Manaslu Base Camp
Facilities & details
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Know before you go
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- At 4800 m elevation the air is thin and nights turn cold — pack warm layers and pace yourself.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
Location
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Manaslu (; Nepali: मनास्लु, also known as Kutang) is the eighth-highest mountain in the world at 8,163 metres (26,781 ft) above sea level. It is in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalayas, in west-central Nepal. Manaslu means "mountain of the spirit" and the word is derived from the Sanskrit word manasa, meaning "intellect" or "soul". Manaslu was first climbed on May 9, 1956, by Toshio

protected area of Nepal
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Convenience
- Shopping Shop
🍽️ Food & drink
- Seasonal Chai Shop
- Karma Cafe
- Mustang Cafe
➕ Medical
- Clinic
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
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