Pisang Peak Climbing

• Arrival in Kathmandu
• Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu

Upon arrival at the terminal of the Tribhuvan International Airport, our staff and representatives will welcome you warmly. Then, they will escort you to your designated hotels. You can take a short break in your hotel rooms to freshen up from the jet lag and fatigue of the long flights.

Subsequently, after the short break, you can join our briefing session along with other fellow climbers. Our guides and experts will explain to you about the trails, accommodations, foods, history and culture. Moreover, they will tell you about the dos and don'ts during the journey to make your experience more wholesome.

Our company will arrange a traditional Nepalese dinner in an authentic Nepalese restaurant in the evening. You can have a taste of the exquisite Nepalese food and enjoy the cultural programs. This is the moment for you to expand your friendship horizon by interacting with fellow climbers. After a fun evening, you will return to your hotel rooms.

• Preperation and exploretion day in Kathmandu

Since you are in Kathmandu, a culturally rich city, it will be a waste of time if you do not visit some of the wonderful cultural heritage and religious sites around the area.

So, after having a hearty breakfast in the morning, you will visit the Basantapur Durbar Square, which has the royal history of Nepal. Moreover, the architecture and traditional design of the place will make you mesmerized. You can also visit Swayambhunath temple to have a beautiful view of dense Kathmandu city.

After strolling around the Kathmandu metropolis city, you will be back in the hotel rooms to make the necessary preparations for your more than 2 weeks-long Pisang Peak climbing. Make sure that you do not miss out on any essential things while packing your belongings and luggage.

• Kathmandu Elevation:1,400m
• Syange Elevation: 1080m
• Drive Duration: 8 to 9 hours

Today, you will have to cover approximately about 190 km from Kathmandu to Syange via Besisahar. Early in the morning, you will make an overland bus drive from Kathmandu on the Prithvi Highway. Leaving the bustling city of Kathmandu valley, you will pass many villages and lush forests accompanied by the Trishuli River on the way before arriving at Besisahar. Previously, the road was only accessible to Besisahar, but now the road is well-constructed upto Chamje through Syange.

After a 5- to 6-hour-long bus ride, you will take a short break at Besisahar before continuing your drive to reach a small Syange village in the Lamjung district. The picturesque village, surrounded by lush green hills and gushing waterfalls, is home to a mixture of Gurung and Magar cultures. Since this is a wonderful place for refueling many other treks, including Pisang Peak, you will stay overnight at a teahouse in Syange.

• Syange Elevation: 1140m
• Dharapani Elevation: 1,860m/6,102ft
• Overnight: Dharapani

You have to lace your boots as you will be walking on the trails to the Pisang peak from today onwards. The Marshyangdi valley was wide in Syange, but it will start to narrow down and form a gorge structure. The cascading waterfalls continue to tag along the path, but the Marsyandi River now starts to flow somewhere deep in the valley.

As you make your way through a series of switchbacks in the path, you will reach Jagat. Now, you will walk through the lush forest to a Buddhist-influenced village, Chame. You will cross various suspension bridges over the Marsyandi River and pass through the dense forest of rhododendrons and bamboo to reach Tal.

Then, as you move along the path, Tal starts to fade away, and you will start to traverse the grassy trails before arriving at Dharapani. Despite being the first day of hiking, you have covered a good amount of distance. So, you will have a heavy dinner at Dharapani to replenish the energy for tomorrow’s trek.

• Dharapani Elevation: 1,860m/6,102ft
• Chame Elevation: 2,650m/8,694ft
• Overnight: Chame

Today, you will return back to the trails alongside the cooler shade of the forest and pass a bridge to come across the small Tibetan refugee village of Bagarchhap. Continuing with the journey, you will climb up, passing the farms and apple-growing region. The majestic views of Lamjung and Annapurna II mountains will stop you from walking, but you have to reach your destination.

So, you will follow the trail alongside the Marsyandi River to reach Koto. After making an easy walk from Koto, you will arrive at today’s overnight stay in Chame.

Chame is the headquarters of the Manang district, so it is obvious to have the hustle and bustle of the people in this area. Moreover, Chame has the options of teahouses and lodges to choose from with top-notch qualities. Moreover, Chame is also the final location where you'll see a bank before reaching Thorung-La. So, if you need to carry out any financial transactions, this is the place to do it.

• Chame Elevation: 2,650m
• Upper Pisang Village Elevation: 3,300m/10,826ft
• Overnight: Upper Pisang

You will make your way to the deep Marsyangdi valley today. Continuing your mission of climbing the Pisang peak, you will walk through the alpine forest of pine and rhododendrons before reaching Bharathang village, a settlement area known for sweet apples. After tasting the delicious apples, you will follow the trail and come across wonderful sights. The amazing Himalayan scenery in the backdrop while making your way toward the Dhukur Pokhari is something you need to capture with your cameras.

As you walk further, you will notice a naturally carved steep mountainside called Swarga Dwari, from where you will take a zig-zag route to reach Dhukur Pokhari. Now, all you have to do is cross three bridges and a football field to reach your overnight stay in Upper Pisang village. This village, situated on the bank of the Marsyangdi River, offers an extraordinary view of the Annapurna II.

• Acclimatization Day

Today has been designated as your first and last day for acclimatization. As you have incline a good level of altitude, you have to adapt your body to the increasing altitude. So, leaving all the belongings at the teahouse, you can explore the Pisang village. The village is inhabited by the Gurung, Magar, and Tibetan people you can interact with them and discover their Himalayan high-altitude life.

• Upper Pisang Elevation: 3,300m
• Pisang Peak Base Camp Elevation: 4,380m/14,370ft
• Overnight: Base Camp on Tent

After an acclimatization day, you must feel light and rejuvenated. With high spirits, you will head north above the Pisang village. Then, you will walk through the deep forest till you reach Kharka. Kharka is a large meadow where the people pasture their livestock in the summer.

After climbing the high ridge to cover a few more meters, you will arrive at the Pisang Peak base camp. You will help our team and staff to set up the camp and prepare the meal. So with the enthusiasm to reach Pisang Peak, you will sleep soundly in the tent.

• Pisang Peak Base Camp Elevation: 4,380m/14,370ft
• Pisang Peak High Camp Elevation: 5,400m/17,716ft

Today is quite a struggling day in your whole Pisang peak climbing journey as you will incline an altitude of more than 1000 m. You will climb steeply to the high camp at Pisang Peak via a narrow trail. You will acclimate upon reaching the high camp and then spend the remainder of the day getting ready for tomorrow's actual climbing sessions.

Our guides and experts will scan the area, fix ropes and make ice ledges where necessary to the summit. Additionally, you will receive some technical climbing preparations and guides to fix the equipment and gear.

• Pisang Peak High Camp Elevation: 5,400m
• Pisang Peak Elevation: 6,091m/19,983ft
• Trek Duration: 11 to 12 hours

Since today is the highlight of the whole 20-day Pisang peak climbing journey, you will set out early in the morning to avoid the strong, unpredictable wind of the mountains. You will set your foot on the steep snow slopes that will lead you towards the rocky ridgeline.

As you make your way through the snowy path, you will have to do some technical climbing with the help of ropes. Do not worry; our guides are always there for you to help with the difficult portion of the Pisang peak climbing. Moreover, the peak itself is steep, so the amount of snow will be less, making it less slippery and giving it more gripping ability.

After reaching the top of the summit, you may get the feeling that you have conquered the whole world. The fruit of your hard work will be the sweetest as you will be showered with the amazing breathtaking views of the Chulu range, Annapurna Range, Damodar peaks, Manaslu, Glacier Dome, and Tilicho Peak. You can embrace all the majestic energy from the mountains, and with high spirits, it's time to bid farewell to the summit of the Pisang Peak.

Now, you will descend the same path to the Pisang village and call it out a day with good heavy meals and hot soups.

• Contingency Day

We simply want to make sure that you will succeed in ascending Pisang Peak after all of your hard work and hardship. Therefore, we have scheduled a backup day in case you are injured or unable to reach the top on the scheduled day for other reasons, such as uncertain weather.

It's fantastic if you reach the summit the day before. You get to travel by scenic spots or interesting locations on this free day, then spend the remainder of the day relaxing. But if, for whatever reason, you are unable to, you will utilize today to climb to the summit.

• Upper Pisang Village Elevation: 3,300m/10,826ft
• Manang Elevation: 3,519m
• Overnight: Manang

Congratulations, you have successfully completed the first phase of the Pisang Peak climbing. Now, you are moving to the final phase where today you will discover the beautiful Manang village. As you descend the trails, you will come across different types of vegetation and dramatic landscapes. You will notice how the landscapes are green and dense as compared to the secluded landscape of Pisang Peak.

Finally, after about 5 to 6 hours of hike, you will enter Manang, situated at the broad Marshyandi valley. Rest of the day you can enjoy the beautiful Annapurna mountain range on the northern side of the village.

• Manang Elevation: 3,519
• Yak Kharka Elevation: 4,020m/13,189ft
• Overnight: Yak Kharka

As you walk crossing the yak horns that serve as amulets of the Manang, the trail that steadily climbs to Tengi starts. Near Tengi, you can witness the confluence of the Khangsar Khola coming from the left and Jharsang Khola from the right, forming the head of the Marsyangdi. You will walk on the banks of the Jharsang Khola and take a short break when you arrive at the Gunsang village. Throughout most of the hikes to Yak Kharka, great views back at Annapurna II, IV, and III and Gangapurna will keep you spellbound.

Further continuing with the journey, you will arrive at the final destination for today, Yak Kharka. In complete contrast to the bustling Manang, this place feels like a secluded area that is hemmed in on both sides tightly by steep hills. But you will get to enjoy the yaks grazing and different growing crops sparsely in the area.

• Yak Kharka Elevation: 4,018m
• Thorung High Camp Elevation: 4,880 meters
• Overnight: Thorung High Camp

On the initial stretch of the hike, you will climb steeply to cross Ledar and follow the trail along the river. After a while, you will cross the suspension bridge and make your way through the snaking path upto Thorung La Phedi or Thorung base camp. Many people prefer to stay overnight at the base camp before climbing the pass tomorrow.

But you will walk a few more miles to reach Thorang High camp so that you will have a shorter distance to cover while passing the Thorung La Pass tomorrow. The path is quite complex due to many switchbacks and loose rocks. You can sneak the beautiful views of the mountains around you to divert the exhaustion of the trek. You will reach the Thorung High camp after traversing around one hour steep trail from the Thorung High camp hotel.

• Thorung La Pass Elevation: 5,416m/17,764 ft
• Muktinath Elevation: 3,800/12,467ft
• Overnight: Muktinath

Crossing the Thorung La pass can be one of the longest days in your Pisang Peak Climbing. So, it is better if you set out early in the morning so that you can have plenty of time to take things slowly along with avoiding the strong wind during the daytime. You will climb up and up from the high camp and arrive at a single-lane path with a steep lane of ice wall.

The path to the top of Thorung La Pass is quite intense, so you can stop a few meters at every pole of prayer flags to catch your breath. But as soon as you reach the top, you will be rewarded by the panoramic Himalayan peaks to your north and the huge Annapurna massifs behind you. After the utmost hard work to reach the top, you will be full of energy by the beautiful views to descend towards Muktinath.

Muktinath is a holy pilgrimage for Hindu and Buddhist followers. The 108 stone sprouts and the 2,000-year-old eternal flame fed by natural underground gas are something that keep the people stunned.

• Muktinath Elevation: 3,800/12,467ft
• Jomsom Elevation: 2,743 m /8,999 ft
• Overnight: Jomsom

Jomson lies directly below the holy Muktinath, or temple of nirvana or liberation. You will take a drive from Muktinath to arrive at the picturesque town of Jomson. The charming Jomsom is perched high in the parched Himalayan valley of Mustang, which sways to the wind that whistles past the cobblestone streets.

The windswept hamlet marks the conclusion of the traditional Annapurna Circuit trek and even your Pisang Peak climbing, which stretches beyond the spectacular Annapurna Himalayas.

• Jomsom Elevation: 2,743 m /8,999 ft
• Pokhara Elevation: 822 m
• Overnight: Hotel in Pokhara

After a light breakfast in the morning, you will board your plane to Pokhara. The short flight will give you scenic aerial views of the snow-capped mountains and the green canopy of the hills. After landing at Pokhara, you can explore the unmatched raw beauty of nature by visiting Davis Falls, Phewa Lake, and many more.

• Pokhara Elevation: 822 m
• Kathmandu Elevation: 1,400m
• Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu

Today, you will head back to Kathmandu through an exciting overland drive in a tourist bus. This drive is comparatively long, but you will create tons of memories passing through the hills, rivers, and pasturelands. Upon arriving in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your specified hotels.

• Reserve day for exploring in Kathmandu

After spending more than 2 weeks in nature through trekking and climbing, your body will definitely feel the fatigue. So today you are free for the individual activities. You can either rest the entire day or explore the Kathmandu city.

Visit Thamel to get an idea of what the vibrant and busy Kathmandu city's nightlife looks like. There are plenty of gift stores and souvenir shops in the area where you may pick up a sign of affection for your loved ones back home.

• Final day of Departure

Our representatives will transport you to the International airport from where you will take a flight to your home country. We hope that this Pisang Peak climbing has matched your expectations so that you reconsider Adventure Great Himalaya for your next trek.