24 Hours SupportPisang Peak Climbing
Pisang peak is relatively one of easy climbing peaks and is the most popular one in the Annapurna region. Among the peaks of Nepal, Pisang demands for technical knowledge about climbing. It is on the way to the highest pass of the world and offers the spectacular expedition for adventure lovers. The western portion of the mountain is protected by draped glacier and the end of the ridge has ice blocks making the climb challenging. The first successful climb over Pisang was done in 1955 by a German team. The climb starts from Pisang village and the path which is sparsely forested and is pastured ultimately leads us to Kharka(4,380m) which the best location for setting base camp. High camp will be placed at an altitude of 5,400m on one arm of west ridge. From the end of November to the end of March high camp will be covered by snow. This slender ridge at the west which is followed by steep and challenging snow slopes ultimately lead us to summit.Pisang peak is usually considered as sightseeing peak which bestows climbers miraculous view of Annapurna associates including Tilicho peak, Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna and Glacier dome.
After a successful victory over the Pisang peak we will return back through the same route. We will continue our trek to Manang valley and further up to Thorang fedi. Next morning we will cross Thorang La pass and reach to the sacred Muktinath. From Muktinath we will do downhill trek to beautiful village of Jharkot, Kagbeni which is a door to Upper Mustang and reach Jomsom which is capital of Mustang. Jomsom has a small airstrip on the bank of Kaligandaki River from where we will take our morning flight back to Pokhara.
Fact File
Destination: Pisang Peak
Elevation: 6,091m
Region: Annapurna/ Manang valley
Route: Kathmandu-Pokhara-Beshishahar - Pisang
Best season: Sept. to Nov. & April to june
Facility: Teahouse lodges- on the way of trekking route & camping in the period of climbing
Duration: 21 Days
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu. You are welcomed by hospitable meeting and then you will be transferred to hotel. In the afternoon explain briefly the program upon arrival at our Office Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Trek preparation and Kathmandu Valley Sihgtseeing tour.Sightseeing of world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley including, Kathmandu Darbar square, Swayambhunath Temple ,Boudhanath Stupa & Pashupatinath Temple. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Besisahar by Bus (7-8hours) 850m) Early start to make the bus journey around 8 hours to Besisahar (850m), the starting point of the trek. Your adventure begins! Passing through many small villages on the way will fascinate you with snippets of every day living in these lowland villages. you will reach Besisahar . overnight at guest house.
Day 04: Besisahar to Bahundanda-5-6hours (1,310m)First day of your walk involves crossing a few suspension bridges, waterfalls, several ups and downs hill sections, across rice paddies and subtropical forest. The villages and people are an interesting mix. You eventually ascend to Bahundanda (Hills of Brahmins) for the over night, a village set on a long ridge at 1310m. overnight at guest house.
Day 05: Bahundanda to Chamje-5-6hours (1,430m)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 Mayshyangdi River and get Jagat where we will step for lunch. We will have one and half hours further rocky trail walk to reach Chamje. Spend the night at Chamje. overnight at guest house.
Day 06: Chamje to Dharapani-5-6hours(1,950m)Today you will cross a suspension bridge in Marshyangdi river just right after you left chamje and You will enter to Manang district afterwalking up hills before to reach tal, after passing fields of Corn. Barley and potatoes and then through forests of bamboo and Rhododendrons. Just right after the tal, you will across the river and continue walking through the cliffy way right above the river and reach Dharapani at late afternoon . overnight at guest house.
Day 07: Dharapani to Chame-5-6hours(2,630m)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 villages enroute before to reach Chame. Chame is districts headquarter of Manang. Beautiful views of the Mt. Lamjung and Annapurna II can be seen from your hotel. overnight at guest house.
Day 08: Chame to Upper Pisang 5-6hours(3,700m)A narrow steep path through a very dense pine forest will bring you to the dramatic curved rock face, rising 1500m from the river. As the trail opens up you will be surrounded by Himalayan Peaks all the way to Pisang. You will have an extra half an hour climb towards a big hill to reach Upper Pisang. Over night guest house.
Day 09: Day for relax and Acclimatize-(3,700m)Today you will have a rest day here. Check and set up all the gears for climbing and acclimatized. Enjoy the whole day with very nice magnificent views of all the Annapurnas, Gangapurna and Tilicho. Relax day. Overnight at guest house.
Day 10: Trek to Pisang Peak Base Camp 3-4hours) (4,380m)Today we start walking up towards Base camp after a day relax in Upper Pisang. 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. Over night at tent.
Day 11: Trek to Pisang Peak High Camp 3-4hours (5,400m)Today we walked for 4 -5 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. Over night at Tent.
Day 12: Summit to the Peak and back to Base Camp 7-9hours (6,091m)Today is a day to fulfill your dream of Summit on Pisang Peak. From the High Camp,the 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. After a Successful summit, you will walk down to Base Camp and stay over night at tent.
Day 13: Pisang Peak Base Camp to Manang Valley 5-6hours(3,450m)Today you will trek to Pisang village and continue trek to Manang village walking across the riverside. Here, you will notice a contrast with 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). Overnight at guest house.
Day 14: Manang to Yak Kharka 3-4hours (4,110m)Today we start trek after breakfast and leave 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. Overnight at guest house.
Day 15: Yak Kharka to Thorong Pedi 3-4hours (4,600m)Make your way to the foot of the pass, Throng Phedi. A small places although busy settlement catering to the needs of trekkers and climbers. It is situated at the bottom of the thorong la and the trails continually step up to Thorong la afterwards. Overnight at guest house.
Day 16: Cross Thorong - la in morning and get Muktinath 8-10hours)(5,416m)An early start is most important to begin a long day trek over the pass. Crossing this fabulasThrong La pass (5,416m)will be an unforgettable experience. 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. And start a long descent to another part of the Annapurna and reach Muktinath(3,800m). Overnight at guest house.
Day 17: Trek down to Kagbeni 3-4hoursToday we will have easy walking day down to Kagbeni. After 30 minute walk from Muktinath, we will arrive 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 Kagbeni.Overnight at guest house.
Day 18: Trek to Jomsom-3-4hours (2,800m)Today we will have pleasant walking through the sand bar of Kali Gandaki river. You can give an hour enroute 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 . Overnight at guest house.
Day 19: Early morning flight to Pokhara about 20 min. (8,20m)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.
Day 20: Departure to Kathmandu (1300m)Today we will have an early scenic drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. Our drive of today is very much natural which comes through the cultivated lands,Local villages and engage together with rafting river at the lunch time. And we will arrive kathmandu at afternoon. Over night at hotel.
Day 21: Final Departure from Nepal to your onward destination.
Note: Above Itinerary can be customized as per client’s interest and time frame
