Manaslu Expedition Companies
Compare 105 different Manaslu expedition companies, offering 117 unique expeditions. With prices ranging from $12,500 to $26,000 and trip lengths from 27 days to 60 days.
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How long does Manaslu take?
Across the operators we track, itineraries for Manaslu run between 27 days and 60 days (median 40 days), depending on the route, acclimatization schedule and whether extra days are built in for weather.
How much does Manaslu cost?
Prices from the 10 USD-quoted operators we track for Manaslu range from $12,500 to $26,000, with a median around $14,700. Exact cost depends on group size, service level (shared vs. private) and what's included, such as permits, staff and equipment.
When is the best time to climb/trek Manaslu?
Manaslu is located in Nepal's Gorkha district, the 8th highest mountain in the world. The best season is generally almost exclusively autumn (September), with only a handful of spring attempts.
What permits do I need for Manaslu?
You'll typically need a Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (RAP), a Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP), and the government climbing royalty - a licensed agency must handle the RAP application, and a guide is mandatory throughout.
How difficult is Manaslu?
Glacier travel and crevasse-crossing rather than steep technical climbing, which is why it's widely used as a stepping stone toward Everest, though it remains a serious 8,000m objective with real cold and altitude risk.
Is Manaslu a good first 8,000m peak?
It's routinely recommended as one of the more approachable 8,000m mountains for climbers moving up from trekking peaks, thanks to its comparatively gentle standard route - though "approachable" is relative at this altitude, and recent seasons have seen it get crowded as an alternative when the Tibetan peaks are closed.