Manaslu Expedition 2025

Manaslu Expedition 2025

Facts of the Trip

Elevation: 8163m

Location: North/West Nepal (Gorkha)

Duration: 35 days

First Ascent: Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu, members of a Japanese expedition 1956, May 9

Best Season: Spring and Autumn

Accommodation: Hotel and Camping

Climbing Route: North-south routes

Grade: Mountaineering VII

Transportation: By Road or Heli

Group Size: Min. 2

Major Activity: Mountaineering

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Manaslu is the eighth-highest mountain in the world at 8,163 metres (26,781ft) above sea level. Manaslu is located on the north side of Gorkha district along the Budi Gandaki valley. Manaslu was renamed Manaslu, which comes from the Sanskrit word "Manasa" meaning "intellect" or "soul". The total climbing route length is 12.2 km from the Base Camp. The nearest settlement to the Manaslu peak is Samagaun at a distance of 1.9 km.

Many consider the three peaks of Manaslu as Japanese peaks, as they were the first to reach its summit on May 9, 1956, by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu, members of a Japanese expedition.

The Manaslu Expedition 2025, organized by the Asian Hiking Team, offers climbers an opportunity to summit the world's eighth-highest peak, standing at 8,163 meters. The expedition is scheduled to commence on September 8, 2025, during the optimal autumn climbing season.

The main trekking route to reach Manaslu Base Camp, the caravan route, takes off at Samagaon. There are two routes to get to Samagaon. Either come from over the high Larkya pass starting from Besisahar or continues drive to Dharapani/ Tilche and 3–4 days trek to Samagau or the original Manaslu trekking start from Sotikhola /Machhekhola and trek to Samagau 5–7 days.

Camp Details

Camp I: Approximately 5,700 meters, situated above the glacier in a protected area.
Camp II: Around 6,400 meters, located in a relatively flat and safe section.
Camp III: Approximately 6,800 meters, positioned just below the col to mitigate strong winds.
Camp IV: Around 7,400 meters, serving as the final camp before the summit attempt.

Asian Hiking Team has organizing Manalsu Expeditions 2025 autumn season. The international group joining schedule for 2025 start on September 08. All our Sherpa leaders and climbing Sherpa has many years of experience to climb above 8000m peaks. The trekking route we mentioned drives from Kathmandu to Sotikhola, trekking all the way to Samagau. However, you can do trek start from Besisahar – Dharapani, over the high pass as well. You can stay at a hotel or lodge and then proceed to the Manaslu base camp.

Day by Day Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel (B).

Day 02 - Day 03: Kathmandu free day-Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of the Ministry of Tourism (BB).

Start Trekking

Day 04: Kathmandu to Besi Shahar continue to Dharapani (1860m) by Bus/Jeep, 9–12 hours, overnight at hotel (B/L/D). 

Day 05: Trekking to Tilje (2360m), 4-6 hours, overnight at hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).

Day 06: Trekking to Bhimtang (3590m), 4–6 hours, overnight at hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).

Day 07: Over the Larkya Pass 5213m, trek to Dharmasala 4900 m, 8-14 hours, overnight at Lodge (B/L/D).

Day 08: Dharmasala to Samagau 5-7 hours, overnight at hotel (B/L/D).

Optional Itinerary from Day 4 to Day 9

Day 04: Kathmandu to Arughat Bazar (620m), continues to Sotikhola to Machha Khola (870 m) by Jeep/ Local Bus 9-12 hours, overnight hotel (B/L/D).

Day 05: MachheKhola to Jagat (1340 m), 5-6 hours, Overnight Lodge /Guest house (B/L/D).

Day 06: Jagat to Deng (1860m), 5-6 hours, Overnight Lodge /Guest house (B/L/D).

Day 07: Deng to Namrung (2630m), 5-6 hours 2300m, Overnight Lodge /Guest house (B/L/D).

Day 08: Namrung to Lho (3180m), 4-6 hours, Overnight Lodge /Guest house (B/L/D).

Day 09: Lho to Samagaou (3360m), 4-5 hours, Overnight Lodge /Guest house (B/L/D).

Note: if you want to use the over the Larke pass, one day early in base camp.

Day 10: Acclimatization rest day in Samagaou, Overnight Lodge /Guest house (B/L/D).

Day 11: Samagau to Manaslu Base camp (4900m), 3-5 hours, meet our staffs, overnight at camp (B/L/D).

Day 12 to Day 28: That is acclimatization and climbing period. 

Base Camp 4900m

Camp I - 5700m

Camp II - 6400m

Camp III - 6800m

Camp IV - 7400m

Manaslu Summit, 88163m and return to base camp

End Climbing

Day 29: Base Camp to Sama Gau, overnight at Hotel/ Guest house (B/L/D).

Day 30: Trek from Samagau to Namrung 5–6 hours, Overnight Lodge /Guest house (B/L/D).

Day 31: Trek from Namrung to Jagat, 8–10 hours, Overnight Lodge /Guest house (B/L/D).

Day 32: Jagat to Machhekhola Overnight Lodge /Guest house (B/L/D).

Day 33: Machha Khola to Sotikhola continues to Kathmandu drive by tourist coach 7-9 hours, Overnight Hotel (B/L).

Day 34: Kathmandu free, overnight hotel, (BB).

Day 35: Last minute, transfer to the airport for your onward journey (B).

Optional Itinerary return to Kathmandu

Option 2: by Heli Direct to Kathmandu with Extra cost for Heli

Option 3: Trek over the Larke Pass as the following:

Day 29: Base Camp – Sama Gau, overnight at Hotel/ Guest house (B/L/D).

Day 30: Trek from Samagau to Namrung 5–6 hours, Overnight Lodge /Guest house (B/L/D).

Day 31: Trek from Namrung to Jagat, 8–10 hours, Overnight Lodge /Guest house (B/L/D).

Day 32: Jagat to Machhekhola Overnight Lodge /Guest house (B/L/D).

Day 33: Machha Khola to Sotikhola continues to Kathmandu drive by tourist coach 7-9 hours, Overnight Hotel (B/L).

Day 34: Kathmandu free, overnight hotel, (BB).

Day 35: Last minute, transfer to the airport for your onward journey (B).