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Overview Pisang Peak, standing at an elevation of 6,091 meters (19,980 feet), is a thrilling adventure destination in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Renowned among avid mountaineers and trekkers, Pisang Peak also offers an exhilarating climbing experience combined with stunning Himalayan vistas. This trip overview provides a glimpse into the exciting journey of Pisang Peak climbing in just 300 words. The Pisang Peak climbing trip usually starts with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to the vibrant town of Besisahar. From there, the trekking route leads through picturesque villages, terraced fields, and lush forests, gradually gaining altitude. As the trail meanders…
Pisang Peak, standing at an elevation of 6,091 meters (19,980 feet), is a thrilling adventure destination in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Renowned among avid mountaineers and trekkers, Pisang Peak also offers an exhilarating climbing experience combined with stunning Himalayan vistas. This trip overview provides a glimpse into the exciting journey of Pisang Peak climbing in just 300 words.
The Pisang Peak climbing trip usually starts with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to the vibrant town of Besisahar. From there, the trekking route leads through picturesque villages, terraced fields, and lush forests, gradually gaining altitude. As the trail meanders along the Marsyangdi River, trekkers soak in the natural beauty of the region while acclimatizing to the increasing elevation.
After reaching the charming village of Pisang, climbers embark on their ascent towards the peak. The climb presents a mix of challenging sections and moderate slopes, demanding a good level of physical fitness and mountaineering skills. Along the way, climbers are also rewarded with breathtaking panoramas of towering peaks, including Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna, and Tilicho Peak, among others.
Upon reaching the Pisang Peak Base Camp, climbers take a well-deserved rest and engage in necessary preparations for the summit bid. Experienced climbing guides also provide guidance on safety procedures, equipment usage, and rope techniques to ensure a successful and secure climb. The ascent to the summit usually involves traversing snow slopes, rocky terrain, and negotiating crevasses, adding to the thrill and adventure of the expedition.
Finally, as climbers reach the summit of Pisang Peak, a sense of accomplishment and awe engulfs them. The awe-inspiring 360-degree view of the Annapurna and Manaslu mountain ranges, along with the sweeping landscapes below, makes every step of the journey worthwhile.
After descending from the peak, trekkers continue their journey through the Annapurna Circuit trail, passing through the charming villages of Manang and Chame. The trail also offers an opportunity to immerse in the local culture, interact with friendly villagers, and experience the unique Himalayan way of life.
In conclusion, a Pisang Peak climbing trip is a thrilling adventure that combines trekking, mountaineering, and natural beauty. With its stunning vistas, challenging terrain, and cultural encounters, it promises an unforgettable experience for adventurers seeking to conquer the Himalayan heights.
Today you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu looking forward to a long and exciting journey. Prior to your arrival our respective representative will be waiting for you at the terminal.
After your arrival, they will welcome you with garlands at the airport. Then pick you up from there and drop you off at the hotel. Before helping you check in your room there will be a brief introduction.
The rest of the day is off so you can stay in the hotel or visit Nepal Guide’s office to know the detailed information about this trip. During the night, we will have a welcome dinner in the hotel and bond with each other.
Meals: BB Plan + Welcome Dinner
Maximum Altitude: 1400 m above sea level
On the second day of this trip, you will be roaming the beautiful Kathmandu city. This city is rich in arts and cultures. Also, this city hosts many popular UNESCO Heritage Sites.
There are many wonderful places to visit in this city. But one day is not enough to visit all the places. We will try our best to show you as much as possible.
Some places popular attractions are Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Basantapur, and many more. There are various ancient places with beautiful artifacts and monuments.
You will also be preparing for the Pisang Peak Climbing along with working on important paperwork.
Note: It is not possible to visit all world heritage sites in Kathmandu within a day. So you can choose at least 3-4 places for a day sightseeing.
Meals: BB Plan
This is the day you begin your Pisang Peak Climbing journey. You wake up early and catch the bus after having your breakfast. This day’s drive will be long and tiring.
You start by heading out of the crowded city of Kathmandu and drive along the Prithvi Highway. Driving along the sides of the Trishuli river while viewing the beautiful landscapes is quite amazing.
Following the routes, you will see many small settlements and towns on the way. Viewing them you drive along the banks of Marshyangdi River. You can see the beautiful hillsides and mountains on these paths.
Viewing them you reach Chamje, a small village inside the Marsyangdi Valley. A few years back, the roadways were available only till Besisahar but nowaday it reaches all the way to Chamje.
You must be feeling tired after the long drive so get some rest for the next day. You stay here for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B,D,L)
Drive Duration: 8 to 9 hours
Maximum Altitude: 1410 m above sea level
After a peaceful night, this day you begin your trekking journey from Chamje to Dharapani. After having a healthy breakfast you head on your journey. On this day you will be crossing various suspension bridges.
Heading out of the village, you cross your first of many bridges over the river of Marshyangdi. Then entering a beautiful forest you move ahead on the trails. After crossing many terraced farmlands of the Manang Region you make an ascend.
Ascending the steep and rocky route you head towards Tal and Karte. From there crossing the landslide affected area you walk past a prayer wheel. Then making many up and downhill climbs you reach Dharapani. This is a beautiful and traditional Gurung village.
You stay here for the night.
Meals: (B, D, L)
Trek Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Trek Distance: 9.25 km
Maximum Altitude: 1860 m above sea level
Today you will be heading towards Chame from Dharapani. This day’s trails are mostly affected by the landslide. Heading out from Dharapani, you walk past a village observing their remote lifestyle.
Then you will gradually make an uphill climb till Bagarchhap. This is a traditional Tibetan style village. Then crossing it you enter a lush green forest of rhododendron.
Heading out the forest you walk along the sides of the Marshaundi river all the way to Koto. This village is the gateway to the famous Nar Phu valley. The trails tend to be easy from here till Chame, the main administrative center of Manang.
You stay here for the night.
Meals: (B, D, L)
Trek Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Trek Distance: 15.5 km
Maximum Altitude: 2650 m above sea level
Today you head towards Upper Pisang from Chame. You begin this day’s trek by moving towards Bharatang. Reaching there you follow the trails along the bank of Marshyangdi River.
And cross a suspension bridge over the river making an ascend in the trails. Climbing the trails you reach Dhikur Pokhari. From here you will enter an enchanting coniferous forest. Then passing through a small settlement of people you reach Pisang.A small village that lies on the banks of Marsyangdi River. This village gives the astounding view of Pisang Peak and Annapurna II. You stay here for the night.
Meals: (B, D, L)
Trek Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Trek Distance: 13. 7 km
Maximum Altitude: 3300 m above sea level
On the seventh day of your expedition, you will acclimatize in Upper Pisang. When reaching high elevation acclimatization is very essential. It is held to help one’s body adjust with the current climatic condition. This is done to prevent altitude sickness.
Today you have your breakfast early in the morning. Then bring out your gears and rehearse climbing in nearby spots. After rehearsing you can explore the beautiful village and know more about their culture and tradition. This place gives the astounding view of Mt. Gangapurna, Annapurna, and Tilicho Lake.
You stay in one of the lodges for the night.
Meals: (B, D, L)
Today you wake up early and leave the village after having a wonderful breakfast. This day you might be a bit excited as you will be heading towards Pisang Peak Base Camp.
At first, you follow along the trail through the thick forest all the way to Kharka. This place is quite awesome for setting up tents. It gives the mesmerizing view of the beautiful landscape and valleys. The beauty of nature will be stuck in your mind.
Moving ahead in the trails while walking through even ground you reach the foot of Pisang Peak. You stay here for the night.
Meals: (B, D, L)
Trek Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Maximum Altitude: 4380 m above sea level
Another day, another big gain in elevation. Today you head towards Pisang Peak High Camp. You will be gaining about 1000 m height this day. This is a few hour’s walk from the Base camp.
This day you will be making many ascend in the trails and follow narrow paths. Reaching High Camp you set up your tent and make arrangements necessary for Pisang peak Climbing.
The climbing experts will thoroughly check everyone. To make sure whether they are acclimatized to reach the summit or not. You can explore the area or rest for your big day to come.
You stay the night here.
Meals: (B, D, L)
Trek Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Maximum Altitude: 5400 m above sea level
This day is filled with an adventurous journey. You will be quite excited as the major day has finally arrived. Today you will be submitting to Pisang Peak. Just thinking about reaching the summit must be bringing butterflies in your stomach.
You will be walking through the ridge till the final snow slope. The climb is both technical and steep so walk carefully. The guide will fix the rope and lead the way toward the summit.
Reaching the peak will make you nervous as well as super happy. Finally, after all the troubles, you arrive at your destination. The overwhelming feeling to fulfill the highlights is a memory you won’t forget anytime soon.
You get to see the majestic view of Mount Annapurna, Glacier dome, etc. After exploring and taking snaps you head back to the Base Camp. you stay here for the night.
Meals: (B, D, L)
Trek Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Maximum Altitude: 6091 m above sea level
Today you head towards Manang from Pisang Peak Base Camp. You will be walking along the banks of the river for most of the trek. You will be surrounded by beautiful scenarios all the way.
After a few hours of the exciting journey, you arrive at Manang. This is a beautiful valley popular for having a distinct culture and its history. You can explore the valley filled with stone houses.
You stay here for the night.
Meals: (B, D, L)
Trek Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Maximum Altitude: 3450 m above sea level
Today you head towards Yak Kharka from Manang. Leaving the beautiful town you climb up the hill. The higher you climb the steeper it gets. As you continue to head in the trails you walk past alpine landscape with dense vegetation and forest.
Following the trails, you arrive at Yak Kharka, a pasture area in the summer. This is a small village with a few numbers of settlements. It is also a rest point for trekkers trekking in the Annapurna Circuit.
You stay here for the night.
Meals: (B, D, L)
Trek Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Maximum Altitude: 4110 m above sea level
Today you head towards Thorong Phedi from Yak Kharka. You will be beginning your walk early this morning. As you head out of small settlements you make a steep descent downhill to the river. Then from there onwards, you make an uphill climb.
You get to see many scenic views of various mountain peaks such as Mt. Syagang, Mt. Khatungkan, Mt. Gundang, and many more. Seeing these views you reach Thorong Phedi, the base camp of Thorong La Pass.
This village resides on the foot of Thorong La Pass in Manang. You can explore the areas and click pictures for memories.
You stay here for the night.
Meals: (B, D, L)
Trek Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Maximum Altitude: 4600 m above sea level
Today you wake up early as you will be heading towards Muktinath crossing through Thorong La Pass. This day is quite important as you will be crossing one of the most challenging passes.
You get the superb view of Mt Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and many more from the pass. Also, the prayer flags and a few of the tea houses add beauty to this place. Your aim will be crossing the pass before midday.
Walking through rocky trails and dense forest you reach the pass. You should watch out for the fierce wind that blows there. After spending some time admiring the beauty of the landscapes and mountains, we move forward.
Trekking down from there we reach Muktinath. This is a holy temple for Buddhist and Hindu followers. Every year thousands of people visit this temple.
You stay the night here.
Meals: (B, D, L)
Trek Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Maximum Altitude: 3800 m above sea level
Today you wake up early and tour around the temple. You can bathe in the 108 waterspouts and see the eternal flame. It is said if you bathe in the holy water coming from the 108 waterspouts your sins will be forgiven.
After strolling around the temple taking snaps and enjoying the view you head towards your destination. This day you will be trekking towards Jomsom from here.
Jomsom is a beautiful village that is home to the Thakali community. It is a main hub when traveling to Upper Mustang and Muktinath. You stay here for the night.
Meals: (B, D, L)
Trek Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Maximum Altitude: 2670 m above sea level
Today you will catch an early flight to Pokhara from Jomsom. It is about half an hour’s flight from here. Boarding the plane viewing beautiful scenarios you reach your destination.
Pokhara is a beautiful city and one of the popular tourist hubs of Nepal. This is a perfect getaway place for tourists as well as domestic people. There are many wonderful places you can visit during your stay.
Phewa lake, Bat Cave, Mahendra Cave, and many more. Evening walk around the lakeside is quite an attraction. The streets are quite crowded during late evenings with stalls and people visiting to stroll around.
You stay here for the night.
Meals: BB Plan
Flight Duration: 25 min
Maximum Altitude: 820 m above sea level
Today you will be heading back from Pokhara to Kathmandu. You will be saying goodbye to this beautiful region taking awesome memories with you. Waking up you have your breakfast and board the Bus.
Following the routes through Prithvi Highway driving past small settlements and villages. Watching the beautiful hills and Trishuli river you retrace your path back to Kathmandu.
Arriving at Kathmandu you will be dropped off at your hotel. You stay there for the night.
Meals: BB Plan
Trek Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Maximum Altitude: 1400 m above sea level
Today is a leisure day for you. You must be pretty worn down after all the long walks. Thus this is your spare day to give your body some rest. If you still have the energy you can roam around the city.
During your day off we can visit the remaining sites that were missed out during the second day of this trip. You can roam into the busy streets in Thamel and buy souvenirs from there as well.
Later that evening, we will have dinner together to celebrate the finishing of Pisang Peak Climbing. This is your last day in this country so sleep well.
Meals: BB Plan + Farewell Dinner
Well, the sad day has arrived, today you will be leaving us and head back to your home country. The responsible staff will leave you off at Tribhuwan Airport depending on your flight timetable.
We hope you had a great time with us and our service met your expectations. We bid farewell as you take back great memories with you.
Meals: Breakfast
In the Above Cost It Includes:
1. Airport Pick-up and Drop Off,
2. Licensed and trained trekking guides,
3. potters for carrying goods and supplies,
4. 4 Nights Accommodation in the 3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu with B & B. (Bed
& Breakfast)
5. All accommodation during the trek.
6. All meals and hot beverages during the trek.
7. Transportation to and from trail head.
8. All necessary documents and permits for trekking (where applicable)
9. National Park/Conservation Area entry Permit, Equipment such as tents And Mattresses, Cooking Equipment, Camp site charges, Insurance, and
equipment for the staffs.
10. Coordination of quick Rescue service (Costs covered by your Insurance Plan)
11. Trekking staffs wages etc.
12. 1 hr. trekker massage after your trek.
Services and Cost Does not Included in Price:
1. International Airfares,
2. Travel/Trekking Insurance,
3. Excess baggage charges More than 16kg and hand bag more than 5 kg in
domestic flights.
4. Visa fees.
5. Airport Departure Taxes.
6. Drinks (Cold and Alcoholic) Rescue charge.
7. Tips for The staffs.
8. Expenses of Personnel nature and Permit and Liaison officer fee (where Applicable.
9. Meals during stay in the Kathmandu.
10. Domestic Ticket Etc.
Pisang Peak is another popular climbing peak in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It’s an excellent choice for climbers who want to combine trekking with a peak climbing experience.
Similar to Island Peak, there are several courses available for Pisang Peak climbing, depending on your level of experience and skillset. Some of the most common courses include:
It’s important to choose a reputable guide or operator when considering a Pisang Peak climbing course or expedition. Make sure they have experience in the region and a good safety record. Additionally, it’s important to properly acclimatize before attempting any high-altitude climbing to avoid altitude sickness.
