Pisang Peak

Trip 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.

Trip facts

Duration

15 Days

Height

6,091m/19,980ft

Grade

Grade IV

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
  • Day 2: In Kathmandu for official procedures and preparations.
  • Day 3: Drive Kathmandu to Besisahar (760 m) - Bulbule.
  • Day 4: Trek to Jagat (1300m). Overnight in lodge.
  • Day 5: Trek to Darapani (1860m). Overnight in lodge.
  • Day 6: Trek to Chhame (2651m). Overnight in lodge.
  • Day 7: Trek to Pisang (3333m). Overnight in lodge.
  • Day 8: Rest day at Pisang for acclimatization.
  • Day 9: Trek to Pisang Base Camp (4380m). Camp.
  • Day 10: High Camp (5400m) of Pisang Peak. Camp.
  • Day 11: Summit Peak (6091m) and return to Base Camp.
  • Day 12: Trek to Braga (3360m). Overnight in lodge.
  • Day 13: Trek to Yak Kharka (4018m) via Manang. Overnight in lodge.
  • Day 14: Trek to Thorang Phedi (4450m). Overnight in lodge.
  • Day 15: Cross Thorang Pass (5450m) - Muktinath (3798m). Overnight in lodge.
  • Day 16: Trek to Jomsom. Overnight in lodge.
  • Day 17: Schedule flight: Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
  • Day 18: International departure.

Map

Pisang Peak

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 does not include

  • 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.

Trip Grades

Grade I

  • Easy to moderate hiking and trekking
  • Light packs (10kg)
  • Elevations often below 2500m
  • Easy terrain
  • Trek duration less than a week in high altitude

Grade II

  • Moderate to strenuous trekking
  • May require carrying bag pack (10kg)
  • Elevations from 2500m to 5500m
  • Moderate terrain
  • Nights are spent in lodge or tents
  • Trek duration of two weeks in high altitude

Grade III

  • Moderate to strenuous trekking
  • May require carrying bag packs (12)
  • Elevations from 2800m to 5500m
  • Moderate to intermediate terrain with short scrambling and descent on moraine/scree sections
  • Nights are spent in tents or lodge
  • Three high passes above 4500m
  • May involve travel to remote areas
  • Trek duration up to three weeks
  • Average of six hours trek per day

    Grade IV

    • Strenuous trekking and climbing
    • May require carrying bag packs (12)
    • Elevations from 2800m to 5500m
    • Moderate to intermediate terrain with short scrambling and descent on moraine/scree sections
    • Terrain might be snow or ice or rock or all mixed including glaciers
    • Few nights are spent in tent at high altitude during peak ascent
    • Nights are spent in tents or lodge
    • Involves travel in remote areas
    • Trek duration of two to three weeks
    • Includes several high passes trek and 6000m peak ascent
    • Minimum seven hours of average trek per day

    Grade V

    • 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
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