Pisang peak Climbing with Annapurna Circuit Trekking

Pisang Peak is the most popular Peak among the trekking peaks in Nepal in Annapurna region. It is on the way to the highest pass of the world and 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 has huge rock slabs, which make it difficult to climb. A German Expedition made the first ascent of Pisang Peak in 1955 A.D. and since then it has been something of considerable remark. 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 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 technical climbing peaks among of the climbing peaks in Nepal.

Firstly, we departure to Besisahar from Katmandu and start trek en route common Annapurna Circuit trails and reach Pisang in  5 days. 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 and little difficult to reach the summit. Summit of the peak offers truly splendid views of the Annapurna group including Tilicho Peak, Annapurna II and IV, Ghangapurna and the Glacier Dome. Pisang Peak is indeed a "sightseeing peak. Descent is made on the same route. After a successful summit, we continue our trek to Manang valley and continue further up to Thorong Pedi. We will cross a highest pass of the world, Thorong pass(5415m.) at early morning and will arrive Muktinath, another part of the Annapurna. We descend further down through scenic Jharkot village, Kagbeni, a gate way to Upper Mustang and reach jomsom, a capital of Mustang where a small airstrip has on the bank of Kaligandaki River from where we take an early morning flight back to Pokhara and the trip ends.

Fact of this Peak

Trip Duration      16 days trip 
Max. Altitude: 6091m./19980ft.
Minimum Altitude: 850m/2,805 ft.
Grade: Hard 
Activities: Trekking / climbing
Accommodation: Lodge/ tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Transportation: Plane/ Overland 
Trek Departure: Every day throughout the week
Group Size: 1 person  to 20 persons (maximum)
Best season: March, April, May, Sep, Oct & Nov.
Available Time: All months 
Per day Trekking: 4-6 hours per day

COVID-19 health and safety measures

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers and staff everyday
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-on

Suggested Itinerary 

Day 1: Kathmandu-Besi Sahar-Bulbule ( 820m./2690ft.) 7 hours drive 
Drive to bulbule  in the morning by overland via Besi sahar, then stay overnight at lodge. The village setting of Bulbule is more preferable than the city setting of Besi Sahar.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Bulbule-Ngadi-Bahun danda- Gyarmu ( 1250m./4125ft.) 6 hours walk
Your first days walk includes: crossing a few suspension bridges, viewing waterfalls, trekking up and down several hill sections, crossing rice paddies and passing through a subtropical forest. Enjoy walking through all these breathtaking sites then stay overnight at Bahun danda at a lodge .
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Gyarmu-Jagat-Chamje - Taal (1675m./5527ft.) 5 hours walk
 Trek through amphitheatre-shaped rice terraces, along a steep vertical cliff, lush forests, and some culturally intriguing villages, then stay at Taal overnight at a lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Taal - Dharapani- Chame ( 2710m./8943ft.) 5 hours walk
You will negotiate a few steep forested ridges, along with several landslides en route. Remember to look up though, as you will be treated to some sensational views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV (7,525m/24832ft). A few small hot springs offer relief after your long day trek.  Stay overnight at Chame at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Chame –Dikur Pokharai- Upper Pisang ( 3700m./12136ft.) 5 hours walk
We trek to Upper pisang. 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 climb towards a big hill to reach Upper Pisang. We stay there overnight at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Acclimatization 
Today, you will have a rest day here. Check and set up all the gears for climbing and acclimatized. Enjoy the whole day with very nice magnificent views of all the Annapurnas, Gangapurna and Tilicho. Stay overnight at same lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Upper pisang- Pisang Peak Base Camp ( 4380m./14370ft.) 3-4 hours walk
Today we start walking up towards Base camp after a day relax in Upper Pisang. From Upper Pisang village, the path ascends through sparse wood and pasture to a Kharka at 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 stay overnight at  at tent.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Base camp- Pisang Peak High Camp ( 5400m./17712ft.) 4 hours climb
Today, we climb 4 hours and set up our high camp . After 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. We stay there overnight at tent .
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Summit  Pisang peak ( 6091m./19980ft.) and back to Base Camp ( 4380m./14370ft.) 7 hours climb
Today is a day to fulfill 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 Sherpa 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 tent .
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Pisang Peak Base Camp- Manang ( 3450m./11316ft.) 5 hours walk
Today you will trek to Pisang village and continue trek to Manang village 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 a rich customs & tradition and gives you an opportunity to observe a traditional lifestyle of Manangi People (one of the Ethnic Group people of Nepal). We stay there overnight at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Manang- Batase danda-Yak kharka (4110m./13563ft.) 3 hours walk
Today is a short walk up to Yak Kharka, a small settlement .Gradual ascent is the key to avoiding altitude problems. Stay there overnight at lodge. 
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

Day 12: Yak Kharka-Lader-Throng Phedi ( 4600m./15180ft.) 3-4 hours walk
Make your way to the village of Throng Phedi, you will reach this small, busy settlement which caters to both trekkers and climbers. It is used as a base camp as well as the starting point for the climb up to the famous pass – Throng La. Stay overnight at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13: Throng Phedi-Throng La Pass ( 5416m./17872ft.) -Muktinath ( 3800m./12540ft.) 10 hours walk
An early start is important to begin a long day's trek over the pass. Crossing the famous Throng La pass will be an unforgettable experience. Breathtaking scenes of the high Himalayan peaks are presented from both the trail and the summit of the pass. Stay overnight at Muktinath at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14: Muktinath-Kagbeni ( 2810m./9273ft.) 3 hours walk
Muktinath is an important pilgrimage place for both Hindus and Buddhists. You will visit a Vishnu Temple and Gompa in morning. The trail today is quite surreal as you trek along a plateau above the Kali Gandaki, the world`s deepest gorge. A short walk to a beutiful village " Kagbeni " and stay overnight at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 15: Kagbeni- Jomsom ( 2713m./8952ft.) 3 hours walk
Trek to Jomsom - The headquarter of Mustang . Stay overnigt at hotel. Visit Marpha as day trip in the afternoon after lunch. 
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 16: Jomsom- Pokhara by flight ( 25 minutes) 
Fly early morning to Pokhara. You will have wonderful flight to Pokhara as Annapurna and Fishtail will be on left hand side and Dhaulagiri and other snowcapped mountains will be on your right hand side. Transfer to your hotel. 
Meals included : Breakfast

Trip Ends

Pisang Peak climbing Permit

Pisang peak permit is mandatory to climb Pisang Peak. The fee structure is fixed by Nepal Governtment and Nepal Mountaineering association ( NMA ). US $ 250 per person during spring season March- May, US $ 125 per person during Autmn Septebmer to November, US $ 70 per person during winter December to February and US $ 70 per perosn during Monsoon June to August. You can obtain the permit through government registered and NMA affiliated Trekking agency as Nepal Alternative Treks with certain formalities. It is included in our service package. 

Annapurna Conservation Area Project ( ACAP)
The provision of  ACAP is to maintain and build local tourism infrastructure and preserve the nature.  Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP)permit is necessarily required for this trip. It can be obtained from government registered trekking company as Nepal alternative treks & Expeditions.  It's fee is fixed by NTNC Rs. 2260 ( Two thousand two hundred sixty rupees) per person to Annapurna Circuit and ABCTrekking. You can not obtain along the entry point, they may return you without carrying ACAP permit. You need passport copy, one passport size photograph and fee in Rs. 2260 ( two thousand two hundred sixty rupees) or equivalent  in cash to apply the permit. This permit you can use only single entry in the area but no limitation of period. It is included in our package. 

TIMS
TIMS is not required for this region. 

Trekking /Climbing Clothing Equipment

When you select your personal items, keep in mind the number of days you will be trekking, the time of year and the altitude. We advise our clients to bring these items:
- Lightweight walking boots "walked" them in prior to arrival in Nepal to avoid blisters. 
- Light weight pants, shorts
- At night -track top, pants 
-  T-shirts. 
- Long sleeve shirt, if susceptible to sunburn. 
- Sun hat - sunburn is severe at rarefied altitudes. 
- Thick outer wooden socks, thin inner cotton 
- Vaseline for feet and crutch.
- Water bottle - 2 liters.
- Sunglasses and strap 
- Small headlamp/flashlight /torch
- Personal medical supplies - do not forget ban - aids, elastic bandage 
- Sunscreen, sun bock, sun - tan lotion. 
- Small daypack - 25 liters. 
- Rain jacket - poncho style to cover backpack. 
- Small towels 
- Warm down fiber filled jacket - 15 c  ( You can get on rent at Thamel) 
- Sleeping bag to -15c with inner sheet ( You can get on rent at Thamel) 
- Thermal underwear, woolen shirts and thick sweaters.
- A pair of gloves 
- Snow glasses and strap 
- Personal climbing gears 
Personal climbing gears list you may need : 
·  Climbing boot.
.    Crampons,
·  Ice axe / Ice hamber
·  Harness, Jumars,
·  Karabiners,
·  Finger eight / ATC guide,
·  Tap sling,
·  Fix / Main Rope,
·  Snow Bar,
·  Ice Crew / Rock Piktung etc.

Travel Insurance
It is a condition of joining any of our trips that be protected against comprehensive expenses potential to incur due to medical issues or accidents (to include air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and treatment costs). Please be noted that we don’t arrange or sell insurance. A relaxed trip is not possible without good travel insurance. In the event of any sickness or injury, the cost of emergency treatment and evacuation is shocking. Therefore, travel insurance is strongly recommended for everyone who signs up with Nepal alternative Trekking. 

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What is Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) ?

Acute mountain sickness is an illness that can affect trekkers at high altitudes, usually above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters). If you follow precautious and our guide then you can avoid it. 

How do we know if I get AMS ?
Your symptoms will also depend on the speed of your climb and how hard you push (exert) yourself. Symptoms are as below:

  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Dizziness or light-headedness
  • Tiredness
  • Headache
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Rapid pulse (heart rate)
  • shortness of breath with exertion
  • Cannot walk in a straight line

Treatment 

  1. Rest, Rest , Rest
  2. Go down, down, down
  3. Diamox

Diamox may be given to help you breathe better. It can help reduce mild symptoms. This medicine can make you urinate more often. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids and avoid alcohol when taking this drug. This medication works best when taken before reaching a high altitude.

Prevention and pre-cautious 

Keys to preventing acute mountain sickness include:

  • Climb the mountain gradually and slowly
  • Stop for a day or two of rest for every 2,000 feet (600 meters) above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters)
  • Sleep at a lower altitude when possible
  • Learn how to recognize early symptoms of mountain sickness
  • Drink plenty of fluid – 3 liters per day
  • Avoid alcohol
  • Eat regular meals, high in carbohydrates
  • Sleep well
  • Be well equipped

First aid

Owing to a sudden change in climate, altitude and other factors, it is obvious that there could arise some alterations in your health. It would be hard to know all aspects of Nepal's health problems.You will be eating and drinking in various outlets. Diarrhea is a common illness that a tourist would be facing. So, it is recommended to drink purified water and eat in clean outlets. Drinking and eating precautions will surely help to take care of many health problems that could arise during the trip. Staying hydrated during the travel, trekking, tours is highly recommended too. If any problem should arise during the trip. Being on good health before leaving for a trip would help you to enjoy your trip to the fullest.Though Nepal alternative treks will be carrying first aid medical kid, you are also suggested to take personal basic first medicines for in case.

Accommodation

We will leave you free to choose hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara as there will various choices. We will arrange twin share basis room in lodges and two men north face tents during the trip. We will provide shared washing room and toilet.

Meals

During our trip, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) at lodges and our cook will prepare delicious varities of meals during camping and climbing period. There will be served breakfast, lunch and dinner three times along the route on your own choice from MENU .

Physical Condition & Experience Requirements

Pisang peak climbing with Annapurna Circuit Trekking is hard trip, Suitable for passionate walkers who have the ability to walk at least 5-6 hours a day with a light rucksack. As we will  get the highest elevation 6091 meter, you are preferred an excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude and strong determination, we can accomplish the trip successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly is good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past climbing experience would be an asset but no mandatory for this trip. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Nepal alternative treks before booking the trip.

Maik Reger
Germany

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I have a nice trip with my family. My guide Dhan was the best. I will come back. Thank you !

George Henry Beger
Germeny

I was glad about to show my children the Annapurna circuit. It was amazing to go with them and show there the rhododendron forests and feel the mountains again. I liked to see Dhan again. He is a wonderful guide and he has a nice family. The lunch at his home was really good. All this make to happen by Nepal alternative treks so I want to use this office again for next time. 

Rene Beger
Germany

Hello all,
I have a really nice trip (Annapurna circle) with my family made ( My Father, Sister and brother ) We have the best guide become to travel Dhan. They show us the world of Nepal with the nice and friendly people. We really had great time. Thanks for this trekking Dhan, Dal and Nepal alternative trkes ! See you next time soon ! 

Ms. Anna
USA

Thank you –Tej for wonderful trek. Nepalese are great loving, caring people. I will come back again!  I enjoyed it. 

Mr. James and Ms. Mariya
USA

I found my experience in Nepal to be an overall favorable experience.  Our guides were very hospitable, knowledgeable and helpful. This company arrangement for our trip was perfect. I would like to come back again for longer time. Thanks ! 

 

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