist Club trip fully. If your last medical visit was more than four years ago, please get another general physical exam and tell your doctor the nature of your trip (climate, altitude, difficulty, etc.). The altitude also has the effect of reviving dental problems or other chronic pain, so getting a dental checkup is also prudent. If you are undertaking a high-altitude expedition, we advise you to consult a mountain medicine specialist.

Acute Mountain Sickness
This trip takes place at high altitudes so some people may experience altitude-related discomforts like headaches, loss of appetite, and swelling of limbs. Most of these symptoms usually go away within a few days, but sometimes they can develop into a serious illness: pulmonary or cerebral edema. There are no preventive drugs for AMS. Diamox diuretic is often effective for symptomatic relief, but you should first check with your doctor to verify that it is not contraindicated. Think about it before you go.
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Mount Manaslu stands at 8,163 meters (26,781 feet), making it the eighth-highest peak in the world.

Manaslu is located in the Mansiri Himal range of the Nepalese Himalayas, in the Gorkha District of Nepal.

Mount Manaslu stands at 8,163 meters (26,781 feet), making it the eighth-highest peak in the world.

Manaslu is considered one of the more technically challenging 8,000-meter peaks due to its unpredictable weather, steep sections, crevasses, and avalanche risk. However, it's regarded as slightly less difficult than peaks like Everest or K2.

A typical Manaslu expedition lasts around 40-45 days. This includes time for acclimatization, trekking to base camp, and the summit attempt.

The best time for the Manaslu expedition is in the pre-monsoon (April to early June) or post-monsoon (September to November) seasons. The weather is more stable during these periods, providing safer climbing conditions.

Yes, previous high-altitude climbing experience is necessary. Climbers should have experience at altitudes above 6,000 meters and be familiar with using climbing equipment like ice axes, crampons, and ropes.

Several permits are required:

  • Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP)
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) (if descending through the Annapurna region)
  • Manaslu Expedition Permit (issued by the Nepal government) T
  • sum Valley Restricted Area Permit (if visiting Tsum Valley)

Yes, the primary risks include altitude sickness, avalanches, crevasses, and harsh weather conditions. A well-prepared team and careful acclimatization can mitigate some of these risks.

Essential gear includes:
  • Climbing harness
  • Crampons, ice axe, and carabiners
  • Insulated mountaineering boots and gloves Layered
  • clothing for extreme cold and high winds Tent,
  • sleeping bag (-20°C/-4°F rated), and other camping
  • essentials Oxygen supplies (for use above 7,500m) 11. 

Yes, due to the technical difficulty and dangers associated with the climb, hiring a professional guide or joining a guided expedition is essential. Additionally, Nepali regulations require climbers to have a registered guide.

The standard route to the summit is via the Northeast Face, which involves four high camps and steep climbing. The summit push usually starts from Camp 4, located at approximately 7,450 meters.

In the lower regions during the trek to base camp, tea houses / lodge are available. Once at base camp, climbers live in tents. Higher camps are also established with tents and basic facilities.

Costs vary depending on the services provided but generally range from $12,000 to $15,000 USD. This includes permits, logistics, guides, equipment, and sometimes oxygen.

Satellite phones are the primary means of communication at higher altitudes. At base camp, some operators provide Wi-Fi or access to satellite internet for an additional fee.

Yes, many climbers descend through the Annapurna region after summiting Manaslu, combining the expedition with the Annapurna Circuit, or visiting Tsum Valley.

Temperatures at higher altitudes (especially near the summit) can drop to as low as -30°C (-22°F) or colder, especially during the night or in extreme weather conditions.

Expedition operators usually provide a support team that includes climbing Sherpas, base camp staff, cooks, and sometimes medical personnel.

Follow a “leave no trace” ethic, properly dispose of waste, and use eco-friendly options wherever possible. Many expeditions adhere to guidelines that help minimize the impact on the environment, especially in protected areas.

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