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Pisang Peak Climbing, Pisang Peak Adventure Nepal, Pisang Peak Expedition
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Trip Facts
Country : Nepal
Activities : Tour, Trekking & Climbing.
Start/End: Kathmadnu
Destination : Pisang Peak Summit & Thorung La pass.
Trip Duration : 23 days.
Max. Altitude : 6091 meters
Group Size : Min. 1 / Max.12
Best Season : March to May and October, November.
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Daily working Hour: Approximately 4-7
Highlights
-City tour in Kathmandu & Pokhara.

-Ascending Marshyangdi River valley

-Pisang Peak 6091 meters.

-Visiting oldest Buddhist monastery in Braga village

-Sight seeing around Manag village

-Crossing the Thorung- La over 5416 meters

-The Pilgrimage town of Muktinath.

-Scenic flight from Jomsom to Pokhara.
Travel Tips
Equipment List
Altitude Sickness Info
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  Pisang Peak & Thorung La Pass - 23 Days.  

Pisang Peak stands at elevation of 6091 meters up above from Pisang village in Annapurna Himalaya range and yak pastures in a uniform slope of ice and snow to the final summit pyramid. Pisang peak is considered one of the busy 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 4420meters, which is considered the best place for setting up the base camp. High Camp is set up at 5450meters, 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.

After the your main adventure of Pisang Peak the trek leads to Thorung La pass (5416 meters), through Manang, Ledar, which are the main attraction of whole Annapurna Circuit trek. Due to the difficulties of crossing the pass, the circuit is usually walked in a counter clockwise direction.

After you cross the Thorung La pass the trail take you to the Muktinath then Jomsom from where we can take flights to Pokhara.

Itinerary in Details
Day 01- Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345meters).
There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02- Kathmandu city tour.
Your sightseeing trip will start at 9 AM in the morning after your breakfast. We will provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide. Places we visit Pasupatinath temple, Buddhanath, Monkey temple, Bhaktpur durbar square and Kathmandu durbar square. The afternoon includes a final briefing and preparations for the trek. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03- Drive to Besisahar (830meters) by bus. 7 hours.
Trekking staff will arrive at your Hotel at 7.00 am in the morning to pick you up then 7 hours driving journey to Besishar. It is about 185km driving. Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 04- Trek to Bahundanda (1310 meters) 5 hours.
Today our journey starts at Besisahar, from where, the trail makes a slight climb to Khudi, we then reach the first Gurung village at Bhulbhule. Our first day introduces us to the cultural elements of Nepal; we encounter a typical local house and the different faces of the various people, exchanging greetings Namaste as we pass. Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 05- Trek to Chamje (1400meters). 5 hours.
Today the trail drops steeply to Syange at 1070meters from Bahundanda crossing the Marsyangdi River on a suspension bridge. We then follow the river to the stone village of Jagat before climbing through forest to Chyamje at 1400meters. Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 06- Trek to Bagarchhap (2160meters). 5 hours.
Our day begins with the rocky trail following the Marsyandi Rivers steadily uphill to Tal at 1675meters, the first village in the Manang district. We make a trail verse crossing a wide, flat valley. The trail then climbs a stone stairway to 1860 meters till another stairway. The journey continues up and down to Dharapani at 1890 meters. There we find a stone entrance chorten typical of the Tibetan influenced villages from here northwards. We then reach the Bagarchhap at 2160 meters that offers the typical flat roofed stone houses of local Tibetans design although the village which is still in the transition Zone before the dry highlands. Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 07- Trek to Chame (2630meters). 5 hours.
The trail climbs to Tyanja at 2360 meters, then continuing through forest, but near the river, to Kopar at 2590meters. As we reach the Chame, the headquarters of the Manang district, we are rewarded by the fine views of Annapurna II as you approach Chame & two small hot springs by the town. Along this route we are introduced to a local community said to have migrated from Tibet a long time past, noticeable by their different features. With them, they have bought local Tibetan house designs and maintained their ways. Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 08- Trek to Pisang (3300 meters) 5 hours.
The day starts through deep forest in a steep and narrow valley, crosses a river on a long bridge at 2910meters. We then cross another bridge at 3040meters, from there the view of the soaring Paungda Danda rock face really begins to appear. From there the trail joins to climb to Pisang, which sprawls between 3200m & 3300meters. Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 09- Acclimatization and explore around.
Today we spend a day acclimatizing in Pisang. The whole day we spend doing some fine day walks and over viewing the magnificent views around the village & the day time is best to gain altitude. At the end of the day, we return back to our accommodation & have a night rest. Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 10- Trek to Pisang Peak Base Camp (4420meters) 6 hours.
The trail is steep ascent passing through Upper Pisang. En route you cross forests of pine and local vegetation. The views of Annapurna rang welcome you. From today the accommodation will be tented camp for few days and you will be having camp food cooked by our professional cook. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 11- Base Camp to high camp (5450meters) 6 hours.
Today the trek leads along rocky glacier path to High Camp. You will be completely charmed by the panoramic views of Annapurna range, Chulu East, Chulu Far East, Nawal peak, Tilicho peak and many other unnamed mountains and peaks. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 12- Acclimatization and explore around high camp.
We will spend a day here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air. As well as a short trek around camp to pre-pare us for the 6000 meter adventure the next morning. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 13- Summit day (6091meters) and return to Base Camp.
Today is our main adventure day, we start early in the morning to climb Pisang peak but it all depends on the weather condition. At the summit of Pisang peak, you can have closer panoramic views of Annapurna range, Chulu East, Chulu Far East, Nawal peak, Tilicho peak, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Tibetan mountains, Kang Guru Peak, Gyaji Kang peak, Tilje peak, Kuchubhro peak and many more. After a safe trip to the top we safely make our way down to base camp. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 14- Spare day in case of bad weather.

Day 15- Trek to PisangVillage (3300 meters) 5 hours.
The trail moves steep down all the way to Pisang village. The view of Annapurna range accompanies you. From today the accommodation will be again guesthouse for the rest of the trip. Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 16- Trek to Manang (3500meters) 6 hours
Today we continue through the drier upper part of the Manang district, cut off from the full effect of the monsoon by the Annapurna Range. People of this region herd the yaks & raise crops for part of the year. They also continue to enjoy special trading rights gained way back in 1784.Leaving Pisang, we have alternate trails north and south of the Marsyangdi River which meets up again at Mungji. The southern route by Hongde, with its airstrip, at 3325meters which involves less climbing than the northern route via Ghyaru, though there are better views on the trail that follows the northern bank of the river. From Mungji, the trail continues past the picturesque but partially hidden village of Bryanga at 3475meters to nearby Manang at 3540meters. Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 17- Trek to Yak Kharka (4000meters) 5 hours.
Today we leave Manang, & the trail makes an ascent of nearly 2000meters to the Thorung La pass. We make the climb steadily through Tenki Manang, leaving the Marsyangi Valley. Continuing along the Jarsang Khola Valley, we reach Yak Kharka at 4000 meters, there we see the many yaks and vegetations steadily more sparse. Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 18- Trek to Thorong Phedi (4450meters) 5 hours.
Today, the trail descends to cross the river at 4310meters we then climb up to Thorong Phedi at 4450meters where we have recently found some good Guesthouses built. Our overnight stay will be there. Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 19- Cross Throng la pass (5416meters) and trek down to Muktinath (3800meters). 7 hours.
Today is a long trek starting before sunrise at 4 am to reach the pass by 9-10 am otherwise weather conditions will greatly affect the journey. We cross over at an altitude of 5416 meters we can be exposed to strong winds if crossing too late. We start to climb steeply that is regularly used and easy to follow. However, the problem may arise due to the altitude and snow. It often causes terrible problems to cross the pass if it is covered by snow. About four hours climb up to the pass marked by the chortens & prayer flags. As you reach the top, you are rewarded by the magnificent view from the top with another 4 hours trek will take to the holy town of Muktinath.

Muktinath means place of Nirvana and is home to the Muktinath temple as well as several monasteries. It is said that all sorrows you feel are relieved when visiting the Temple, which is a scared pilgrimage site to both Hindus and Buddhists. The main pilgrimage normally takes place in September. The Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and has 108 waterspouts around it from which Holy water pours. Another attraction nearby is the Jwala Mai Temple this contains a spring and an eternal flame fed by natural underground gas. Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 20- Trek to Jomsom (2715meters) 5 hours.
Our descent continues through the Kali Gandaki Valley to Jomsom, which is also headquarter for whole Mustang district and is home to many apple orchids as well as all the various food products made from the fruit. Apple Brandy is a local specialty that you may be lucky enough to taste en route. Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 21- Morning flight to Pokhara
Today 30 minutes morning flight takes us to Pokhara from Jomsom. Once we arrived at Pokhara airport, we then drive to hotel. In the afternoon we will have a sightseeing tour around Pokhara valley, which covers Fewa Lake, Devi’s water fall, Museum, Tibetan refugee settlement and Gupteshower cave etc. Overnight at hotel.

Day 22- Drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus. 7 hours.
Overnight back at the hotel in Kathmandu by bus. If you are interested in continuing onto Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure, Kathmandu Shopping Tour or Scenic Everest Flight.  Overnight at hotel.

Day 23- Transfer to international airport for your final departure.
The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal.

NOTE: The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. The trek can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.
Trip cost as per above program

      Group Size 1 (Solo Trip)  2 – 5  6 - 9 10 - 12
Cost per person in USD 2200.00 1950.00 1750.00 1550.00
Cost per person in GBP 1220.00 1080.00 970.00 860.00
Cost per person in EURO

1820.00

1615.00 1450.00 1280.00
Cost per person in AUD 2935.00 2600.00 2335.00 2065.00

Single supplementary (if require) US$ 100, GBP 55, EURO 80, AUD 130 Per Person

The above Cost Includes
1. Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car / van / bus.
2. Standard accommodation in four/five star hotel in Kathmandu breakfast included (3 nights on twin sharing)
3. Standard accommodation in two/three star hotel in Pokhara breakfast included (1 nights on twin sharing)
4. Guided city tour in Kathmandu and Pokhara by private car / van / bus.
5. All your standard Meals as per itinerary (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek and Climb.
6. All hot drinks as per itinerary such as tea, coffee (4 times a day) during the trek.
7. Best available Lodges, Guesthouses and Tented accommodation during the trek (mainly in twin sharing).
8. A government licensed English speaking Guide during the trek and climb.
9. The required number of staff and Porters to carry your luggage during the trek.
10. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine, transportation for all staff.
11. Annapurna Conservation Area Park permits.
12. Pisang Peak Permit fees.
13. Garbage Deposit Fee.
14. General Climbing equipment such as Rope, Ice Screw, Snow Bar etc.
15. Down Jacket, duffel/kit bag and sleeping bag by Ace the Himalaya (which needs to be returned after the trek.)
16. Airfare from Jomsom to Pokhara including airport departure tax in Jomsom airport.
17. First aid medical kid.
18. Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu.
19. All our government taxes.
20. Official expense.

Please Note:
-US$170 per person extra if you wish to take flight from Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu.
-US$65 per person per night if you need extra accommodation in Kathmandu or Pokhara including breakfast

The above Cost Excludes

1. Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
2. Your travel insurance (compulsory).
3. International airfare and airport departure tax.
4. Nepal entry visa fee (US$ 30 per person) you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu for 60 days from date of issue.
5. Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
6. Personal trekking and Climbing Equipment.
7. Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected.
8. Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
9. Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.

Frequently Asked Questions for Pisang Peak thorung La Pass

Q. What type of shape do I need to be in, is this trip for me?
A. Climbing Pisang Peak provides the most adventurous experience with spectacular scenery through remote glaciated valleys and passes. This trip requires you to have an above normal level of fitness which will assist with climbing Pisang Peak. Any person suffering from a pre-existing medical condition or diseases must seek medical advice before considering this trek. Whilst on the trek, it is common to experience some discomfort before being fully acclimatized.

Q. What sort of accommodation can I expect in Kathmandu and in trekking?
A. We use standard rooms from four or five star hotels in Kathmandu with breakfast included. In Pokhara we use two/three star hotel with breakfast included. Along the trekking routes teahouses/Lodges generally provide basic clean facilities with a mattress and a quilt or blanket. We can also offer you Ace the Himalaya sleeping bags if needed (which need to return after the trip) but it is good idea to always have your own sleeping equipment. We usually provide single and double rooms as well as the occasional dormitory. The dining room is downstairs around a fire. All food will be cooked to order in the little kitchen. You should not enter the kitchen unless asked to do so.

For three to four nights up to Pisang Peak Base Camp and High Camp the accommodation will be tented.

Q. What sort of food can I expect in trekking?
A. Most teahouses (lodges) cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian fare. Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, dhal bhat, bread, soups, fresh vegetables (variety depends on the season) and even some desserts like apple pies, pancakes, and some interesting attempts at custard. You will find a lot of garlic on the menu because it assists with acclimatization – eat some every day. In many larger villages you may find some meat on the menu. You can always get hot chocolate, tea, and hot lemon drinks, as well as soft drinks, and treats like chocolate and crisps.

During the Camping, our export camping cook can prepare specially requested food if you advise. In any case, you will have similar fare to teahouses,

Q. What is the best season for this trekking?
A. The best time for this trip is October to November and March to May.

Q. What is the weather & temperature like in trekking?
A. Weather in the mountains is notoriously difficult to predict. At night it is generally cooler the days are generally warm. There will be snow during the month of December and February. It is important to make sure that you can stay warm and dry in just about any conditions. Expect the unexpected! The temperature could be as high as 20 deg C to -15 deg C low.

Q. Can I charge my digital camera or other batteries on my trip?
A. These facilities will be available in most of the places in your hotel reception by paying some service charges. Remember to bring your adapters!

Q. Is the water OK to drink? Do I need to bring purifying tablets/filter?
A. In most places bottled water is readily available. But it is important for you to drink normal water, so bring purifying tablets with you.

Q. Are the Ace the Himalaya Agency's staff insured?
A. Our company insures all our trekking staff, including guide, cook, sherpa and porters. Please, Click on LEGAL DOCUMENT page (Company) to view insurance details.
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