High Altitude Expeditions like Manaslu require previous mountaineering experience and it is expected that the climber has previous experience of climbing at least (6000m)

Also, you will be spending 42 days on the mountain, a fierce determination, strong mental health, and a burning desire to climb the mountain are the essential pre-requisites for joining this expedition. Prepare yourself to tackle high altitude sickness, tough weather conditions, and exhaustion. One needs to be familiar with the use of climbing equipment, walking in snow and ice, and must have a good level of fitness. You should be familiar with Rope skills, ice ax arrest, crampon skills, the use of ascenders (Jumar) and descenders, and how to use your particular harness.

The use of oxygen equipment plays a huge role in climbing high mountains and can help to avoid many critical situations and save your life. We provide 4 bottles of Poisk oxygen to each climber with the use of a mask & regulator (Top Out or Summit Oxygen Systems).

We consider delicious and nutritious food to be a key component to the overall success of our expeditions. We charter the food by flight and take the utmost care in quality and hygienic preparation. Our High Altitude Chef will be with us for all meals at Base Camp and Camp 2. During the trek, your meals will be served at the teahouse/lodge you will stay and in Kathmandu, only breakfast will be provided to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where and with whom to eat for lunch or dinner.

If you have any special dietary requirements please let us know in advance and we will be sure to cater to your needs.

We provide each climber with an individual tent at the base camp during an entire expedition. Each tent will have spacious space, comfortable mattresses, carpeted floors, and more for your comfort. Higher above base camp, a high-quality extreme weather tent will be provided for every 2 climbers. It’s also a lot warmer and safer when you can keep an eye on each other.

Our expedition starts with a trek to Manaslu base camp. Gradually gain altitude as we trek to base camp. From base camp, we will set up 4 camps before climbing to the summit of Manaslu. Camp 1 at (5500m), Camp 2 at (6,250m), Camp 3 at (6,800m), Camp 4 at (7,450m).

Our base camp is well-appointed, providing each climber with a comfortable environment. There will be a warm dining room, a personal tent for each individual, a kitchen tent, a Shower and etc., and more for your comfort. We provide spacious expedition quality personal tents for all our clients both with full board or base-camp service only.

We subscribe to the weather forecasting services during the expedition summit period to provide the best weather forecast for the summit push.

Our Manaslu Expedition group will be equipped with a satellite phone for emergency purposes throughout the expedition duration. The cell phone network is available during the trekking section and at base camp but the service is not reliable and may fluctuate depending on weather conditions. Satellite internet is available at base camp at an extra cost. In case you need to make a personal call, you can use the sat phone for $3 per minute.

We also provide a radio communication system to communicate between the camps.

It’s mandatory to get rescue insurance before embarking on any adventurous activities like high-altitude expeditions. We advise all our clients to get the insurance that covers emergency helicopter evacuation that may be needed in case of the occurrence of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) in high altitudes where there are no other means of transportation available. Medical expenses, Baggage loss, Delays and Cancellation, and Death & Repatriation are also other important factors to include when purchasing your Insurance.

It is advisable to review carefully the insurance and its coverages before making the final decision.

Equipment Listed [for Expedition]
The gear listed below is required for the expedition. We encourage you to get all equipment listed below and kindly ensure you check and try every piece of equipment. You can also buy or hire the same in Kathmandu as they are available in the many trekking shops from branded to local manufacturers in Kathmandu.

Head:
→ Warm Hat and Bandana/Scarf
→ Baseball cap
→ Thermal Balaclava / Buff
→ Sunglasses with UV protection
→ Ski goggles (Anti-fog and good ventilation)
→ Headlight X 2 with spare batteries
→ Climbing helmet

Upper body:
→ Long-sleeved shirts
→ T-Shirts
→ Baselayers
→ Warm Jackets/Sweater/Pullover
→ Waterproof jackets
→ Down Jacket with hood (800m fill)
→ Primaloft or light down jacket
→ Down Suit; Lightweight, comfortable fit and 800m fill)

Lower body:
→ Thermal
→ Inner-wears / Baselayers
→ Undergarments
→ Waterproof trousers
→ Trekking trousers
→ Down or Primaloft pants

Feet:
→ Warm socks (4-5 pairs thin socks/4-5 pairs thick socks)
→ Trekking shoes (Preferably full to protect/support your ankle)
→ 8000m Mountaineering boots (Lightweight and comfortable size)
→ Camp Shoes
→ Gaiters
→ Down shoe

Hands:
→ Gloves
→ Primaloft Mitten
→ Down Mitten

Climbing equipment:
→ Backpack 30-35 liters (To carry your sunblock, water, camera, waterproof jackets and others that you may require while trekking)
→ Backpack 60-70 liters for climbing
→ A pair of trekking poles
→ Harness
→ Ascender/Jumar (Large handle)
→ Descender /Figure 8
→ ATC Guide
→ Carabiners (4 screw gates and 4 snap gates)
→ Prussik cord X 2
→ Slings X 2
→ Ice Axe
→ 12-points steel crampons
→ Inflatable sleeping mattress
→ Sleeping bag X 2 (One for base camp and one for higher camps)

Others:
→ Trekking poles
→ Water bottle one (1) liter X 2 with an insulated cover
→ Thermos
→ Multi-tool knife
→ Pee bottle
→ Bag to keep the dirty clothes
→ Large plastic bags to keep the clothes dry
→ Padlock
→ Binoculars
→ Sewing kit
→ Duct tape
→ Reading materials, notebooks, and pens
Extra clothes to wear in Kathmandu when you come back from the expedition.
→ Camera with charger or spare batteries

Toiletries and hygiene:
→ Quick-drying towel
→ Small face towel
→ Toothbrush & Toothpaste
→ Deodorants, Soap, and Shampoo (Smaller bottle)
→ Face and body moisturizer, Sunscreen, and lip balm
→ Hand sanitizer/Antiseptic wipes
→ Hygiene products
→ Basic first aid kit

Documents:
→ Passport with visa and validity of 6 months after your trip completion
→ 4 copies of passport size photos for permits and official formalities
→ Travel Insurance (Please refer to the general information page for more detail about it)

Flight tickets:
→ Credit cards in case of emergencies
→ Driving ID or any other ID in case of loss of your passport