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.

FACTS AND FIGURE

Mountain: Manaslu 8163 m/26,781ft/8^th highest mountain in the world

Location: Nepal

Altitude: 8163 m, 26,781 feet
First ascent: May 9, 1956 by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu
Expedition: Japanese Expedition
Summits/Deaths: 1101/68

Death Rate after summit: 6.17%

Facts: Manaslu was known as Killer mountain. It used to be climbed mostly in spring season. The trend changed since 2008 after many successful ascents. In 2008, Cho Oyu via Tibet was closed for foreigners and most of the team diverted to Manaslu in autumn season (September-october). It was big success in autumn season in 2008. Since then, it became very popular and many climbers are attracted for autumn season.

Quick look:

Name: IMAGINE International Manaslu expedition 2018

Arrival in Nepal: 3^rd September 2018

Departure from Nepal: 5^th October 2018

Price: 14,500/- $ USD

Space: 10 foreign climbers

Minimum: 5 Members with 6 Sherpa at least

Booking: Till 5^th August 2018

Leader: MINGMA G

Mingma G on Manaslu summit

Mingma G is IFMGA/UIAGM certified Mountain Guide. He is well trained and well experienced climber and leader. He started his mountaineering career in 2006 with his first attempt on Mt. Manaslu. Till the date, he successfully topped Mt. Everest 5 times, twice from Tibet and Thrice from Nepal. Other successful 8000m peaks which he climbed without use of oxygen are; Twice on Mt K2 (8611m), once on Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m), once on Mt. Lhotse (8516m), once on Makalu (8463m), once on Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m), once on Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), thrice on Mt. Manaslu (8163m),once on Mt. Nanga parbat(8125m), once on Mt. Annapurna-I (8091m), once on Mt Gasherbrum-I (8068m), Once on Mt Broad Peak (8047m). He also reached the altitude of 8300m on Mt. Lhotse via South Face, which is regarded as the longest rocky range and hardest mountain to climb.

Mingma is the first and only the Solo climber from Nepal. He soloed on Mt Chobuje (6685m) via west face in 2015. This is one of the most difficult mountains to climb.

Beside this, Mingma is the first summiter on Mt. Cheki-Go (6257m), Mt. Bamongo (6400m) and Mt Chobuje via West Face.

He also made other several 6000m peaks like 4times on Mt. Ama Dablam (6812m), Thorong Peak, Paldor Peak, Mt. Larkya North peak, Island peak, Pharchamo, Ramdung, Lobuje, Chulo peak etc.

He was honoured with “Honorary Goodwill Ambassador” for “Nepal Tourism

Mingma also took First Aid course from NOLS/WFR and Red Cross.

Expedition led by Mingma G in 2017

1. Dhaulagiri-8167m-7^th Highest- Topped in April 30

2. Makalu-8463m-5^th highest- Topped in May 11

3. K2 -8611m-2^nd highest- Topped in July 28

4. Broad Peak-8047m-12^th highest-Topped in August 4

5. Nanga Parbat-8125m-9^th highest-Topped in October 02

Manaslu Base Camp

Cost: 14,500/- USD

Cost Includes:

1. Manaslu Climbing Permit and other required permit of both member and personnel sherpa

2. Liaison Officer fee

3. 1member: 1climbing Sherpa from Nepal

4. Oxygen (3 cylinders to climbing member and for climbing Sherpa as required)

5. Latest Mask Regulator Set (TopOut mask)

6. Staff insurance (climbing Sherpa, Kitchen staff and porters)

7. Allowance for Sherpa & other staffs

8. Lodging & Fooding during trekking and Expedition

9. Transfer in Kathmandu

10. 4 nights Hotel in Kathmandu on BB plan (Bed and Breakfast)

11. Group Climbing gear ( rope, ice crew, snow bar, Epi gas, cooking pots and others)

12. Tents and food in Base camp and High camps.

13. Kitchen Staffs at Base camp

14. Porter to BC & back

15. Solar set at Base camp

16. Generator (for charging high voltage electronic devices)

17. Communication (walkieTalkie)

18. Weather Report by Krishna Manadar based in Nepal and Mr Michael Fagin based in USA

19. Satellite phone service with fixed calling charge

Cost Excludes:

1. International Airfare

2. Summit Bonus to personnel climbing Sherpa of 850/-USD

3. Member’s Personal climbing equipments.

4. Member Personal climbing Insurance

5. Lunch, Dinner & Drink in Kathmandu.

6. Nepal Visa fee

7. Helicopter Rescue if needed

8. Alcoholic drinks

9. Tips to Staffs if you like.

ITINERARY:

Day01: Arrival at TIA airport, Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

Day02: Paper work in Kathmandu + shopping.

Day 03: Drive to Besi sahar

Day 04: Drive to Dharapani and Trek to Guwa

Day 05: Trek to Bhimthang

Day 06: Acclimatization and Rest day

Day 07: Trek to Samdo crossing Larkya pass

Day 08: Trek to Sama Gaun

Day09: Rest day

Day 10: Trek to Base camp

Day 11: Rest Day at base camp

Day 13-28: Climbing Period

Day29: Rest day + packing

Day33: Trek to Sama Gaun and overnight at hotel

Day31: Early Back to Kathmandu by helicopter (Rest Day in Kathmandu)

Day32: Transfer to TIA and final departure to your own destination

Manaslu camp2

GEARS

PRIMARY ESSENTIALS
1.   Passport
2.   Money, Traveler’s Cheques and Credit cards
3.   Personal Travel Insurance

CLOTHING
1.   Sunglass Normal-1
2.   Casual Clothing for travel and Kathmandu-1set
3.   Polypropylene shirt or T-Shirt-4-5
4.   Warm fleece inner-2
5.   Fleece jacket   -1
6.   Wind Jacket-1
7.   Down suit-1
8.   Down Jacket-1
9.   Down pant-1
10.   Light weight trouser-1
11.   Heavy weight trousers
12.   Fleece trouser-1
13.   Wind pants-1
14.   Polypropylene long Jons-1
15.   Underwear-5
16.   Light weight-1
17.   Light weight gloves-1
18.   Down Mitts-1
19.   Heavy mitts-1
20.   Ski Gloves-1
21.   Sun Hat-1
22.   Warm Hat-1
23.   Headband/buff-1
24.   Light weight walking shocks-6
25.   Climbing shocks-4
26.   Rain coat or Umbrella for trekking-1

FOOTWEAR
1.   Climbing Boots-1
2. Plastic/leather boots-1
3.   Trekking boots-1
4.   Gaiter-1

PERSONAL
1.   Sun and-1
2.   lip care -1
3.   Personal first aid kit-1
4.   Repair kit like (needle, threat)
5.   Reading materials
6.   Diary and Writing material
7.   Camera/video camera

EQUIPMENT
1.   Harness-1
2.   Unlock karabiners -3
3.   Screw/lock karabiners-3
4.   Descender/fig.8/-1
5.   Ascender/Jumor-1
6.   Tape slings-2
7.   Set prussic loops-2
8.   Ice Axe- 1
9.   Retractable poles- 1 set
10.   Crampons-1
11.   Helmet-1
12.   Head Lamp-2
13.   Batteries- 4sets/4times changeable
14.   Sunglass with UV rays protection-1
15.   Googles-1
16.   Water bottle-1
17.   Pee Bottle-1
18.   Ruck sack- 45-55ltr -1
SLEEPING
Sleeping Bag(20°C)-1
Sleeping Bag (30°c)-1
Thermarest mat-1

Organizer

Why With Us?

1. Safety and Security: Safety of clients, safety of staff and safety of porters is our first priority.

2. Leader: There will be at least 2 UIAGM/IFMGA internationally certified Guide in a team.

3. Experience: All our climbing Sherpa will be at least one time Everest summiteers and highly experienced.

4. Team;

A. We are committed to small team size not more than 10 clients, operating one fully guided expedition with well management.

B. All our climbing Sherpa and cooking staffs will be well trained and experienced

C. All our clients will be accompanied by 1 Sherpa at least. We don’t accept those clients who want to climb by themselves without taking Sherpa

5. We provide totally hygienic and fresh cuisine.

6. Rescue: Since our climbing Sherpa are well trained, they make quick rescue using easy and quick technique. Beside this, we also make quick airlift rescues by helicopter in case of accident.

7. Advance Communication: We provide walkie Talkie to every climbing member to ensure their position and safety. We have wifi facility in base camp and we take satellite phone above the base camp.

8. Weather Forecast : On every 8000m expeditions, we use two different weather forecasts of Mr Krishna Manandar based in Nepal and Mr Michael Fagin based in USA.

For more information

Imagine

www.imagineclimb.com

Email: climbermingma@gmail.com

Direct talk: +977-9851087896

Phone: +977-4810519

Post Box: 12083 (Sundhara, Kathmandu, Nepal)