Pisang Peak Climbing

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Trip Overview

Pisang Peak (Jong Ri) is located in the northern part of Nepal in Manang district. It lies in between Annapurna I and Manaslu. Pisang Peak (6091m.) is the most popular climbing Peak among the trekking peaks in Annapurna region as it is famous for the easy climbing peak. Pisang Peak rises from yak pastures above the village of Pisang in a uniform slope to the final summit pyramid which is an undistinguished snow and ice slope. In 1955, a German expedition was made the first ascent of Pisang peak and since it has been going very popular nowadays.

Considered as an easy climbing peak, Pisang peak provides its climbers an interesting journey passing along varied ecosystems, diverse cultures, and amazing landscapes. Although this climb is considered to be among the easier ones of the Himalayan region, a reasonably high level of physical fitness and health is still strongly recommended.

Outline Peak Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free and official briefing.
Day 03: Drive to Besi Shahar (7,60m.) and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 04: Besi Shahar – Chame. (2,713m.) by local Jeep/Bus drive.
Day 05: Chame – Pisang Village. (3,185m.) Teahouse Lodge.
Day 06: Pisang Village – Pisang Peak Base Camp (4,380m.). Tented Camp.
Day 07: Set up High Camp (5,400m.). Tented Camp.
Day 08: Pisang Peak (6,091m.) summit and back to Base Camp.
Day 09: Reserve day for incase bad weather.
Day 10: Base Camp – Ghyaru (3,673m.) – Manang Village (3,351m.)
Day 11: Manang – Thorung-La Phedi. (4,400m.) Teahouse Lodge.
Day 12: Thorung-La Phedi – Thorung–La Pass (5,416m.) – Muktinath. (3,800m.)
Day 13: Drive Muktinath – Jomsom (2,713m.) and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 14: Fly to Pokhara (915m.) then transfers to Hotel.
Day 15: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer at Hotel.
Day 16: Kathmandu free and farewell dinner.
Day 17: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Optional Outline itinerary:
Day 13: Drive Muktinath – Beni by local Jeep/Bus. (1,189m.)
Day 14: Drive to Pokhara (915m.) and transfer to Hotel.
Day 15: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer at Hotel.
Day 16: Kathmandu free and farewell dinner.
Day 17: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Cost Includes

Land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace, tourist and local Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, trekking pick up and drop).
4 Night’s Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and 1 nights in Pokhara at Bed and breakfast basis.
3 Major meals; B/L/D (by Lodge menu) and accommodation at best available teahouse lodge and tented camp during the trek en-route.
1 Professional equipped English speaking trekking +Climbing guide and Porter. (1 Porter between two member)
Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
Per member 15 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
Equipment charges for Climbing guide.
Pisang Peak Permits, Annapurna Conservation Area fees (ACAP) and garbage deposit fees.
Snow bars and rope for the climbing as well as tented camp while on climbing to Pisang Peak.
Air Ticket: Jomsom/Pokhara with airport tax and cargo fee Or, Bus Ticket.
Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
All official taxes and service charge.

Cost Excludes

Personal transportation except above programs.
Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Personal trekking and peak climbing gears.
High tent, high food and sleeping bag.
Gammo Bag for the life saving device, incase of altitude sickness for Member.
Personal Nature expenses.
Emergency evacuation (If incase).
Drinks except tea and coffee.
Airfare: To & from your country.
Nepal entry visa fees and international departure tax.
Personal travel insurance.
Air Ticket: Pokhara/Kathmandu and domestic airport tax.
Tips for support crew’s after the trip.

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Trip Highlights

Location
Asia, Nepal
Trip Days
17 Days
Height
6,091m.- (19,984 ft)
Latitude
28°38′48″N
Longitude
84°11′09″E
Grade
Mountaineering
Normal Ascent Route
Normal
First Ascent
by a German Expedition in on 1955.
Easiest Route
Scramble/glacier/ice climb
Caravan Route
Kathmandu – Besi Shahar – Pisang Peak Base Camp – Manang Village – Thorong-la Pass – Jomsom - Pokhara
Group Size
Minimum 2 Climber/Group Joining Basis/Private Group
Lodging Level
Hotel/Lodge/Camping
Accommodation
4 Nights Kathmandu, 1 Pokhara and 11 Nights Lodges/Camping with twin sharing bed room
Food
B/L/D, Except lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
Best Seasons
Spring/Autumn/Winter