PISANG PEAK CLIMB

On arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport, received by our guides and staff for short transfer to your hotels in the hub of Kathmandu city.

Checking your lovely room, and after a refreshing rest join with other members of
Pisang Peak Trek & Climb. Our guide or group leader brief you about the treks, do’s and don’ts, local culture, as well camping, foods and of lodges, camping on route trek.

A full good information which will help to enjoy your adventure with us, followed with welcome group dinner in a Nepalese restaurant with folk-culture program as entertainment while you enjoy the dinner.

Morning after breakfast at given time, our city guide will meet for interesting sightseeing of best world heritage sites around Kathmandu.

Tour includes old Durbar (royal palace and courtyard) square, with Temple of Kumari (Living young virgin Goddess). Visit famous Nepal landmark Swayambhunath Stupa a 2,500 years old, a Buddhist Stupa with all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. Afternoon tour of holy Hindu Temple of Pashupatinath and visit Bouddhanath, Asia’s largest Stupa with four cardinals eyes of Buddha surrounded with prayer wheels and small market, this place is also known as Little Tibet due to strong Tibetan influence.

After an exciting day tour back to hotel for trek and climb preparation with last minute briefing from your leader and guide.

Start the morning with long exciting drive to Dharapani our starting point of the adventure to Nar-Phu and Upper Mustang, starts with pleasant downhill through tree lines to Tilje village, a nice spot by the raging Masrsyangdi River, having short rest or possible for lunch stop, then climb on crossing a suspension bridge to a large and nice lovely Dharapani village.
This village located on the junction of famous, popular Annapurna Circuit trail and route of Manaslu. Dharapani village where motorable road has reached from Besisar town as far to Manang village.

From Dharapani walk into a nice rhododendron and pine forest past villages of Bagarchap and Danque a place with apple orchard on the backyard, then route leads to a steep climb reaching Timang village for lunch stop facing views of
Mt. Manaslu and Lamjung Himal. From Timang village few hours trek leads to Koto and then end the day walk on reaching Chame town for overnight halt,
Chame a large and major town and headquarter of Manang district.

After an enjoyable overnight at Chame, morning starts to cross Masrsyangdi River following a pleasant trail within cool shade of lovely forest of tall pine and rhododendron trees.
As walk continues to Bhratang village, and then over a bridge with short climb to a ridge at Dukari Pokhari a small settlement with few nice lodge and restaurants.
A nice lunch spot with views of Annapurna, Chulu and Pisang peaks.
After a refreshing stop, walk continues on downhill to a flat valley reaching at Pisang village for overnight stop. From here onward within Manang valley, the village located below stunning Pisang Peak.

Rest day in Pisang village for necessary acclimatization before heading towards higher terrain for Pisang Peak climb. A free day to relax and for short hike around, walk to upper Pisang village and visit the monastery, offers grand views of surrounding snow peaks. Rest of the day check the climbing gear as well our guide provides necessary information of the area, culture, religion and climbing skill required for the climb.

After a pleasant rest day at Pisang village, morning after breakfast leaving the village behind for sheer mountain wilderness. As route leads north above Manang valley, as tree lines gives away for short bushes around high Yak grazing pasture land, called Kharka. Where our base camp is set for the climb close to towering Pisang Peak. A steep climb for whole morning till mid-afternoon to establish our base camp with full camping equipment’s at 4,380 meters high, out first night in tents meals prepared by our expert cook and kitchen staff.

From the base camp taking minimum gear just for the climb, as walk leads to a ridgeline heading towards east right beneath staggering Pisang Peak.
After a good steady climb following a faint path where few climbers and Yak herders seldom walk on this trail around, climb over rocks, ice and glacier to reach the bottom of Pisang Peak. Where high camp is set for the climb, rest of the afternoon enjoy the view and preparation for the climb.
Afternoon our guide will scout the area for safe accessible route to the summit fixing ropes and making ice ledges where necessary, High Camp situated on long ridge of Pisang Peak, under some conditions this area may be under snow, afternoon free to sort the gear with preparation for the early morning climb.

Another rest day for acclimatization as well for final preparation and checking the equipment for the next day climb to the summit of Pisang peak. Our guide will brief regarding the climb as well with technical difficulties on some section to reach the summit of Pisang Peak.

Our Big Day of the adventure and major highlight starts early morning before crack of dawn, after final preparation follow our lead guide. Where route leads over moraine and rubble of ice falls, following above on a well-defined ridge towards the last snow slope. Adventure continues with climb on steep rocky and icy ledge as climb leads to overcome some technical sections and then the last big haul to the summit of Pisang Peak. On reaching the top having rest then enjoy stunning panorama of massif Annapurna Himalaya with surrounding close peaks of Chulu range, includes view of Damodar Himal as far towards Mt. Manaslu in the east horizon.
After a great success feeling on top of the world at 6,091 m and 19,984 feet. A slow descent on the same route towards base camp for last overnight in tented camp.

We reserve an extra day as contingency in case of unfavorable weather condition, or to adjust this day to maintain itinerary days taking care of client’s health and fitness as well. If this spare day not used as per our standard itinerary our guide / leader will use this extra day on return trek to Manang or on route to Jomsom, making the day shorter with enjoyable walks.

Enjoy leisure morning facing views of Pisang and Chulu peaks with
Annapurna IV and II, after breakfast start the morning walk downhill to Hongde, a
village with a small airstrip. From here walk on nice level path to Manang village,
an hour before Manang visit an old Braga monastery an interesting place
enriched with old relics of Buddha and famous gurus.

From the Monastery enjoy views of Annapurna and Chulu Himal range. From here
short walk to main Manang village for overnight stop. Afternoon at leisure or tour
of the village, where most houses are built in Tibetan tradition, the local native of
Manang migrated from Tibet more than 400 years back, as you can notice colorful
culture and custom similar to Tibetans.

From Khangsar back on the main trail towards Thorang-La, as walk leads to Ghunsang a small settlement, where route of Manang village joins.
Adventure continues on scenic uphill path, facing view of high snow-capped peaks then end the walk on reaching at Yak Kharka for overnight stop.
A small settlement with number of nice lodges, situated on a wide grazing pasture for Yaks and other cattle. From Yak Kharka facing grand view of Chulu West, Gangapurna and Tilicho peaks.

A short day walk, morning starts on pleasant path to Ledar a place with good lodges. From here on gradual winding trail, then down to a stream with short climb above a stream, as walk continues on gentle path to Thorang Phedi.
Phedi, bottom of the pass or a hill, stopping here for short rest and then end the day with an hour steep climb to Thorang High Camp for lunch and overnight halt.

Today the final big day of the adventure, start the morning having early breakfast walk begins on level winding path, and then climb on undulating winding up towards Thorang-La Pass, the highest spot of the adventure at 5,416 m / 17,700 feet high. The top festooned with thousands of Buddhist colorful prayer flags.
Enjoy the panorama of Chulu peaks with Damodar Himal, includes views of Annapurna Himalaya and Dhaulagiri Mountain range. From the top a long descend to the bottom at another Phedi within Mustang district.
Having short rest or enjoy lunch break at Phedi with few small tea-house and restaurants. Afternoon a slow gradual walk to Muktinath at the height of 3,800 m for overnight stop. A holy spot for all Hindus, the word Muktinath means
‘Liberation’ to be free from life cycle. At Muktinath transfer into one of its nice lodge with time for short tour of Muktinath holy complex, facing excellent views of Tilicho, Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri mountain range.

Last day and short walk of the adventure to Jomsom town, morning walk leads downhill to a flat plain of Kaligandaki River valley, as walk continues on a river bed then ending our trek at Jomsom. A big town with many excellent lodge, hotels and inns for overnight stop with fancy restaurants and fresh bakeries.
Jomsom headquarter town of Mustang region with a small airstrip above Kaligandaki River, an interesting country around Kaligandaki River valley within dry and arid country with incredible views of windblown hills and canyons.

Morning a short walk to Jomsom airport for scenic short flight to reach at beautiful Pokhara, during air fantastic views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan peaks, as the aircraft lands at Pokhara. Pokhara one of the most sought touristic destinations in all Himalaya, a picturesque city overlooking views of massive Annapurna Himalaya with famous and magnificent Machhapuchare Himal 'Fish Tail'. From the airport a short drive to reach hotels by serene Phewa Lake side, with time to explore beautiful Pokhara.

Morning catching last views of Annapurna Himalaya with majestic Machhapuchare Himal or Fish Tail, and then transfer to Pokhara airport for smooth short flight to Kathmandu. Back within the hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu after a great adventure and wonderful experience around Annapurna & Tilicho Lake Trekking. Rest of the day at leisure for individual activities and shopping souvenirs or join in for short tour around places of great interest.

After a great adventure around Annapurna Himalaya and Manang area with climb of Pisang Peak. A free day to relax as well for individual activities and shopping souvenirs, as well to submit report of the climb to respective Government Tourism Department.

Last day in Nepal as per your international flight time, our staff and guide transfer you to the airport for homeward bound. After a great time and adventure
on Pisang Peak Trek & Climb around Annapurna Himalaya range.