Climbing Manaslu Expedition 8163m

We welcome you upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to our partner hotel in Kathmandu. Take time to settle in and rest after your international flight.

Our team conducts a comprehensive briefing covering expedition logistics, communication protocols, and safety procedures. We inspect all personal climbing equipment and complete necessary official permit formalities.

We board a chartered helicopter for the flight north from the Kathmandu valley to the high mountain village of Samagaun, transitioning rapidly into the Manaslu region.

Today involves a gradual exploratory hike up the slopes surrounding Samagaun to assist with initial altitude adaptation. We return to the village for the evening.

We leave Samagaun and trek along the lateral moraine of the glacier, ascending steadily to establish ourselves at Manaslu Basecamp.

A rest and adaptation day at base camp where we organize personal gear, review route conditions with our lead guides, and allow our bodies to adjust to the elevation.

Our guides conduct practical training sessions on nearby ice and snow slopes, focusing on ascending and descending fixed ropes, abseiling, and efficient crampon movement.

We continue our preparation on the ice with advanced drills, rope teamwork, and safety maneuvers to ensure every team member is comfortable with the technical demands of the route.

We gather for a traditional Puja ceremony led by local monks or lamas to ask for safe passage and favorable weather on the mountain.

The core climbing phase begins with initial rotations up to Camp 1, depositing gear and testing our acclimatisation progress.

We advance towards Camp 2, navigating the crevassed terrain of the lower glacier under the supervision of our Sherpa team.

Our rotation schedule continues as we spend time sleeping at higher elevation camps to maximize physiological adaptation.

We push higher along the established route, checking line integrity and hauling necessary provisions to upper camps.

Weather windows and individual recovery dictate our daily movement between base camp and the intermediate high camps.

We maintain our routine of rest, hydration, and controlled physical exertion as we prepare for the main weather window.

Climbers continue executing rotational climbs between camps under the direct instruction of our lead guides.

Continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and recovery rates allows us to fine-tune individual readiness for the summit bid.

We utilize intermediate camps to establish a secure supply chain of supplemental oxygen, fuel, and food.

A scheduled rest day at base camp allows tired muscles to recover before the final push toward the upper mountain.

We review meteorological forecasts closely with our forecasting partners to select the optimum summit window.

Final gear checks and packing take place at base camp as the team prepares to move upward in alignment with the weather forecast.

We begin our ascent from base camp toward Camp 1 and Camp 2, maintaining a steady pace through the technical sections.

The team moves from lower camps to higher staging areas, conserving energy for the final push into the death zone.

We launch our summit attempt from the highest established camp in the early hours, navigating steep snow and ice ridges.

Successful teams reach the summit ridge and return to lower camps, prioritizing safe descent in changing alpine conditions.

A built-in reserve day utilized for weather delays, additional rest, or secondary summit attempts if required.

Further buffer day maintained to accommodate unpredictable Himalayan weather patterns.

Extended contingency period ensuring our team never feels rushed during the critical climbing phase.

Final window available for remaining climbers or high-camp gear retrieval.

All remaining climbers and support staff descend securely from the upper camps back down to base camp.

We dismantle base camp, pack all equipment, and ensure our operating site is left pristine before beginning our departure.

We pack our remaining loads and trek down the moraine trail from base camp back to the village of Samagaun.

We board our return helicopter in Samagaun for the flight back to Kathmandu, where we transfer to our hotel for a hot shower.

Enjoy a free day in Kathmandu to relax or explore the city. In the evening, we gather for our official farewell dinner to celebrate the expedition.

We provide a private transfer from your hotel to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departing flight home.