Mount Manaslu Expedition 2018 Manaslu from Sama Gaun 8163m tall Mount Manaslu also known as Kutung is the 8 th highest mountain in the world. It is located in the Mansiri Himal. Manaslu which means ‘Mountain of the Spirit”, comes from Sanskrit word, Manasa, meaning “intellect” or “soul”. It was first climbed on 9 th May 956 by Japanese Expedition Team Manaslu is little easier than other 8000m peaks in climbed in September and mid of October. But it is completely different in Spring season because of heavy snowfall and threat of avalanche . ...