Manaslu

Base Camp (4,700 m/15,420 ft)

Whether by helicopter to Samagaun and then to base camp, or on a 10-day trek, you will arrive at Seven Summit Treks’ Manaslu Base Camp at an altitude of 4,800 m, where our best team of Sherpas will be waiting for you. Seven Summit has the best base camp on Manaslu with a large number of groups. Manaslu Base Camp is located on a rocky moraine with breathtaking views of the mountains. You will spend approximately one month at base camp. Each member will have an individual tent, and there are also tents with a dining area, kitchen, shower, communication, and toilet. Before climbing the mountain, we perform a large ceromantic puja at base camp for good luck and a safe climb. At Manaslu Base Camp, Seven Summit offers frequent helicopter charter flights, each bringing plenty of fresh vegetables, fresh meat, drinks, and sometimes bread.

Camp I (5,500 m/18,045 ft)

For better acclimatization, once the Sherpa team has fixed the rope, you will ascend to Camp I, located at 5,700 m altitude. This section of climbing involves mixed terrain with a few crevasses and ice on the glacier section. This will take 3 to 4 hours of climbing. We will rotate frequently between Camp I and Base Camp.

Camp II (6,200 m/20,341 ft)

The most technical section of the climb on Mount Manaslu is from Camp I to Camp II. It involves walking on snow for over an hour and traversing several steep sections of ice, as well as climbing a ladder. This will take approximately 5 hours.

Camp III (6,800 m/22,310 ft)

The ascent from Camp II to Camp III is the shortest distance. It only takes 2 to 3 hours. It’s a very short route, although with some technical crevasses, and the experience will be very comfortable.

Camp IV (7,400 m/24,278 ft)

It’s a difficult day climbing from Camp III to Camp IV due to the large number of climbs starting from this point. You’re already at 7,500 m altitude, so the oxygen level will be low and some members may experience difficulties. On this section of climbing, you’ll need to climb for 3 to 4 hours on steep snow sections. You could sleep if the weather cooperates during the acclimatization days.

Summit (8,163 m/26,782 ft)

The most important day is summit day. It’s the main goal of every climber. It’s a day they dream about. That’s why most climbers begin their ascent to the summit late at night and hike for about 7 or 8 hours, reaching the top around 8-10 am. The summit of Mount Manaslu is breathtaking. You’ll be captivated by the beautiful view of various 8,000-meter peaks. That same day, after taking some photos, you will hike to Camp III or Camp II, which will take about 5 to 6 hours. Descending from the summit is also a challenging part of this expedition, so a safe descent is also an important part of summit day. Seven Summit Treks will have a Sherpa climber accompanying one member from Camp IV to summit day and back to base camp. The SST guide will carry the oxygen cylinders for the members and themselves. For a safe summit of Mount Manaslu, SST will always rely on the best weather forecast, communication, and support from the base camp leader. Fixing ropes to reach the summit is the primary task of our Sherpa climber, so we greatly admire our Sherpa for fixing ropes, opening trails, and making every effort to ensure the group reaches the summit of Mount Manaslu.