Manaslu Expedition

The survey of Mount Manaslu (8163m.) was conducted by a Japanese expedition team for the first time in 1952 and it was first ascended by a Japanese expedition in 1956 but the photograph of the peak was first arrested by HW Tillman and Jimmy Roberts while on trekking in 1950. The word 'Manaslu' is originated from the Sanskrit word "manias", meaning "intellect" or "soul". Manaslu has been always regarded as the "Japanese mountain" by the Japanese as 'British Mountain' to the Everest by the British.

Another successful attempt was also made by the Japanese expedition in 1971.In the same year; a South Korean team as well attempted the peak and was successful. It is reported that in 1954 the second Japanese expedition met with bitter resistance from the locals. The heathen foreigners were blamed for the avalanches and pestilence on the valley. The locals felt that Japanese had insulted the gods dwelling in the mountains thereby angering them into creating such adverse conditions.Till 2002, it was recorded that 175 climbers topped the summit following120 expeditions and 49 deaths.

Overview

Elevation: 8,163m.

Region: Manaslu

Route: Kathamndu-Gorkha-Manaslu BC

Best season: Late Sept. to Oct. & April to May

Duration: 54 days

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to hotel

Day 02-03: Preparation days for the expedition

Day 04: We take early drive to Gorkha and overnight in the camp

Day 05: From Gorkha, we trek to Khanchock, overnight in the camp

Day 06: Today, we trek from Khanchok to Arughat, overnight in the camp

Day 07: After having food at Arughat, we go ahead to Sotikhola, overnight in the camp

Day 08: After walking 6/7 hours, we reach Machhakhola from Sotikhola

Day 09: From Machhakhola, we trek to Jagat, overnight in the camp

Day 10: Having food at Jagat, we ascend to Ukawa, overnight in the camp

Day 11: Today, from Ukawa, we trek to Ngyak, overnight in the camp

Day 12: After taking food at Ngyak, we trek to Namrung, overnight in the camp

Day 13: From Namrung, we trek to Syalla village, overnight in the camp

Day 14: Today, we trek to Sama village from Syalla, overnight in the camp

Day 15: Rest at Sama Village

Day 16: After having food at Sama Village, we trek to Manaslu BC, overnight in the camp

Day 17- 44: Climbing Period

Day 45: Today, from the Base camp, we trek back to Sama village, overnight in the camp

Day 46: From Sama village, we trek down to Namrung, overnight in the camp

Day 47: It is our turn to trek to Philim village from Namrung, overnight in the camp

Day 48: We trek from Philim to Machakhola, overnight in the camp

Day 49: After having lunch at Machakhola, we trek to Soti, overnight in the camp

Day 50: From Soti, we trek down to Arughat, overnight in the camp

Day 51: It is our turn to trek from Arughat to Dhading Bensi & drive to Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel

Day 52: Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu, overnight in the hotel

Day 53: It is the day for shopping and the final preparation to return home. Farewell dinner in the evening and overnight in the hotel

Day 54: Back home destination