Pisang Peak Climbing

High Pass Adventure welcomes you to Nepal. One of our staff members will be waiting outside the baggage hall at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. Look for the person holding an A4-sized paper with your name and our company name on it. This person will greet you and transport you to your hotel in Kathmandu. After checking into the hotel, you can rest and freshen up before meeting with us at our trekking office to discuss your program.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before preparing for your Kathmandu Valley tour with an experienced guide. You'll visit four of the top UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley: Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. The tour will be conducted in a luxurious, private vehicle. You will gain unique insights into Buddhism, Hinduism, ancient art, historical architecture, and the local way of life and culture. After the tour, you will return to the office to confirm your hiking and climbing attire and equipment.

You’ll need to leave early in the morning after breakfast. The guide will come to take you to the bus station, where you’ll catch a vehicle to Besisahar via the Prithivi Highway. The journey takes you along river valleys, through a few towns, terraced fields, and green hilly scenery until you reach Dumre, where the road turns right toward Besisahar, following the Marsyangdi River through beautiful terraced rice fields. From Besisahar, we will switch to a jeep for the drive to Dharapani. Although the road is narrow and bumpy, the views of hills, rice fields, villages, forests, and mountains are dramatic and rewarding.

From Dharapani, the trek to Thorong Peak Climbing begins, with the first stop at Chame. The trekking route is gently uphill to Danaque, and then ascends through pine and rhododendron forests toward Timang, which offers one of the best viewpoints of Mt. Manaslu. After crossing Timang, you’ll pass through Thanchok and Koto before reaching Chame. Chame is the headquarters of the Manang District, featuring many shopping centers, banks, and a road connection from Besisahar. Along the way, you’ll enjoy beautiful views of mountains, forests, rocky landscapes, and villages.

After breakfast at the teahouse in Chame, the route heads up to Upper Pisang, passing through Brathang and Dhukur Pokhari. The trail takes you through green pine forests and high-altitude terrains, and you’ll cross a suspension bridge over the Marsyangdi River. On this day, you’ll be treated to views of Lamjung Himal, illuminated by the sun’s rays, as well as Annapurna II, Pisang Peak, and other snow-capped peaks and hills. Upon reaching Upper Pisang, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the high-elevation landscape.

Upper Pisang Village is the last settlement for Pisang Peak Climbing, situated at 3,300 meters above sea level. For those planning to climb Pisang Peak, most trekkers and climbers need to stay here for two nights to acclimatize before ascending further to Pisang Peak Base Camp. During this time, trekkers and climbers can explore Pisang Village and its monastery, as well as take a short hike of about 2 hours above the village to gain additional altitude. This helps reduce the risk of altitude sickness and enhances your Pisang Peak climbing experience. Upon arrival in the late afternoon, your climbing guide will check your equipment and provide basic training on how to use it, along with essential climbing techniques for the Pisang Peak climb. 

The trek starts from Upper Pisang Village after spending two days acclimatizing. The route begins in an alpine forest, where it can be difficult for beginners to find the correct path due to the many trails created by yaks. The trail then leads towards Pisang Peak Base Camp, passing through forested areas, grassy highlands, and rocky paths. Upon reaching the base camp, Support team will set up camp and stay there overnight in tents. Pisang Peak Base Camp offers awe-inspiring views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks. 

The trail from base camp is not very clear due to being less traveled. However, your climbing guide will lead you safe way through narrow, rocky, and potentially snowy paths with some steep sections. The route continues ascending through barren landscapes, gaining a significant elevation as you reach Pisang Peak High Camp, approximately 1,000 meters above the base camp. Upon arrival at High Camp, it's crucial to find a safe, risk-free spot to set up your tent. Throughout the trek, the incredible views of the Manaslu and Annapurna mountain ranges dominate the journey. Since you'll be spending one night at Pisang Peak High Camp, take this opportunity to rest and acclimatize, allowing your body to adjust to the higher elevation.

This day will be exciting and rewarding as you attempt to reach the summit of Pisang Peak. The climb to the summit involves steep, technical sections on gravel, rock, and ice, requiring a cautious ascent. Your climbing guide will fix ropes to support you as you navigate the distinctive path leading toward the summit.

As you ascend the final ridge, you will finally step onto the summit of Pisang Peak. This moment of triumph, upon conquering the majestic peak, will fill you with a sense of bravery and achievement for future adventures. From the top of Pisang Peak, climbers can enjoy stunning views of the Annapurna Range, Chulu Range, Manaslu, Himlung, Tilicho Peak, Glacier Dome, Damodar, and more. After celebrating and taking photographs of your success, climbers will retrace their steps back to the Pisang Peak Base Camp
 

Some climbers may choose to retrace their steps back to Dharapani, while others can continue their journey to Manang Village, connecting with the Annapurna Circuit Trek. From the Pisang Peak Base Camp, the trail descends to Pisang, where it follows the Annapurna Circuit trail toward Manang Village. Much of the trek takes you alongside riverbeds, surrounded by beautiful scenery.

After approximately 6-8 hours of this exciting trek, you will approach Manang Village. Manang offers serene Himalayan landscapes, along with a unique culture, tradition, and history of the region
 

The trek from Manang to Yak Kharka is relatively short in duration, but trekkers may find it long and challenging due to the high-altitude terrain and reduced oxygen levels. The route leaves the Marsyangdi Valley, turning right into the Jharsang Khola Valley, and ascends to Ghunsang through Tengi Village. From there, the trail follows a gentle, flat path through alpine juniper trees and yak pastures until reaching Yak Kharka for an overnight stay. Along the way, you’ll be treated to amazing mountain views and may even spot wildlife such as blue sheep and marmots.

From Yak Kharka, the trekking trail leads to Thorong Phedi, the base of the Thorong La Pass (5,416 meters), where it is necessary to spend the night before crossing the pass. The trail is gradual and descends slightly, making for an easy and slow walk with rest stops along the way, taking around 4-5 hours. Along the route, you will cross suspension bridges over the Thorong Khola and enjoy great mountain views before reaching Thorong Phedi. After arriving, you can explore the area after lunch if you wish.

Today will be a long, tough, but exciting day as you cross the Thorong La Pass (5,416 m), the highest point of the Annapurna Circuit Trek. The trekking trail ascends continuously until you reach the top of Thorong La, passing through rocky, gravelly, and occasionally icy terrain. The ascent takes about 3 to 5 hours, depending on the trekkers' pace. At the top, you'll be rewarded with panoramic mountain views, perfect for capturing the moment with your camera and exploring the area. The trail then descends on the other side, leading into the Mustang district. After a long descent on rocky and gravelly terrain, you'll reach the first teahouse at Chabarbu, where trekkers will have lunch. After lunch, the trail continues to descend to Muktinath, a famous pilgrimage site for Hindu and Buddhist devotees.

From Muktinath, there is a continuous road connecting to Tatopani, with plenty of buses and jeeps available. After breakfast in Muktinath, Trekkers and climbers will take a bus or private jeep to Tatopani, passing through Jomsom, Marpha, Tukuche, Kobang, Kalopani, Ruptse Chahara, and Dana. The road is a bit scary, dusty, and bumpy. Upon arriving in Tatopani, you can enjoy a hot bath in a natural hot spring, which will help you relax after the long trek to Thorong Peak and the drive from Muktinath. The journey offers wonderful views of the Himalayan scenery, including the massif Annapurna I (8,091 meters), terraced rice fields, and traditional Nepalese villages.

After enjoying the hot spring in Tatopani, you will have a great sleep. The next morning, trekkers will catch a vehicle to reach Pokhara. It takes a 4-5 hour scenic drive, offering spectacular views of green forests, rice fields, farmland, and villages along the Beni-Baglung Highway. After arriving in Pokhara, trekkers can look forward to a wonderful evening, as there are many restaurants with live music. Pokhara is also an excellent place to spend leisure time after an adventurous trek.

From Pokhara, the tourist bus leaves at 7:30 AM, so we will have an early breakfast at the hotel to catch the bus to Kathmandu. The journey from Pokhara to Kathmandu follows a scenic highway along river valleys, passing through a few towns, terraced fields, and green hills. Upon arriving in Kathmandu, the guide will take you to your hotel, where you can check in and rest. If you have time, you can visit Thamel for souvenir shopping. In the late evening, we will provide a farewell dinner at a Nepali cultural dance restaurant to make your Nepal trip memorable.

Today will be your last day in Nepal after successfully completing the adventurous Piasng Peak Climbing trip. One of our High Pass Adventure staff members will escort you to Kathmandu International Airport for your departure, according to your flight schedule. If you are planning an additional trip, High Pass Adventure will be happy to assist with your next adventure in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, or India. Our commitment is to ensure happy clients and provide the best value for your money by offering top-notch services.