‘Adventure on top majestic Pisang Peak above scenic Manang valley’
Pisang Peak Climbing is no doubt an adventure of a lifetime experience. Pisang Peak is one of the most stunning trekking peaks located Nepal North-Mid-Western Himalaya around high and scenic Manang Valley.
Pisang Peak is one of the less climbed lesser mountains which rises above 6,091 m / 19,984 ft high. It lies within North East from scenic Manang Valley away from main popular trekking routes of Annapurna Circuit for some days. It leads you to complete wilderness away from villages and human settlement.
It’s an adventure for all interested mountaineers from beginners to veteran climbers. It’s a climb with PD + grade, taken from French and Swiss Alpine Climbing Classification Systems, which means ‘Per Difficule’.
It’s a straight-forward climb of some technical difficulty on some sections to the summit of Pisang Peak. Here our expert guides will accompany and guide you safely on top. And also, takes you back with most mesmerizing moments and wonderful experience.
Pisang Peak Climbing begins with an exciting overland journey towards the warmer town of Besisahar in Lamjung district of Nepal. And then following the raging Marsyangdi River towards high Manang valley.
In this trek, we enjoy overnight stop in nice villages with the overlooking views of peaks of Manaslu-Lamjung and Annapurna range. And then, our walk leads into nice cool forest of pines and rhododendron then fades away on reaching at Pisang village. Also, one gets an opportunity to witness the colorful native cultures of Manang indigenous tribes as well.
At Pisang village, we take time to acclimatize and explore interesting areas with visit of its old monastery. Then our route diverts from the main popular trail of Annapurna Circuit. Now, we climb to our main destinations to establish base camp for Pisang Peak Climbing.
Enjoy the pristine wilderness high above scenic Manang valley with outmost scenery of surrounding peaks. These includes Chulus, Annapurna and Damodar as far towards Manaslu range.
With time for practice, rest and preparation getting ready for the long haul to reach the summit of Pisang Peak. Although a straightforward climb but requires some technical climbing skill and effort on some sections to reach on top Pisang Peak. The peak is surrounded by glorious panorama of peaks and unique landscapes.
After an adventurous climb, heading towards on main Annapurna Circuit trail visiting main Manang village and the scenic valley. Then, we reach at high Thorang-la Pass with unstoppable views of peaks, then enter into Mustang district at holy spot of Muktinath. And then to lovely Thakali town in Jomsom for scenic, short flight to beautiful Pokhara. In this way, finally we complete our remarkable experience and memorable adventure on Pisang Peak Climbing.
Best Seasons to climb Pisang Peak Nepal:
Nearly all months of the year except the monsoon wet months from mid June to mid September.
March to May is best time for Pisang Peak Climbing. Because one can witness clear views till afternoon where wild flowers are in bloom.With fantastic views of mountains, a pleasant day with cooler morning and night time.
Second best time to climb Pisang Peak is October(popular month for Nepal Festival) to December with crystal clear views of peaks. But due to short sunlight days, it can be freezing cold in the morning and nighttime.