Normal Route (Northwest Face)
This is the standard and by far the most commonly climbed route on Manāslu. It is a high-altitude snow and ice route with objective hazards including crevasses, avalanche exposure, and sections that can become steep and icy above the higher camps.
Route Outline
Base camp on the Manaslu Glacier
Climb the lower glacier and snow slopes to Camp 1
Continue via the upper glacier and steep snow/ice slopes to higher camps
Ascend the upper mountain to the summit ridge and summit
Descend the same route to base camp
