Manaslu Expedition 2017

Cost Inclusion

• 1:1 Sherpa to climber ratio and 1:4 leader to client ratio to assist during climb
• 4 bottled oxygen with use of latest mask and regulator
• Nepalese government royalty fees for Manaslu.
• All expedition organizational requirements
• Service of base camp manager and climbing sirdars
• Satellite communication system at base camp but nominal charge for use
• Radio set for communication between camps
• Meals at base camp and higher camps during expedition
• Personal tents at BC, high tents, kitchen tents, dining tents, shower tents, toilet tents, store tents, cooking utensils and more for your comfort.
• 5 nights accommodation at Kathmandu Guest House with breakfast on deluxe room
• Ktm-Samagoan-Ktm Helicopter flight
• Staffs wages, allowances with their insurance
• Common climbing equipment
• Porterage of climbing equipment up to base camp and back to Lukla after expedition
• Liaison officer daily wages and fees
• Applicable national park fees and local taxes
• 2 waterproof duffel bags

Cost Exclusion

• International airfare
• Meals in Kathmandu
• Custom for bringing any expedition goods
• Nepal entry visa fees
• Personal clothing and equipment
• Insurance (Mandatory)
• Summit bonus
• Gratuities for staff
• Personal expenses

Important note

The day-to-day program is subject to weather, conditions and the progress and wishes of the group. Most importantly, the leaders will be making daily decisions, for example, about exactly how far or which way we go, and will be thinking ultimately about the safety and health of all in the party, as well as the enjoyment of the group and success in the outcome of the trek and climb. We ensure liability as per indicated itinerary and list of services. If the holiday is cut short or completed earlier than the projected period upon client’s wish, we shall not be responsible or make refund against unutilized days or services. Clients need to pay extra for Hotels/services incurred in Kathmandu or elsewhere in such cases.

TRIP GRADE – Strenuous

It is expected that you have previous experience of climbing minimum 6000m+ peaks. Climbers are also expected to have glaciated mountain climbing skills. Also, climbers should have previous experience of spending nights at higher altitude.

Meals

Meals are included in our expedition and are served in Lodges located along the trek to base camp and after the expedition. We consider delicious and nutritious food to be a key component to the overall success of our expeditions. We charter the food in by flight and take the utmost care in quality preparation. Our High Altitude Chef will be with us for all meals at Base Camp and Camp 2. You could bring things which you enjoy eating - chocolates, power bars, dry fruits, candies, other snacks etc.

Accommodation

In Kathmandu we stay at Kathmandu Guest House, a well-known hotel. Centrally located in Thamel, the hotel also boasts of a beautiful garden where you can relax and enjoy the greenery.  During the trekking upto base camp we stay at teahouses and lodges as there are many clean and friendly Lodges along the trail. Rooms are basic, normally just a bed with a pillow and blankets. Our base camp is well appointed, providing each climber a comfortable environment. There will be a warm dining room, personal tent for each individual, kitchen tent, shower and etc and more for your comfort.

Group size

Our emphasis is always on maintaining the small group so that it will be easy to coordinate and cooperate with each other especially in high altitude expeditions like Everest. You will get to know your Sherpa guide and team member personally. Being a small group is always efficient on bigger mountain. Our group size is small and your Sherpa guides will not only assist you at the summit push but will also assist you in the rotation of higher camps.

Travel Insurance

It’s mandatory and highly recommended to get  insurance before embarking on any adventurous activities like high altitude expeditions. We advise all our clients to get a insurance that covers up emergency helicopter evacuation that may be needed in case of the occurrence of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) in high altitudes where there are no other means of transportation available. Medical expenses, Baggage lost, Delays and Cancellation, Death & Repatriation are also another important factor to include when purchasing your Insurance. It is advisable to review carefully the insurance and its coverage before making the final decision.

Rescue/Evacuations

In case of a serious sickness or a casualty; we undertake to do everything possible to transfer you to the nearest hospital.  Since you are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred in evacuation, kindly ensure that all expenses are fully covered by your insurance before assigning it or must be prepared to pay on your own after getting back to Kathmandu.

Equipment Checklist

The gear listed below are required for the expedition. We encourage you to get all equipment listed below and kindly ensure you check and try every equipment . You can also buy or hire the same in Kathmandu as they are available in the many trekking shops from branded to local manufacturers in Kathmandu.

Head:

• Warm Hat and Bandana/Scarf
• Baseball cap
• Thermal Balaclava
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• Ski goggles (Anti fog and good ventilation)
• Headlight X 2 with spare batteries
• Climbing helmet

Upper Body:

• Long-sleeved shirts
• T-Shirts
• Base layers
• Warm Jackets/Sweater/Pullover
• Waterproof jackets
• Down Jacket with hood (800m fill)
• Primaloft or light down jacket
• Down Suit (Light weight, comfortable fit and 800m fill)

Legs:

• Thermal
• Inner wears / Base layers
• Under garments
• Waterproof trousers
• Trekking trousers
• Down or Primaloft pants

Feet:

• Warm socks (4 pair thin socks and 4 pair thick socks)
• Trekking shoes (Preferably full to protect/support your ankle)
• 8000m Mountaineering boots (Lightweight and comfortable size)
• Camp Shoes
• Gaiters
• Down shoes

Hands

• Gloves
• Primaloft Mitten
• Down Mitten

Climbing equipment

• Backpack 30-35 liters (To carry your sunblock, water, camera, waterproof jackets and others that you may require while trekking)
• Backpack 60-70 liters for climbing
• A pair of trekking poles
• Harness
• Ascender/Jumar (Large handle)
• Descender
• Carabiners (4 screw gate and 4 snap gate)
• Prussik cord X 2
• Slings X 2
• Ice Axe
• Steel crampons
• Inflatable sleeping mattress
• Sleeping bag X 2 (One for base camp and one for higher camps)

Others:

• Water bottle one (1) litre
• Multi – tool knife
• Pee bottle
• Laundry bag to keep the dirty clothes
• Large plastic bags to keep the clothes dry
• Padlock
• Binoculars
• Sewing kit
• Duct tape
• Reading materials, note books and pens
• Extra clothes to wear in Kathmandu when you come back from trek.
• Camera with charger or spare batteries

Toiletries and hygiene

• Quick drying towel
• Small face towel
• Toothbrush &Toothpaste
• Deodorants, Soap and Shampoo (Smaller bottle)
• Face and body moisturizer, Sun screen and lip balm
• Hand sanitizer/Antiseptic wipes
• Hygiene products
• Basic first aid kit

Documents

• Passport with visa and validity of 6 months after your trip completion
• 4 copies of passport size photos for permits and official formalities
• Travel Insurance (Please refer to the general information page for more detail about it)
• Flight tickets
• Credit cards in case of emergencies
• Driving ID or any other ID in case of loss of your passport.

(Please carry the photo copy of all the documents along with you and leave a copy to next of kin)

Other Info

Your Sherpa Crew

Our Sherpa crews are critical to the success of your climbs that you do with us. We us professionally trained Sherpa guides & sirdars who are just not hikers & climbers on the mountains but have been trained to perform this task with a lot of common sense & guile.
Kunga Sherpa, Everest summitter and founder of Highland Expeditions, who has successfully guided and organized over 40 expeditions to 8000m as an expedition sirdar oversees our experienced Sherpa crew that will be with you on the climb.  We ensure that they are confident & experienced. Most of our guides were born in these parts & have relatives living on other parts of the regions where they were born in.

We know that locally born staffs are a vital cog in that wheel of sometimes dangerous adventure where anything can happen.

At Highland Expeditions, we always make sure that our mountain crews are highly motivated & never compromise.

Previous Experience Required:

High Altitude Expeditions like Manaslu requires previous mountaineering experience and it is expected that the climber has previous experience of climbing at least 7000m peak before attempting Manaslu. Prepare yourself to tackle high altitude sickness, tough weather conditions and exhaustion.  A fierce determination and a burning desire to climb the mountain are the essential pre-requisites for joining this expedition. One needs to be familiar with walking in snow and ice and must have good standard of fitness. You should be familiar with Rope skills, ice axe arrest and crampon skills, the use of ascenders (Jumar) and descenders, and how to use your particular harness

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