Manaslu Expedition

Meet the rest of the team, finish all the legal and administrative procedures, and then pack the last of the stuff. These days, a customized sightseeing tour of Kathmandu can be planned based on your interest.
These days are divided for climb preparation.Before we begin our trek, we will have a trip orientation during which your trip leader will educate you on your ascent.

Sotikhola will be the destination from today, we will be driving early today after breakfast. Enjoy views of Nepal's vibrant agricultural landscapes during the trip, in addition to the mountain grandeur that is visible the entire way.
From Kathmandu to Dhading Bensi, the district headquarters of Dhading (1050m), we will travel on a well-paved road, but the trip from Dhading Besi to Arughat on a rocky road. We continue down the road to Sotikhola after arriving at Arughat, a significant town in the area.

The landscape appears to alter as we climb; the wide valley becomes narrower, and in some spots, the trail is cut into the rugged valley cliffs, which are covered in dense forest foliage. Before reaching a broadening of the valley, across the location where a sizable subsidiary stream meets the Budhi Gandaki River, we pass a few scattered small villages that are nestled into the mountainside.
The hamlet of Lapbesi owns this terraced farmland. Once more descending to the broad, sandy riverbed, we take a path that surrounds the rugged, steep valley side. Finally, we must ascend a trail once more to reach MachhaKhola, a village with a variety of trendy cafes.

The thin path has a few slight ascents and descents before crossing the TharoKhola and leading to Khorlabesi. A little Hotspring in Tatopani is located after some ascent and descent. We ascend over a second mountain after leaving the hot spring to cross the Budhi Gandaki on a graceful suspension bridge.
At this point, we climb a broad, well-built stairway, cross a landslide, and finally ascend a ridge to reach Dobhan. Then climb the concrete stairs after passing the suspension bridge over the YaruKhola, descend to the river, and then climb some more stone stairs to reach TharoBharyang. As we hike down the river's west bank and then rise towards the settlement of Jagat once we cross the Budhi Gandaki.

The spectacular Sringi Himal may be seen from Saguleri, where we ascend a terraced hillside after lowering a flight of stone stairs to the river (7187m). Upon heading towards the river at GataKhola, the trail divides, with the right branch diverging in the direction of the Ganesh Himal.
As we travel upstream, we pass into a gorge with high cliffs. In the following two hours, we cross the river three times to avoid severe valley sides before ascending over one more steep ridge to arrive at Deng.

Beyond Deng, we take a brief stroll before crossing the Budhi Gandaki and ascending to Rana at 1910 meters. We ascend a little from the bridge to join a track that leads to Bhi, then we move west along the Budhi Gandaki valley. The path also travels through mani and woodlands before turning onto a bend that conforms to Ghap. Despite having another option, we travel through the settlement of Prok. A viewpoint with a stunning view of Siringi Himal is located near Prok hamlet.
More than once today, we will cross the Budi Gandaki, passing several gompas along the way. Through a thick forest, the trail ascends the river. The forest becomes less dense and the track is once again in good shape after crossing the river at a spectacular location where it gushes into a narrow valley. After one last hard ascent, we reach Namrung as the enjoyable stroll proceeds.

With views of Peak 29 in front of us as we follow the right bank of the river after leaving the settlement of Namrung. We soon arrive at the 3500m Sama Gaon meadows as we proceed on the main trail. Twenty minutes after leaving the village of Samdo, which is close to the Tibetan border, we arrive at Sama Gompa.

At Samagaon, today is a day for relaxation and acclimatization. We get to learn some fascinating stuff about Buddhist culture today. Thousands of mani stones bearing Buddhist verses and images as well as people wearing traditional garb and jewelry are a sight to behold.
An ancient Gompa (Pungyen Gompa), a monastery with magnificent glacier views, is located on a small hill close to the Sama hamlet. Pungyen means bracelet, which is a fitting description of the two peaks, and it is named after Manaslu.

To get to Manaslu Base Camp, we will hike uphill for around 5 hours and descend for 3 hours. We'll go out on our walk first thing in the morning. We'll have a ton of food and water with us. The base campsite is congested with tents, guides, porters, and trekkers during the busy season.
We travel thru the woods on the Samagaon route. To the north of the Manaslu glacier, we will climb the slope that is above Samagaon. The sharpest ascent is found in the last leg, which is comprised of a treacherous route on a tapering moraine. We will take in the expansive vistas of the mountains nearby.

Rest is advised so that you can get ready physically and emotionally for the challenges Manaslu Mountain presents. We will rest for two days and once acclimatized properly we will start our climb the next day with worship to Manaslu.

We will frequently attempt to reach high camps for several days and return to lower campsites, which would be a crucial step in ascending in elevation. Thru the rocky moraines and glacier areas, we will slowly ascent. Before ascending to the peak, we will set up 4 tented camps.

Manaslu Base Camp (4800m)
Manaslu Base Camp is located at a height of 4,800 meters (15,750 feet) and offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas. Base camp for Skyway Nepal will be established for roughly 35 days. Because climbers on 8000m expeditions spend the majority of their time at base camp, base camp automatically transforms into a home away from home on any lengthy trip. We locate our camp near key Manaslu massif viewing locations and meeting places with another party.
A personal tent that serves as your private hideaway, a dining tent, a communal space, a shower tent, and a bathroom tent are all provided by Sky Way. The base camp will be established when you get there, and hot drinks and snacks will be ready right away.
Your base camp personnel and a Sherpa experienced in high-altitude mountaineering will be there. You will participate in a Puja ceremony at the base camp before your climbing period to attract luck. This Nepalese custom shouldn't be missed because it guarantees everyone taking part in the adventure a secure ascent.
Camp 1 (5700m)
You will be prepared to undertake the climb to camp 1, which is located at a height of 18,700 feet (5800 meters), once your climbing Sherpa guide has reviewed your basic and advanced training. You will come across diverse terrain, including a few crevasses and brief ice portions on the glacier's first segment, in this part of the ascent. You will come across steep hillsides, granite slabs, and moraine before the glacier portion. It takes an average hiker roughly 4 hours.
It takes about an hour to climb the first stretch of the moraine, Lower camp one and upper base 1 are the two divisions of camp 1, and the distance between them is around 100m. and it takes about three hours to climb the glacier after reaching the crampon point at the glacier's mouth.
Camp 2 (6400m)
The hardest part of Mount Manaslu's ascent is between Camps 1 and 2. The icefall's core is encountered in this section. you have to slog through the snow for the first few hours. After that, there are multiple steep patches of ice, two ladder crossings, and difficult snow climbing. You can anticipate spending around five hours on this segment.
You can get ahead a few steep ice portions that are 100m long and slope 65 degrees. For most people, Camp 2, which is above the icefall on a snowy terrace, represents the hardest part of the trek.
Camp 3 (6800m)
The shortest climbing day will be from camp two to camp three because of the shorter distance. There are a few fissures that must be jumped, but no ladder crossings are necessary. By climbing Sherpa's crew, the main ropes are fixed. Most hikers feel more at ease on this part, but you should still take it seriously.
There is still exposure to the freezing weather, and the climbs are still done on supported coverages. Despite being in the spring, there have been complaints of this area being directly exposed to the sun and profusely sweating.
Camp 4 (7500m)
The small trip from camp three to camp four appears like a long day as you get closer to the death zone. All climbers are aware that the oxygen levels are low at this height, thus it is to be expected that any effort, no matter how small or inconsequential, will feel exhausting. You must climb for three to four hours on steep glaciers on a 50 to 55-degree slope in this stage.
This portion is risky because the snowy incline conceals a chunk of ice, making it avalanche susceptible. This stretch of the route is overly strenuous in comparison to previous portions because it includes extended sections of steep snow at extremely high altitudes in landslide hazards.
Camp 5 (Summit Camp 8156 m above the sea level)
The primary objective while on the climbing phase was summit day. The majority of climbers start their ascent at 1:00 am. If everything goes as planned, they will peak between 7 and 10 am. Alike peak is located beneath the center panel, and the lead assembly is accessed by way of an uncovered ridge. After the meeting, it takes around 4 hours to get back to Camp 4, and it takes additional 2 hours to get to Camp 3 for an extended visit.
Early on, as you rise through several basins with small snow headwalls, the climbing is not technical. After passing the fake peak, the ascent continues over an elevated cliff to the true peak, where there is a magnificent view of the towering Himalayas. To help the party reach the peak of the eighth-highest mountain in the world, our Smart alecs as a Sherpa will repair ropes, clear the way, and use every other means possible.

After making arrangements for the proper disposal of the trash we created at the Base Camp site, we will return to Samagaon.

This morning, we'll take a helicopter journey back to Kathmandu. We'll fly through beautiful terrain from Samagaon to Kathmandu. Upon arriving in Kathmandu, you will be driven to your accommodation. After a long and exhausting journey, take some time to relax and treat your sore limbs.

Spend a convenient and simple day relaxing in the lovely accommodation. We shall enjoy a goodbye supper to honor your satisfactory conclusion of the "Manaslu Expedition" at the eventide

Today, a representative from Skyway Nepal will drop you at Tribhuwan International Airport and you can proceed to your home country.