MT. MANASLU MOUNTAINEERING EXPEDITION

On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, the Brown Bear Trail guide
and staff receives you with a warm welcome. A short transfer to your hotels in the
heart of Kathmandu city. After checking into your rooms, and getting refreshed our
guide briefs with information regarding Mt. Manaslu Mountaineering Expeditions.
Includes information on hotels, and lodge while trekking, and climbing with do and don’ts
with welcome dinner.

We have reserved two free days in Kathmandu to relieve you from jetlag with
long flights, on this day one can book for a sightseeing tour around world heritage
sites within Kathmandu visiting Old Durbar (palace) Square, and ancient stupa of
Swayambhunath, after a tour head back to hotel with preparations for Everest
Expeditions and trek to base camp.
Second day in Kathmandu optional tour and expeditions preparations and group
briefing from our lead guide and team leader, on this day completing all formal
documentations for the climb of Mt. Manaslu and packing.

We have reserved two free days in Kathmandu to relieve you from jetlag with
long flights, on this day one can book a sightseeing tour around world heritage
sites within Kathmandu visiting Old Durbar (palace) Square, and ancient stupa of
Swayambhunath, after a tour head back to the hotel with preparations for Everest
Expeditions and trek to base camp.
Second day in Kathmandu optional tour and expeditions preparations and group
briefing from our lead guide and team leader, on this day, completing all formal
documentations for the climb of Mt. Manaslu and packing.

Start the long driving journey as early as possible, having some morning
refreshments. As drive leads beyond Kathmandu valley and down to low warm
paddy farm villages. Then heading towards high hills around Gorkha district to
Arughat town is located on the shelf of the Buri-Gandaki River.
From Arughat, on the same four wheels of changing to local vehicles for another
few hour's drives to Machha Khola. A small farm village for overnight stops, the
name Machha Khola means a Fishing stream nearby.

After a pleasant overnight at Machha Khola, the walk leads north toward Jagat
village. The trail follows through several farm settlements and villages and within
a forest of Sal trees and bamboo. Reaching Tatopani a place with natural hot-
spring, from here climb to cooler hills, and finally end the walk at Jagat.
A nice large village populated with mixed tribes of hill people and cultures of both
Hindu and Buddhism. Transfer into a nice simple lodge, rest of the day time to
observe the local village life.

From Jagat, the morning walk leads to higher areas past scattered farm villages with
a short climb and downhill to cross over a bridge to reach Nagjet and Philim, a
large village with spread-out farmhouses. After Philim walks through farm terraces
of golden fields of wheat and barley, then a climb on rocky ridge top into
bamboo forest area and towards our overnight stop at Deng village.

After a pleasant stop in Deng, a morning walk leads to a cooler region as the altitude
Gains slowly enter a nice forest of pine and rhododendron. The trail continues
towards higher areas, and then a short downhill to a river at Bihi Bazaar a small
village by a riverside.
From Bihi walk follows the Buri Gandaki River, then crosses a river to small farm
villages and cultivating farm fields of barley, wheat, and millets. The walk then ends on
reaching Namrung village with close views of Mt. Manaslu North Face and
adjoining peaks. From here onwards amidst the strong Tibetan influence of similar
Buddhism culture and traditional life, the starting point of high Manaslu valley.

After an overnight stop at Namrung, the walk heads towards farm fields within Yak
herder huts and shelters. The high Manaslu valley villagers mostly engaged in
farming during the summer times.
From here walk leads to a high and scenic valley to Lo Gaon for an overnight stop, one
of the nicest villages within Manaslu valley. At Lo enjoy close views of towering
Manaslu North Face, after checking into a nice lodge. Time to visit the monastery
with numerous Chorten and Mani walls including views of Ganesh Himal towards
the east.

From Lo-Gaon reaching a wide valley and on the main trail of the Manaslu circuit as
the walk continues within the high country. On leaving Lo-Gaon vegetation changes and
tree lines fades for a few short juniper bushes and some willow trees.
The walk leads on a nice path with views of snow peaks and then finally the day walk
completes reaching Sama-Gaon for an overnight stop. A large settlement and one of

the main village of the Upper Manaslu area. Where route leads to Manaslu base
camp and Larke-la pass as well towards Tibet / China border.

A rest day at Sama-Gaon village to support with acclimatization before heading
higher terrain towards Manaslu Base Camp. Enjoy the two free days with time to
explore scenic hills, as well as visit the village's old Monastery of Buddhism.
Rest of the day planning and prepared for the climb of Manaslu as well
checking personal climbing gear.

A rest day at Sama-Gaon village to support with acclimatization before heading
higher terrain towards Manaslu Base Camp. Enjoy the two free days with time to
explore scenic hills, as well as visit the village's old Monastery of Buddhism.
Rest of the day planning and prepared for the climb of Manaslu as well
checking personal climbing gear.

Today after collecting all the needful climbing gear from the porters and mules,
getting busy sorting out the equipment and planning. As well as having practice
climb before heading for the big climb to the summit of Mt. Manaslu.
Full two days dividing equipment and rations of food for further high camps, as
well having rest, enjoy practicing climb using the climbing gear.
A final meeting with the Leader and the guide, information to encounter, as well for safe descent.

Today after collecting all the needful climbing gear from the porters and mules,
getting busy sorting out the equipment and planning. As well as having practice
climb before heading for the big climb to the summit of Mt. Manaslu.
Full two days dividing equipment and rations of food for further high camps, as
well having rest, enjoy practicing climb using the climbing gear.
A final meeting with the Leader and the guide, information to encounter, as well for a safe descent.

From the base camp climb to cross a high plateau and then skirt a ridge of
the lateral moraine. As the climb continues to the foot of towering Mt. Manaslu, after a
steep climb reaching a moraine and glaciated areas and then setting our High or
Advance Camp. From here the real adventure begins, with enough time to
explore the wilderness. Enjoying a close view of Mt. Manaslu and
the surrounding dramatic scenery. At Advance Base Camp, final preparation for the
long haul to the summit of Mt. Manaslu. Within full 15 days for checking the
equipment and ferrying loads to higher camps.
The leader and main climbing guide will set up the plan for further camps before
the summit day. Depending upon the favorable weather forecast, the expedition
leader will control the daily routine of the expedition.

The Mt. Manaslu Expedition's 1 st and 2nd camp remains located in a safer flat

area. It lies at an elevation of 6, 400 meters above the icefall. There is also a
snowy terrace in the region where you can find a large amount of snow
The climbing route from Camp I to Camp II is a strenuous and hard climb where
the team ascends moderate-angled snow slopes on the lower reaches,
The Camp-I between 5, 600 m and 5,700 m, where’s Camp-II at 6,300 m to
6, 400 m. The Camp III at 6, 900 m and the last Camp IV at an altitude of
above 7, 300 m. From where the final bid for the summit starts after mid-
night when the wind and cold breeze subsides.
Summit to Mt Manaslu requires setting up 5 camps above Base Camp, the route
ascends at moderately angled snowy slopes in the lower parts while the slopes start
getting steeper above camp-I. Until Camp IV is reached, the steep sections
continue tackling some technical sections in a few places. As the climb gets tougher
reach the summit on a small snow plateau. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama
of Annapurna-Lamjung and Ganesh Himal with adjoining peaks of the Manaslu range
Bauddha and Himal Chuli.
After feeling in high spirits, and enjoying the glorious views descend to the advance
base camp on the same day. This will depend on snow conditions and members'
fitness.

Climb and descend finally ends reaching Base Camp, where all staff and members
should be at the base camp. Have a day to pull up the energy and preparation for
the return journey back to low warm farm areas.

On carrying all the remaining equipment from all camps, then packing the gear for
porters and pack animals to carry. Leaving nothing at the camp carrying all the
garbage, and leaving nothing but your footprints.

A leisurely and pleasant walk brings you back to civilization at Sama Gaon, enjoy the
party after checking your rooms in a nice local lodge.

The return journey to Macha-Khola, takes about five days or less of leisure and

walk downhill with a few steep ups. The route leads to lovely Lo-Gaon and then to
Namrung, Deng towards Jagat village. Enjoy the last day walk of the adventure
heading downhill to Machha-Khola for the last overnight stop around Manaslu and
Gorkha district.

Having an early breakfast at the lodge in Machha-Khola, board in a vehicle for
an exciting drive to Kathmandu. The road follows the Buri-Gandaki River to Arughat
town, and then the drive climbs towards Dhading district to reach the main
highway to Kathmandu at Malekhu town. The drive continues following Trisuli
River for a few hours then drives up to enter Kathmandu valley and the city.
On reaching Kathmandu, transfer back to your hotel after a long interesting drive.

Two full rest days in Kathmandu after a tough hard adventure climb of
Mt. Manaslu, enjoy the day relaxing, or joining for a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu-
Patan and Bhaktapur.
On this spare day, the leader and guide will hand the expedition reports to
concern Nepal Government Tourism department, evening enjoy the farewell
group dinner.

Last day in the country full of amazing adventures with high Himalayan peaks,
after a wonderful experience; with fond memories of Mt. Manaslu
Mountaineering Expedition. Brown Beat Trail staff transfer you from the hotel to
airport as per your international flight time for your final departure homeward
bound or to the respective destination.