Pisang Peak climbing is the best way to appreciate the glory of Manang valley along with the adventure of peak climbing. Walk into the most cherished region of Nepal i.e. Annapurna region and get swayed with the natural ecstasy that lies in the mountains, hills, valleys, rivers, and forests of the region. You will be blessed with some fascinating views of Tilicho peak, Annapurna ranges, Gangapurna, and other neighboring peaks. Besides, the views of glaciers and magnificent Manang valley are the attractions not to be missed. Pisang Peak climbing is a delightful experience of climbing up to the peak of Pisang and admiring the gorgeousness of mountains, glaciers and wild valleys in the Annapurna region.
At a glance, Pisang peak is a pyramid-shaped peak that rises above the village the Pisang. The peak is steeply sloped and is made up of ice rocks. The sloppy surface makes climbing a bit difficult however a little knowledge of peak climbing, ropes fixed by the team leader and guidelines of climbing leader makes climbing a bit easy. Climbing activity in itself is a physically demanding activity. Moreover, Pisang peak climbing is challenging as well as physically demanding, therefore, you need to be fit physically if you are thinking of opting to Pisang peak climbing.
The journey of Pisang peak climbing initiates with a drive from Kathmandu to Jagat. From Jagat, we take a trail that leads to Upper Pisang via Dharapani and Chame. An ascend up to Pisang peak base camp and Pisang peak high camp will lead us further to the summit. From the top, we descend down to the beautiful valley of Manang and join a trail that will lead us to Thorong La Phedi. The views of mountains in Annapurna range looks fabulous from the Thorong La pass. As we cross the pass, we head towards Muktinath. Muktinath is a popular spiritual destination of million pilgrims around the world. We conclude our journey with a walk to Jomsom which is followed by a flight back to Pokhara and then to Kathmandu.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (1355m)
- Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek preparation
- Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Jagat (1300m)
- Day 4: Jagat to Dharapani (1860m)
- Day 5: Dharapani to Chame (2650m)
- Day 6: Chame to Upper Pisang (3300m)
- Day 7: Acclimatization Day
- Day 8: Trek to Pisang peak Base Camp (4380m)
- Day 9: Trek to Pisang Peak High Camp (5400m)
- Day 10: Summit the Pisang Peak (6091m) then back to Base Camp (4380m)
- Day 11: Trek to Manang (3500m)
- Day 12: Trek to Yak Kharka (4050m)
- Day 13: Trek to Thorong La Phedi (4600m)
- Day 14: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3800m) via Thorong La Pass (5416m)
- Day 15: Trek to Jomsom (2720m)
- Day 16: Fly to Pokhara (822m)
- Day 17: Pokhara to Kathmandu (1355m)
- Day 18: Leisure Day in Kathmandu
- Day 19: Farewell
