Overview
Mount Manaslu is the eighth highest peak in the world. The first successful ascent of Manaslu expedition was in 1956 by T. Imanishi (Japan) and Gyalzen Norbu (Sherpa). With few technical sections and diverse surroundings, the Manaslu Expedition provides an unforgettable experience.
Mt. Manaslu Expedition takes you to the summit of Mt. Manaslu standing at an altitude of 8,163 meters (26,781 ft) above sea level. Manaslu mountain is also known as “Kutang” is the eighth highest mountain in the world. It is located in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalayas west-central part of Nepal. Work Manaslu means “Mountain of the Spirit”. Manaslu’s long ridges and valley glaciers provide feasible approaches from all directions culminating in a peak that towers steeply above its surrounding landscape. At least there are six different routes to climb Manaslu, of which the south face is the toughest in climbing history.
The ascending is more technical than that of other peaks like Cho Oyu and Shisha Pangma. The base camp of Manaslu lies at a height of 4700m. Long crests of the mountain offer the possibility to be scaled from every direction to conclude to the top that is sharply above its neighboring scenes. Among six routes, the route starting from the south is hard-hitting while the northeast face route being the most common.
Manaslu North East Col Route Camps:
Base Camp (4800M/15,750ft):
Manaslu base camp lies on a rocky moraine with amazing views of the Himalaya. On an 8000m, expedition climbers spend most of their time at base camp, so naturally, base camp becomes a home away from home on any long expedition. We establish our camp at a walking distance between meeting points with a different group and strategic viewing positions of the Manaslu massif. We, Raj Bala Treks & Expedition provides a personal tent that becomes your private
retreat, a dining tent, a common area, a shower tent, and a toilet tent. When you arrive at the base camp, it will already establish, and hot beverages and snacks will be available immediately. There will be your base camp staff and high altitude climbing Sherpa. Before your climbing period, you will have a Puja ceremony at the base camp for good luck. This Nepalese tradition is not to miss; it represents a safe climbing passage for everyone involved in the expedition.
Camp 1 (5700m/18,700ft)-04hrs:
Once you have reviewed basic and advanced training by your climbing Sherpa guide, you will be ready for your attempt to climb to camp 1, which is at the height of 18,700ft/5800m. In this section of the climb, you will encounter mixed terrain, including a few crevasses and short ice sections on the glacier's first section. Before the glacier section, you will encounter grassy slopes, rock slabs, and moraine. For average climbers, it takes about 4 hours. The first section of climbing on the moraine takes about an hour, and when you reach the crampon point at the mouth of the glacier, the glacier portion takes about 3 hours. Camp one separate into two sections, lower camp one and upper base 1; the distance between the two is 100m/328ft.
Camp 2 (6400m/21,000ft)-05hrs:
The climbing from camp 1 to camp 2 is the most technical section on Mt. Manaslu. During this section, you encounter the heart of the icefall. The first section is just slogging over snow for about an hour, and then you encounter several steep areas of the ice, two ladder crossings, and steep snow climbing. Expect that this section will take you about 5 hours. Expect that you will encounter several steep ice sections that are 100m at a slope of 65º. The crux of the route Camp 2, located above the icefall on a snowy terrace for most people.
Camp 3(6800m/22,310ft)-02-03hrs:
Camp two to camp three is the shortest distance and will be your shortest climbing day. It does not require any ladder crossings, but a few crevasses are roughly a half meter that needs to jump. The main ropes fix by climbing Sherpa's team. This section for most climbers feels more comfortable, but do not take it lightly. The climbing is still on supported slants, and there is openness to cold and wind. Albeit in spring, there have been reports of direct sun hitting this segment, causing it to feel hot.
Camp 4 (7500m/24,606ft):
Climbing from camp 3 to camp four feels like a long day, the short nut distance now you are nearing the death zone. As all climbers know, the oxygen levels are deficient at this altitude, so it expects that any effort will feel arduous, no matter how minimal or trivial. In this section, you have to climb for 3-4 hours on steep snow on a 50-55º slope. This section is dangerous because the snow slope covers a layer of ice, which makes the ethos section avalanche prone. Compared withother route sections, this portion is too physical, with sustained steep snow sections at extreme altitudes in avalanche terrain.
Summit (8156m/26,759ft)-16-17 hrs:
Summit day, the main goal during the climbing period. Most climbers begin their summit bid at 1:00 is. If all goes well, they reach the summit between 7-10 am. Below the central panel is a false summit; the leading conference reached via an exposed ridge. It takes about 4 hours to return to Camp 4 from the meeting and another 2 hours to camp three for an overnight stay. The climbing is not technical in the early part as you ascend through several basins with short snow headwalls. The climb passes the false summit and finishes on an exposed ridge to the proper meeting for a spectacular view of the mighty Himalaya. Raj Bala Treks & Expedition guides will fix ropes break trail and make every effort to assist the group in reaching the summit of the
world's 8th highest mountain.
Trip highlights
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Hotel
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Trip facts
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Trip duration : 55 days -
Grade : Strenuous -
Activity : Mountaineering and Climbing -
Accomodation : Hotel, Tea House & Tent -
Climbing Route: South-East Ridge -
Fitness Level: High -
Max Altitude : 8163 m -
Best Season: Mar-May / Sep-Dec
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