Pisang Peak Climbing, Pisang Peak Expedition

Trip Overview

Trip Facts

Total Duration 21 days
Trip Grade Moderate-Strenuous Plus
Max Altitude 6092m.
Start From Chame
End From Jomsom
Min Size 2 Pax
Max Size 10 Pax
Trip Mode Trekking/Climbing
Accommodation Camping/Tea house
Best Season: Sep-Nov and late March to May

Trip Highlights

Pisang Peak Summit 6092m.
Himalayan High Pass
Astonishing Himalayan View
Beautiful Mountain Valleys
Beautiful Rivers, Lakes, Glacier and Waterfall
Traditional Gurung and Managi culture
Glorious Ancient Buddhist Monasteries and Stupas
Great Climbing and Trekking

Pisang Peak is the most popular trekking peak on the Annapurna Circuit. A German expedition made the first ascent of Pisang Peak in 1955, and since then it has been a favorite of many climbers. Access to the peak is gained from the eastern side of the circuit, about halfway to the Thorong pass. This trip offers a great opportunity to explore this geographically diverse region. You will pass through alpine meadows and trans- Himalayan landscapes.

The route up Pisang Peak is along the western flank. This site is guarded by a hanging glacier and offers climbers a considerable technical and physical challenge. The western end of the ridge has huge rock slabs, which make it difficult to climb.

Many climbers combine an ascent of Pisang Peak with the Annapurna Circuit trek, giving them a thorough taste of some of the best climbing and trekking that Nepal has to offer. The peak rises directly above Pisang village and the surrounding yak pastures, creating a uniform slope of ice and snow to the summit pyramid. Pisang peak is considered as technical a climbing peak as any of the trekking peaks in Nepal.

Our trip starts from the village of Bulbule, which is a 6-7 hour bus or private transfer from Kathmandu. From Bulbule we follow the Annapurna Circuit trails all the way to Pisang village. From Pisang, our trek to base camp (at Kharka, 4,380m) ascends through sparse wood and pasture. We spend two days at base camp, acclimatizing and training our climbers in the use of their equipment.

High camp is set up at (5,400m), on the shoulder on the South-West Ridge. Climbers should expect snow at the high camp from the end of November to the beginning of April. The summit offers a truly amazing view of many snowy peaks, including those of Annapurna and Manaslu ranges.

After the summit we will continue the trek, crossing Thorong-La (5416m). Thorong-La provides great views of both Manang and Mustang.

Once we are over this high pass we descend into the Kaligandaki valley and the dry but beautiful lower Mustang region. Towns here include Muktinath and Kagbeni. In Muktinath, we visit a sacred temple where Hindus, Buddhists, and Bon practitioners all still worship, a great example of modern-day religious tolerance.

Our trek ends at Jomsom, from which daily flights leave for Pokhara.

Itinerary

Trip Itinerary

Days	Programs
01	Arriving in KTM and transfer to hotel-1300m.
02	Preparation day for trip
03	Drive to Chame by Jeep-2600m. 9-10 hours
04	Trek to Dhukur Pokhari-3060m. 3-4 hours
05	Trek to Upper Pisang and rest for acclimatize-3300m.
06	Trek to Base Camp-4380m. 4-5 hours
07/08	Rest day (you may need two days Acclimatize)
09	Climb to High Camp-5400m. 4-5 hours
10	Summit the Peak 6092m and return to base camp-4380m. 9-11 hours
11	Trek to Ngawal-3657m. 4-5 hours
12	Trek to Manang-3540m. 3-4 hours
13	Trek to Yak Kharka-4020m. 3-4 hours
14	Trek to Thorung Phedi-4450m. 3-4 hours
15	Trek over Thorung-La pass 5416m to Muktinath-3800m. 7-8 hours
16	Visit the temple and monastery in the morning and after lunch Drive to Jomsom by Jeep-2719m. 4-5 hours
17	Fly To Pokhara early Morning
18	Sightseeing around Pokhara
19	Fly of drive by Bus or Car to KTM
20	Sightseeing around KTM (Boddhanath biggest Buddhist temple in the world, Pashupatinath the very important temple for hindues and PatanDarbar squire.
21	Departure to Home

Cost Details

Trip Cost

Per Person	U.S. $3125
Single Supplement	U.S. $100
Trip Deposit	U.S. $500

Single Supplement in KTM only

What's Included

Peak Permit
Three-time meals (breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner), Tea/coffee.
Accommodation on the trip and during the climbing sharing basis
Porters, a Climbing Guide, and a Guide wages, food, accommodation, and insurance
Climbing guide equipment
Equipment tents and one Kitchen or dining tent, Snow bar, Ropes, EP gas and stove, Ice-cru, and Kitchen utensils that we need at base camp and high camp.
4 nights’ accommodation in KTM and 2 nights in Pokhara Tourist Standard Hotel including Breakfast
Airfare Jomsom/Pokhara and Pokhara/Kathmandu including Guide
Transfer Kathmandu to Chame by Jeep
Airport Transfer
Conservation and TIMS card fee
Garbage deposit
All the Government Taxes