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Manaslu (8,163m) Expedition

Mt. Manaslu (8,163m) is one of the best mountains to begin your first 8,000-meter expedition. The journey starts with the spectacular Manaslu Circuit Trek, featuring breathtaking Himalayan panoramas and the challenging Larke Pass (5,106m). From roaring rivers and lush forests to pristine alpine lakes, traditional mountain villages, and warm local hospitality, every step offers an unforgettable experience. Manaslu is the perfect combination of adventure, natural beauty, and high-altitude mountaineering—an ideal first 8,000m peak for aspiring climbers.
Duration
30 days
Difficulty
Advanced
Max Altitude
8163 m
Destination
Nepal
Activity
Expedition
Accommodation
Camping
Transport
Private Vehicle
Meals
B-L-D
Season
Sep - Oct

Why travellers love it

  • A technical ascent with four camps, featuring steep snow arêtes and fixed ropes through ice bulges.

  • Panoramic vistas of the Himalayas from the summit.

  • Experience the beauty of the “Mountain of the Spirit,” steeped in cultural and natural significance.

  • The trekking trails are best to explore

  • Best hospitality enroute trekking

  • Trek in /Heli Out

  • Best mountain to begin your 8000m climbing journey

Trip overview

Manaslu Expeditions

The “Mountain of the Spirit”—Manaslu—offers a challenging yet relatively straightforward 8000m experience. The eighth-highest peak in the world is a stunning choice for those preparing for Everest. Ascended via the North-East Face, the expedition combines steep glacier travel with high-altitude endurance on increasingly technical terrain. Climbers are treated with breathtaking Himalayan views and a journey through Nepal’s remote Mansiri Himal.

At 8,163 meters (27,180 feet), Manaslu is the eighth-highest mountain in the world and one of the Himalayas’ most breathtaking peaks. This magnificent mountain, which is tucked away in Nepal’s isolated Gorkha district, is a popular destination for climbers who want to experience the peace of unspoiled nature as well as the exhilaration of difficult climbs.

Reservations for the Manaslu Expedition 2025–2026 autumn season have already begun. Tendi Sherpa, an ifmga-certified mountain guide, will lead Peak 15 Adventure Manaslu Expedition. Tendi Sherpa will oversee Manaslu Expeditions, and each valued customer will be accompanied by a personal guide.

It will be a small, personalized Peak 15 Adventure Manaslu Expedition in 2025. Peak 15 Adventure is totally dedicated to ensuring everyone’s safety and a successful ascent of the summit.

The ideal mountain to start your 8000-meter adventure is Manaslu (8163m). Before climbing Mt. Everest, climbers are advised by the Peak 15 Adventure team to ascend Mt. Manaslu as their first 8,000m peak.

Planning Teamwork and Preparation

For the Manaslu Expeditions 2026 Autumn. Peak 15 Adventure focuses a high value on meticulous planning, effective collaboration, and preparation. From the hike to base camp to the summit push, our experienced guides and support team make sure that every aspect is carefully executed. We prioritize efficiency, acclimatization, and safety to provide climbers the best chance of reaching this Manaslu summit. For a memorable and secure adventure experience, put your trust in our experience.

Peak 15 Manaslu Base Camp: Your home for next one month.

Base Camp is run by Peak 15 Adventure Company as a safe place for climbers. As the main staging location for climbers before to attempting their summit, base camp is an essential component of any high-altitude trip. It offers safety, medical assistance, and a secure setting for acclimatization. To guarantee the climbers’ safety and wellbeing, the camp is furnished with necessities including food, drink, and communication devices. In addition to resting, recharging, and finalizing preparations for the summit push, climbers utilize base camp as a base from which to rotate between higher camps in order to adapt to the altitude.

Peak 15 Manaslu Expedition Time Line:

Beginning of September: 

After reaching Kathmandu, Nepal, climbers accomplish administrative duties and finalize their permits. After that, they take the trekking route and travel via Besi Shahar to reach the Manaslu Base Camp.

The Sherpa team of Peak 15 Adventure’s configure the Base Camp. After establishing Base Camp, the expedition crew starts acclimatization. To set up tents in each camp, sherpa guides will begin with a slow climb to higher camps.

Climbing and Acclimatization, In order to acclimate, there are several rotations between Base Camp and upper camps throughout this time. Additionally, climbers get ready for the last push to the peak.

Summit Push, A brief window of favorable weather in late September is typically the best time to attempt the summit. The weather is usually at its optimum around this time to reach the peak.

Climbers descend back to Base Camp following the summit push in late Sept -early October, after which they return to Kathmandu to finish their journey.

Climbing Guide Ratio: BC- Summit
  1. One guid per client : For new climbers in particular, a 1:1 guide-to-client ratio is the safest and most efficient choice for the summit day.

Note: Peak 15 Adventure strongly advises clients to have a climbing guide; the Nepali government also enforces this rule.

Standard Oxygen Ratio:

  1. For the duration of the expedition, it is generally advised that each person consume 3–4 bottles (4 liters each). This covers the time spent at higher camps and the summit day.

Peak 15 Manaslu expedition Climbing Rotation

Base Camp (4,600 meters / 15,091 feet): After beautiful trek through Manaslu region and lakrya pass . You will reach to basecamp in 10 days. Once you reached to Basecamp of Peak15 your journey begins, with essential preparations and acclimatization taking place to help climbers adjust to the mountain environment.

Camp 1 (approx. 5,700 meters / 18,700 feet): A 4–5-hour ascent from Base Camp, where climbers establish the first high camp amidst glacier crossings and steep slopes. This is a critical point for acclimatization.

Camp 2 (approx. 6,400 meters / 21,000 feet): Located at the “French Col,” this camp is a 4–6 hour climb from Camp 1. Climbers often spend additional time here for acclimatization before continuing their ascent.

Camp 3 (approx. 6,800 meters / 22,310 feet): Situated on a narrow ridge, this camp is a 4–5 hour climb from Camp 2. Climbers prepare for the final summit push, dealing with technical challenges and harsh conditions.

Camp 4 (approx. 7,300 meters / 23,950 feet): Known as “C4,” this is the final camp before the summit push. The duration from Camp 3 to Camp 4 can vary, typically ranging from 7–8 hours, depending on the climber’s pace and acclimatization. Climbers usually spend a short time here—often just a few hours—to rest and prepare for the final summit attempt.

Summit (8,163 meters / 26,781 feet): The ultimate ascent begins from Camp 4, navigating treacherous terrain and unpredictable weather to reach the pinnacle of the mountain.

The fact that Peak 15 Adventure often offers climbers the chance to try Manaslu is evidence of our proficiency in high-altitude mountaineering and our commitment to making sure our customers have safe and unforgettable experiences. Peak 15 Adventure offers expert advice, assistance, and logistics to climbers, increasing the likelihood of a successful ascent and guaranteeing the clients’ safety during the journey.

As you set out on this incredible journey, we provide you with transparency and peace of mind by offering fair pricing with no hidden fees. Make your dream of climbing Manaslu a reality by joining us for an incredible adventure with Peak 15 Adventure.

Itinerary

  • Day 01

    Arrival In Kathmandu(1,400m)

    Arrival in Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel (1,400m)

  • Day 02

    Gear check up, official formalities and final shopping

    Rest in Kathmandu, expedition briefing and Preparation free day

  • Day 03

    Besisahar (760m)

    Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (760m)

  • Day 04

    Dharapani (1,860)

    Drive from Besisahar to Dharapani (1,860)

  • Day 05

    Gowa (2,530m)

    Trek from Dharapani to Gowa (2,530m)

  • Day 06

    Bhimthang (3,720m)

    Trek from Gowa to Bhimthang (3,720m)

  • Day 07

    Acclimatization Day

    Acclimatization at Bhimthang (Rest Day)

  • Day 08

    Samdo (3,872m)

    Trek from Bhimthang to Samdo (3,872m) via Larke Pass (5,160m)

  • Day 09

    Sama Gaun (3,541m)

    Trek from Samdo to Sama Gaun (3,541m)

  • Day 10

    Manaslu Basecamp (4700m)

    Trek from Sama Gaun to Manaslu Basecamp (4700m)

  • Day 11

    Climbing Rotation

    Rotation: [Basecamp – Rotation (Camp I, Camp II, touch Camp III) – Basecamp]

  • Day 19

    Climbing and Summit Push

    Rotation: [Basecamp – Rotation (Camp I, Camp II, touch Camp III) – Basecamp]

  • Day 24

    Summit Manaslu (8,163m) and descent to lower camp

    Summit Push: [Base Camp – Manaslu Summit (8,163m)– lower camp]

  • Day 25

    Basecamp

    Summit Push: [Lower Camp ( Camp II) – Manaslu Summit (8,163m)– Basecmap camp]

  • Day 26

    Rest at Basecamp/Basecamp cleaning up

    Rest at Basecamp/Basecamp cleaning up

  • Day 27

    Sama Gaun (3,541m)

    Trek from Manaslu Base Camp to Sama Gaun (3,541m)

  • Day 28

    Fly to Kathmandu by Helicopter

    Helicopter fly (on sharing) out from Samagau to Arkhet and further drive to kathmandu

  • Day 29

    Kathmandu

    Rest day in Kathmandu/ Final souvenir shopping for family and

  • Day 30

    Fly Home

    Final farewell greetings with Khada and transfer to International Airport for final departure

Altitude profileMax 8,163 m
1,400 mD11,400 mD2760 mD31,860 mD42,530 mD53,720 mD63,720 mD73,872 mD83,541 mD94,700 mD104,700 mD114,700 mD198,163 mD248,163 mD258,163 mD263,541 mD273,541 mD283,541 mD293,541 mD30

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Cost breakdown

What's included
  • Pickup/Drop : Pick up & drop off services for both international & domestic flights as per the itinerary.

  • Hotel in Kathmandu : 04 nights (4****) hotel in Kathmandu on Bed and Breakfast plan, 2 nights before & 2 night after.

  • Dinner in Kathmandu : 01 Welcome dinner in a Nepalese fine Dine Restaurant at Thamel, Kathmandu

  • Local Transport : Drive to Beshishaar and futher to Dharapani by Private jeep with guides.

  • Helicopter flights : Helicopter flights from Samagaon to Arkhet and drive to Kathmandu on sharing basis after the finished of an expeditions. This doesn't includes an emergency rescue helicopter operation.

  • Necessary land Transportation for Expeditions : All necessary Land and air domestic transportation and cargo for our overall expedition crew.

  • Climbing permit : Climbing permit, National Park fees , restricted area permission fees and other necessary permit fees of local government for Manaslu expedition.

  • Government liaison officer fees : 01 Government liaison officer with his daily wages, food, insurance, transportation etc.

  • Summit route fixing charge : Summit route fixing charge for climbing of Mt. Manaslu 8,163m

  • Garbage management fees : All required garbage management & garbage disposal fees.

  • Meal at Trekking: 3 meals a day (B,L,D) including tea/coffee during the trekking in and out.

  • Meal at Basecamp : Freshly cooked meals, Continental, Nepali, Indian and Chinese with hot drinks, tea and coffee.

  • Fresh Veggies and Meat : Fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fresh fruits, juice and drinks will be served at base camp.

  • Climbing /Mountain Guide : One highly experienced climbing guide with full equipment, daily wages & personal health and life insurance. (01 Member : 01 Climbing/Mountain Guide)

  • Kitchen Crew : Base camp cook & kitchen helpers as necessary in the camps.

  • Porters/Mule/Donkey for Expeditions : Necessary Porters will be deploy up to base camp & return from the base camp.

  • Member Luggage’s: Maximum 45kg per member as a personal baggage.

  • Oxygen : Poisk or Summit Brand 3 bottles of oxygen per member and 2 bottles of oxygen per guide.

  • Mask & Regulator set : Poisk/Summit mask/Topout Brand Mask and regulator set for member and climbing guide.

  • Box Tent at Basecamp : Individual member tent (Box Tent), mattress and pillow at base camp.

  • Common equipment at base camp: Common equipment like dining tent, kitchen tent, communication tent, shower tent, toilet tent, tables and chairs, heater, etc.

  • High camp services: high tent (2 members: 1 tent), epi gas with gas burner (MSR rector), coffle set, rope, snow bar, ice screws and high food like muesli, porridge, oats, noodles, plane rice, soup items, green tea, milk, coffee, dry fruits, chocolate bar etc.

  • Communication Set : Walkie-Talkie for communicating from base camp to high camps & high camps to base camp.

  • Wifi at basecamp : Wifi service at base camp (Chargeable as per use)

  • Sat Phone : Satellite phone is available for emergency use at US $5 per minute.

  • Weather forecast : Weather forecast will be provided with reliable source during the entire expedition

  • Backup oxygen : Sufficient backup oxygen bottles and mask regulator set available at our base camp (Chargeable as per use).

  • Local staff Insurance : Local staff's Accident, medical & helicopter rescue insurance for involved Nepali basecamp crew, high altitude mountain guide , Porter, Laision officer.

  • First aid Kit : First aid medical kits.

  • Duffle Bag & Cap: Peak 15 duffle bag & outdoor cap.

  • Government Taxes : Government taxes and company service charge.

  • Summit certificate will be provided by Nepal Government after the successful ascent of the peak (Note: Photos & videos of summit must be provided for final verification).

What's not included
  • Nepal Visa : Nepal entry visa fee (to be applied for 45 days).

  • Flights : International flights.

  • Filming Permit : Drone and special filming permit.

  • Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu : Lunch & dinner during stay in Kathmandu (Except welcome dinner )

  • Overstay at Kathmandu : Overstay at kathmandu morethen 4 nights.

  • Insurance : Travel, medical and emergency high altitude helicopter rescue insurance (Minimum coverage US $50,000). This is mandatory for all the participants

  • personal climbing gears and equipment : All the personal climbing gears and equipment.

  • Summit Bonus : Summit bonus US $1,500/- for each climbing guide and U S$350 for kitchen helpers must be hand over in cash at base camp after the successful ascent of the peak also please calculate some tips for trek guide and porters.

  • Any other service then included section : Any other services which are not mentioned in the service includes.

Upcoming departures

Sep 4 – Oct 2, 2026
Available
$15,999

All prices per person, twin share. Subject to availability — Manaslu (8,163m) Expedition dates fill quickly in peak season.

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