Mt. Manaslu (8163 m) is the 8th highest mountain in the world and is situated about 40 miles east of Annapurna I. Besides, Mt. Manaslu is one of the popular 8000 m. peaks for climbing in the Nepal Himalayas. The Manaslu region is positioned in the Central Nepal and was opened for trekkers only from1991. Besides, the climb to Mt. Manaslu is especially popular among the Japanese people.

The name Manaslu is coined from the Sanskrit word “Manasa” and is transformed as “Mountain of the Spirit”. Furthermore, an expediton to Mt. Manaslu was done in 1956 by some Japanese expeditiors. Then after the peak is frequently climbed by the other people also. Additionally, the frequent climb of Japanese people has caused the peak to known as the Japanese peak.

The expedition to Mt. Manaslu is also regarded as geologically spectacular and culturally attractive. Mostly the area is resided by the Tibetan people especially in upper Budhi Gandaki Valley area. In addition, the area is also known as the home of snow leopard. However, there are many routes to climb Mt. Manaslu; the South Face is measured to be the most difficult one.

Itineraries for Mt. Manaslu expedition

Days              Programs
Day 01            Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02 – 03    Prepared & have some briefing about Expedition
Day 04            Drive from Kathmandu - Gorkha
Day 05            Trek to Khanchwok
Day 06            Trek to Arughat
Day 07            Trek to Soti Khola
Day 08            Trek to Machhakhola
Day 09            Trek to Lauri
Day 10            Trek to Serson
Day 11            Trek to Deng
Day 12            Trek to Ghap
Day 13            Trek to Namrung
Day 14            Trek to Syala
Day 15            Trek to Sama Gaun
Day 16            Trek to Manaslu base camp
Day 17 – 45    Climbing period of Mt. Manaslu
Day 46            Clean up the Base Camp
Day 47 – 51    Sightseeing to Gorkha - Dhading
Day 52            Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 53            Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 54            Departure from Kathmandu