Destination Pisang Peak

Trip Difficulty Difficult Trip

Duration 24 days

Activities Trek and Climb

Accommodation Hotel and Teahouse Lodge

Max altitude 6091m

Group Size 1-12 Pax

Meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Vehicle Bus/Car/Jeep/

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Highlights of Pisang Peak Climbing

Pisang Peak lying on the trail of Annapurna Circuit Trek.
Pisang Peak, symmetrical peak with a steady climb along a well-defined ridge to the summit.
Get both the trekking and climbing experience.
Enjoy the best view of Annapurna and its surrounding mountains.
Walk for 6 to 7 hours everyday, trekking a distance of 15 km to 20 km.
Cheap and best price offer with fixed trip departure dates.

Overview of Pisang Peak Climbing

Pisang Peak Climbing is no 1 best simple trekking peaks in Nepal. Pisang Peak Climb and Trek is suitable for beginner to advance climbers. It is a very famous peak climbing in Annapurna. Spring from March to May and Autumn from September to December are an ideal time-climbing Pisang Peak. Pisang Peak also known as Jong Ri peak is technically difficult to climb.

A well preparation is necessary to climb Pisang Peak. A good view of Annapurna mountain range, glaciers, Manang and Pisang valley you will see from the Summit of Pisang Peak.

Pisang Peak is a pyramidal peak. We hike through sparse wood and pasture to the Kharka at 4,380m which is the best place for setting up the base camp. High Camp is set up at 5,400 m, a shoulder on the South-West Ridge. You will find snow at the high camp from the end of November to the end of March. The well-defined ridge leads to a final snow slope, which is quite steep but not difficult to reach to the top and climbing down on the same route.

Pisang Peak Trek is an easy peak climbing in Nepal. You will encounter diverse landscapes, silent woods and beautiful plateau. The Annapurna Circuit Trek with Pisang Peak Climbing caters a great climbing experience. Pisang Peak is opposite of Annapurna II (7937) lies roughly in between Annapurna I and Manaslu mountain. Pisang Peak rises above from Pisang village and yak pastures.

The rugged mountain scenery and variety of ethnic Nepalese culture you will in the trip. Starting from a lowland fields to oak and pine forests and eventually emerging into a high desert. The descent is equally amazing and varied.

Pisang Peak Climbing Itinerary

Day 01:Arrive in Nepal
Day 02:Preparation day for climbing, trekking
Day 03:Kathmandu to Besisahar (820m).
Day 04:Besisahar to Bahundanda (1310m).
Day 05:Bahundanda to Chyamche (1385m).
Day 06:Chamche to Bagarchap (2160m).
Day 07:Bagarchap to Chame (2710m)
Day 08:Chame to Lower Pisang (3250m).
Day 09: Acclimatization day at Lower Pisang.
Day 10:Lower Pisang to Pisang Base Camp.
Day 11:Pisang Base Camp to High Camp.
Day 12:High camp to Pisang Peak summit (6091m) and back to Base Camp.
Day 13:Base Camp to Manang (3540m).
Day 14:Acclimatization day at Manang.
Day 15:Manang to Yak Kharka (4050m).
Day 16:Yak Kharka to Thorung La Phedi (4450m).
Day 17:Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3800m).
Day 18:Muktinath to Marpha (2670m).
Day 19:Marpha to Ghasa (2010m).
Day 20:Ghasa to Tatopani (1200m).
Day 21:Tatopani to Ghorepani (2870m).
Day 22:Ghorepani to Poonhill and Trek to Ulleri (2010m).
Day 23:Ulleri to Pokhara (820m) via Nayapul.
Day 24:Back from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Detail Itinerary of Pisang Peak Climbing

Day 01: Arrive in Nepal

Upon arrival at Nepal Airport, Our trip and trek representative will assist you at Nepal airport and transfers to the hotel. Overnight at hotel on BB basis.

Day 02: Preparation day for climbing, trekking

Our expert guide will assist you at your hotel and explain in detail about the expedition. Rest of leisure time; sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. Overnight at hotel on BB basis.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Besisahar (820m).

Our expert trekking guide with vehicle will assist you at your hotel and around 6 hours drive takes you to the district headquarter of Lamjung (Besisahar) via Dumre. Overnight at the lodge.

Day 04: Besisahar to Bahundanda (1310m).

After the breakfast the journey to Bahundanda starts. The first part of journey passes through the flat level along the Maryangdi River to Khudi and then Bhulbhule. Overnight at lodge.

Day 05: Bahundanda to Chamche (1385m).

After the breakfast, the journey to Chamche continuous. At first the trail descends down towards Ghermu and then climb through the forest to Chamche. Overnight at the lodge.

Day 06: Chamche to Bagarchap (2160m).

The journey begins through the trail of rocks to Tal which is known as the initial village of the Manang district. The journey continuous with up and downs till Dharapani at an altitude of 1900m. We then reach the Bagarchap, that offers the stone paved huts/houses in ancient design of the tibetian.

Day 07: Bagarchap to Chame (2710m)

After the breakfast journey begins to Chame. Chame is the headquarter of Manang district.

Day 08: Chame to Lower Pisang (3250m).

After the breakfast, journey starts with the narrow steep path and dense alpine forest. Then we cross the suspension bridge and climb up for an hour to reach Dhukur Pokhari. At Dhukur Pokhari we will have a lunch and continue our journey to Lower Pisang. Overnight at lodge on Lower Pisang.

Day 09: Acclimatization day at Lower Pisang.

On the 9th day of journey, we will rest in Lower Pisang acclimatizing. Overnight at lodge.

Day 10: Lower Pisang to Pisang Base Camp.

Before starting the journey check all the necessary gear and give it to the porter. We will be heading towards the base camp from Lower Pisang through various beautiful trails. Overnight in base camp in tents.

Day 11: Pisang Base Camp to High Camp.

After the breakfast we’ll pack up our all gears and head to the high camp. Overnight in tents.

Day 12: High camp to Pisang Peak summit (6091m) and back to Base Camp.

This day trekking begins earlier to explore the Pisang peak and the weather conditions are needed to be kept in mind. After the victory over the Pisang Peak we can celebrate our victory with the immense pleasure of panoramic views of Annapurna Himalayas range and many more. We will return towards the base camp for overnight.

Day 13: Base Camp to Manang (3540m).

On this day we will descent down to Manang village via Nawal village (3680m). 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 the lodge.

Day 14: Acclimatization day at Manang.

We spend a day acclimatizing in Manang. The whole day we spend doing some fine day walks and over viewing the magnificent views around the village and the day time is best to gain altitude. At the end of the day, we return back to our accommodation and have a night rest. Overnight at lodge.

Day 15: Manang to Yak Kharka (4050m).

After the breakfast the journey begins leaving Manang behind. The trail ascends gently all the way to Yak Kharka passing through the Gunsang Village. On the way you could see the panoramic view all the day. Overnight at the lodge.

Day 16: Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi (4450m).

After breakfast leaving Yak Kharka, we will descend to the altitude of 4310m. We will be headed towards Thorong Phedi at 4450 meters and can stay at some well built guesthouses. Overnight at Thorang Phedi.

Day 17: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3800m).

We start journey early in the morning to cross the Thorong La Pass (5416m) with aim to climb Thorong La top before 10 am at the latest time otherwise, the weather situation may create a problem as it begin to play very heavy wind by then. After approximately 4 hours continues hike we reach the top of Throung La Pass, the biggest pass in the world that offer a fabulous mountains in surroundings. Spending sometime on top and taking picture then we continue to climb down. After 4 hrs of trekking we will reach to Muktinath a holy place of hindus and buddhist.

Day 18: Muktinath to Marpha (2670m).

After the breakfast the downward journey continuous to Marpha via Jomsom. Jomsom is the administration center of the Mustang district. Jomsom has flight connection from Pokhara for those travelers who wants to fulfill their years dream without hard efforts. After one and half hour hike from jomsom we will reach to Marpha.Overnight.

Day 19: Marpha to Ghasa (2010m).

After the breakfast the journey descends through the valley following the Kali Gandaki River via Tukuche, the trade centre of historic salt trade in the past. Overnight at lodge.

Day 20: Ghasa to Tatopani (1200m).

After breakfast, we set our pace to Tatopani from Ghasa; we will trek through the world’s deepest gorge in the Earth at Kopchepani between Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri I. We then continue descending through the Kali Gandaki valley to Tatopani. This place is famous for its hot springs. It is belived that taking bath in hot spring helps you to get rid of skin diseases. Overnight at lodge.

Day 21: Tatopani to Ghorepani (2870m).

After the breakfast leaving the hot spring behind we continue our journey towards Ghorepani via Sikha and chitre. While trekking we cross through the Kali Gandaki River and with the panoramic view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. Overnight at lodge.

Day 22: Ghorepani to Poonhill and Trek to Ulleri (2010m).

Early morning wake up call and hike to poonhill for sight seeing. Back to Ghorepani, lunch at Ghorepani and trek down through the forest of rhododendron to Ulleri. Overnight at lodge.

Day 23: Ulleri to Pokhara (820m) via Nayapul.

After the breakfast trek for three and half hour to Nayapul at an elevation of 1070m. Again around one hour drive by private vehicle brings you to the beautiful city called Pokhara. Rest of the leisure time explore around Lakeside.

Day 24: Back from Pokhara to Kathmandu

From Pokhara we can get to Kathmandu by road 6 hours drive and by air 30 minutes overnight at hotel and next day back to your destination

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

Airport pick up and departure transfer
Twin Sharing Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu with Breakfast.
Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu flights
Teahouse accommodation during the trek.
Three times meals-breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek.
Necessary Sherpa staff-guide, cook and porter and all their expenses.
Necessary climbing and trekking permits.
All the government taxes and company service charge.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on trek and expedition days.
Basic First aid kit
Welcome/Farewell leave Dinner

What's Excluded ?

Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
Nepal Visa fees.
All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks-coke, bottle of water, beer, tea/coffee and hot water.
Optional trips and sightseeing tours.
Tips for guide, porter and cook.
Travel insurance for emergency rescue and medication.
Personal nature expenses-WiFi, hot shower and telephone.
Tea breaks, chocolates or other snacks and any meals beside breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Delay and cancellation because of natural phenomenon
International flights to Kathmandu
All the cost not mention on above cost includes.

Note: We operate private trip everyday.

We can operate private trip for solo, group, family, students as per your requirements.

Trip Information - Pisang Peak Climbing

Pisang Peak Climbing Cost

Pisang Peak climbing cost ranges from USD 2250 to USD 2850. In the package price, it includes all flight ticket, trekking and climbing guide, meals, permit and accommodation. Yet, tipping for guide is not included. It is nice to give tip to guide and porter, the 10 to 15 percent of the total cost of the trip.

Pisang Peak Climbing-Difficulty

Climbing Pisang Peak is technically difficult. You need to be fit and energetic to climb Pisang Peak, and previous experience climbing and using ice axes and crampons are helpful. You will need to be familiar with rappelling, abseiling and general rope skills. Instruction in the use of fixed lines, ladder crossing and a refresher on abseiling will be given prior to summit day. The Sherpa climbing guides are experience and will provide the highest level of safety to ensure a safe passage on the journey.

Pisang Peak Climbing-Season

Autumn and Spring Season are the best time to climb Pisang Peak. Autumn from September to November and Spring from March to May, the weather is mostly clear. Also, with the clear weather, you will get the best views of the Himalayas. The temperature is also favorable for mountain climbing and trekking. The sun is not too strong and the wind is not so cold. Monsoon(Summer)season are not advisable to climb Pisang Peak due to muddy and slippery roads. Winter also is a good time for climbing Pisang Peak because there is high chances of heavy snowfalls, freezing cold may bring frostbites and other cold weather-related issues.

Pisang Peak Climbing-Meals

Meals like Lunch and dinner are not included in the package price. There are many restaurants and cafes in Kathmandu, they provide Nepali, Indian, Chinese and Western food. But in the trekking, you can eat breakfast and dinner at the tea house where you stay. All three times meals-breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the package cost. Breakfast is consist of breads, porridge, Muesli, cornflakes, Egg items, potato and vegetables. Likewise, Lunch and Dinner are consist of Dalbhat, soups, noodle, spaghetti, fried rice, pizza, fried potato and chowmin. The deserts and drinks are also available, you have to pay an extra cost for it. During Pisang Peak climbing, we do provide breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee.

Accommodation during Pisang Peak Tour

You will get 3 star standard hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu. The basic neat and clean tea house accommodation will be in the trekking. The twin sharing room, beds with foam mattresses, bed sheets and a pillow provided. No heater in the room, and toilet and bathroom is common sharing outside the room. During Pokalde Peak climbing, you will get tented camp accommodation, shared with another climbers for two or three nights. Hot showers are available in the lodges during the trekking phase for a small fee costs-$3 USD to $ 5 per shower. We advise you to bring wet-wipes for important wash in between available showers and some lodges. No showers available during Pisang Peak Climbing, although a bowl of hot water will be available for washing.

Drinking Water

Bottled waters can be bought everywhere. Boiled waters are also available on the lodges. We would recommend bringing your own water treatment kit or filtered water bottle. Water Treatment: Iodine tablets (Potable Aqua or similar) or iodine crystals (Polar Pure).

Peak Peak Summit Day

The summit day in Pisang Peak is the straightforward climb up to the summit with few crevasse openings along the way, which poses minimal risk. We will be mostly climbing through ice and snow terrains and will be a early day (am) start to the summit.

Nepal Visa

For most nationalities, a visa can be obtained on-arrival at Kathmandu airport, border entry points and can be issued prior through an Nepalese embassies and consulate abroad. Upon arrival, be sure to have the correct USD amount in cash for your visa application and photos can be take through the kiosk machine available at the airport. Currently, a 30-day visa costs $40 and 60-day visa costs US$100. Please make sure that your passport has at least six months validity.

Kathmandu Airport-Pick Up

As you arrive in Kathmandu, your guide or representative will receive you at the airport with our shuttle car/van. If you are arriving before the scheduled trip start date and want to be received at airport then please do let us know in advance and we can make the arrangements to pick you up. Also, there are airport taxi to help you.

Travel Insurance

Insurance are mandatory in all our trips, there is a requirement for each expedition member to have insurance to cover any personal or medical mishaps that may occur before or during the expedition.

Many of our expeditions are in remote places with no roads and third world medical services. In an unlikely event scenario, we would want you to be evacuated asap and get you the right medical attention.

For very unknown and unforeseen circumstances you may be forced to cancel their trips for reasons such as family illness, injury to one’s self, business issues, etc. In times like this you want to have a peace of mind protecting your investments on trips, flight tickets. So trip cancellation insurance should guarantee protection of your money that you have paid for.

Equipment List for Pisang Peak Climbing

Mountain climbing Gears
Helmet (Black diamond, Petzel)
A mountaineering harness, with adjustable leg loops.
Carabiners: 3 locking and 6 regular

Mountaineering boots
Mountaineering boots suitable for above 6000m; La Sportiva Gsm2 or equivalent
Hiking shoes for the trek to base camp with ankle protection
Thermal mountaineering socks or equivalent: 6 pairs
Liner socks or equivalent: 3 pairs

Body Layers
2 merino base layers: top / bottom set
1 mid layer top: breathable Underwear
Lightweight Nylon Pants: 1 pair
Hooded Soft Shell jacket to be worn over other layers
Soft Shell Guide Pants: Gore Tex and breathable
Hooded Hard Shell: Gore Tex and breathable
Hard Shell Pants: Gore Tex and breathable, big enough to wear over your guide trousers
Insulated Down Jacket with hood: North Face Himalayan parka or equivalent
Insulated synthetic Pants: Worn primarily when climbing below Camp 2
Long jones equivalent to Rab’s Polartec or equivalent: 2 pairs

Headgear and Hand wear
Wool hat (ski hat)
Sunhat
Buff: To protect your neck / face from the sun
Glacier glasses: Full protection with side covers or wrap around
Ski goggles: To be worn on summit day in the event of high winds
Lightweight synthetic liner gloves: For wearing on a hot day; 2 pairs
Soft shell gloves: To wear for moderate cold / wind
Shell glove with insulated liner: To wear for severe cold / strong wind
Expedition Mitts for bad weather

Personal Gear:
Expedition Backpack: 65L pack should be large enough.
Trekking Backpack: To carry on the trek to base camp. Simple and light.
Sleeping Bag: Rated to at least -40°F. Goose down or synthetic
Compression stuff sacks: 3 large ones; for reducing volume of the sleeping bag, down parka, etc., in your pack.
High Quality sleeping pad (1 for base camp and 1 for high camps): Full length is preferred.
Closed cell foam pad: To be used in conjunction with the inflating pad for warmth and comfort when sleeping.
Trekking poles with snow baskets: Adjustable poles
Cup: Plastic insulated cup for drinking
Bowl: A plastic bowl for eating dinner or breakfast
Spoon: Plastic spoon
Head torch: 1 normal for base camp and 1 with remote battery systems for climbing at night. This will be used whilst climbing at night
Sunscreen: SPF 50 or above
Lip balm with sunblock
Water bottles: 2 wide mouth bottles with 1 litter capacity
Water bottle parkas (2): fully insulated with zip opening
Thermos: 1 litre (buy a good ones to keep your water warm for longer hours)
Pee bottle: 1 litre minimum bottle for convenience at night in the tent
Toiletry bag: Include toilet paper and hand sanitizer and small towel

Hand warmers and toe warmers
Pen Knife or multi tool (optional)
Camera: bring extra batteries and memory cards
Personal solar charging system (optional but recommended)

Travel Clothes
Duffel bags (2) with locks: To transport equipment
Base Camp extra Items: Kindle, I pad, smart phone, etc
Snack food: Please bring a few days of your favorite climbing snack food such as bars, gels, nuts, beef jerky, etc. A variety of salty and sweet is recommended to give you extra energy.
Small personal first aid kit: Include athletic tape, Band-Aid’s, Ibuprofen, blister care, personal medications, etc
Medications and Prescriptions: Bring antibiotics (Azithromycin, etc.), and altitude medicine such as Diamox and dexamethasone