Pisang Peak Climbing
Overview
Pisang Peak Climbing is the challenging peak climbing of the Annapurna region. Anyone with the little experience can attempt to climb Annapurna circuit trek with this peak climbing. This peak climbing involves trekking in the famous Annapurna region and to summiting this peak climbing. It is considered a trekking peak by the Nepal mountaineering association. Due to Huge rock in the western end, the ridge makes this peak climbing quite difficult. From the summit, we can see the Mt Manaslu, Mt Annapurna 2, Annapurna 3, Annapurna 4, Gangapurna, Tilicho peak etc. This peak climbing is considered as the easy climbing peak in Nepal. The best place for this sitting up the base camp is Kharakat to reach up to there ought to ascend through wood spares. In the time of this trekking, we will pass through lush Rhododendron forest, oak, and pine which make our trekking more enjoyable and memorable.
Pisang Peak Climbing is one of the easier climbing peaks along the trekking peak of Nepal. The starting point of this Pisang Peak Climbing is Basisashar and the ending point of this peak climbing is also Basisashar. We also visit Muktinath Jomsom trek to beautiful Manang region of Nepal if we have time. The trek offers mountain scenery and it provides on the variety of ethnic Nepalese culture. This trek, after all, is difficult to match for its rugged mountain scenery. The season between March to May and September and November are considered as the best season for this peak climbing. This peak climbing has majestically stood up above the village of Pisang and has formed the shape of a pyramid in the summit. One can enjoy the diverse flora and fauna along the trails until reaching the wonderful peak of Mt Manaslu and Lamjung Himal. This type of the peak climbing is for that type of trekker who is physically fit and fine.
Outline itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu TIA and Transfer to hotel
Day 02: In Kathmandu with a sightseeing tour
Day 03: Drive to Jagat 1290m via Bhesisar 800 m – 08 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Dharapani 1,920 m – 05 hours.
Day 05: Trek to Chame 2,670 m – 05 hours.
Day 06: Trek to Pisang 3, 230 m – 05 hrs.
Day 07: At Pisang rest day for acclimatization.
Day 08: Trek to Pisang Peak Base Camp at 4,380 m – 05 hrs.
Day 09: Trek and climb to High Camp at 5,400m.
Day 10: Climb of Pisang peak and return to BC or to Pisang village.
Day 11: Reserve day in case of unfavorable bad weather condition.
Day 12: Trek to Manang Village 3,450 m – 05 hrs.
Day 13: Trek to Yak Kharka 4,110 m – 04 hrs.
Day 14: Trek to Thorong High Camp 4,600 m – 04 hrs.
Day 15: Cross Thorong-La 5,416 m and to Muktinath 3,800 m – 07 hrs.
Day 16: Trek to Jomsom 2, 715 m – 04 hours.
Day 17: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara 860 m – 25 mins flight.
Day 18: Drive back to Kathmandu – 06 hrs.
Day 19: Final International Departure
Details Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu
A delegate will be meet you at the arrival gate of Tribhuwan international airport then you will transfer to the hotel which you have chosen for relax and freshen up. In the evening we will have our welcome dinner with you and your tour operator.
Day 02: Kathmandu to Besisahar to Syangi (1100m.) 7 hours by Jeep
After having breakfast in the Kathmandu valley we slowly start our journey towards Besishar. We have 7 hours of driving to Besishar and more 2 hour tough road Syange which is about 185km from Kathmandu valley. We will witness beautiful landscape, river and the waterfall in the way. After we reach in Besishar and continue to Syange. we will spend overnight in this place.
Day 03: Syange to Dharapani (1700m.) 6 hours
After spending over night in Syange we will slowly starts our trekking towards Dharapani after having breakfast early in the morning which takes 6 to 7 hrs to reach Dharapani from Jagat. We have to cross many villages and waterfall too to reach Dharapani and in Dharapani we will stay overnight in this village.
Day 04: Trek to Chame (2660m) 6 hours
After spending over night in Dharapani we will slowly starts our trekking towards Chame after having breakfast early in the morning. Today we walk to the Chame which is also known as the headquarters of the Manang District. On the route we get an opportunity to explore an amazing view of the mountain around this valley and in Chame we spend one night.
Day 05: Trek to Upper Pisang (3185m) 5 hours
After spending over night in Chame we will slowly starts our trekking towards pisang after having breakfast early in the morning which takes 5 to 6 hours to reach Pisang from Chame. We trek for a while before reaching Upper pisang where we spent overnight.
Day 06: Trek to Pisang 3,190m | 10,465 ft - 05 hrs.
From Pisang onwards walk leads close to mountains through alpine forests of rhododendron and pine trees, following Marshyangdi River upstream with short ups and down hills to Bhratang village. From Bhratang village walk follows uphill through alpine woodland to Dhukure Pokhari a small place with few teahouses and lodge overlooking Chulu’s and Pisang peak, with possible lunch stop, and then descends to lower Pisang village for overnight stop.
Day 07: Rest day at Pisang for local hikes and acclimatization.
We have allowed rest day in Pisang village for acclimatization and as well for physical fitness required for the climb to Pisang Peak, a short hike uphill walking higher and sleeping at low altitude helps with acclimatization.
This rest day also helps to plan the climb where our guide provides necessary information of the area, culture, religion and climbing skill required for the climb.
Day 08: Trek to Pisang Peak Base Camp 4,380m - 04 hrs.
After a pleasant rest day in Pisang village, our actual adventure starts heading north above Pisang village, as the tree lines drops for short few bushes around grazing land, called Kharka. Climb a high ridge above Pisang peak, our guide and staff will set base camp with camping equipments at 4,380 meters high, first night in tents meals prepared by our expert cook and kitchen staff.
Day 09: Trek and climb to High Camp 5,400 m - 03 hrs.
A short day but tough due to high altitude, morning walk follows a faint trail where few climbers and Yak herders hardly use this path to high camp, as the walk leads over rocks, ice and glacier to reach bottom of Pisang Peak where high camp is set for the climb.
Day 10: Climb Pisang Peak and return to base camp time permitting to Pisang village.
Our main highlight and goal of this adventure, starting at dawn climb over moraine and rubble within ice, following the guide to reach above well defined ridge towards a snow slope, which leads quite steeply without any difficulty but needs some technical efforts in some sections of the climb, and then finally reaching on top of Pisang Peak summit with great support of our guide. On the top rewarded with awesome views and panorama of entire Annapurna Himalaya with Chulu range of peaks includes Damodar peaks.
Day 11: Trek to Manang (3550m) 5 hours
After spending over night in Nawal, we will slowly starts our trekking towards Nawal after having breakfast early in the morning. We begin to notice contrast in the landscape and vegetation from today and our short visit to Barge monasteries which is the largest monasteries of the Manang district which will memorable for life time and spend overnight in Manang.
Day 12: Manang (Acclimatization & Explore)
Today morning we don’t start our trekking because we will take rest in Manang and explore all around the manang valley and another one night in Manang.
Day 13: Trek to Ledar (4200m) 6 hours
After spending over night in Manang we will slowly starts our trekking towards Yak Kharka after having breakfast early in the morning which takes 3 to 4 hrs from manang to Yak kharka. The trails passes an ancient old mani wall in a pleasant meadow and then reaches another small valley of Yak kharka nd spend one night in this village.
Day 14: Yak Kharka to Thorung Phedi (4400m) 4 hour
After spending over night in Yak kharka we will slowly starts our trekking towards Thorung Phedi after having breakfast early in the morning which takes 3 to 4 hrs from Yak kharka to Thorung Phedi. On this trip we get one of the best views of mountains or peaks.
Day 15: Thorung Phedi to Muktinath via Thorung La Pass
After spending over night in Thorung Phedi we will slowly starts our trekking towards Muktinath through Thorung la pass after having breakfast early in the morning which takes 7 to 8 hours to reach Thorung la pass from Muktinath. We can take some photo before heading to Muktinath valley at the foot of thorung la pass and spend one night in thorung la pass.
Day 16: Trek to Thorong La Pass (5416m). Continue to Muktinath (3800m) 7 hours
After spending over night in Thorung la pass we will slowly starts our trekking towards Jomesone after having breakfast early in the morning. On the route we get an opportunity to explore many beautiful villages and spend overnight in the Jomsome.
Day 17: Jomson to Pokhara flight 30 minute
After having breakfast in Jomsom we will come back to pokhara by flight and we explore whole day in the pokhara which is also known as the city of the lake.
Day 18: Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus 6-7 hours
We will drive to Kathmandu valley on the same highway we took to go to pokhara from the similar route through the hills and valleys. Another six hours in the highway will gives us time to observe the villages and town on the way from a different angle and after reaching Kathmandu and checking in the hotels we will have some free time to wander around the street of Thamel.
Day 19: Final TIA Depart Kathmandu
We will proudly drop you to the airport to catch your flight back to your home.
Cost Details
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up and Drop by private car/van/bus.
- Hotel In Kathmandu: 2 Nights standard accommodation in Katmandu.
- One night hotel in Pokhara
- Kathmandu Besishar and Besisahar to Sangee by Express bus or Jeep
- Jomsom to pokhara by domestic air
- Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus
- $ 250 per Person Special Climbing Permit.
- $ 300 Climbing Sherpa per Person his climbing fee, insurance, equipment, food, accommodation etc.
- $ 500 Garbage Deposit.
- Climbing Gear as Harness, figure Eight, Rope, Snow bar
- 4 night full board Camp site at Base Camp
- Accommodation in Trekking: All accommodations in lodge/tea houses during the trek.
- Trekking Guide: An experienced, helpful, friendly and English speaking Trekking Guide. His well- paid salary, meals, accommodation insurance etc.
- Trekking Porter: porters (1 porter for 2 peoples). Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation.
- Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
- Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- All government taxes.
- Service charge.
Cost Excludes
- Meals and Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Deserts (cakes, bakes and pies)
- Additional size of Pots Hot Drinks
- Personal Climbing Equipments Boot, Ice exe, Helpmate,
- Bottled drinks
- Boiled water
- Electronic device re-charge
- Hot shower
- On the trekking Wi- Fi
- Personal expenses any type
- Travel insurance and evacuation insurance
- Tipping for Guide and Porter
Equipment List
There are many type of multiple trekking routes and selected depend on high altitude and Necessary Equipment. but all list Items area here.
Sleeping
- Tent (necessary for treks with camping)
- Sleeping bag (–15° bag will suffice on most treks)*
- Sleeping pad
- Silk liner
Hiking
- Backpack (size depends on whether or not you have porters)
- Hiking boots* (break them in beforehand)
- Camp shoes (your reward after a long day)
- Wool socks (bring a few pairs of varying thickness)
- Lightweight trekking pants
- Trekking shorts
- T-Shirts (lightweight wool is great)
- Underwear
Cold Weather
- Long underwear/Wool thermals
- Sweater
- Fleece
- Waterproof jacket and pants
- Heavyweight pants for high elevations (also good for camp)
- Heavy down jacket (can be rented in Kathmandu)
- Winter hat
- Winter gloves
Accessories
- Water purification (pump, tablets, or Steris Pen; bring from home)
- Water bottles (at least 3 liters total capacity)
- Baseball cap (the sun is strong at all elevations)
- Hiking poles (lessen the impact on your joints)
- Sunglasses (essential when you cross snow line)
- Head lamp with extra batteries
- Reading materials (Kindle may be best)
- Journal and pens
- Camera with extra batteries
- Day pack (for your rain jacket, snacks, camera, etc.)
- Heavy-duty duffle bag (preferred by porters)
- Gators (many people wear them but they are not mandatory)
Personal Supplies
- Sun screen
- Hand sanitizer
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, floss, etc.)
- Biodegradable bar soap
- Face/body wipes
- Biodegradable washing liquid
- Throat lozenges, lip balm
- Medications (Ibuprofen, others if necessary)
Extras
- Duct tape (fixes just about everything, at least temporarily. To avoid carrying an entire roll wraps the desired amount around a pencil)
- First aid kit (with moleskin for blisters)
- Extra passport photos and photocopies of your passport
According to actual official Itinerary and cost if any thing will adding date or staff, or condition bad weather take helicopter, Rescue about these thing the price will be adding.
If you have any more day extra we will organized different type of Activities as Mountain Flight, Helicopter, Jungle Safari, River Rafting, Bungee Jump, and Many other programs.
