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Manaslu Expedition – 40 Days

Manaslu Expedition – 40 Days

Your first 8,000 m summit on the world’s eighth-highest mountain

5.0/5 · 6 reviews From $14,500 per person
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Duration
40 Days / 39 Nights
Region
Manaslu Region
Max altitude
8,163 m (Manaslu summit)
Difficulty
Strenuous
Best season
Sep, Oct
Group size
Up to 8

Overview

A journey through the Himalayas

Manaslu is often chosen as a first 8,000 m peak. The normal route is mainly snow and glacier, with fixed ropes through crevassed sections and supplemental oxygen from Camp 3.

Drive to Machha Khola and trek up the Budhi Gandaki gorge through Jagat, Deng, Namrung and Lho to Samagaun, with a rest day there. Base camp sits at 4,800 m. The climb uses Camp 1 (5,700 m), Camp 2 (6,400 m), Camp 3 (6,800 m) and Camp 4 (7,450 m). Trek back down the valley and drive to Kathmandu.

Climbers with at least one 6,000–7,000 m peak, solid crampon and fixed-rope skills, and the fitness for a month at altitude.

Why book with us: A 1:1 climbing Sherpa on summit day, a Spanish-speaking guide on the approach, and an approach trek that builds acclimatisation before base camp.

Highlights

What you will see and experience along the way

  • Summit attempt on Manaslu (8,163 m), the world’s eighth-highest
  • Classic northeast face / normal route expedition
  • Long acclimatisation rotations on an 8,000 m peak
  • Approach through Manaslu region villages and valleys
  • High camps above the Manaslu Glacier
  • Often chosen as a first 8,000 m mountain
  • Wide Himalayan panoramas from the upper mountain
Difficulty & fitness Strenuous

Remote, very high terrain. For fit and experienced trekkers.

Day By Day

Your itinerary

Trek route Tap a pin for the day stop
Altitude profile Highest point: 8,163 m
0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 Day 1: 1,400 m 1 Day 2: 1,400 m Day 4: 1,340 m 4 Day 5: 1,860 m Day 6: 2,630 m 6 Day 7: 3,180 m Day 8: 3,530 m 8 Day 9: 4,000 m Day 10: 4,800 m 10 Day 11: 4,800 m Day 13: 8,163 m 13 Day 35: 3,530 m Day 36: 2,630 m 36 Day 37: 1,570 m Day 38: 1,400 m 38 Day 39: 1,400 m Day 40: 1,400 m 40 8,163 m

Highest point reached each day, taken from the itinerary. Gradual gains give your body time to acclimatize.

Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel in Thamel.

  • 1,400 m
  • Hotel in Thamel

Expedition briefing at the Department of Tourism, oxygen mask fitting and a full gear check.

  • 1,400 m
  • Hotel in Thamel
  • B

Drive west via Arughat, the last part on a rough road along the Budhi Gandaki. 8–9 hours.

  • 930 m
  • Teahouse in Machha Khola
  • B, L, D

Follow the gorge past hot springs at Tatopani to the flagstoned village of Jagat. 6–7 hours.

  • 1,340 m
  • Teahouse in Jagat
  • B, L, D

Enter the restricted area and climb through bamboo forest to Deng. 6 hours.

  • 1,860 m
  • Teahouse in Deng
  • B, L, D

Pass mani walls and Gurung villages to Namrung, with first views of Ganesh Himal. 6 hours.

  • 2,630 m
  • Teahouse in Namrung
  • B, L, D

Enter the Tibetan-style Nubri region to Lho and its monastery facing Manaslu. 4–5 hours.

  • 3,180 m
  • Teahouse in Lho
  • B, L, D

A short walk through pine and yak pastures to Samagaun, the last large village below the mountain. 3–4 hours.

  • 3,530 m
  • Teahouse in Samagaun
  • B, L, D

Hike to Pungyen Gompa or Birendra Lake below the Manaslu glacier, then back to Samagaun.

  • 4,000 m
  • Teahouse in Samagaun
  • B, L, D

A steep climb above Samagaun to base camp on the moraine. 4–5 hours.

  • 4,800 m
  • Tent at base camp
  • B, L, D

Puja ceremony, rest and practice with fixed ropes, ladders and oxygen equipment.

  • 4,800 m
  • Tent at base camp
  • B, L, D

Rotations to Camp 1 (5,700 m), Camp 2 (6,400 m) and Camp 3 (6,800 m), then the summit push via Camp 4 (7,450 m) to 8,163 m, using oxygen from Camp 3. Spare days are kept for weather.

  • 8,163 m
  • Tents at base camp and high camps
  • B, L, D

Clean up base camp and walk down to Samagaun. 3–4 hours.

  • 3,530 m
  • Teahouse in Samagaun
  • B, L, D

Retrace the valley through Lho to Namrung. 6–7 hours.

  • 2,630 m
  • Teahouse in Namrung
  • B, L, D

A long descent through Deng to the village of Philim. 7–8 hours.

  • 1,570 m
  • Teahouse in Philim
  • B, L, D

Jeep back down the valley and on to Kathmandu. 9–10 hours.

  • 1,400 m
  • Hotel in Thamel
  • B

Collect your summit certificate from the Department of Tourism. Farewell dinner in the evening.

  • 1,400 m
  • Hotel in Thamel
  • B, D

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

  • 1,400 m
  • B

Good To Know

What's included

Included

  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • Kathmandu hotel nights with breakfast, as listed in the itinerary
  • All transport and domestic flights in the itinerary
  • Climbing permit (royalty) and liaison officer fees
  • Licensed trekking guide (English or Spanish) on the approach
  • Experienced climbing Sherpa on the mountain
  • Porters or yaks to carry expedition loads to base camp
  • Teahouse rooms and all meals on the approach trek
  • Base camp: tents, dining tent, toilet tent, cook and kitchen team, all meals
  • High-altitude tents, stoves, fuel and food
  • Fixed ropes and group climbing equipment
  • Satellite phone and radios
  • First-aid kit, pulse oximeter and Gamow bag
  • Garbage deposit and waste removal
  • Staff wages, food, gear and insurance
  • Manaslu climbing permit, Manaslu restricted area permit and Manaslu Conservation Area permit
  • Supplemental oxygen with mask and regulator
  • 1:1 climbing Sherpa

Not included

  • International flights
  • Nepal visa
  • Insurance with helicopter rescue and cover for climbing to the summit altitude (required)
  • Personal climbing gear (boots, harness, crampons, ice axe, down suit)
  • Summit bonus for climbing Sherpas
  • Tips for trek and base camp staff
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Drinks, hot showers, Wi-Fi and charging on the approach
  • Extra nights from flight delays, weather or early return
  • Extra oxygen bottles beyond those included in the package

Best Time To Go

When to trek

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec
  • Best
  • Possible
  • Monsoon, not ideal

Recommended: Sep, Oct. We run this trek on the dates you choose. Tell us when you would like to go and we will check conditions for you.

Make It Yours

Tailor this trek to you

This itinerary is a starting point. Tell us what matters to you and we will shape the trip around it.

  • Private departure on the dates you choose
  • Extra rest or acclimatization days
  • Your choice of hotel level in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • A guide who speaks Spanish or English
Customize this trek

On The Map

Full route map

Day stops and the trail overview for this package. Exact paths on high trails can vary with conditions.

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Questions

Before you go

It is one of the most common first choices, but it is still a serious mountain with avalanche risk between Camps 2 and 3. You need prior experience above 6,000 m.
You can take a helicopter from Kathmandu to Samagaun at extra cost. We still recommend the trek because it helps acclimatisation.
Manaslu has a lower foresummit that many climbers once stopped at. Our Sherpas aim for the true summit when conditions allow, and we tell you honestly where you reached.
Autumn gives the most stable weather and the fixed ropes are set for that season. Spring climbs are possible but less common.

Reviews

What our travellers say

Rated 5.0 out of 5 by 6 travellers

My trekking experience in Nepal was absolutely incredible. From arriving in Kathmandu to the mountains of the Himalaya, everything was perfectly organised. The guides were professional, attentive and very knowledgeable about the region. I felt safe at all times, even travelling alone. Without a doubt, I recommend this...
C Carlos Martínez Spain
I went on a solo trekking adventure to the Everest region with Unique Nepal Treks and Expedition, and it was life-changing! The itinerary was perfectly planned, and the guides were knowledgeable and friendly. From arranging flights and hotels to transportation and trekking support, everything was seamless. I felt safe...
R Rohan Sharma Delhi, India · Everest Region
From the moment I landed in Nepal, everything was taken care of with professionalism and warmth. As a solo female traveler, I felt completely safe and supported throughout the trek. The landscapes were breathtaking, and the experience was life-changing. I highly recommend this agency — they are truly the best in Nepal...
Sophie Laurent Sophie Laurent France
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