Pisang Peak

Trip Facts

Difficulty

Streneous

Country

Nepal

Duration

18 Days

Altitude

6091 M

Accommodation

Hotel/Lodge/Tent

Trip Start From

Kathmandu

Trip Ends At

Kathmandu

Overview

Pisang peak lies just north of the Manang Valley which passes through the famous Annapurna Circuit. It is an excellent climb for those who simply wish to get a taste for what the big mountains have in store. It can be combined with the popular classic Annapurna circuit trek.

Brief Itinerary

Day 01:

Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02:

In Kathmandu for official procedures and preparations
Day 03:

Drive Kathmandu to Besisahar (760 m) – Bulbule. Overnight in lodge
Day 04:

Drive to Dharapani (1860m). Overnight in lodge
Day 05:

Trek to Chhame (2651m). Overnight in lodge
Day 06:

Trek to Pisang (3333m). Overnight in lodge
Day 07:

Rest day at Pisang for acclimatization
Day 08:

Trek to Pisang Base Camp (4380m). Camp
Day 09:

High Camp (5400m) of Pisang Peak. Camp
Day 10:

Summit Peak (6091m) and return to Base Camp. Camp
Day 11:

Trek to Manang (3540m). Overnight in lodge
Day 12:

Trek to Yak Kharka (4018m) via Manang. Overnight in lodge
Day 13:

Trek to Thorang Phedi (4450m). Overnight in lodge
Day 14:

Cross Thorang la pass and trek to Muktinath (3798m)
Day 15:

Drive to Jomsom. Overnight in lodge
Day 16:

Schedule flight: Jomsom-Pokhara and transfer to hotel
Day 17:

Schedule flight: Pokhara-Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 18:

In Kathmandu
Day 19:

International departure

Streneous

Strenuous climbing
May require carrying bag packs (15kg)
High or extreme altitude with elevation above 7000m
Intermediate to advance terrain
Nights are spent in tents
Moderate to extreme glacier travel is involved
Travel in remote areas
Usually expedition duration above four weeks

Package Details

Cost Includes:

Transfers airport-hotel-airport for Int. and domestic flights.
Accommodation and meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the trek.
Services of climbing/trekking guide, and porters.
Required climbing equipments, high tents, food and fuel.
Applicable government and local taxes, climbing permit, insurance for guides and porters.
Transport and airfares as per program.

Cost Excludes:

Expenses of personal nature, personal tips, alcoholic beverages, cold/soft drinks/mineral water, hot showers during the trek.
Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu.
Travel insurance, personal medical expenses and rescue evacuation
Personal climbing gears.
Any cost arising due to landslides, political disturbance, strikes, cancellation of flights, and deviation in program.
Tourist visa for Nepal and international flight to/from Kathmandu.