PISANG PEAK (6,091 m / 19,978 ft.)
Pisang Peak offers good scope for exploration. The western flank of the mountain is guarded by a hanging glacier and offers considerable challenge. The western end of the ridge is guarded by huge rock slabs, which make it difficult to climb. A German Expedition made the first ascent of Pisang Peak in 1955.
Itinerary In Detail
-
1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m / 4,592 ft.)
Upon arrival in Katmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, meet, assist and transfer to hotel for room check in. Rest of the day till dinner is free.
Eve: Welcome dinner at Authentic Nepali restaurant with culture program.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
-
2: Gear Check & Orientation in Kathmandu (1,400 m / 4,592 ft.)
Day is free in Kathmandu for rest, last minute shopping, gear check and Trek / Climb Orientation in Kathmandu. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
-
3: Drive to Besi Shahar (760 m / 2,490 ft) - 187 kms.
After breakfast, check out from and start scenic drive to Beshi Sahar. En route lunch stop at Kuringtar Spring Resort. After hearty lunches in Kuringtar continue drive to Besi Shahar continue drive to Besi Sahar (823 m) which is the main town of Lamjung district. Until recently this market town of 2000 inhabitants was called Besigaon. However since the opening of the road to Manang, in the late seventies, there are several administrative offices here, as well as post-offices and a police check-post where your trekking permit will be examined for the first time.
Dinner and overnight at lodge in Besi Shahar. -
4: Drive to Chame (2,713 m / 8,898 ft.) - 68 kms / 5 hrs
After early breakfast, check out from the hotel and start drive to Bashishahar. From Bashishahar continue drive to Chame through the unpaved Mountain Road En-route stop at Dharapani Vilalge for lunch. After lunch continue drive to Chame. The District Headquarters of Manang District, which is another 45 minutes away.
Dinner and overnight at teahouse lodge.
-
5: Trek to Upper Pishang (3,356 m / 11,007 ft.)– 7 hours.
We walk along the river to reach the village of Bratang (2919m), mainly populated by Tibetans. Here we stop to have a hearty Lunch. On the way Bratang we pass through a splendid pine forest with splendid views of Lamjung and Annapurna II and IV. We continue climbing through the pine forest, once again crossing over the Marshyangdi River on top of Dhukur Pokhara for lunch. After lunch climb slowly towards Upper Pisang village (3,356 m / 11,007 ft.)
Dinner and overnight at lodge in Pishang.
-
6: Rest day for acclimatization.
Free day in Upper Pisang for rest and acclimatization.
Dinner and overnight at teahouse lodge.
-
7: Trek to Pishang Peak Base Camp (4.380 m / 14,366 ft.) & Back
Trek to Base Camp Spend some time in Base Camp And trek back to Pishang .
Overnight at Camp.
-
8: Rest day in Pishang
Free day in Upper Pisang for rest and acclimatization.
Dinner and overnight at teahouse lodge.
-
9: Trek to Pishang Peak Base Camp (4.380 m / 14,366 ft.)
After breakfast we will start our Climb towards Base Camp. The path ascends through sparse wood and pasture to a Kharka and takes around 5 hrs.
Dinner and overnight at Camp.
-
10: Trek to High Camp (5,400 m / 17,712 ft.)
Today we climbed to High Camp and set up our high camp at the height of 5,400m. There will be a seasonal snow on at high Camp.
Dinner and overnight at Camp.
-
11: Summit Pishang Peak and descent down to Base Camp.
We start very early today for the summit. Our team will support to fix the rope wherever it is needed. After the summit start descent down to High Camp and to Base Camp.
Dinner and overnight at Camp.
-
12: Trek to Manang (3,530 m / 11,578 ft.) – 6 hrs.
After breakfast walk down to Pisang Village and continue trek towards Manang village via Hunde. After lunch at Hongde the valley widens and we get to see the Annapurnas III and IV (7555m and 7525m) to the left, East and West Chulus(6584m and 6419m) on the right, towards the horizon, there are views of highest peak of Mount Thorung(6481m) and to the east, the crown of Mount Pisang. From Hongde we climb upto the ancient village of Braga (3505m). We can take time to wander around Braga to see this picturesque village with its flat roofed houses and to visit the Gompa, not only the largest in the region but also the richest with its fine collection of Thangkas (religious scroll paintings) and prayer books. It takes only forty-five minutes to reach Manang from here, which sits on the plateau at 3,530 meters.
Dinner and overnight at trekkers lodge.
-
13: Trek to Throng la phedi (4,533 m / 14,868 ft.) – 7 hrs.
After leaving Manang the path climbs up till we reach the hamlet of Tengi (3642m). From here it takes about an hour to reach Gunsang (3850m). From here it’s another one hour forty-five minutes up hill to Lattar 250m) for lunch. After lunch it is about 2/3 hours to reach Throng Phedi means ‘foot of the hill”
Overnight at Tea house lodge.
-
14: Trek to Muktinath & drive to Jomsom (2,713 m / 8,898 ft.0 via Throng la (5,416 m / 17,764 ft.)
Very early morning wakeup call and start the ascent to Thorung la pass. We have to cross about twenty hills on the way to reach the summit, Thorong la, at 5,415 meters and it takes about 4 hours to reach the main pass from Thorung Phedi, but if we have spent the previous night at High Camp it will take appx 2~3 hours only. On the way up we get to see many prayer flags several cairns (small mounds of rock). From the top we get to see the Yakgawa Kang or Thorungse (6481m) to the north and Khatung Kang (6484) to the south and the Annapurnas along with the Gangapurna to the southeast. In the horizon to the west, Dhaulagiri (8169m) and Mount Tukuche (6920m) are also visible. From the summit the descent to Muktinath (3,802m) takes about three hours and the difference in altitude is of 1600m. Here we will find another check post where we have to show our trekking permits. After lunch get into the jeep and drive to Jomsom.
Dinner and overnight at a lodge in Jomsom.
-
15: Fly To Pokhara
After an early breakfast transfer to the Jomsom Airport to board 20 minutes flight to Pokhara and transfer to the hotel for refreshment and rest. Spend a free afternoon relaxing around the lakeside bazaar in Pokhara and enjoy a hearty meal.
Overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
-
16: Fly To Kathmandu
After breakfast, transfer to Pokhara Domestic Airport to board the flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival transfer to hotel.
Eve: Farewell dinner.
Overnight at hotel.
-
17: Final Departure
Fly to Kathmandu.
17 Days From
Any Question?
Feel free to call our travel experts.
+977 9851189018, +977 9801089018
info@asiaticroads.com
Whats Include and Exclude
Services Inclued
- Nepal Mountaineering Association Pisang Peak Climbing Royalty fees @ US$ 350.00 per person.
- NMA licensed Climbing Guide equipment fees and daily allowance.
- All necessary climbing Equipment except personal.
- Trekking and climbing logistic Arrangement as per Itinerary inclusive of all meals
(breakfast, lunch and dinner), accommodation in best available Teahouses/Trekkers Lodges. - Camping arrangement in Base Camp / High Camp inclusive of all necessary tents, mattresses, food, fuel etc.
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project Fees.
Trekking Information Management Service fees. - Services of an experience guide along with strong and reliable porters to carry Climbing equipment.
Services not Inclued
- International airfares and airport departure taxes.
- Domestic Airfares (Quoted separately)
- Hotel / Airport / Hotel transfers in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Refundable Garbage deposit (Quoted separately)
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Nepal entry visa fees.
- Meals while staying at hotel in Kathmandu.
- Items of a personal nature such as bar bills, telephone calls, laundry, mineral water, extra mileage and any extra costs incurred due to natural calamities, flight delays etc.
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance or “Umbrella Insurance” to cover – Illness, hospitalization, travel medicines, loss of valuables, thefts change of itinerary, flight and tour cancellations
due to unavoidable circumstances and most of all Emergency Helicopter Charter for evacuation. - Items not specified in the above in “costs include column”.
17 Days From
Any Question?
Feel free to call our travel experts.
+977 9851189018, +977 9801089018
info@asiaticroads.com
Additional Information
-
List of Climbing Equipment to be brought by the guests
S.no Name of equipment Require unit 01. Down sleeping bag 1 unit 02. Carry Mat inflatable 1 unit 03 Down Jacket 1 unit 04 Down Pants 1 unit 05 Wind proof suit 1 unit 06 Over gloves 1pari 07 Inner Gloves 2 pairs 08 Normal Shocks 4/5 pairs 09 Woolen shocks 2 pairs 10 Plastic boot 1 pair 11 Over Getter 1 pair 12 Sun / Snow glass 1 pair 13 Sun screen lotions 1 tube 14 Woolen Jumper 1 unit 15 Woolen Hat 1 unit 16 Rucksack 1 unit (45 ltr.) 17 Duffle bag 1 unit 18 Crampon 1 pair 19 Harness 1 unit 20 Jumar 1 unit 21 Carabineer 3 units 22 Descender / Figure 1 unit 23 Water bottle 1 unit 24 Ski Pool 1 pair 25. Seiling 3 pcs. 26. Chap stick (Lip Guard) 2 units 27. Fleece Trouser 1 unit 28. Fleece Jacket 1 unit 29. Head Torch light 1 unit 30. Pee bottle 1 bottle 31. Ice – Axe 1 unit 32. Swiss knife 1 piece 33. Trekking Boot 1 pair (well broken in) 34. Gaiters 1 pair 35. Helmet 1 unit NOTE:
Plastic Boots & most other gears can be rented locally in Kathmandu, but we have to inform earlier with more details like size of the boot so on.
17 Days From
Any Question?
Feel free to call our travel experts.
+977 9851189018, +977 9801089018
info@asiaticroads.com
Reviews
In my 2 week stay, John was very professional and took me around to experience all that Kathmandu and surrounding areas has to offer. Sites were seen and many locals were met through John’s network.
Steven Stone
TravellerIn my 2 week stay, John was very professional and took me around to experience all that Kathmandu and surrounding areas has to offer. Sites were seen and many locals were met through John’s network.
Steven Stone
Traveller17 Days From
