Pisang Peak Climbing
Pisang Peak Climbing
http://www.greatnepaltravels.com/pisang-peak.htmlPisang Peak (6091 m) is situated in the North of Manang Valley from where Annapurna Circuit starts. Pisang is a village from where you can move for Pisang Peak but you must be fully prepared before you decide to be there. Once you have reached there, you will be gifted with the wonderful views of beautiful sceneries from the peak of the valley of Manang and the range of Annapurna. Pisang Peak is not tricky to climb yet it is supposed as a difficult one because Pisang Peak is known for its sloppy feature that may cause a problem. Pisang peak is considered one of the most busy climbing peaks among the trekking peaks in Nepal. The path ascends through sparse wood and pasture to a Kharka at 4420 meters, which is considered the best place for setting up the base camp. High Camp is set up at 5450 meters, 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 slope, which is quite steep but not difficult to reach the summit. Descent is made on the same route.
The total duration for the Pisang Peak is 22 days. It can be minimised to 13 days too as per your request. It is famous for sightseeing, trekking and Peak Climbing. For the transportation you can go through tourist bus or private car/ taxi or there is the facility of flight too. The best season for the Pisang Peak Climbing is from March-July and September to early November. Pisang Peak is considered to be the most well liked and admired peak climbing by the trekkers. It is suitable for the beginners in terms of features but it also requires stamina and strength.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in KathmanduDay 02: Trek preparation and Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour or Rock climbing practise course.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (850m)
Day 04: Trek from Besisahar to Bahundanda (1430m)
Day 05: Trek from Bahundanda to Chamji (1430m)
Day 06: Trek from Chamji to Dharapani (1950m)
Day 07: Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2630m)
Day 08: Trek from Chame to Upper Pisang (3700m)
Day 09: Acclimatization day in Pisang
Day 10: Trek Pisang Peak Base Camp (43800m)
Day 11: Trek to Pisang Peak High Camp (5400m)
Day 12: Summit to the peak and return back to Base Camp. (6091 m)
Day 13: Trek back Pisang Peak Base Camp to Manang Valley. (3450m)
Day 14: Trek from Manang Valley to Yak Kharka (4110m)
Day 15: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4600m)
Day 16: Cross Thorang La and trek back to Muktinath (5416m)
Day 17: Trek down to Kagbeni (2913m)
Day 18: Trek down to Jomsom (2800m)
Day 19: Fly to Pokhara
Day 20: Drive to Kathmandu or Catch your flight to Kathmandu
Day 21: Rest and celebrate farewell program
Day 22: Final Departure.
(The above itinerary is open to any sort of modification as per your desires)
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