Pisang Peak Climbing 6,091m

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Nepal. Exit the arrival hall after completing the visa formalities. Your tour leader will wait for you outside the arrival hall and take you to your hotel in Kathmandu. And welcome drinks will be served at the hotel and after you refresh, your trek/climb leader will brief you about your trip at your hotel lobby in the evening.

After your first night in Kathmandu, you will be well informed about gear preparation time. In the evening, you will be briefed by your trek and climbing leader about your next day's trekking program. If you lack any trek and climbing equipment that you may need, this time can be used to arrange for it.

After breakfast we will head west and follow the Prithvi Highway along the Trishuli River to the Central Himalayan homeland of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre. This road offers a scenic view of rural Nepal with green hills, rivers, villages and snow-capped mountains in the background. We will part ways with the highway at Dumre and choose the road that branches off to Besishahr and continue to Jagat.

Today a short walk through the vast forest will take us to the village of Chamje (1430m) from where we will cross the river and continue walking along its eastern bank. The trail takes a short cut to reach the large village of the lake (1675 m). As there are tea houses and lodges, it would be a good idea to have our lunch at the lake. Enjoy lunch in a peaceful environment with lovely natural views of the surrounding valleys at the lake and gradually to reach Dharapani we have to cross rivers and valleys and beautiful small villages at many places.

Today we will leave Dharapani and reach the Masryangdi river through the Abbal road to the west. We will follow the river uphill to Manang Valley. We will be blessed with breathtaking views of Annapurna II (7937m) and Annapurna IV. Trade with Tibetans is the main occupation of the locals in this region. Following an old trade route, we will climb up to Dhankyu (2290m) through the forest edge of oak and maple. We will reach Latemrang village (2360m) by going further along the rocky road. Crossing the wooded hills, we will reach Koto (2590m). The descent from Kotho takes us to Chame (2670m) which is the administrative headquarters of the region. The view of Chame's Lamjung Himal, Annapurna 2nd Himal and Annapurna 4th Himal will welcome you.

Our route leads to the northern side of the river from where the road climbs through apple orchards to Vrathang village (2840m). It is known as the old Khampa community. From this point the terrain will change.
We will follow a stone-covered path through a narrow valley covered with rocks. Coming out of the forest, we will meet the river that we will cross over a suspension bridge located 3040 meters above sea level. We will have our first view of the magnificent Paungdada, a 1500 meter high rock wall rising out of the river. We will arrive at Pisang, crossing a cliff decorated with prayer flags and stone cairns. We will visit a local gompa

Today is the first compatibility day of our trip. Together we headed towards base camp with the goal of gaining altitude and returning to Pisang overnight.

After breakfast, we proceed to Pisang Peak Base Camp. This short trail takes us through lush forests and alpine meadows. This grassland is called "Khark", which means open grazing pasture. We will reach the base camp at lunch time, and you can get a beautiful view of Pisang Peak (6091m) from here. We pitched our camp here. Stay overnight at Pisang base camp.

A climbing course will be conducted today giving you knowledge about the use of the equipment. Afterwards, we sort our gears and make our final preparations today for the climb.

Today we begin our next climb towards the Pisang Peak High Camp. The climate of this region depends on the season. You will experience heavy snowfall in these areas from December to March. Enjoy the magnificent view of the mountains around you. Stay overnight at Pisang High Camp.

Today is the day to climb Pisang Peak. After breakfast we leave for the summit. The top of the ridge is protected by a large rock slab. The route from high camp to the summit includes a technical rock section and the upper part is a steep and fairly exposed slope of ice and snow (55°). A panoramic view of the Annapurna Himalayan range can be seen from the top of Pisang. After the summit, we go all the way back to the base camp.

After climbing the Pisang Peak we returned to the main Annapurna Circuit Trail. We head towards Manang which is a 3 hour walk and the rest of the day to relax and explore.

We will follow a narrow road to Tenki village (3620m) above Manang. Making a short climb, we head northwest up the valley of the Jarsang River. We head north and pass through a path lined with juniper trees to reach Gunsang (3930m). We will walk through alpine meadows. We can see the Gangapurna (7454 m) and Annapurna III (7555 m) mountains from most points.

Today we will follow the remote route from Yak Khark to Ledar (4250m). From Ledar, we will follow the ascending route of Jarsang River. Walking along the eastern bank of the Jarsang River we reach Thorang Phedi (4450m). This small settlement derives its name from its geographical position which is called the base of the Thorang Hills. We will spend the night at Thorung Phedi.

We will begin the long climb to the top of Thorang La. Following a cattle trail through moraine and snow, we will reach the top of the pass in about 5 hours, depending on the weather conditions and the strength of the climbers. The peak is decorated with prayer flags. We will enjoy the view of the Kali Gandaki Valley to the west and the view of the Yakgawa Kang Peak (6481m) to the north.
Descend from Thorang La and reach Muktinath temple. The journey is rewarding with views of Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Tukuche Peak (6920m). Moraine path and grassy slopes hike to Zhong Valley. Walking a little we reach Muktinath

Muktinath has religious significance among Hindus and Buddhists. We will visit a Vishnu temple and a monastery. Later we descend to Ranipauwa village. The road leads through barren hills to Kagbeni and then to Jomsom.

After breakfast we check into the airport to return to Pokhara. We will enjoy this 22-minute dramatic flight to Pokhara between the gorges of the two big mountains of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Upon arrival at Pokhara Airport, our guide will transfer us to the hotel. We spend the rest of our time exploring the lake

On the way back to Kathmandu, you will have many things to do. While you spend the day in Nepal, you can buy souvenirs for your friends and family. You can also buy fancy handicrafts, pashminas, specialty teas, sculptures, decorations, etc. If you have enough time you can visit the cultural and religious places of Kathmandu.

Enjoy a free day. You are on your own. Participating in a day tour in Kathmandu can also be a fun plan. You can also go shopping in the tourist center of Thamel where you can buy souvenirs like handicrafts and art for your family.

Thanks for joining us on this peak climb and it's been a pleasure getting to know you this time. We hope this venture has enriched your experience with happy memories. Stay tuned and this is the last day of our trip. So we will transfer your departure flight homebound or airport to another destination. We look forward to welcoming you on your next adventure. Safe travels!! We hope to see you again. Namaste!