Makalu Adventure

MANASLU EXPEDITION (8,163M) - 50 DAYS

Mt. Manaslu Expedition is more technical and challenging than Cho Oyu and Shishapangma Expeditions.

Manaslu Expedition

Climbing Mt. Makalu summit costs USD 12,500 for Full Expedition Service and USD 7,500 for Base Camp Service.

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  • Itinerary
  • Full Expedition Service
  • Base Camp Service
  • Cost Excludes
  • Departure Dates
  • Trip Info

Makalu Expedition Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu, airport reception and transfer to Hotel Eco Resort.

Day 02: Briefing, equipment check and preparation, PM welcome dinner.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Tumlingtar, drive to Num (1,490m) - Lodge

DAY 04: Trek to Sedua (1,460m - 5/6 hrs) - Lodge.

DAY 05: Trek to Tashi Gaun (2,070m - 5 hrs.) - Lodge.

DAY 06: Trek to Kauma (3,470m - 6 hrs.) - Lodge.

DAY 07: Acclimatisation day, local hike and rest - Lodge.

DAY 08: Trek to Mumbak (3,570m - 5 hrs.) - Lodge.

DAY 09: Neha Kharka (3,700m - 6 hrs.) - Lodge.

DAY 10: Trek to Sherson (4,615 m), hard day, 915m of ascent - Lodge.

DAY 11: Acclimatisation / rest day, local hike - Lodge.

DAY 12: Trek to Makalu Base Camp (5,000 m - 4/5 hrs.) - Lodge or Camp

DAY 13-43: Further acclimatisation, skills revision, climbing period and summit.

DAY 44: Trek to Mumbuk (3,570 m) - Lodge.

DAY 45: Trek to Kauma (3,470 m) - Lodge.

Day 46: Trek to Tashi Gaon (2,070 m) - Lodge.

Day 47: Trek to Pakuwa (1,520 m) - Lodge.

Day 48: Trek to Bumling (1,160m) - Lodge.

Day 49: Trek to Tumlingtar (860 m) - Lodge.

Day 50: Tumlingtar to Kathmandu by air - Hotel Eco Resort.

Day 51: Sightseeing and shopping, PM Team Dinner - Hotel.

Day 52: Final Departure.

Manaslu Expedition (8463m) Full Expedition Service costs USD($) 12,500 per person

Included in Full Expedition Service

  • Airport/Hotel/airport transfers
  • 4 nights’ accommodation at hotel Thamel Eco Resort in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast and all taxes
  • Kathmandu – Aarughat – Kathmandu by private Vehicle and all your luggage to Base camp and back.
  • Manaslu Expedition Government Royalty
  • All camping facilities and meals during the expedition including tent (one member = one tent) at Base camp.
  • Kitchen and Dinning equipment, Eating utensils, Shower Tents, Toilet Tent, Store Tent, etc
  • Twin sharing HA tents Mountain Hardware T3 on Camp 1, Camp 2 and Camp 3. Triple sharing HA tents Mountain Hardware T3 on Camp 4.
  • All porter wages costs from Aarughat to Manaslu Base camp and back to Kathmandu.
  • All costs for support staff (guide, cook, kitchen helpers, and porters)
  • Liaison officer, his fee, daily wages, equipment, clothing, accommodation, transportation, meals and insurance
  • Expedition handling fees
  • Garbage deposit for Ministry of Tourism
  • HA food till Camp 4 and summit
  • EPI Gas and HA (High Altitude ) cooking stoves above Base Camp till Camp 4
  • Brand new Oxygen - 3 bottles per client, Mask and Regulator and extra Mask and Regulator for emergency
  • Oxygen bottles, Mask and Regulator.
  • High altitude sleeping mat above Base Camp till Camp IV
  • Garbage fee / Environmental Fee
  • All our base camp staffs , porters, and Camp 1 staff wages, insurance and their daily wages and their equipment allowance.
  • Heaters in the mess tent at BC.
  • Tables, back rest chairs, mattress, kitchen equipments and all cutleries.
  • All breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, Coffee from Aarughat to Manaslu Base Camp, till Camp 4 and till back to Aarughat and Kathmandu.
  • Kathmandu to Manaslu Base camp and back (all luggage and extra baggage carrying wages for the clients)
  • Generator and Solar Panel at Base Camp
  • Manaslu Area Conservation Fee (MCAP)
  • All base camp staffs and porters his daily wages, insurance, equipment allowance, meals, accommodation etc
  • Climbing Rope Fixing fee for Expedition operators Association of Nepal
  • Carrying wages for Sherpa above base camp (Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3 and Camp 4 and back to Base Camp)
  • Satellite phone for Emergency use
  • Radio sets for members and climbing Sherpa
  • GAMO bag (Portable Altitude Chamber)
  • Manaslu Area special Trekking permit.
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, Coffee, Hot water for shower from Aarughat to Manaslu Base Camp and while on the Manaslu expedition and back to Aarughat

Manaslu Expedition (8463m) Base Camp Service costs USD($) 7,500 per person

Included in Base Camp Service

  • Airport/Hotel/airport transfers
  • 4 nights’ accommodation at hotel Thamel Eco Resort in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast and all taxes
  • Kathmandu – Aarughat – Kathmandu by private Vehicle and all your luggage to Base camp and back.
  • Manaslu Expedition Government Royalty
  • All camping facilities and meals till Base Camp including tent at Base camp.
  • Kitchen and Dinning equipment, Eating utensils, Shower Tents, Toilet Tent, Store Tent, etc.
  • All porter wages costs from Aarughat to Manaslu Base camp and back to Kathmandu.
  • All costs for support staff (guide, cook, kitchen helpers, and porters)
  • Liaison officer, his fee, daily wages, equipment, clothing, accommodation, transportation, meals and insurance
  • Garbage deposit for Ministry of Tourism
  • Garbage fee / Environmental Fee
  • All our base camp staffs , porters, and Camp 1 staff wages, insurance and their daily wages and their equipment allowance.
  • Heaters in the mess tent at Base Camp.
  • Tables, back rest chairs, mattress, kitchen equipments and all cutleries.
  • All breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, Coffee from Aarughat to Manaslu Base Camp and till back to Aarughat and Kathmandu.
  • Kathmandu to Manaslu Base camp and back (all luggage and extra baggage carrying wages for the clients)
  • Generator and Solar Panel at Base Camp
  • Manaslu Area Conservation Fee (MCAP)
  • Trekking Guide plus Base camp manager, all base camp staffs and porters his daily wages, insurance, equipment allowance, meals, accommodation etc
  • Satellite phone for Emergency use
  • GAMO bag (Portable Altitude Chamber)
  • Manaslu Area special Trekking permit.
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, Coffee, Hot water for shower from Aarughat to Manaslu Base Campvand back to Aarughat

Cost Excludes

  • International flights and airport taxes.
  • Visa fees.
  • Bar bills and laundry.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
  • Tips for driver, guide, porter, BC staff and climbing Sherpas
  • Any other expenses incurred except mentioned in above ‘included’ items.
  • Ice axe, Crampons and Climbing boots
  • Four season sleeping bag for base camp use and above
  • Harness
  • Jumar/ascender
  • 3 x tape slings
  • 2 x screw-gate karabiners
  • Descender/abseil device
  • Prussic loops
  • Plastic mountaineering boots and Neoprene over boots
  • Globes, Sun glasses, Snow glacess, Down suit or duvet/salopette combination, warm wolloen socks, well broken in trekking shoes, trekking poles etc.
  • Successful Climbing Bonus for the Sherpa – (USD 1000 recommended)
Arrival Date Departure Date Price Options Season
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 Fri, 31 May 2024 USD 12,500 per person Guranteed Departure Spring
Wed, 04 Sep 2024 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 USD 12,500 per person Guranteed Departure Autumn
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 Wed, 21 May 2025 USD 12,500 per person Booking Open Spring
Sat, 06 Sep 2025 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 USD 12,500 per person Booking Open Autumn
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 Wed, 27 May 2026 USD 12,500 per person Booking Open Spring
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 USD 12,500 per person Booking Open Autumn

Meals:

In hotels, breakfast is provided. On expedition, all food and non-alcoholic beverages are provided.

Internal Flights:

Our policy is to match your needs rather than to state a particular flight or class of travel for each departure. We can provide very competitive prices for airfares to connect with our itineraries.

Insurance:

Medical and Personal Insurance is not included although it is compulsory.

Departures:

Pre-monsoon: April/May

Post Monsoon: March/April/September/October

For details of departure dates, trip leaders and costs; please keep in touch with us.