Pisang Peak Climbing
Overview
Pisang Peak Climbing is the most popular peak among the trekker peaks in Nepal which offers good scope for exploration and peak climbing experience in the Himalayas of Nepal. It is the most popular among the trekking peaks in Nepal in Annapurna Himalayas ranges. The peak rises above the upper Pisang village and yak grazing meadow in a uniform slope of ice and bit technical experience adventure trekkers. This peak climbing offers an excellent opportunity for those in search of this peak climbing experience. The diverse landscapes and sparkling snow-covered peaks are the major attraction of this region. The well-defined ridge leads to final snow slop which is quite difficult to reach the summit. One can enjoy the diverse flora and fauna along the trail until reaching the majestic peak of Mt Manaslu and Mt Lamjung Himal. The culturally rich beautiful Manang valley is dominated by the Annapurna and Damodar Peak. The most fascinating experience of your entire journey is that you will always find the snow clad mountains in your backdrops. There is no technical difficulty in reaching the summit but progress can be slow depending on snow conditions.
Pisang Peak Climbing is a little more interesting and can be seen as the curved ridge. It is considered as the best place for setting up to the base camp. Although this peak climbing is considered to be among the easier one of the Himalayan region which is a reasonably high level of physical fitness and health is still strongly recommended. In Nepal, this peak climbing is famous as one of the most beautiful slightly technical peak climbing in Nepal among adventure madness. This peak climbing begins from Dharapani after 11 hours drive from the Kathmandu valley. This expedition is usually both technically and physically very challenging activity. To climb this peak climbing, you will need to have basic mountaineering skills. It is one of the popular and most well like adventure activities. The beautiful trekking trails but we have a great variety of experiences to offer to the visitor and the diversity of the Nepalese people is no less remarkable. We get a chance to see the wonderful views of the mountain which includes Mt Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and many other mountains of this route. We have to make use of different equipment in order to climb the peak. The trek leads through typical Tibetan ever-smiling villages to Pisang village right beneath this peak climbing. The perfect season for an expedition in this route is between April to May and September to October.
Outline itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Dharapani (1,960m) 11-12 hrs
Day 03: Dharapani to Chame (2,710m) 5 – 6 hrs
Day 04: Chame to Upper Pisang (3,700m) 5-6hrs
Day 05: Rest day in Upper Pisang
Day 06: Upper Pisang to Pisang Peak Base Camp (4,380m) 4-5 hrs
Day 07: Pisang Peak Base Camp to High Camp (5,400m) 3-4 hrs
Day 08: Summit Pisang Peak and back to base camp (6,091m) 8-9 hrs
Day 09: Pisang Peak Base Camp to Manang Valley (3,450m) 5-6 hrs
Day 10: Trek to Yak Kharka (4,110m) 3 – 4 hrs
Day 11: Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi: (4420m) 3-4 hrs
Day 12: Thorang Phedi to Muktinath (3,800m) 9-10 hrs
Day 13: Muktinath to Jomsom (2,715m) 5-6 hrs
Day 14: Jomsom to Pokhara Fly 25 minutes
Day 15: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu 6 hrs
Day 16: Final departure
Details Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
After you reach in Kathmandu valley then there will be one guide of our company will be waiting to pick-up you. And after pick-up, we will directly check out the hotel and have some dinner and make some preparation for the trip and take some rest.
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Dharapani (1,960m) 11-12 hrs
We will drive towards Dharapani after having a hot breakfast in the hotel of Kathmandu valley. During the time of travel, you get an opportunity to see the small city of Nepal, wonderful landscapes, majestic views of the mountain, and many other things on the route. After 12 hrs drive from Kathmandu valley, we will reach Dharapani where we will spend overnight.
Day 03: Dharapani to Chame (2,710m) 5 - 6 hrs
On the way, we will have a great view of the Himalayas including Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV. And we will have our lunch on the way then after slowly move towards Chame and spend overnight.
Day 04: Chame to Upper Pisang (3,700m) 5-6hrs
The district center teems with lodges, modern fast food or cyber cafe. Before reaching Pisang, we have to cross many suspension bridges and waterfall on the way. And we will reach Pisang where we will spend one night.
Day 05: Rest day in Upper Pisang
Today we don’t start our trekking today is for the rest day. And we will take rest in Upper Pisang. In the daytime after having lunch at the hotel, we will explore all around the Upper Pisang and in the evening we will come back to the hotel and spend one night.
Day 06: Upper Pisang to Pisang Peak Base Camp (4,380m) 4-5 hrs
After having breakfast early in the morning we will slowly move towards Pisang Peak Base Camp. We will have a wonderful view of the mountain on the route and beautiful landscapes before reaching Pisang Peak Base Camp and spend one night.
Day 07: Pisang Peak Base Camp to High Camp (5,400m) 3-4 hrs
The trail ascends on a steep trail to the High camp. From here, we will have a wonderful view of the mountain which includes Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre, and other mountains of this area.
Day 08: Summit Pisang Peak and back to base camp (6,091m) 8-9 hrs
Early in the morning around 4 o clocks, we will start our trekking. Today we will start our too early because today we have to Summit Pisang Peak and also come back to Base Camp. Today is one of the toughest days of our trekking.
Day 09: Pisang Peak Base Camp to Manang Valley (3,450m) 5-6 hrs
From Pisang, there are two routes to heading towards Manang. We begin to notice a contrast in the landscapes and vegetation from today. The people are basically traders though partially engaged in Farming.
Day 10: Trek to Yak Kharka (4,110m) 3 - 4 hrs
We make the climb steadily through Tenki, leaving the Marshyangdi village. The trail follows this valley northward, passing a few pastures and scrub of juniper trees as it’s steadily gained elevations.
Day 11: Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi (4420m) 3-4 hrs
It is an uphill walk to Thorang Phedi. It takes almost 3 to 4 hrs to reach Thorang Phedi from Yak Kharka where we get an opportunity to see the wonderful views of the mountains and landscapes on the way.
Day 12: Thorang Phedi to Muktinath (3,800m) 9-10 hrs
The views are dramatic, to say the least from the snow-capped mountains to the heads of the Kali Gandaki valley below and the brown and purple hills on the Mustang which is spread out before us.
Day 13: Muktinath to Jomsom (2,715m) 5-6 hrs
We leave Muktinath for Jomsom. We will continue our trek walking by the bank of Kali Gandaki River and we will descend the closer views of Stupas and old traditional houses and civilizations.
Day 14: Jomsom to Pokhara Fly 25 minutes
Early in the morning, we will walk drive towards the local airport of Jomsom to fly towards Pokhara. After reach in Pokhara, first of all, we will check out the hotel then after have our lunch and explore all around the city and spend one night in this beautiful city.
Day 15: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu 6 hrs
In the morning after having breakfast, we will drive back towards the Kathmandu valley by the same route. After 6 to 7 hrs drive from Pokhara, we will reach Kathmandu valley. And after reach in Kathmandu valley, first of all, we will check out the hotel and then after we will have our farewell dinner and spend one night in this wonderful city.
Day 16: Final departure
With lots of memory, you will drive towards the international airport of Kathmandu valley. We will sure that it’s not the last time in Nepal and you will provide us to see you again and give us a chance to serve you next time too.
Cost Details
Cost Includes
- All Airports pick up and drop.
- Local Ground transport
- 2 nights your standard hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- 1 night your standard hotel in Pokhara.
- Kathmandu to Beshisahar by Express bus and Beshisahar to Syange by Local Jeep
- Marpha to Pokhara by Local Express Bus or Jeep
- Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus
- Tourist s standard lodges/ tea-houses in the mountain during the trek.
- All 3 meals per day during the trek [B+L+D] and a cup of tea with every meal.
- $ 500 Garbage Deposit
- Climbing Guide insurance per Person $ 400 if group size 4/5 Person 2 Sherpa
- Climbing Equipment as Rope, Snow Bar and necessary
- 3-night Full Camping Base Camp & high camp summit to Chulu West
- All necessary paperwork and permits (ACAP, TIMS )
- A medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
- All government and local taxes
Cost excludes:
- Nepal Visa fee ( Nepal provides on arrival visa in Immigration, bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs,)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Extra Sightseeing Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Personal Climbing Equipment as Climbing Boots, Ice ax, Helpmate
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Extra calculate for additional programs as per above itinerary. o Travel and rescue insurance.
- Local donation & Tips for guides and porters.
- Personal expenses (Pot of tea, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
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