Pisang Peak Climb

Description

Pisang Peak Climb

Trip Highlights

• Summit Pisang Peak
• Trek through forests, villages, and mountains for amazing views
• Visit Braga Monastery

Trip Overview
The Pisang Peak Climb begins in Jagat on a path between towering mountains and in the mottled shadows of the surrounding forest. The trekking path passes through villages and forests to gain sweeping views of the Himalayas. The view from the top of Pisang Peak is magnificent in its depth and condition from its snow covered top to the green forests below. After reaching the peak, the trek continues to Manang to visit the Braga Monastery. After visiting the monastery, the trek passes over the Thorang-La pass and finally to Jomsom where a flight can be taken to Pokhara or Kathmandu.

The climb to the top of Pisang Peak involves walking on glaciers and is slightly demanding. The peak is rated PD to PD+ (“peu difficile” or “slightly difficult”) on the International French Adjectival System (IFAS).

To see more pictures or to read about the climb up to Upper Pisang and Ghyaru visit our blog here.

Detailed Itinerary
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, meet guide and Check into to a hotel.
Day 02: Go sightseeing.
Day 03: Travel to Jagat and trek to Dharapani. -08 hrs, 1,920 m / 6,299 ft
Day 04: Trek to Chame. -05 hrs, 2,670 m / 8,760 ft
Day 05: Trek to Pisang. -05 hrs, 3,230 m / 10,597 ft
Day 06: Acclimate in Pisang and go on local hikes
Day 07: Trek to Pisang Peak Base Camp. -04 hrs, 4,380 m / 14,370 ft
Day 08: Trek and climb to High Camp. -03 hrs, 5,400 m / 17,717
Day 09: Climb Pisang Peak and return to High Camp. -06 hrs, 6,091 m / 19,980 ft
Day 10: Reserve day in case of bad weather condition.
Day 11: Trek to Manang. -04 hrs, 3,350 m / 10,990 ft
Day 12: Trek to Yak Kharka. -04 hrs, 4,110 m / 13,484 ft
Day 13: Trek to Thorong High Camp. -04 hrs, 4,600 m / 15,092 ft
Day 14: Cross Thorong-La Pass and to Muktinath. -06 hrs, 3,800 m / 12,467 ft
Day 15: Trek to Jomsom. -04 hrs, 2,713 m / 8,901 ft
Day 16: Travel to Pokhara or Kathmandu and transfer to a hotel.
Day 17: Conclude trip in Pokhara or Kathmandu.