Manaslu

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The eighth highest mountain in the world

Introduction

Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world and has become one of the most popular of the 14 8,000m peaks. Our expedition will be expertly led and well-supported. Our price includes travel to/from Samagoan, near the base of the mountain, via helicopter from Kathmandu and oxygen for team members to use from Camp 3.

Join us on Manaslu

• 5-week expedition with a high level of support
• Helicopter flights into and out of Samagoan
• Our price includes 3 x cylinders of oxygen and use of a Summit Oxygen Mask
• 1 Sherpa for every team member
• Places available for experienced mountaineers

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Experience Required

To join us on Manaslu you should have completed Alpine climbs equivalent to AD and have prior altitude experience of at least 6,000m. Climbers who have achieved ascents of mountains such as Illimani, Chimborazo, Denali, Peak Lenin, Himlung Himal or similar, could well consider Manaslu.

All team members need to be in excellent physical condition if they are to have a realistic chance of staying strong right up to the summit. Climbing an 8,000m peak is a tough test of endurance; both physical and psychological, so you need to make sure that you are prepared for the effort required to sustain the duration of the expedition.

To join this expedition team members must have:

• Previous high altitude experience above 6,000m.
• Completed routes of Alpine AD and/or Scottish Grade III standard.
• The ability to jumar and abseil/rappel fixed ropes unsupervised.
• The ability to move between camps unsupervised.
• Crevasse awareness and experience of crevasse rescue techniques.
• The ability to carry loads up to 12Kg at high altitude.
• The ability to climb on consecutive days at high altitude.
• The ability to look after one's self whilst in high camps on the mountain.

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Dates & Prices

Date	With Flight	or Meeting in	Availability
Sat 5 Sep – Mon 12 Oct 2026	UK	Kathmandu	Available Book now »
Expedition Leader Pem Chhiri	£20,750	£19,750
Sat 4 Sep – Mon 11 Oct 2027	UK	Kathmandu	Available Book now »
	£20,750	£19,750

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Group size: 4 – 10 people.

Single room supplement: £275

For comparison, this expedition starts from £534 (GBP) per day (price Without Flights).

With Flight pricing

Our 'With Flight' price includes an Economy class return airfare from the UK. The cost is based on a group fare that we have already reserved, or individual seats that we have budgeted for. Note that in some circumstances, the earlier you book, the less expensive the airfare and the 'With Flight' price.

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) 'Know Before You Go' campaign. We recommend that you read the FCDO Travel Advice for Nepal on the FCDO Website.

What the price includes

• Economy class return airfares from the UK to Kathmandu (unless Land Only).
• UK airline taxes.
• Two return transfers between the airport and the hotel (one on arrival and departure of your international flight and one for departure and arrival of your Lhasa flight).
• One return flight between Kathmandu and Samagoan by helicopter (25Kgs baggage allowance).
• 3 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at a 4-star Hotel in Kathmandu on a twin-sharing basis.
• 5 nights' full-board tea house accommodation on a twin-sharing basis.
• 27 nights' full board accommodation in tents on a twin-sharing basis (An individual tent for each climber will be provided in Advance Base Camp).
• 3 x 4 litre cylinders of oxygen (+ use of Summit Oxygen mask)
• All costs for leaders, guides and Sherpas.
• Jagged Globe kitbag or fleece.

What the price does not include

• Visa fees.
• Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
• Any costs associated with you leaving the expedition early.
• Any costs associated with arriving back in Kathmandu early, for example, having climbed the mountain ahead of schedule.
• Any costs associated with being delayed on the mountain or in Samagoan due to a delayed summit attempt, weather or unavailability of helicopters.
• Bar bills and laundry.
• Travel insurance.
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
• Optional trips and sightseeing tours.
• Sherpa Summit Bonus (set at USD 1500)
• Tips.

Tailor Made Trips

We can organise this expedition on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Insurance

You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »

Itinerary

Here is an outline itinerary for this trip. A more detailed day-to-day itinerary is available as a downloadable PDF »

Outline Itinerary

Day 1 - 2:	Fly to Kathmandu. Team members joining on a "land-only", please plan to arrive in Kathmandu on Day 2 no later than 1630, when your services will begin. Overnight hotel.
Day 3:	Fly to Samagoan (3,541m). Overnight lodge.
Day 4 - 6:	Acclimatisation around Samagoan. Overnight lodges. Acclimatisation walks from Samagoan.
Day 7:	Move to ABC (4,750m).
Day 8 - 34:	Ascent of Manaslu (8,163m). Having spent four nights in Samagoan before moving to base camp, we aim to embark on our first rotation straight away as team members should be well-acclimatised. We plan to use four camps above Base Camp. ABC to Camp One (5,800m) Easy rock scrambling with one straightforward step of 10-15 metres below Camp 1. The rock is loose in places. Camp 1 is located in a superb position on a col. 3 - 4 hours climbing time. On our first rotation we plan to sleep at Camp 1 and more part way towards, or 'tag' Camp 2. Camp One to Camp Two (6,400m) The route between camp 1 and Camp 2 goes up a couloir and through an icefall, weaving between seracs with crevasses underfoot. This area is prone to avalanche/serac collapse - usually outpouring at well-defined chutes, which can be crossed quickly. 4 - 6 hours climbing to camp 2. Camp Two to Camp Three (6,800m) The route to camp 3 goes up to an icefall and then weaves up onto the main slope. On the summit push we will move through the camps, utilising Camp 3 before moving up to Camp 4 the following afternoon. 2 - 3 hours climbing to camp 3. Camp Three to Camp Four (7,400m) Camp 4 is used as the launch pad for the summit. We will move up and rest in the afternoon. A rightward trending ramp, which can be very icy, is traversed and leads into Camp 4. Climbing time 4 - 6 hours. Summit (8,163m) The slope from Camp 4 is about 20 degrees behind camp, before steeping up to 30 to 40 degrees. As you get higher the slopes get steeper, first to the foresummit, then to the final highest summit, which is a steep pinnacle 150 metres away from the foresummit and 50 metres high. Strong climbers make the climb in 4 - 5 hours having left at 0300hrs. Slower climbers leave as early as midnight and take 6 - 7 hours. From the summit, the team will aim to return to Camp 2, though some teams descend all the way to base camp. Anticipate an 8 - 12 hour round trip to the summit and back to Camp 2.
Day 35:	Return to Samagoan. Overnight lodge.
Day 36:	Helicopter to Kathmandu Helicopter flight back to Kathmandu (please be aware that the flight relies on clear weather and is likely to be very early in the morning). Overnight hotel.
Day 37:	Buffer day Kathmandu. Overnight hotel.
Day 38:	Fly home Airport transfer. For those joining "land-only", you should book your flight home today.

PLEASE NOTE: The above itinerary is not a fixed programme but is intended to give an indication of the likely events during the expedition. Please note that because of the nature of mountaineering on 8,000m peaks, it will be necessary to have a flexible plan in order to take the best advantage of situations as they present themselves. Any changes to the itinerary will be made with a view to maximising the benefit to the team members and of ensuring their eventual success on the mountain.

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Reports & Reviews

First Expedition: September 20
Total: 2 trips

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Leader Reports

• Manaslu 2012
  “Even in a busy airport terminal on a Saturday afternoon it was easy to spot Jerry then Kevin, bulging kit bags give the game away every time. Check-in was easy although Jerry did need to do a bit of repacking and negotiate his...”
  report added 02/Oct/12
• Manaslu 2008
  “Leaders: Adele Pennington; Tomaz Jakofcic; Chris Groves. Base Camp Manager: Mara Larson Team members: Alan W; Phil T; Ron R; Adam P; Michael P; Andrew M; Helen D; Geoff C; Ian C; Gordon B; John B and Jeremy (Bunter) A. The...”
  report added 14/Oct/08