Pisang Peak Climbing

Trip Highlights

Trek & Climbing route	: Besishahar to Pisang Peak summit to Jomsom
Total Duration	: 21 night’s/22 days in total
Trek & Climbing Duration	: 18 days
Grade	: Adventurous to Challenging
Max. Elevation	: 6091 meters at top of the Pisang peak
Trekking style	: Tea house & Camping
Meal	: Full board on trek break fast in city
Accommodation	: lodge on trek & tented camp on expedition
Transportation	: Flight & private vehicle
Best Months	: Sept - Nov & Mar - May

Trip Introduction

A little technical among the 6,000 meter peaks in Annapurna region Pisang peak is a small peak in Nepal Himalaya. Pisang peak is quite popular among the other peak due to good location during the Annapurna circuit trek, way to the high pass of Throng La and offers good scope for exploration. The western flank of the mountain is guarded by a hanging glacier and offers considerable challenge. The western end of the ridge has huge rock slabs, which make it difficult to climb. A German Expedition made the first ascent of Pisang Peak in 1955 and since then it has been something of considerable remark. Trekkers with little experience in climbing can combine the popular classic Annapurna circuit trek with Pisang Peak climbing to have the taste of climbing in Himalayas in Nepal. The peak rises above from Pisang village and yak pastures in a uniform slope of ice and snow to the final summit pyramid. Pisang peak is considered one of the technical climbing peaks among of the climbing peaks in Nepal.

On our adventure journeys to Pisang peak climbing we departure to Besishahar from Katmandu and follow the upstream of Marsyangdi River up to Pisnag village passing through mid hills, terrain farm field and small villages. The path lead from Pisnag to the northern part to climb up to the base camp, the path ascends through sparse wood and pasture to a Kharka at (4,380m) which is considered the best place for setting up the base camp. High camp is set up at (5,400m) 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 and little difficult to reach the summit. Summit of the peak offers truly splendid views of the Annapurna group including Tilicho Peak, Annapurna II and IV, Ghangapurna and the Glacier Dome. Pisang Peak is indeed a "sightseeing peak. After a successful summit, we continue our trek to Manang village and continue further up to Throng pass and arrive at Muktinath, another part of the Annapurna region. We track to Jomsom and fly to Pokhara & drive to Kathmandu with successful trip concludes with us. You’ll have one of the remarkable adventure holiday in Nepal Himalaya.

Trekking Itinerary

OutLine Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Day 02: Rock Climbing Course in Kathmandu

Day 03 :Drive from Kathmandu to Besishahar (850m/2,790ft)

Day 04: Besisahar to Bahundanda (1,310m/4,298ft)

Day 05: Bahundanda to Chamje (1,430m/4,690ft)

Day 06 :Chamje to Bagarchhap (2,160/7,085ft)

Day 07: Bagarchhap to Chame 2,670m/8,758ft)

Day 08: Chame to Lower Pisang (3,200m/10,496ft)

Day 09: Acclimatization day at Pisang

Day 10: Pisang to Base Camp (4,380m/14,370ft)

Day 11: Base camp to High Camp (5,400m/17,712ft)

Day 12: Summit day and back to Base Camp (6,091m/19,980ft)

Day 13: Reserve day for unforeseen condition

Day 14: Base camp to Nawal village (3,657m/11,995ft)

Day 15: Nawal to Manang village (3,450m/11,316ft)

Day 16: Manang to Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,480ft)

Day 17:Yak Kharka to high camp (4,800m/15,744ft)

Day 18: Cross Throng la (5,416m/17,765ft) and to Muktinath (3,800/12,467ft)

Day 19: Trek to Jomsom (2,700m/8,856ft)

Day 20: Early morning flight to Pokhara (8, 20m/2,690ft)

Day 21: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Day 22: Departure from Kathmandu

Day to day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
Namaste & welcome to Himalayan Planet of Nepal. While you landed at the Tribhuvan intl. airport Nepal Himalaya Guide representative welcomes you with your name and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, bring you at head office and briefing about the program and evening we’ll pick up you for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant with cultural program in the heart of Kathmandu and overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Rock Climbing Course in Kathmandu
You will be taken to 3 Km drive to the place called Balaju, a natural rock climbing spot for your climbing course before departure to Lukla, a day course will provide excellent opportunities to learn how to use rope, harness, Ice axe, crampons although keeps you physical fitness. Alternatively you can take a world heritage sightseeing for 3 places as desired inside Kathmandu valley. After return we’ll brief about trip and group meeting at office and back to hotel for overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 03 :Drive from Kathmandu to Besishahar (850m/2,790ft)
This morning after breakfast we’ll start our journeys with drive through the beautiful river view & Nepalese countryside to reach at Besishahar, a countryside hill on the footsteps of Annapurna & Manasalu. This town is very enjoyable and interesting town as well footstep for Annapurna circuit trek. After 6 hrs drive check in and we’ll explore the surrounding area and overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Besisahar to Bahundanda (1,310m/4,298ft)
Our adventure begin after breakfast, we pack up the gears and wear suitable dressed as below section and walk through the trail where new road is constructing leading to the Manang village. We follow the Marsyangdi river crossing a few local wooden and suspension bridges, passing waterfalls, several ups and downs hill sections, across rice paddies and subtropical forest. The villages and people are an interesting mix. You eventually extreme ascend an hour to Bahundanda (Hills of Brahmins) for the overnight and takes 5-6 hrs in total, a village set on a long ridge and we over night at lodge.

Day 05: Bahundanda to Chamje (1,430m/4,690ft)
As we stayed first night in the terrain hilltop we manage to head on next camp to Chamje. Firstly, 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 Mayshyangdi River and get Jagat where we will step for lunch. We will have one and half hours further rocky trail walk to reach at Chamje village after 5-6 hrs walk, which is a small village settlement with primary school surrounding by bamboo bushes.

Day 06 :Chamje to Bagarchhap (2,160/7,085ft)
Our continuing journey leads with crossing a suspension bridge in Marshyangdi river just right after you left Chamje and you will see the waterfall, rocky lands and trails with passes a small teashop and enter to Manang district just before the Tal village. This is the beautiful village situated on river bank with beautiful waterfall view. You will across the river and continue walking through the cliffy way right above the river and reach Dharapani village which is adjoin point of Manasalu trails and just above an hour you’ll reach at Bagarchhap village for the overnight after a 6-7 hrs walk. The first view of Mt. Annapurna II can be visible closely from this beautiful town.

Day 07: Bagarchhap to Chame 2,670m/8,758ft)
The beautiful walking day with open sky after a few days walking in valley with beautiful pine and juniper forest. Today you will negotiate a few steep forested landscapes, along with several landslides on route, remember to look up though, as you will receive some sensational views of major Himalayan peaks. Today you will encounter some typical Tibetan village’s en-route before to reach at Chame. Chame is districts headquarter of Manang and it is one of the beautiful Himalayan towns with views of the Mt. Lamjung and Annapurna II can be seen closely and we overnight at hotel. It takes 5 hrs walking time to Chame and reminder is to explore the town with hot spring and anything left you can make a shopping here.

Day 08: Chame to Lower Pisang (3,200m/10,496ft)
Another pleasant walk through the narrow steep path with a very dense pine forest follow the river bank will lead you village of Bhratang with Apple garden for the tea stop. After here we follow the forested path and rocky trails before crossing the suspension bridge and climb an hour to get to lunch spot at Dhukur Pokhari (Dove pond). From this small settlement we’ll see the first view of Pisang peak and surrounding other Himalayan ranges. After lunch we’ll walk an hour to get to next stop at lower Pisang village for the overnight.

Day 09: Acclimatization day at Pisang
This is rest and acclimatization day before you head to climb Pisang peak. There is many places to visit around as visit Upper Pisang as half an hour walk to north which is real Tibetan village settlement with locals with typical dressed. Visit the beautiful new monastery with beautiful Annapurna & Gangapurna Himalayan range to south and great place to enjoy your day. Also nearby visit small lake and memorial monuments and overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Pisang to Base Camp (4,380m/14,370ft)
Begin our adventure with a spinning prayer wheel towards the summit of Pisang peak as check up your all necessary gears and give to porters and cross the bridge and after upper Pisang we head to camp on the base camp. From Upper Pisang village, the path ascends through sparse wood and pasture to a Kharka at (4,380m) which is considered the best place for setting up the base camp. It is in a flat alpine section along the well worn trail. You’ll enjoy the beautiful view of Annapurna’s especially with sunset is more beautiful. Pitch our camp at base camp and overnight at tented camp on sharing basis.

Day 11: Base camp to High Camp (5,400m/17,712ft)
After the tented camp this morning Sherpa will come to your tent with chirping good morning with a hot bed tea. You’ll have time to wake up and after breakfast we’ll pack up our all gears and head to high camp for the next day overnight. Walking with rough trails up to high camp and definitely feel the sort breathing to get here it is actually difficult to climb as we climb to a shoulder on the south west ridge about an 4 hrs to get to high camp. Snow can be found depends on time but often snow remain from November to March at high camp. The beautiful panoramic view welcome you and keen for the next day summit. We’ll camp and overnight at high camp with brief by your leader.

Day 12: Summit day and back to Base Camp (6,091m/19,980ft)
As we planned yesterday your guide wake up you early morning about 2 am and after pack up gears and breakfast guide observe the situation and risk condition as if it is safe and good day then we start to climb to summit. Well defined ridge leads to the final snow slop which is quite steep and more technical to reach the summit. Our guide will fixed the rope and lead you to the successful summit of the Pisang peak. You’ll have a few time to take a pictures of success and to look around the Himalayan world in surrounding views. From the top can be seen the wonderful Himalayan range as Annapurna, Gangapurna, Tilicho, Throng peak, Chulu range as well some Tibetan mountain ranges and the below valley of Manang and north of Nar & Phu village. After a successful summit, you will down to base camp for the overnight at camp.

Day 13: Reserve day for unforeseen condition
This day we reserve for the day for unforeseen condition as bad weather, climber sickness or other hidden condition. We can use this day for climb if the abnormal situation comes. If this day we don’t need we can use this day to stay another day at Manang village to explore the surrounding areas.

Day 14: Base camp to Nawal village (3,657m/11,995ft)
After a great success today we head towards the Manang village as first we reach at Gyaru village another typical village from mountain and all seems domain by the Tibetan society and the houses is typical with open veranda and bee hives types of village settlement. After tea break at Gyaru village we following the western route with best Himalayan scenery reach at hidden valley of Nawal for the overnight. Reminders explore the Monastery and if you have time then you can visit the oldest Cave just above the Nawal village which is a great place to look inside.

Day 15: Nawal to Manang village (3,450m/11,316ft)
The short and easy day to reach at Manang village with a contrast of the landscape and vegetation. The cold, dry climate creates a much harsher environment. Incredible views of the towering Himalayan Peaks. Manang is a great Mt. Valley which has a rich customs & tradition and gives you an opportunity to observe a traditional lifestyle of Manangi People (one of the Ethnic Group people of Nepal) and reminder time explore the surrounding Gangapurna Glacier Lake and villages.

Day 16: Manang to Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,480ft)
After a wonderful exploration at Manang village this morning we heads towards the Yak Kharka leaving the trail off to Tilicho Lake on the left corner and continue a short walk up to Yak Kharka, a small settlement set at 4,110m/13,484ft. We will have a gradual ascent towards a little hill and way goes more right behind the hill and reach yak kharka for the overnight. Reminder time may hike up to little hill for the good give of surrounding mountain.

Day 17:Yak Kharka to high camp (4,800m/15,744ft)
Another short day with high above makes your way to the foot of the pass, Throng Phedi for the lunch stop. A small places although busy settlement catering to the needs of trekkers and climbers. It is situated at the bottom of the Throng la and the trails continually step up to Thorong la afterwards. After a lunch at here we trek an hours to get a high camp for the overnight.

Day 18: Cross Throng la (5,416m/17,765ft) and to Muktinath (3,800/12,467ft)
Wake up with a early morning and after hot tea pack up your luggage and after light breakfast we start our climbing up to Throng top with a stopping frequent on the way. Finally reaches at Throng la take your memorable picture but cannot stay longer due to wind. Throng La pass {5,416m/17,769ft} will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime. However, the problem may arise due to the altitude and snow. It may causes problem to cross the pass if it is covered by snow. The views from the trail and from the pass itself are outstanding high Himalayan scenes. We will enjoy the top with a hot cup of tea/coffee (But not available at Dec - Feb) and enjoy the celebration of success at the pass. Start a long descent to another part of the Annapurna and reach at Muktinath for the overnight. This takes 4 hrs to the top and 3 hrs to the down.

Day 19: Trek to Jomsom (2,700m/8,856ft)
After a great success down from Throng La today we will have easy walking day down to Kagbeni. After 30 minute walk from Muktinath, we reach at Jharkot, a rich village which still have similar culture and tradition like Tibet. It is probably a best village to overview the landscapes and combination of dry hills with green field. We trek further down to Eklebhatti for the tea stop and further walking through the sand bar of Kali Gandaki river. You can give an hour en-route to look for fossils on riverside while walking because finding a natural fossil from the Kaligandaki River brings good luck in your life. We will make this walk before the wind start blowing in Kaligandaki valley. Jomsom is the head quarter of Mustang and it is inhabitant of Thakali people with rich culture and tradition. You can rush your afternoon to visit Ecological museum of the Jomsom which gives you more information of the old traditional culture, tradition, flora and fauna of the valley.

Day 20: Early morning flight to Pokhara (8, 20m/2,690ft)
We pack our bags at early morning and get ready for the Trans Himalayan flight to Pokhara. The flight transit through between two high peaks Annapurna and Dhaulagiri and give us a wonderful opportunity to enjoy with best views of surrounding Himalayas. We have full afternoon at Pokhara to enjoy with its natural side and over night stay at hotel in pokhara. Reminder is the time to explore the Pokhara valley.

Day 21: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
This morning we’ll drive back through the scenic countryside and en route will stop for breakfast & lunch. It takes 7 hours back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu guide will transfer to the hotel and rest of the day relax or explore the surrounding areas and overnight at hotel. Evening we’ll pick up you from hotel for the farewell dinner in Thamel.
Day 22: Departure from Kathmandu
Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you’ll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.

Note: The itinerary may flexible during the trek depending upon the clients requirements and fitness.

Extending your holiday
In Nepal, there are many choices and options if you’d like to extend your holiday before or after your main booking. Here are just a few suggestions of extensions available for this trip:

- Travel to the Trans Himalayan country with its mysterious and spiritual land of Tibet
- Visit land of the thunder dragon known as Bhutan
- Take a memorable wildlife safari with Elephant back ride in the Chitwan National park
- White water River rafting in the Himalayan country of Nepal
- 1 hour amazing mountain flight closest to the Mt. Everest
- Visit Darjeeling/Sikkim tour to India.
- Extend your trek in different trekking areas
- Bungee Jumping, Paragliding, Mountain biking and many more. >>>

Service Includes:

• 3 night’s deluxe twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu in 4 star hotel
• 1 night standard twin sharing accommodation in 3 star hotel in Pokhara
• All local transportation by suitable vehicle(car, van, bus) in Kathmandu & Pokhara
• Complementary welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
• Rock climbing course or Kathmandu sightseeing with guide, vehicle & entry fees
• Kathmandu to Besishahar by suitable private vehicle
• Jomsom to Pokhara one way flight ticket
• Pokhara to Kathmandu by regular tourist bus
• Meal on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) basis during the Pisang Peak Climbing
• Accommodation on teahouse/tent during the trek as per itinerary
• Climbing leader (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), camping chef and Sherpa porters, all payments with insurance
• Annapurna Conservation entry fee ,  TIMS and all major permit and entry fee
• Climbing peak permit/s & other necessary fees
• Exclusive medical kit bag
• Safe drinking water
• Sleeping bag and down jacket
• All government and local taxes
• Intl. flight ticket re-confirmation
• Submit your tourist registration form to the require embassy/consulate

Service does not Includes:

• Visa fees, intl. airfare & departure taxes
• Garbage deposit USD 250.00 (Sharing of the total person) and deposit fee will be not refunded if the clients (climber) don’t take back their garbage Pokhara/Kathmandu. 
• Personal climbing equipment (can be hire in Kathmandu)
• Excess baggage charges
• Lunch and dinner in city
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters
• Tips for driver, guides and porters
• Anything does not includes in service inclusive column

Enjoy the adventure with our Himalayan guides and take good memories away with you from Nepal.