Pisang Peak Technical Climb - 20 Days - 20 Days

Pisang Peak standing at an elevation of 6091m up above from Pisang village in Annapurna Himalaya range and yak pastures in a uniform slope of ice and snow to the final summit pyramid. Pisang Peak is considered one of the busy climbing peaks among the trekking peaks in Nepal. After a one day sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley we drive to Besisahar for the start of the trek and take the route to Annapurna Circuit trail and reach Pisang village in five days. To reach the base camp from Pisang village, the path ascends through sparse wood and pasture to a Kharka at 4420m, which is considered the best place for setting up the base camp. High Camp is set up at 5450m, climbing to a shoulder on the South-West Ridge. There will be snow at the high camp from the end of November to the end of March. The well-defined ridge leads to the final snow slop, which is quite steep but not difficult to reach the summit. Summit of the peak offers true splendid views of the Tilicho Peak, Annapurna, Gangapurna and the Glacier Dome. Descent is made on the same route.

After the main adventure of Pisang Peak the trek leads to Thorung La pass (5416m), through Manang and Letdar, which are the main attractions of whole Annapurna Circuit trek. Due to the difficulties of crossing the pass, the circuit is usually walked in a counter clockwise direction. After crossing the Thorung La pass early in the morning the trail takes us to Muktinath from where an adventure drive through jeep takes us to Jomsom (2760m). From Jomsom we take a flight to Pokhara.


Day 1 Arrival KATHMANDU (1300m/4265ft)
Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city. Overnight at hotel. Meals: Welcome Dinner

Day 2 ROCK CLIMBING COURSE or SIGHTSEEING
An expedition trip to Nepal involves slightly more preparation than average trips abroad. We take care that you should not be ill equipped, exhausted and unable to cope with the thought of climbing all the way. So we take you to Balaju, a natural rock climbing spot on a 3kms drive where you will be given the climbing course to provide you the opportunities to learn to use rope, harness, ice axe, crampons, although there is no snow. We return to Kathmndu for the night stay. Or you can opt for sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley if you feel you don’t need the course. Overnight at hotel. Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 Drive to BESISAHAR (800m/2625ft)
We start early to Besisahar, the starting point of the trek. Our adventure begins passing through many small villages on the way that will fascinate us with snippets of every day living in the lowland villages. Overnight at guest house. Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 Trek to BAHUNDANDA (1270m/4167ft) 5-6hours
On the first day of our trek we start on a dirt road and at the northern end of the Besi Sahar, we follow a rough rock staircase down to the Puwa Khola and join the road to Khudi (830m), the first Gurung village on the trek. We cross the suspension bridge, rejoin the raod on the other side of Khudi and continue to Bhulbule (840m). Himalchuli and Manaslu II at 7879m dominate the horizon. Now leaving the road we cross suspension bridge over Marsyangdi Khola from where the trail travels up past an impressive 60m waterfall surrounded by tropical tree screw pine and making our way through rice terraces with the continuing views of Manaslu and Ngadi Chuli we reach Ngadi (900m). Crossing Sisneri Khola we reach a Tibetan settlement and porters stop and making its way between hills and the river, passing a sign posted detour to hot springs and then ascend steeply to a well placed rest stop from where we climb to through bamboo grooves to Bahundanda. Overnight at guest house. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Trek to CHAMJE (1410m/4626ft) 5-6hours
After breakfast, we descend through amphitheatre shaped rice terraces along a steep vertical cliff, lush forests, and some culturally intriguing villages. We start gradually walking up after crossing suspension bridge in the Marshyangdi River and reach Jagat (1330m) from where we walk on a rocky trail to Chamje. Overnight at guest house. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 Trek to BAGARCHHAP (2160m/7087ft) 6 hours
We cross a suspension bridge in Marshyangdi River and passing under a house sized boulder we climb a rocky trail and a steep stone staircase to Sattale (1480m). Now climb past fields and bamboo and rhododendron and make a short descent to Tal Besi (1590m). Now the trail crests a ridge topped by a razor wired army base to enter Manang district and the opens into a large plain. At the foot of a large waterfall, is Tal (1700m). From Tal the trail head north and cross a suspension bridge and continue through the cliffy way right above the river and reach Dharapani. Beyond Dharapani, the wide trail climbs gradually over a spur through a forest of blue pine, spruce, hemlock, maple and oak to reach Bagarchhap after half an hour. Bagarchhap is the first village on the trek with typical Tibetan architecture. Overnight at guest house.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 Trek to CHAME (2710m/8892ft) 5-6hours
Now entering the Manang Valley we continue up with views of high Himalayan peaks to the south. Climbing through forests of pine and fir we reach Danaque also called Syal Khola (2210m) after where we climb steeply, crisscrossing sections of road through rhododendron forest to reach the scruffy settlement of Timang (2630m). Finally climbing through the forest we cross two traditional villages of Thanchowk and Koto and reach a large village of Chame. Overnight at guest house. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 Trek to UPPER PISANG (3310m/10860ft) 600m ascent; 4-5 hours
A narrow steep path through a very dense pine forest will bring us to the dramatic curved rock face, rising 1500m from the river. As the trail opens up we will be surrounded by Himalayan Peaks all the way to Pisang. We will have an extra half an hour climb towards a big hill to reach Upper Pisang. Overnight at guest house. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 Acclimatization Day at UPPER PISANG
Today we have a rest day here. We check and set up all the gears for climbing. Enjoy the whole day with very nice magnificent views of Annapurna, Gangapurna and Tilicho. Overnight at guest house. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 Trek to PISANG PEAK BASE CAMP (4380m/14370ft) 3-4 hours
Today we start walking up towards Base camp. From Upper Pisang village, the path ascends through sparse wood and pasture to a Kharka at 4420m which is considered the best place for setting up the base camp for night stay. It is in a flat alpine section along the well worn trail. Overnight at tented camp.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 Trek to PISANG PEAK HIGH CAMPP (5400m/17712ft) 3-4 hours
Today we walk for 3-4 hours and set up our high camp at the height of 5400m after climbing to a shoulder on the south west ridge. There will be snow at the high camp from the end of November to the end of March. We stay over night at tent. Overnight at tented camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12 SUMMIT DAY (6091m/19985ft) & Back to BASE CAMP 7-9 hours
Today is a day to fulfill our dream of Summit on Pisang Peak. From the High Camp, the well defined ridge leads to the final snow slope which is quite steep and more technical to reach the summit. Our guide will fix the rope and lead us to the successful summit of the Pisang peak. After a successful summit, we walk down to Base Camp for the night stay at tent. Overnight at tented camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13 Trek to MANANG VALLEY (3540m/11615ft) 5-6hours
We trek to Pisang village and continue trek to Manang village walking across the riverside. Here we notice a contrast with the landscape and vegetation. The cold, dry climate creates a much harsher environment. The setting of the village is most dramatic, with the summits of Annapurna and Gangapurna less than 8km away, and a huge icefall rumbling and crashing on the flanks of the peaks. Manang is a great mountain valley with rich customs and traditions that gives us an opportunity to observe a traditional lifestyle of Manangi people. Overnight at guest house.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14 Trek to YAK KHARKA (4020m/13190ft) 3-4hours
Today we start trek after breakfast and leave the trail off to Tilicho Lake on the left corner and continue a hort walk up and ascend gradually towards a little hill and walk right behind the hill to reach Yak Kharka. Overnight at guest house. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 15 Trek to THORUNG PHEDI (4540m/14896ft) 3-4hours
We make our way to the foot of the pass, Throng Phedi. A small place although busy settlement catering to the needs of trekkers and climbers. It is situated at the bottom of the Thorong La pass. Overnight at guest house. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 16 Cross THORUNG LA PASS (5416m/17770ft) & Trek down to MUKTINATH (3800m/12468ft)
Starting early in the morning for the long day trek switchbacking up moraines and following rocky ridges. The main complications to cross the pass are the high elevation and the chance of snow block the pass. Climbing and climbing, traversing in and out of canyons we reach up to the pass. Crossing the wide Thorung La pass will be an unforgettable experience. The views from the trail and from the pass itself are outstanding high Himalayan scenes. We enjoy the celebration of success at the pass with a hot cup of tea at a teashop and start a long descent (1600m) to reach Muktinath in the evening. Overnight at guest house. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 17 Drive to JOMSOM (2760m/9056ft)
From Muktinath we take an adventure jeep drive to Jomsom. Overnight at guest house. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 18 Fly to POKHARA (884m/2900ft)
From Jomsom we take 15 minutes Trans Himalayan flight to Pokhara that takes us through two high peaks Annapurna and Dhaulagiri giving us a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best views of surrounding Himalayas. We have full afternoon at Pokhara to enjoy the Nepal’s second most popular tourist destination nestled beneath the snow-crested Annapurna Massif. Overnight at hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 19 Drive back KATHMANDU
We return back to Kathmandu on a scenic drive through cultivated lands and local villages. In the evening you will be invited to join FAREWELL reviewing great photos and share experiences of the trip. Overnight at hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

Day 20 Fly back HOME or extend your HOLIDAYS
If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us for short tours such as game drive at National parks, rafting, mountain biking, Tibet, India or Bhutan tours etc. Meals: Breakfast

Cost Include

Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
Teahouse accommodation during the trek
Tented accommodation during the clim
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek and climb
Welcome and farewell dinners
All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
Domestic flight (Jomsom-Pokhara)
English speaking, trained and experienced trekking guide(leader), climbing guide (leader) and assistant guides
Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
Down jacket (to be returned after trip completion)
Alpine Club of HImalaya’s trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
All necessary paperwork; trekking permits and Pisang Peak climbing permit
Good quality tents and kitchen utensils for camping
Group mountaineering (climbing) equipments
Medical kit (carried by your guide)
All government and local taxes

Cost Exclude

Nepalese visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara (and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Personal climbing equipment
Personal climbing guide if requested
Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
Tips for guides and porters
Services not listed in the ‘What Is Included’ section