Pisang Peak Climbing

Pisang Peak Climbing

20Days
6,092mMax altitude
HardDifficulty
$2,375per person

Overview

Pisang Peak Climbing

Pisang Peak Climbing is one of the climbing mountains in the range of trekking peaks in Nepal. Pisang Peak (6,092m/19,987ft) rising above Pisang village of Annapurna Conservation Area is one of the most popular trekking peaks in northern Nepal.

Pisang Peak Climbing Trip Overview:

The climb provides a rich experience of the local culture, beautiful sceneries, and diverse ecosystems. The climbers must have a good fitness level and some climbing experience to summit the peak. You can encounter snow at the high camp from the end of November to March. The trail will pass through the dense forest and local villages, towards the majestic peak of Mt. Manasalu and Lamjung Himal. 

A major intersection of the trail meets at Dharapani after passing through Larkya La Pass (5,140m/16,863ft). After Pisang village, the path ascends to Kharka (4,380m/14,370ft), Pisang Valley, where one sets up a base camp. After climbing to a shoulder on the South-West Ridge, one set up a high camp at 5,400m. The trail will then follow a demanding walk to Pisang Peak. You can also catch the panorama of the Annapurna mountain range from a point during the climb.

Itinerary Outline:

1st Day: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
2nd Day: Trip preparation and Kathmandu Tour
3rd Day: Drive to Beshishahar (830m/2,723ft) 5-6 hrs drive
4th Day: Trek to Bahundanda (1,310m/4,298ft) 5-6 hrs walk
5th Day: Trek to Chamje (1,410m/4,626ft) 5-6 hrs walk
6th Day: Trek to Dharapani (1,960m/6,430ft) 5-6 hrs walk
7th Day: Trek to Chame (2,710m/8,891ft) 6-7 hrs walk
8th Day: Trek to Lower Pisang (3,700m/12,139ft) 5-6 hrs walk
9th Day: Trek to Base Camp (4,380 m/14,36ft) 3-4 hrs walk
10th Day: Trek to Pisang Peak High Camp ( 5,400m/17,712ft) 3-4 hrs walk
11th Day: Trek from High Camp to Pisang Peak Summit (6,092 m/19,982ft) & hike back to Upper Pisang- 7-9 hrs
12th Day: A reserve day for climbing
13th Day: Trek from Upper Pisang to Manang Valley (3,500m/11,482ft) 4-5 hrs walk
14th Day: Trek to Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,484ft) 3-4 hrs walk
15th Day: Trek to Throng Phedi (4,400m/14,432) 3-4 hrs walk
16th Day: Trek to Throng La (5,416m/17,765 ft) to Muktinath (3,800/12,467ft) 7-8 hrs walk
17th Day: Trek to Jomsom (2,570m/8,430ft) 5-6 hrs walk
18th Day: Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara, 25 minute's flight
19th Day: Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu 5-6 hrs drive
20th Day: Departure from Kathmandu

Duration20 days
DifficultyHard
Max altitude6,092m
Start / Endkathmandu
AccommodationHotel accommodation in Kat...
Pisang Peak Climbing

Best Season for this trip

Sep - Nov & March - May

Spring: Mar-May Monsoon: Jun-Aug Autumn: Sep-Nov Winter: Dec-Feb

Day by day

Unfold your journey

Pisang Peak Climbing Map

kathmandu → kathmandu

Pisang Peak Climbing route map
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1

Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

20 Minutes Hotel Kathmandu Welcome Dinner
Welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will welcome you and assists you to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After taking some time to get refreshed, you'll meet again in the evening to transfer for a welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurants in the heart of Kathmandu. We'll also have a short briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.
day
2

Kathmandu city tour and trip preparation (1,300m/4,265 ft)

Hotel Kathmandu Breakfast
After an early breakfast, we will take part in our city tour of the Kathmandu Valley, which includes significant attractions like the Kathmandu Durbar Square, the Monkey Temple, Pashupati Nath, and Bouddha. You will formally meet with your trek/climb leader in the evening. You must check your last-minute climbing gear during the day. You will spend the night in Kathmandu.
day
3

Drive to Beshishahar (830m/2,723ft) 5-6 hrs drive

5-6 Hrs Tea House Beshishahar 3 Meals
This morning, we will leave Kathmandu for our long trek to Annapurna. We will drive by private transfer to Beshishahar through the scenic countryside and river view. This will be an interesting drive through the foothills of the Himalayas. En route to Pokhara, our route will divert from the town village of Dumre which is located north to Beshishahar. Once we arrive at Beshishahar, we will have to enter your permit number and rest at the hotel. This is a big town and district headquarters of the Lamjung. We will explore the surrounding area for the overnight at the hotel.
day
4

Trek from Beshishahar to Bahundanda (1,310m/4,298ft) 5-6 hrs walk

5-6Hrs Tea House Bahundanda 3 Meals
We will begin our walk from Beshishahar with a fine view of Hiunchuli and Peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli). We will cross some suspension bridges that reach Bhulbhule. The trek will then continue to Ngadi village for lunch. The remaining walk will continue to pass through the waterfall through the river bank before hiking uphill reaching Bahundanda for the overnight stay. It is a nice village on the top of the hill and you may have a chance to explore the evening time a local village in and around the school areas.
day
5

Trek from Bahundanda to Chamje (1,410m/4,626ft) 5-6 hrs walk

5-6 Hrs Tea House Chamje 3 Meals
After breakfast, the trek will descend to Syange village crossing fields and local villages. It will take us approx. of 2 hours short downhill walk after crossing a long suspension bridge at Marshyangdi River to reach Syange. After here, our trek will continue gradually uphill from the river. We will take the last steep climb to get to Jagat for a lunch stop. From here an hour further walks on a rocky path & long scenic waterfall across the river will finally bring you to Chamje for an overnight stop.
day
6

Trek from Chamje to Dharapani (1,960m/6,430ft) 5-6 hrs walk

5-6 Hrs Tea House Dharapani 3 Meals
From Chamje, a short walk will bring you to a suspension bridge over the raging Marshyangdi River. After crossing the bridge, it's another steep climb for another 2-3 hours till Tal, the village is situated on the gorge valley by the side of the river Marshyangdi and decorated with a beautiful waterfall & sandy spread river. The further trek will follow the upstream up to Dharapani, which is through the rocky trails and crossing a few suspension bridges and small teashops that will bring you to quite a large village at Dharapani for the overnight at the hotel.
day
7

Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2,710m/8,891ft) 6-7 hrs walk

6-7 Hrs Tea House Chame 3 Meals
We will continue our trek further to Chame, a district headquarter of Manang District. The vegetation, people, and landscapes will change with the air getting cooler. The trail will then climb through pine forests to Bagarchhap, the first village on the trek with typical Tibetan architecture. After a pleasant walk to Bagarchhap, the altitude will slowly gain as we come to Danaque and the alpine region passing through farms, orchards, and beautiful pine forests with views of the towering peaks of Lamjung and Annapurna II. The trail will follow the river Marshyangdi upstream passing by the villages of Timang and Koto before. Further half an hour's walk will bring you to Chame for an overnight at the hotel. You would have a first impressive view of Annapurna II & Lamjung Himal from here.
day
8

Trek from Chame to Pisang (3,700m/12,139ft) 5-6 hrs walk

5-6 Hrs Tent Pisang 3 Meals
The trail will lead us from the other side of the river on the northern bank passing through pine woods and small villages with few ups and downs till you reach the orchard village of Bhartang. It is a village of apple gardens. Then, we will continue on the gradual path up to a bridge. From the bridge, it will be a short steep climb through the pine forest that will bring you to the top of the ridge of Dhukure Pokhari for the lunch. After walking out of the tree line, we will get an amazing view of Pisang Peak on the north and Chulu Peak with Pisang Village. From this top, a gentle descent of one hour will bring you to the windswept village of Pisang. Overnight at Pisang. We will explore Pisang villages and their riverside.
day
9

Trek from Upper Pisang to Base Camp (4,380 m/14,36ft) 3-4 hrs walk

3-4 Hrs Tent Base Camp 3 Meals
We will prepare to hike up to Pisang Peak Base Camp. From Upper Pisang village, the path will ascend 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. We will fix our campsite here. Overnight at a tented camp.
day
10

Trek from Base Camp to High Camp ( 5,400m/17,712ft) 3-4 hrs walk

3-4 Hrs Tent High Camp 3 Meals
We will climb towards a shoulder on the southwest ridge of Pisang Peak for 3 to 4 hours to reach the high camp where we will set up our overnight camp at the altitude of 5,400m. It is likely to have snow at the high camp from the end of Nov till the end of March. We will re-check our climbing gear and do the final preparation for Pisang Summit on the following day. Overnight at a tented camp.
day
11

Summit Pisang Peak (6,091m/19,980ft) & hike back to Upper Pisang (7-9 hrs)

7-9 Hrs Tea House Upper Pisang 3 Meals
We will take a full day to fulfill your dream of Summit on Pisang Peak. From the High Camp, the well-defined ridge will lead us to the final snow slop, which is quite steep and more technical to reach the summit. Our Climbing guide will fix the rope and lead you to the successful summit of Pisang Peak. After the Successful summit, we will return to the Base camp and continue the trek to Upper Pisang. Overnight.
day
12

A Reserve Day for Climbing

Tea House Upper Pisang 3 Meals
We will use this as a reserve day in case the weather gets bad or if any participant does need to prepare longer for any reason. It is essential to have this day as it is quite risky to try to summit Pisang Peak while the weather is not favoring us.
day
13

Trek from Upper Pisang to Manang (3,500m/11,482ft) 4-5 hrs walk

4-5 Hrs Tea House Manang 3 Meals
We will hike down to Pisang village and continue our hike toward Manage Valley. From here, we will take a gradual climb up for half an hour for reaching the top, stopping at a ridge to get our first view of the Manang Valley. This grand spot will offer us spectacular views of the valleys, Humde village with its short airstrip, and the great peaks of Gangapurna, Annapurna II, III, Tilicho, and on the right Chulu east, on the back Pisang peak. The walk will further lead us to Humde and a pleasant walk up to the Braga village for traditionally built Tibetans style of houses can be visited the monastery, has an outstanding display of statues, Thankas, and religious manuscripts. From here vegetation will be changed, and you will notice a contrast of landscape and vegetation & dry mountain hills. From Bhratang, it's a half an hour's walk that will take you to Manang for the overnight.
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14

Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,484ft) 3-4 hrs walk

3-4 Hrs Tea House Yak Kharka 3 Meals
After a wonderful time at Manang, the trail will lead us to a slow climb up for an hour to the Tenki, Manang. We will have an enclosed view of the Annapurna, Gangapurna, and Tilicho Peaks. The track will gently winds up offering inspiring views and through terrains with juniper bushes as the only surviving vegetation around this region and will bring you to Yak-Kharka for the overnight.
day
15

Trek from Yak Kharka to Throng Phedi (4,400m/14,432) 3-4 hrs walk

3-4 Hrs Tea House Throng Phedi 3 Meals
We will start our trek at a slow and own pace to get to Phedi. We will still have some amazing views of mountains and landscapes. After an hour's walk, we will reach Ledar. We will continue to climb along the east bank of the Jorsang Khola, then descend and crosses the stream on a suspension bridge to get a small tea shop. We will stop for a wonderful view and tea breaks. We will follow a narrow path across a high, unstable slope before heading to Thorong Phedi for the overnight. Phedi - which means 'foot of the hill', is a common Nepali name for any settlement at the bottom of a long climb.
day
16

Trek from Throng Phedi to Throng La (5,416m/17,765 ft) to Muktinath (3,800/12,467ft) 7-8 hrs walk

7-8 Hrs Tea House Muktinath 3 Meals
We will have a very long and hard day of the whole trip. We will start our walk early in the morning with packed lunch. The trail will soon become steep and will reach a high camp. Walk at your own pace viewing with sunrise and glimpse of the mountains. We will continue to walk to the top takes 3-4 hrs to the Throng top and with a great feeling of victory. We will take a short break for picturesque scenery and down to the Mustang part of the mountains and the Kaligandaki valley far below to the West. Finally, we make it to Muktinath after a 7-8 hrs long walk and overnight at the lodge.
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17

Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2,570m/8,430ft) 5-6 hrs walk

5-6 Hrs Tea House Jomsom 3 Meals
We will visit the temple in the morning and continue our journey descending to the Kaligandaki river valley floor, with a brief stop at Ekle Bhatti meaning a lonely teahouse. From here onwards, we will trek through the valley that gets through the very windy path. The walk will follow the gentle trail for another two hours to the large town of Jomsom. It is a town and headquarters of the Mustang region with a small airstrip just above the Kaligandaki River, where we'll stay overnight at the teahouse and the next day morning we will fly to Pokhara.
day
18

Trek from Jomsom to Pokhara by Flight (25 minutes)

25 Minutes Hotel Pokhara Breakfast
We will check in at the airport in the morning. We will take a short flight of 25 minutes dramatic flight to Pokhara. You will have a chance to fly from the deepest gorge in the world between two huge mountain ranges Mt. Annapurna & Mt. Dhaulagiri with many snow-capped peaks. Upon your arrival at Lake Town of Pokhara Valley, the guide will transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, you can have leisure on your own.
day
19

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft) 5-6 hrs drive

5-6 Hrs Hotel Kathmandu Breakfast & Farewell Dinner
In the morning, we'll drive back through the scenic countryside. En route, we will stop for breakfast & lunch. It will take us 5-6 hours back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu, we will check in at the hotel. You can relax for the rest of the day or explore the surrounding areas and overnight at the hotel.
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20

Departure from Kathmandu

20 Minutes Breakfast
You will have some time for any last-minute shopping for souvenirs or gifts for your family, friends, or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive. You can also commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If you are ready for departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onward destination. We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!

Pisang Peak Climbing Altitude Chart

Metres above sea level

Pisang Peak Climbing altitude chart

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Trip includes

  • All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu as per the itinerary suggested.
  • Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu (Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
  • Travel cost to and from Kathmandu to the destination
  • Full board meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) during the trek
  • Seasonal fruits during the trek are provided
  • Comfortable & clean accommodation on teahouse/lodge/tent during the trek
  • Government Registered Trek guide (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), Sherpa porter (one porter for two trekkers)
  • All necessary paper works, entry fees, permits & TIMS card
  • Four seasonal sleeping bags, Nepal Vision Treks duffel bag, and trekking map (sleeping bag to be returned after trip completion)
  • First aid exclusive medical kit bag
  • All government and local taxes

Trip excludes

  • Visa fees (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu so (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)) International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Lunch and dinner apart from treks and except for welcome & fare well dinner (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled plan)
  • Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
  • Travel and rescue insurance

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FAQ’s

What travelers often ask

What is the height of Peak Pisang?
The peak Pisang is at an elevation of 6091m from sea level. The Pisang Peak is the pyramidal peak located above the Pisang village in Annapurna Circuit.
What is the best time to climb Mt.Pisang?
The best time to climb the peak of Pisang is from March to May and September to December.  The Peak can be climbed during both Spring and Autumn seasons.
Is it difficult to climb Pisang Peak?
Pisang Peak is the easier climb. Due to its trail, elongated paths, and villages in the journey, the trek is counted as an easy trek that can be climbed with multiple adventurous moments celebrating the journey.
How long does it take to climb Pisang Peak?
With the adventure in the trail, the Pisang trek is completed within the 18days on average. The peak is at the height of 6091m and situated in the circuit to Annapurna which makes the trek more adventurous Enjoy the view.

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