Manaslu Expedition – 38 Days Climbing Itinerary

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Option For Package Customization

Although our 38 Days Mt. Manalsu Expedition follows a pre-determined specific itinerary plan, Peak Climbing Nepal also does offer a full customization option for your Himalayan expedition. You can request us to design the most suitable expedition package for you where we can make the activities more flexible and lenient from the trekking part to th alpine scaling. For this customization option, you can either give us a properly planned outline or you can tell us what kind of adventure you want, and we will plan your expedition to suit your taste.

Group Discount

Peak Climbing Nepal’s Manaslu Expedition is one of the best value packages at a reasonable price. However, we also do offer a further discount if you are traveling with a group. The discount rates for expeditions and trekking in Nepal are determined by the size of the groups. Generally, there are three group categories for the discount, and the larger the size of the group, the larger the discount rates: groups of 2 to 4, 5 to 9, and 10+ people.

Private Joining or Group Joining

There are two ways that you can take part in this thrilling Himalayan expedition in the west-central part of the country. You can either do this with a group joining mode, where other climbers will join the expedition with you. In the group joining option, you will have to scale the mountain with other climbers, and the departure dates and itinerary plans are not that flexible. However, if you are looking for a more personalized experience and want to scale the mountain only with the people you know, then the private joining option is an ideal choice for you.

In the private joining mode, as only your group will be climbing with us, the departure dates are flexible, and you will also have the perk to adjust the itinerary plans on the way. You can also do the expedition all by yourself; it all depends on what kind of experience you are looking for, Peak Climbing Nepal will cater to all.

Internet and Charging

If you are worried about whether you will be able to use the internet and charge your devices during the Mt. Manaslu Expedition, don’t worry; your devices won’t run out of juice. During the trekking part, the teahouses along the trailside will provide charging facilities. Similarly, they also do offer internet facilities, mostly Wi-Fi, and if you are not happy with the connection, you can also switch to the data packages offered by Ncell and NTC.

As for the expedition part, the expedition crew will bring high-capacity power banks and solar chargers to stay tuned and connected while climbing. You can also bring a small portable solar charger to charge your device. In the case of the internet facilities, there are Wi-Fi services available at the base camp; however, the coverage isn’t possible while ascending higher on the mountain the mobile network internet and satellite internet are the most viable options.

Hot Shower and Laundry

Even though the Manaslu region is considered a remote part of the Himalayan, you will not miss your hot shower during the Mt. Manaslu Expedition. The teahouses/lodges at the lower regions have Western-style bathroom designs with shower facilities. The teahouses will also provide laundry facilities. However, as you ascend to the more remote part of the Himalayas, your bathing option will be a hot bucket of water. As for the scaling part on the mountain, taking a bath is impossible as there are tons of deadly risks associated with it. Most climbers use wet wipes and dry shampoo and do some minimal washing, changing their clothes often to maintain hygiene.

Luggage Storing

During your 38 Days long Mt Manaslu Expedition, you might be wondering about what to do about your luggage. Well, the hotel you will be staying at will provide the storing facilities for your extra luggage during the expedition part. You will need to pay compensation depending on the number of days your luggage is stored at the hotel. However, it is also fine if you want to leave your luggage in our care during the expedition. We will safely store your luggage at Peak Climbing Nepal's office for absolutely free and you collect them after completing your thrilling Himalayan expedition.

Pickup and Drop-off Facilities

This expedition of Peak Climbing Nepal is a completely guided expedition where we will handle all your itinerary plans from the starting date of your arrival to the part where you depart from Nepal. Thus, every transport needs in between; we will take care of them all. During your arrival at the airport, we will arrange a private vehicle to transfer you to the hotel, and during the departure, our representative will drop you at the airport as per your flight schedules. If you need any kind of transport need during the contingency and other days, we can arrange a convenient vehicle for you.

Daily Routine During Manaslu Expedition

Your exhilarating Himalayan adventure will follow the pre-determined plans of the itinerary as you gradually get started on the trekking route from Dharapani (1,963 meters) and head toward the mountain. During the trekking part, your exploration will start early in the morning after breakfast, from around 7 AM to 8 AM. Then, you will move along with the trail, checking out the major highlights of the region. Then, after trekking for about 3 to 4 hours, you will reach the lunch stop, where you will rest for about an hour.

After that, you will continue with the reaming part of the trek, which will be short, around 2 to 3 hours. If the daylight is in your favor, you will also have enough time to explore your stop destination; dinner will be typically served from around 6 PM to 7 PM. As for the mountain scaling part, you will traverse short distances along the high camps, acclimatizing properly to the alpine altitude. You will continuously ascend and descend alongside the high camps and engage in practical sessions before pushing for the summit after your mountain guide gives a green signal.

Trip Extension

After your incredible Himalayan expedtion, if you still want to spend a few more days in Nepal, we can also manage the trip extensions. Peak Climbing Nepal can assist you with your visa extension process, and we also arrange different short tours and activities with our sister company, Nepal Guide Treks, if you want to explore other aspects of this beautiful country.

Booking Procedure

Boking with peak Climbing Nepal is swift and efficient. You can book for our 38 days at Mt Manaslu Expedition with our instant booking facility available on the product page. You will just have to fill in the personal details, date, and payment information, then the booking will be all set. For your convenience, we also have an inquiry section on the page that you can use to ask any kind of question-related to the package. You can also directly contact us at the designations provided on your contact page; our representatives are available 24 hours for your assistance.

Nepal Visa Information

On arrival, the visa is one of the most popular and conventional visa options while traveling in Nepal. You will be able to apply for three types of visa depending on the intended duration of stay. A 15-day visa at US$ 30, a 30-day visa at US$ 50, and a 90-day visa at US$ 125. There is also a visa extension option available; you need to get at least a 15-day extension at minimum, which will cost US$ 45. As an arrival visa is not issued to all countries, the nationals who are from the following countries should apply for the visa from the nearby diplomatic office.

Payment Terms

After going through the booking terms, you will need to pay a minimum of 20% of the total package cost from online or bank transfer. This will confirm the trip reservation, and we will proceed further with the booking of facilities along the trail. You can pay the remaining amount after arrival in Nepal through a bank, union money transfer, or even a credit card (4% additional cost will be charged). As for the expedition cancellation, the advance payment will be refunded in full or less, depending on the cancellation charge for the period of notice. You can read more about our cancellation policy here.

Personal Expenses

The Manaslu Expedition package of Peak Climbing Nepal will cover all the general expenses of your journey. Facilities such as food, accommodation, transport, permits, summit rope cost, porters, mountain guide, tent, climbing gear, etc. However, for the personal expenses part, you will have to pay for them out of your own pocket. The cost for charging, using the internet, hot showers, calls, snacks, desserts, beverages, etc will not be covered by your package. Thus, you are recommended to bring enough cash in local currency considering the budget for personal expenses. You can draft a proper budgeting considering the daily expenditure on the trails for such different expense heads.

Renting or Purchasing Gear in Kathmandu

For your Mt Manaslu Expedition, if you don’t have personal gear, you can buy or rent them at Kathmandu. Peaking Climbing Nepal arranges all the necessary climbing gear required for the mountain expedition; however, for the personal gear, you will have to arrange them on your own. There are several reliable shops in Kathmandu that sell or rent authentic, high-quality mountaineering gear. So, you will be able to easily buy them before your expedition. We ourselves provide renting facilities where you can rent top-tier high quality gear from us. As there are several knock-off products in the market, you need to make sure to buy quality gear to ensure comfort and safety during your Himalayan expedition.

Currency Exchange

Depending on what kind of currency you are carrying, you may need to exchange them for local or other acceptable currency during the Mt Manaslu Expedition. You will need cash for personal expenses such as laundry, shower, internet, charging, souvenirs, snacks, desserts, etc. So, it will be better if you plan a proper budget for such expenses and carry enough cash with you. Popular currencies such as the dollar and euro are also generally accepted if you are carrying those. Also, make sure to exchange the currency in the city areas; the rate may not be fair on the mountain. Here is the official exchange rate of Nepal Rastra Bank, where you can find the trending exchange rates.

Guide and Porter

Both guide and porter are very essential parts of any high-altitude journey. To ensure safety and comfort during even the trekking adventures, guides have been made mandatory in Nepal. Thus, scaling one of the highest mountain peaks in the world is not possible without guides. The guides enrich the experience by adding value to it, they make the journey more informative and they also take care of your overall comfort. Similarly, the guide is also responsible for overseeing your health and safety. Likely, porters are also a very important part of the mountain expeditions. They carry all the necessary equipment across the camps on the mountain to make your expeditions possible.

During the trekking part, the porters will also assist you with your luggage so you can enjoy it lightly and more freely. Peak Climbing will provide proficient mountain guides with significant years of expertise and adequate number of the porters for both trekking and mountain expedition depending on the group size.

Customer Safety and Satisfaction

The safety and satisfaction of our clients always come first for Peak Climbing Nepal. We adhere to every kind of precautionary method and follow every kind of protocol to ensure that you will have a safe and comfortable journey scaling this majestic 8,000-meter class mountain. Your expedition team will only be led by an industry-leading expert, and our whole crew is proficient in organizing long Himalayan explorations. During both trekking and mountain expeditions, your guide will do a proper health inspection every day to check how well you are doing.

In case of any emergency situation, your guide will coordinate with the teams on different camps to take the necessary action. Our crew is well-trained for high-altitude response and first-aid care, so you can rest assured during your Mt Manaslu Expedition as you are in capable hands. Similarly, we will do our best and accommodate the best available services to ensure you have a comfortable experience.

Altitude Sickness

Mansaslu Expedition takes you to the top of one of the highest peaks in the world. So, definitely the risk of altitude sickness is a concern during this Himalayan adventure. You will get started on the trekking route from Dharapani (1,963 meters) and you will gradually move along the inclining section on the west-central Himalayas. The highest point you will reach on this expedition is the peak of Mt Manaslu itself, which is at an elevation of 8,163 meters ( 26,781 feet). So, the overall altitude gain in the mountain expedition from the trekking route will be about 6,200 meters (20,341 feet). So, you will need to be very cautious of the risk of altitude sickness.

Besides Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), during an alpine adventure, there are also risks of other severe forms of altitude sickness, such as High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) and High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE). The severe forms of altitude sickness can be fatal if the proper measures aren’t taken immediately. During your Mt Manaslu Expedition, Peak Nepal Climbing will adhere to all precautionary methods to mitigate the risks of altitude sickness. You will follow proper acclimatization procedures in both trekking trails and slopes of the mountain. You will follow a gradual ascend and adapt properly to the new altitude before heading further. We will also arrange supplementary oxygen and a Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) wherever needed on the slope during the expedition.

Weather and Temperature

There are a total of six climatic zones that you will cross during this iconic Himalayan expedition. From tropical to trans-Himalayan region, you will face different kinds of climates and temperatures during your adventure. The temperature of the Manaslu region can range somewhere between 8°C to 31°C during the spring season. During the spring, the nighttime temperatures can drop 5°C to -5°C. As for autumn, another high season, the temperatures of the region are pleasant level, ranging from 5°C to 21°C, and the night temperatures can drop to -6°C. These are the temperatures on the trekking trail; on the slope of the mountains, the temperatures are the lowest average during the daytime and are minus degrees during mornings and nights.

Expedtion Difficulty

Mt Manaslu is the eight highest peak in the world. Certainly, scaling one of the 8,000-meter peaks is not an easy task, even if this peak is considered relatively easy in its class. The Manaslu Expedtion has been graded as 4E Peak in the Alpine grading system and is considered one of the most highly challenging and physically demanding expeditions. For a 4E Peak, the climbers need to have all-around fitness and should be capable of coping with the strenuous nature of these high-altitude alpine adventures. Similarly, mental toughness is also an important aspect of long expeditions like this.

The climbers need to navigate their way across steep ice, rock, and snow sections on the mountain using different technical tools and skills. There are some of the longest steep uphill climbs on this mountain, exposed areas, dangerous crevasses, and risks of avalanches. Thus, the climbers need to have a good amount of physical strength, endurance, and mental fortitude, a good amount of experience, and exceptional mountaineering skills to scale this Himalayan peak.

Food and Accomodation

Manaslu region is not a mainstream trekking destination like Everest, Annapurna, or Langtang region. However, despite this region not being a popular mainstream trekking destination and mostly renowned for the off-beat experience, you wil still be able to enjoy a good level of food and accommodation services during your trek. The teahouses along the trailside will provide comfortable bedding facilities where you will also be able to charge your devices, use the internet, bathe, and take care of your laundry. After moving past the trekking trail, our expedition crew will build comfortable tents at the camping site on the mountain.

Our crew will carry all the necessary equipment to build the tent and keep it warm. As for the food, you will be able to enjoy a wide variety of delicacies at the trekking trail, which comprises a diverse menu from cultural dishes to other Asian country dishes and continental favorites. As for the climbing part, the expedition crew will prepare warm and nourishing meals using the packed ingredients.

Training and Preparation

As the difficulty level of the Manaslu expedition is at 4E, which is a highly challenging expedition, you will need a good amount of physical training. You are required to have an optimum level of physical fitness to take on this Himalayan journey, so it is recommended that you train for at least 3 to 6 months or longer, depending on the goal of your fitness level. Technical skills are equally important as there are ice and rock sections on the mountain. So, if you are a beginner, you should definitely take a mountaineering class. By the Nepali law, a beginner also needs to have successfully scaled a mountain in Nepal above 6,500-meters to take part in the expedition of the 8,000-meter class giants.

So, if you are a beginner, you also need to see to those requirements, and if you have experience, you are all good to go. The main focus of your training should be on improving your overall physical endurance level, strength, and core. The stamina and cardiovascular also help a lot when it comes to improving your stamina reserve and adapting properly to rising altitudes.

Travel Insurance

This tour package doesn't include your personal insurance you should have travel insurance covering emergency evacuation. Please Check

Accommodation

The accommodation in a valley and other major cities will be according to your requirements.

• 3 Star Hotel
• 4 Star Hotel
• 5 Star Hotel

Lodges, Guest Houses and Tented Camp during Trekking and Climbing period. For more detail: Please Check

Visa

You can have Tourist Visa at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on arrival. 'On Arrival' visa procedure is simple and very fast. For more detail: Please Check

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