Manaslu summit route open as Autumn 2026 climbing season begins
Summary
The summit route on Mt Manaslu has been opened for the Autumn 2026 climbing season after a nine-member rope-fixing team reached the 8,163-metre peak late Thursday. The Department of Tourism has issued 480 permits for the season, while two deaths have already been reported on the mountain.
Key Points
- A nine-member rope-fixing team opened the summit route on Mt Manaslu after reaching the peak at 9:25 pm on September 17.
- The operation was led by Chhiring Bhote and supported by climbers from 8K Expeditions and EOAN.
- An avalanche above Camp III had disrupted earlier rope-fixing work, but the team resumed the route opening safely.
- The Department of Tourism has issued 480 permits for the Autumn 2026 Manaslu climbing season, expected to generate US$1.44 million in royalties.
