Overview
Mt. Manaslu Mountaineering Expedition with Brown Bear Trails, the professional
and expert adventure company of Nepal. Presents an exclusive climb to the
world’s 8th highest peak Mt. Manaslu guides you to the top 8,163 m / 26,781
feet.
Mt. Manaslu the name comes from the ancient Sanskrit word ‘Manas the mind or
soul of a god and almighty spirits’. Located around Nepal’s Far North Mid-West
Himalayas within the district of Gorkha, a mere distance from Annapurna and
Ganesh Himal.
The native of Upper Manaslu calls ‘Kutang’ for Mt. Manaslu, which means a
flourishing land for yielding high-altitude crops. As well a great place for raising
and breeding livestock like yaks and other cattle.
Mt. Manaslu was first summited in 1956 by the Japanese Expedition team of T.
Imamaishi, K. Kato, and M. Higeta. Supported by Nepali guide Gyalzen Norbu
Sherpa, since then the area remains closed to outside visitors.
Then the region was opened inviting wide-world travelers and mountaineers to
experience its beautiful treasures of natural scenery. Including its amazing
impressive age-old cultures of bygone days similar to its Tibetan predecessors
across the border.
Mt. Manaslu, and the higher valley at present drawing more visitors since it was
opened in 1992 onwards. Although remains a restricted area, where normal
trekkers require special permits, not for mountaineers for Mt. Manaslu
Expedition.
For most outside people the mountain has been tagged as a dangerous mountain
to climb. But for Nepalese climbers and Brown Bear Trails, any mountains in the
world especially around the Himalayas are dangerous. It entirely depends upon
the right timing and good weather as per the best season chosen for the climb.
Where’s Mt. Manaslu, a straightforward climb with few technical sections to
encounter? The dangerous part of the climb is due to the chances of frequent
avalanches that occur sometimes, even in the best seasons.
The climb grading is a full-fledged mountaineering expedition of more than 5
weeks duration with treks and climbs. The climb leads from Intermediate to
Advanced Mountaineering skill and experience required, setting a maximum of 4
high camps.
The climbers need to walk to the base camp, after an exciting drive to Machha-
Khola around low warm farm areas. The trail follows the raging Buri-Gandaki River
right up to its glacial source at Mt. Manaslu base camp. Located above 4,400 m /
14, 435 feet high after walking from the last village and human settlement of
Sama-Gaon.
Before reaching the Manaslu base camp have time for acclimatization at Sama-
Gaon at 3,530 m/ 11, 582 feet. As well as to explore and experience the local
colorful culture of Buddhism facing spectacular views of Mt. Manaslu.
The walk from Sama-Gaon leads through a beautiful glacial lake called Birendra
Tal with lovely pine wood surrounding it. A slow gradual climb to Base Camp, and
for full preparation, our staff and camping crews have set up the camp.
Brown Bear Trails reserves a maximum of 15 days for the climb to the summit of
Mt. Manaslu. Includes return journey back to base camp for packing and clearing
up the camp within these 15 days.
The expedition leader and lead guide will brief about the safety measures and
some technical difficulties to tackle. During two weeks or more practice climbing,
using you’re climbing equipment, and ferry the load to advance high camps.
Dates are fixed according to weather permitting for the final bid for the summit,
and for safe descent to base camp.
After a heroic climb and success reaching on top of the world’s 8th highest peaks;
return journey on the same route to Machha-Khola. For an interesting drive to
Kathmandu, after an overwhelming adventurous victory and experience on Mt.
Manaslu Mountaineering Expedition.
Highlights:
Enjoy standing on top of the world’s 8 th highest towering Mt. Manaslu summit.
Facing close views of massif Ganesh, Lamjung Himal and Annapurna’s range.
From low warm paddy fields to arctic zone of remorseless fields of ice and snow.
Explore the hidden pockets beyond Manaslu valley around Manaslu base camp.
Exciting thrills and adventurous feats to the summit of staggering Mt. Manaslu”.
Outline guideline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02-03: At Kathmandu preparation for Mt. Manaslu Expedition.
Day 04: Drive to Machha Khola 900 m / 2,952 feet approx. 8 hours.
Day 05: Trek to Jagat 1,345 – 05 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Deng 1, 850 m via Philim 1,570 m – 06 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Namrung 2,630 m- 05 hrs.
Day 08 Trek to Lo-Gaon 3,180 m – 05 hrs.
Day 09: Trek to Sama- Gaon 3, 520 m / 11,548 feet – 05 hours.
Day 10-11: At Sama-Gaon rest day for acclimatization and short hike.
Day 12: Trek to Base Camp 4,400 m / 14, 435 feet. Approx. 5 hours.
Day 13-14: At Base Camp, climbing preparation and acclimatization.
Day 15: Climb to Advance Camp 5,980 m / 19, 619 feet. Approx. 05 hrs.
Day 16-30: 15 Days for preparation and final summit bid.
Day 31-32: Back to Base Camp.
Day 33: Clean up and packing.
Day 34: Trek to Sama Gaon-05 hrs.
Day 35-39: 5 days for the return trek to Machha-Khola.
Day 40: Drive from Machha Khola to Kathmandu.
Day 41-42: In Kathmandu free day for individual activities.
Day 43: Final International Flight Departure for Homeward Bound.
Trip Highlights
- "Enjoy standing on top of world’s 8 th highest towering Mt. Manaslu summit. Facing close views of massif Ganesh, Lamjung Himal and Annapurna’s range. From low warm paddy fields to arctic zone of remorseless fields of ice and snow. Explore the hidden pockets beyond Manaslu valley around Manaslu base camp. Exciting thrills and adventurous feats to the summit of staggering Mt. Manaslu”.
