Introduction
Manaslu, at an elevation of 8,163 meters (26,781 feet), is the eight highest mountain in the world. It lies in Mansiri Himal range of the Hiamlaya, in thewest central part of Nepal. Manaslu comes fromt he Sanskrit term manasa, which means "intellect"or "soul," and thus means "mountain of the spirit."Manaslu is the highest mountain in the Gorkha District, approximately 64 kilometers east of Annapurna. The mountain's long ridges and valley glaciers provide viable approaches from all directions, culminating in a peak that towers steeply above its surrounding landscape and is aprominent feature from afar. The mountain was first climbed in 1956 by a Japanese expedition led by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu, and it has since become a popular destination for mountaineers and trekkers. Manaslu is renowned for its stunning beauty and demanding climbing conditions, with steep slopes,unpredictable weather,and difficult terrain. The mountain is also culturally significant to the locals, who regard it as a sacred place and a symbol of their heritage.