Pisang Peak Climbing is the most popular among the trekking peaks in Nepal in Annapurna Region, Kathmandu Summit Adventure’s Pisang Peak Climbing offers good scope for exploration. The western flank of the mountain is guarded by a hanging glacier and offers considerable challenge. The western end of the ridge is guarded by huge rock slabs, which make it difficult to climb. A German Expedition made the first ascent of Pisang Peak in 1955. Pisang Peak is the truncated southern end of the mountain. This is made up of steeply tilted rock, the dip slope of which faces the valley and is well seen in this peak and the great rock slabs further down the valley.
Pisang Peak Climbing is the most popular trekking peak in Nepal in the Annapurna Region. Trekkers with little experience in climbing can combine the popular classic Annapurna circuit trek with Pisang Peak climbing to have the taste of climbing in the Himalayas in Nepal. The peak rises above from Pisang village and yak pastures in a uniform slope of ice and snow to the final summit pyramid.
Pisang Peak is considered one of the easiest climbing peaks among the trekking peaks in Nepal. To reach the base camp from Pisang village, the path ascends through sparse wood and pasture to a Kharka at (4,380m) which is considered the best place for setting up the base camp. High Camp is set up at (5,400m) climbing to a shoulder on the South-West Ridge. There will be snow at the high camp from the end of November to the end of March. The well-defined ridge leads to the final snow slop which is quite steep but not difficult to reach the summit. Descent is made on the same route.
Upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, a representative from Kathmandu Summit Adventure will greet you and take you to your hotel. After checking in, you can rest or visit the Kathmandu Summit Adventure office. You may also want to explore the streets of Thamel, a popular tourist hub in Kathmandu, where you can shop for souvenirs. In the evening, a welcome dinner will be hosted by Kathmandu Summit Adventure, featuring delicious Nepalese cuisine that will give you a taste of the country’s authentic food culture. Overnight stay in Kathmandu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Today after breakfast we start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. The day will also be for finalizing official procedures and other necessary arrangements. You will be also briefed on the nature of the expedition, types of equipment and team composition. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites; including the historic Kathmandu Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ (Swayambunath) and the Buddhist shrine (BouddhaNath) which is one of the large Stupas in the world. In the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. You can also make your last-minute buying of personal items as you will be flying to the Himalayas tomorrow.
Early start to make the bus journey around 8 hours to Besisahar (850m), the starting point of the trek. Your adventure begins! Passing through many small villages on the way will fascinate you with snippets of everyday living in these lowland villages. you will reach Besisahar in the evening. Overnight stay at the lodge.
The first day of your walk involves crossing a few suspension bridges, waterfalls, several ups and downs hill sections, across rice paddies and subtropical forest. The villages and people are an interesting mix. You eventually ascend to Bahundanda (Hills of Brahmins) for the overnight, a village set on a long ridge at 1310m. Overnight at lodge.
After breakfast, we descend through amphitheatre-shaped rice terraces, along a steep vertical cliff, lush forests, and some culturally intriguing villages. We start gradually walking up after crossing the suspension bridge in the Mayshyangdi River and get to Jagat where we will stop for lunch. We will have one and a half hours further rocky trail walk to reach Chamje. Spend the night at Chamje.
Today you will cross a suspension bridge in the Marshyangdi River just right after you leave Chamje and You will enter Manang district after walking up hills to reach Tal, after passing fields of Corn. Barley and potatoes and then through forests of bamboo and Rhododendrons. Just right after the tal, you will cross the river and continue walking through the cliffy way right above the river and reach Dharapani in the late afternoon. Overnight at the lodge.
Today you will negotiate a few steep forested landscapes, along with several landslides on route, remember to look up though, as you will receive some sensational views of major Himalayan peaks. Today you will encounter some typical Tibetan village routes before reaching Chame. Chame is the district headquarters of Manang. Beautiful views of Mt. Lamjung and Annapurna II can be seen from your hotel. Overnight at lodge.
A narrow steep path through a very dense pine forest will bring you to the dramatic curved rock face, rising 1500m from the river. As the trail opens up you will be surrounded by Himalayan Peaks all the way to Pisang. You will have an extra half an hour to climb a big hill to reach Upper Pisang. Overnight at the lodge.
Today you will have a rest day here. Check and set up all the gears for climbing and acclimatising. Enjoy the whole day with very nice magnificent views of all the Annapurnas, Gangapurna and Tilicho. Relax day. Overnight at the lodge.
Today we started walking up towards Base camp after a day of relaxation in Upper Pisang. From Upper Pisang village, the path ascends through sparse wood and pasture to a Kharka at (4,380m) which is considered the best place for setting up the base camp. It is in a flat alpine section along the well-worn trail. Overnight stay at tent.
Today we walked for 4 -5 hours and set up our high camp at the height of 5400m after climbing to a shoulder on the southwest ridge. There will be snow at the high camp from the end of November to the end of March. Overnight at Tent.
Today is a day to fulfil your dream of Summit on Pisang Peak. From the High Camp, the well-defined ridge leads to the final snow slop which is quite steep and more technical to reach the summit. Our guide will fix the rope and lead you to the successful summit of the Pisang Peak. After a Successful summit, you will walk down to Base Camp and stay overnight at a tent.
Today you will trek to Pisang village and continue trek to Manang village walking across the riverside. Here, you will notice a contrast with the landscape and vegetation. The cold, dry climate creates a much harsher environment. Incredible views of the towering Himalayan Peaks. Manang is a great Mt. Valley which has rich customs and traditions and gives you an opportunity to observe the traditional lifestyle of Manangi People (one of the Ethnic Group people of Nepal). Overnight stay at lodge.
Today we start the trek after breakfast and leave the trail off to Tilicho Lake on the left corner and continue a short walk up to Yak Kharka, a small settlement set at 4,110m/13,484ft. we will have a gradual ascent towards a little hill and go more right behind the hill and reach Yak Kharka. Overnight in Yak Karka (4,110m/13,484ft).
Make your way to the foot of the pass, Throng Phedi. A small place although busy settlement catering to the needs of trekkers and climbers. It is situated at the bottom of the Thorong La and the trails continually step up to Thorong La afterwards. Overnight in Throng Phedi.
An early start is most important to begin a long day trek over the pass. Crossing this fabulasThrong La pass {5,416m/17,769ft} will be an unforgettable experience. However, the problem may arise due to the altitude and snow. It may cause problems to cross the pass if it is covered by snow. The views from the trail and from the pass itself are outstanding high Himalayan scenes. We will enjoy the top with a hot cup of tea/coffee (But not available from Dec – Feb) and enjoy the celebration of success at the pass. And start a long descent to another part of the Annapurna and reach Muktinath in the evening. Overnight in Muktinath (3,800/12,467ft).
Today we will have an easy walking day down to Kagbeni. After 30-minute walk from Muktinath, we will arrive at Jharkot, a rich village which still has a similar culture and tradition like Tibet. It is probably the best village to overview the landscapes and combination of dry hills with green fields. We trek further down to Kagbeni and spend Overnight at the Lodge.
Today we will have a pleasant walk through the sand bar of Kali Gandaki River. You can spend an hour enroute to look for fossils on the riverside while walking because finding a natural fossil from the Kaligandaki River brings good luck in your life. We will make this walk before the wind starts blowing in Kaligandaki Valley. Jomsom is the headquarters of Mustang and it is inhabited of Thakali people with rich culture and tradition. You can rush your afternoon to visit the Ecological Museum of the Jomsom which gives you more information of the old traditional culture, tradition, flora and fauna of the valley. Overnight stay at lodge.
We pack our bags in the early morning and get ready for the Trans Himalayan flight to Pokhara. The flight transits between two high peaks Annapurna and Dhaulagiri and gives us a wonderful opportunity to enjoy with best views of the surrounding Himalayas. We have the full afternoon at Pokhara to enjoy its natural side and over night stay at a hotel in Pokhara. You can also take 45 min flight back to Kathmandu at same-day connection from Jomsom if you do not have time to explore Pokhara Valley.
Today we will have an early scenic drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. Our drives of today are very much natural drive which comes through the cultivated lands and local villages and engage together with the rafting river at the lunchtime. And we will arrive Kathmandu in the afternoon. We will host the last farewell dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant in the evening.
If you have further trips booked with us you may proceed with this or if you are taking a final flight back to your country, we will transfer you to the airport for your onward destination.
Note: The above-mentioned program itinerary is a sample. The period and cost of tour, trekking, volunteering or internship can be changed or extended as per travellers or volunteers' availability of duration.
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