Manaslu is the eighth-tallest mountain in the world, renowned for its breathtaking sights and sounds. This trek will allow you to step back in time and truly disconnect from the modern world. As you make your way towards Manaslu Base Camp, you will stay in local teahouses and lodges that were constructed long before modern tourism. Joining our expedition also allows you to experience what a real climbing team goes through and how they approach their climb, providing you with access to the heart of the Himalayas.

How our Manaslu Circuit Cultural Trek is unique:

We encourage you to research your various options when selecting a guide service for your Manaslu Circuit Trek. As a popular trek, we know that there is a vast variety of operators to choose from, offering different trek styles and therefore varying prices. A few ways in which we differ and add value to our trips are:

• Trek alongside real Manaslu guides and aspiring summit climbers, be part of a summit expedition as a front row witness to all the action, and understand what really goes into our big mountain expeditions.
• Spend 3x nights in our luxury Manaslu Base Camp, which is not allowed for trekking outfitters that aren’t affiliated with an actual Manaslu summit team.
• Participate in a Puja Day, a Tibetan Buddhist ritual integral to Sherpa culture. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to extend your experience with a trek to Camp 1, where you’ll be able to say you’ve climbed on Manaslu!

This trek will provide logistics, food, support, and guidance. We begin by meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal, obtaining our permits, and then embarking on a two-day drive before starting the trek via the stunning Larkya La Pass (5,106 m/16,752 ft).

The trek will pass through traditional stone villages, where you will experience Tibetan-influenced culture. We will then make our way to the Samagaon village, nestled below Manaslu, and undertake a series of acclimatization hikes before trekking up to Base Camp.

Trekking around Manaslu requires a high level of physical fitness. All trekkers should be comfortable with long day hikes, carrying a 20-pound (9 kg) daypack, and repeating this routine multiple days in a row. We deliberately go slowly and allocate more rest days than standard operators because we want our trekkers to lay the long-term foundations of their acclimatization. This slow pace and strategy, coupled with world-class guidance, takes the pressure off everyone and sets you up to enjoy your trek, not just complete it.

Manaslu is still a very remote and rugged place, with few creature comforts that we have come to expect in the West. So, don’t plan on being pampered with smooth roads, 5-star teahouses, and blazing-fast internet. We strive to provide our climbers with all the creature comforts possible, but at the end of the day, this is the remote Himalayas, and true adventure travel!

All prices are in US Dollars.
CTSS requires clients to buy trip insurance for all expeditions. Please see our page on trip insurance and cancellation policy for more information.
All payments once submitted are non-refundable and non-transferable. If balances are not received by specified dates, the client forfeits their place on the program and any prior fees paid.

Join the Manaslu team and finish your adventure by climbing Ama Dablam back to back! This combo provides an excellent opportunity to use your prior acclimatization on Manaslu to facilitate an expedited speed ascent of Ama Dablam in as little as 7 days.

Following your climb of Manaslu, you will return to the comfort of Kathmandu to celebrate with the team and enjoy a few days of rest and recovery before travelling into the Khumbu for your Ama Dablam climb.

Often referred to as the most beautiful mountain in the world, Ama Dablam is iconic in its shape and prominent in the Khumbu Valley of Nepal. This stunning peak is an iconic goal for climbers seeking steeper, technical climbing challenges.

This expedition provides full logistics, food, support, oxygen, and expert guidance for a summit attempt on Manaslu, the world’s 8th-tallest mountain, and Am Dablam. Our seasoned Sherpa team establishes and maintains the routes, fixes lines, and stocks each camp with the equipment and supplies you’ll need, allowing you to climb efficiently and focus on the ascent itself.

Though well protected with fixed lines, the climb demands a high level of fitness and solid technical ability. Those who reach the summit are rewarded with one of the most extraordinary panoramas in the Himalaya—stretching from Annapurna to Everest, a view that rivals the famed vista from Ama Dablam and reminds climbers why these two peaks make such a powerful Himalayan pairing.

This is your opportunity to tag two Himalayan gems in a single trip.

All prices are in US Dollars.
CTSS requires clients to buy trip insurance for all expeditions. Please see our page on trip insurance and cancellation policy for more information.
All payments once submitted are non-refundable and non-transferable. If balances are not received by specified dates, the client forfeits their place on the program and any prior fees paid.

Pressed for time? Our Speed Ascent programs offer considerably shorter itineraries by utilizing pre-acclimatization technology in the comfort of your own home before departure.

Depending on your unique needs and schedule, we will tailor an itinerary to suit you.

22-Day Schedule: The more aggressive 22-Day schedule requires an extended pre-acclimatization period of 8 weeks at home using Hypoxico systems before flying directly to Manaslu Base Camp.

32-Day Schedule: Our traditional Speed Ascent program utilizes a more comfortable 6-week pre-acclimatization period using the Hypoxico systems before flying directly to Manaslu Base Camp.

Both itineraries include:

• One-way helicopter transfer from Kathmandu to Base Camp
• Hypoxico pre-acclimatization chamber for 6 or 8 weeks before the climb
• Single rooming in Kathmandu

This expedition provides full logistics, food, support, oxygen, and expert guidance for a summit attempt on Manaslu, the world’s 8th-tallest mountain. Our seasoned Sherpa team establishes and maintains the route, fixes lines, and stocks each camp with the equipment and supplies you’ll need, allowing you to climb efficiently and focus on the ascent itself. On summit day, each climber is paired one-on-one with a personal Sherpa alongside your Western guide—an exceptional level of support that ensures both confidence and safety at high altitude.

CTSS prides itself on being at the cutting edge of new approaches to mountain climbing that enhance safety, success, and efficiency. Mike Hamill has worked with clients for years, using portable altitude chambers to pre-acclimate their bodies to the rarefied air found at altitude, with great success. Through the Speed Ascents Program, we work with you to utilize specially designed altitude chambers in the comfort of your own bed, allowing you to spend more time at home with your loved ones and less time away on expeditions. Additionally, reducing the time spent in harm’s way in the mountains and at extreme altitudes can enhance safety.

These altitude chambers are not a substitute for proper acclimation in the mountains, but we have found that they can be an incredibly valuable tool for facilitating acclimatization and reducing the time spent in the mountains.

If you believe this option is suitable for you, please contact us directly. We will work with you to create a personalized plan that maximizes your results with our Speed Ascent program.

All prices are in US Dollars.
CTSS requires clients to buy trip insurance for all expeditions. Please see our page on trip insurance and cancellation policy for more information.
All payments once submitted are non-refundable and non-transferable. If balances are not received by specified dates, the client forfeits their place on the program and any prior fees paid.

Having your own private guide with you for the entire expedition can be an indispensable advantage, allowing you to break away from the team climb and set your own pace.

A private guide also brings an additional level of climbing experience and expertise, along with a higher level of safety due to the 1:1 ratio, personalized feedback, and individualized coaching. All of our guides are trained in wilderness and emergency medicine.

You can climb Manaslu as a stand-alone ascent or round out your experience in Nepal by adding on a climb of Ama Dablam or one of our cultural add-ons.

This expedition provides full logistics, food, support, oxygen, and expert guidance for a summit attempt on Manaslu, the world’s 8th-tallest mountain. Our seasoned Sherpa team establishes and maintains the route, fixes lines, and stocks each camp with the equipment and supplies you’ll need, allowing you to climb efficiently and focus on the ascent itself. On summit day, each climber is paired one-on-one with a personal Sherpa alongside your Western guide—an exceptional level of support that ensures both confidence and safety at high altitude.

We begin our trek by meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal, obtaining our permits, and then embarking on a two-day drive before starting the trek via the stunning Larkya La Pass (5,106 m/16,752 ft).

Once at Base Camp, we settle in and employ a slow, methodical acclimatization strategy to position ourselves for the summit bid. Our base camp is first-rate. We spare no expense to make you feel as comfortable as possible.  We will then climb the mountain and return to Kathmandu from base camp.

Manaslu is one of the most aesthetically pleasing mountains in the Himalayas, and one of the greatest highlights is ascending the summit ridge to be welcomed by the rising sun all the way to the top. It is simply breathtaking!

As you descend the summit, you are greeted with one of the most impressive views in the high Himalaya, an outlook sweeping from Annapurna to Everest, and in front of you, the peerless fluted summit of many other Himalayan giants.

Climbing Manaslu requires serious fitness, an ability to perform well at altitude, the mindset to be away from home for 6 weeks, and a desire for rugged adventure travel. Climbers need to be well-experienced with solid cramponing skills and familiarity with glacier climbing and fixed line climbing. Prior experience on high-altitude peaks is expected. If you want to join this expedition but are concerned with your experience level, we can work with you to get you up to speed before the climb. Please let us know, we’re here to help.

Manaslu is still a very remote and rugged mountain with few of the creature comforts we have come to expect in the West, so don’t plan on being pampered with smooth roads, 5-star teahouses, and blazing fast internet. We try to give our climbers all of the creature comforts that we can, but at the end of the day, this is the remote Himalaya, and true adventure travel!

All prices are in US Dollars.
CTSS requires clients to buy trip insurance for all expeditions. Please see our page on trip insurance and cancellation policy for more information.
All payments once submitted are non-refundable and non-transferable. If balances are not received by specified dates, the client forfeits their place on the program and any prior fees paid.

Team Departure: $27,995 USD

Annually: September 3 – October 15 (42 days)

IFMGA Mountain Guide and CTSS Everest specialist Tendi Sherpa will lead our 2026 team departure. This is an excellent opportunity to climb with one of the most accomplished Everest guides in history, with 18 summits to help you achieve your goals and prepare for future ascents!

This is our classic Manaslu Team Climb and our most popular option. This expedition is best suited for climbers who want strong guidance but are competent, confident, and team-oriented. Our team climb offers an excellent opportunity for success while giving you the camaraderie of a team environment. It is often reported as the most enjoyable program because of the team bonds and sense of community that fellow climbers experience through this style of program.

• If these dates don’t work for you, or you would like a private trip and private guide, we also build custom itineraries for many of our climbers.
• You can climb Manaslu as a stand-alone ascent or round out your experience in Nepal by adding on a climb of Ama Dablam or one of our cultural add-ons.

This expedition provides full logistics, food, support, oxygen, and expert guidance for a summit attempt on Manaslu, the world’s 8th-tallest mountain. Our seasoned Sherpa team establishes and maintains the route, fixes lines, and stocks each camp with the equipment and supplies you’ll need, allowing you to climb efficiently and focus on the ascent itself. On summit day, each climber is paired one-on-one with a personal Sherpa alongside your Western guide—an exceptional level of support that ensures both confidence and safety at high altitude.

We begin our trek by meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal, obtaining our permits, and then a two-day drive before starting the trek via the stunning Larkya La Pass (5,106 m / 16,752 ft).

Once at Base Camp, we settle in and employ a slow, methodical acclimatization strategy to position ourselves for the summit bid. Our base camp is first-rate. We spare no expense to make you feel as comfortable as possible.  We will then climb the mountain and return to Kathmandu from base camp.

Manaslu is one of the most aesthetically pleasing mountains in the Himalayas, and one of the greatest highlights is ascending the summit ridge to be welcomed by the rising sun all the way to the top. It is simply breathtaking!

As you descend the summit, you are greeted with one of the most impressive views in the high Himalaya, an outlook sweeping from Annapurna to Everest, and in front of you, the peerless fluted summit of many other Himalayan giants.

Climbing Manaslu requires serious fitness, the ability to perform well at altitude, a mindset to be away from home for six weeks, and a desire for rugged adventure travel. Climbers need to be well-experienced with solid cramponing skills and have familiarity with glacier climbing and fixed-line climbing. Prior experience on high-altitude peaks is expected. If you want to join this expedition but are concerned with your experience level, we can work with you to get you up to speed before the climb. Please let us know, we’re here to help.

Manaslu is still a very remote and rugged mountain with few of the creature comforts we have come to expect in the West, so don’t plan on being pampered with smooth roads, 5-star teahouses, and blazing fast internet. We try to give our climbers all of the creature comforts that we can, but at the end of the day, this is the remote Himalaya, and true adventure travel!

All prices are in US Dollars.
CTSS requires clients to buy trip insurance for all expeditions. Please see our page on trip insurance and cancellation policy for more information.
All payments once submitted are non-refundable and non-transferable. If balances are not received by specified dates, the client forfeits their place on the program and any prior fees paid.