Pisang Peak Climbing Expedition

Pisang Peak Climbing Expedition
Challenging Challenging
6000m +
18 Days
£3,295pp

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Pisang Peak (6091m) is one of the most remote trekking peaks in Nepal and lies just north of the Annapurna massif and Thorung La Pass(5416m). The summit of Pisang is a considerable challenge but is more than achievable with our slow and steady itinerary and some basic climbing training which we do provide. The trek combines the best parts of the classic Annapurna circuit trek with a Pisang Peak summit attempt to create a fantastic all-round adventure. The pyramid-shaped peak rises above Pisang village and the yak pastures far below and is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the entire region.

Pisang Peak (6091m) is one of the most remote trekking peaks in Nepal and lies just north of the Annapurna massif and Thorung La Pass. The summit is a considerable challenge but is more than achievable with our slow and stready itinerary and some basic climbing training which we do provide. The trek combines parts of the classic Annapurna circuit trek with a Pisang Peak summit attempt to create a fantastic all-round adventure. The pyramid-shaped peak rises above Pisang village and the yak pastures far below and is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the entire region.

Pisang peak expedition offers amazing Himalayan views of peaks like Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m, Mt. Manaslu 8163m, Mt. Annapurna 8091m & more.

Pisang Peak was first climbed by a German team back in 1955 and has intrigued both explorers and climbers ever since. This amazing expedition begins in Katmandu with the start of the trek beginning on the Annapurna Circuit trail. As we reach Pisang we turn north as the trail ascends through sparse wood and pasture to a Kharka village at (4,380m) where we will set up base camp. Pisang High Camp is set up at (5,400m) climbing to the mountain shoulder on the South-West Ridge. There will be snow at the high camp from the end of December to the end of April. The well-defined ridge leads to the final climb which is quite steep to reach the summit and the amazing views that await. The top of the peak offers truly splendid views of the Annapurna group including Tilicho Peak, Annapurna II and IV, Ghangapurna and the Glacier Dome. After we successfully summit we then descend Manang and continue further up to to the majestic yet challenging Thorong la pass(5416m) and then descend even further back to Jomsom where we would fly out to Pokhara and finally end up back in Kathmandu.

However, to enjoy both weather and the best views, it is very important to plan this trek at the right time of year. The best time to climb Island Peak are; mid March to May and mid September to November.

Though difficult, the trek is not massively technical. A physically fit and mentally determined person can plan this trek and climb.

Key Note:

High altitude weather conditions are usually unpredictable, even during the best trekking seasons. Because of this, there may be sudden schedule changes with domestic flights to and from Jomson. The time duration varies depending on the weather conditions. The flights may be delayed for a minimum of several hours extending to several days, depending on the weather conditions. Therefore, we strongly recommend you to get ready for this by adding a few extra days to your plan.

Safety: During the entire trek, the team leader provided by the company is responsible for your safety. The team leader will make every effort to keep up with the itinerary provided to you; however, if it concerns your safety, then the team leader holds every authority to cancel any part of the itinerary. Also, unexpected change in weather conditions, the health condition of a group member, unpredicted natural disasters can all contribute to changes in the itinerary provided. Therefore, we expect you to be both flexible and supportive during the entire trek.

 

Equipment 

We've put together this equipment list for our 6000m trekking peak trips like Mera Peak, Island Peak and others. Although this list is quite detailed there might be some bits you might also want to bring that form part of your expedition or trekking kit.


What's Included?
  • Airport Pick-up and Drop-off
  • 3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Full-day guided city tour
  • Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the best Nepalese restaurants with some traditional Nepalese dancing and music
  • Airport transfers for domestic flight
  • All Trekking permits
  • Jomsom/Pokhara/Kathmandu flights
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
  • All accommodation whilst on trek (Lodge/Tea house) or Tent on request
  • Fresh fruit after dinner
  • Tea/Coffee
  • Filtered water on the entire trek (Save on plastic bottles)
  • All required local and government taxes
  • 3 days on camp during the climbing
  • One experienced Climbing guide for climbing section & One trekking guide for trekking Section
  • Porters (One porter for each 2 members) and his entire expenses
  • Insurance of Guide and Porter
  • Pisang Peak Climbing Permit
  • 800 fill down jacket and winter sleeping bag (if required)
  • FREE 80ltr EverTrek duffel bag
  • EverTrek Trip Planner & Access to online programme
  • EverTrekker T shirt & Neck Buff
  • Oximeter & Heart Rate Monitor– To calculate Oxygen Levels and Heart rate to help with Altitude
  • 12.5% discount with Cotswold Outdoor
What's Not Included?
  • International flight to Kathmandu
  • Nepal arrival visa
  • Meals in the city except breakfast and other mentioned special dinner
  • Personal expenses including mineral water, and alcoholic drinks and beverages
  • Climbing gear (Climbing rope, ice axe, ice crew and snow bar) We will help you to hire or buy these before or in Kathmandu)
  • Your travel insurance that covers Helicopter evacuation
  • Any other extended trips and accommodation
  • Tips for mountain/trekking guide

Itinerary

Welcome to Nepal. Today is your first day with EverTrek. We will pick you up at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and transfer you to the hotel in Thamel. We will also catchup with the rest of the group before we meet in the evening for our welcome dinner at one of the finest, local Nepali restaurants in Kathmandu. Time for some local dance and some amazing Nepali food.

Meals included: Dinner

(Highlights of the day: Arrive in Kathmandu! Welcome dinner with some local food and dancing )

Today we will head out into Kathmandu and visit the cultural and historical sites of the Kathmandu valley. We will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu and have lunch at one of our favourite viewpoints in the city. Kathmandu lies at 1300m above sea level so it’s important to get out and about today and let your body acclimatise. In the evening we will grab any last minute items in the trekking hub of Thamel and get an early night ready for the trek tomorrow.

Meals Included: Breakfast

(Highlights of the day: Visiting Centuries-old cultural, historical & religious sites around Kathmandu including World Heritage Sites like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Swyambhunath and Boudhanath. An awesome day!)

Today we will head to Besisahar. It’s a long day today but massively worth it. The bus will head along the scenic Prithivi highway until we reach the village of Dumre. Take in the views of the rivers, mountains, waterfalls and jungle terrain before we reach Besisahar. Overnight stay at a local lodge.

Your first day of the trek begins with a relatively easy walk through the valley and ends at the village of Bhulbhule. We will then head over one of the many suspension bridges over the Marsyangdi River. Take in the views of Mt. Manaslu and Nagdi Chuli including numerous waterfalls and visit Gurung village. After that the trail leads uphill to Bahundanda for an overnight stay in a local lodge.

After breakfast, we will head off back onto the trail. The first part steeply drops down to the bottom of the valley where we will then cross and hike up to the village of Syange where we will cross another suspension bridge. There are some awesome waterfall views in Syange so we will stop for a relax and a drink whilst we take in the views. The trail continues uphill towards Chamje. We will stay here overnight at a lodge.

The trail drops once again, down to the river where we will cross another bridge and continue our climb along the river bank to Tal Phedi. There is a short steep climb to get to Tal. Tal is the first village in the Manang District which is located on the bank of the Marsyangdi River and has some beautiful local Tibetan architecture. The trail then continues up to Dharapani village and continues up once again to Bagarchhap for an overnight stay.

The trail heads upwards through a narrow valley where we will cross another metal bridge & climb up to Dhukure Pokhari. After an easy walk you will arrive at Pisang village for an overnight stay. Once you reach the lodge, and have a relax we will head back out and hike to up to the pretty village of upper Pisang.

Today we make our ascent towards Pisang base camp after a day relaxing in Upper Pisang. From Upper Pisang village, the path ascends through sparse wood and pastures to Kharka at (4,380m) which is where we will set up our camp. It is in a flat alpine section along the trail. Overnight stay at base camp.

Today we hike for another 4 -5 hours where we will then set up our high camp at the height of 5400m after climbing to the mountain shoulder on the south-west ridge. There will be snow at the high camp from the end of November to the end of March. Overnight at high camp.

Summit day! Today is a day you will never forget where you will summit Pisang Peak and reach over 6000m. From the High Camp we will follow the well-defined ridge and then onto the final snow slope which is very steep. We will provide training for this section of the climb if needed. Once the fixed ropes are in place we will ascend and reach the summit of Pisang peak. The views from here are some of best around. After a Successful summit, we will walk back down to Base Camp where we will stay overnight.

Summit day! Today is a day you will never forget where you will summit Pisang Peak and reach over 6000m. From the High Camp we will follow the well-defined ridge and then onto the final snow slope which is very steep. We will provide training for this section of the climb if needed. Once the fixed ropes are in place we will ascend and reach the summit of Pisang peak. The views from here are some of best around. After a Successful summit, we will walk back down to Base Camp where we will stay overnight.

After breakfast, we will head up to the ridge of upper Manang which heads upwards towards Lader. Take in the views of the Annapurna massif, Gangapurna and many more peaks en route. This is an easy day compared with our other trekking days due to the lower altitude and acts as an acclimatisation day for us. Stay overnight at the lodge.

After a short walk the trail drops down to the river once again where we will cross another of the wooden bridges. After having a short rest at one of the local tea shops the trail continues to the village of Phedi directly through the cliff face. Once you are at Phedi, if the team are doing well at this point we will continue to the high camp to make the next day easier.

Today is the longest day of the entire trek but also one of the best! We will cross the legendary Thorung la pass at 5400m. Depending on whether we stayed at the high camp or back in the village of Phedi, will determine how long this date is. We will hike to the top of the pass where we will relax and stop for some photos and to enjoy the views. We will then drop back down to Muktinath.

The trail descends to the Kaligandaki valley and leads along the banks of the holy river where you may find some Fossils if you look carefully. Once you cross the bridge after Ekle Bhatti, we cross the river where we can take in the views of the mountains and valleys that you have walked through. Finally, we reach the village of Jomsom (windy valley) and have an overnight stay at the lodge.

The trail descends to the Kaligandaki valley and leads along the banks of the holy river where you may find some Fossils if you look carefully. Once you cross the bridge after Ekle Bhatti, we cross the river where we can take in the views of the mountains and valleys that you have walked through. Finally, we reach the village of Jomsom (windy valley) and have an overnight stay at the lodge.

Today is the last day of the trip with us. If you would like to extend your trip, we have some options but otherwise, we will transfer you to the airport as per your flight departure time. If your flight is late evening, you can do some last minute shopping or relax in Thamel for the afternoon.

Dates & Prices

April 06 2024 - April 23 2024

£3,295pp

11 Available Spaces

November 02 2024 - November 19 2024

£3,295pp

Or

£442 / 7 Months

12 Available Spaces

November 01 2025 - November 18 2025

£3,295pp

Or

£163 / 19 Months

12 Available Spaces

November 04 2026 - November 21 2026

£3,295pp

Or

£100 / 31 Months

12 Available Spaces

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Experience Required

The Pisang Peak climbing expedition is a tough and arduous trek and climb. It is meant to be challenging. You must be a fit, regular hillwalker to take part, used to long, consecutive days walking in the British Mountains, preferably in Winter. You should have experience of walking steep, boulder-strewn paths where the use of hands has been essential to scramble upwards over rocky steps. Previous experience of Himalayan trekking is preferable, but not essential as long as you are a very regular and committed hill-walker. As this route takes you over remote high passes and a Himalayan peak, experience of having been to 5000-metres before is ideal.

We can forward a detailed equipment list upon booking. However, you can also view our Recommended Equipment for this trip »

Over the years, we have gained an incredible amount of experience and expertise in outdoor equipment and clothing. We have applied this to each trip that we offer and recommend what we believe to be the most suitable items for your trip.

6000m Peak Essential Kit List

 

We've put together this equipment list for our trekking peak trips like Mera Peak, Island Peak and others. Although this list is quite detailed there might be some bits you might also want to bring that form part of your expedition or trekking kit.

While you can rent certain items in country, the quality and availability of items CANNOT be guaranteed, we therefore recommended you bring the following items yourself to avoid any issues in country...

  • High quality 4 season down sleeping bag, we recommend a rating for -20°.
  • Expedition down jacket for summit days (approx 800 fill specification)
  • Set of C1 trekking crampons compatible with normal hiking boots, these may be needed for approach and descent (not for summitting)
  • Bring your own winter B2 or B3 high altitude mountaineering boots (for Spring), or B3 boots (for Autumn).

 


 

Your Bags


Day Pack – This is your rucksack that you will use each day, we recommend a 25ltr to 35ltr, some
very popular brands are Osprey, Lowe Alpine, Berghaus.


Duffel Bag – This is the bag that will be carried by your porter and will contain the bulk of your
trekking gear, we recommend an 80ltr to 120ltr duffle bag. Popular brands are North Face, Mountain
Equipment, Osprey, Rab. For our trips in Nepal, we give you a free EverTrek 80L Duffel bag on arrival
in Kathmandu.


Dry bags and zip lock bags – These are good to keep clean and dirty kit separated and for
waterproofing your cameras and other electricals.


Sleeping Equipment


Sleeping bag – High quality 4 season down sleeping bag, we recommend a rating -20’c. to -25’c. We
do provide free rental of a down sleeping bag on arrival In Kathmandu if you don’t have your own.
For the rentals we do also recommend you bring a silk sleeping bag liner.

Note - If you're someone that feels the cold more than most it also might be worth looking at a 5 season sleeping bag for 6000m peaks or more as it can get windy and significant wind chill which you can still feel in your tents. 


Sleeping mat – Inflatable sleeping mat with a pump and ideally a repair kit for any leaks. We
recommend Thermarest mats as they are light, compact and help retain your body heat while
camping at high altitudes.

 

 

Outer Insulation Layers


Down Jacket – A High-quality heavy down jacket, this is essential to keep warm in your tent and
especially on summit day. We recommend the Rab Neutrino Pro, Mountain Equipment Lightline or
something similar in specification. We provide free rental of a trekking down jacket on arrival in
Nepal but for 6000m peak climbing we would recommend you bring a larger jacket or one of the above especially if you feel the cold more than most.


Base Layers – We Recommend you bring a mix of thermal base layers and cooler base layers as the
temps on 6000m peaks can vary massively. We recommend Merino Wool base layers.


Mid Layers - Fleece mid-layer or a lightweight down gilet.


Outer Layers – A small packable soft shell wind stopper jacket.


Rain Gear


Waterproof jacket – A light waterproof jacket, Gore-Tex or similar with a hood and good ventilation.


Waterproof over trousers – Roomy enough to wear over your normal trekking trousers, again Gore-
Tex is recommended.


Lower Body


Trekking Trousers – lightweight trekking trousers and insulated winter trekking trousers.


Trekking shorts – Lightweight, you can even use convertible trekking trousers.


Thermals – Merino Wool leggings.


Underwear and socks – Merino Wool for both, min of 6 pairs each.

 

Face and Head


Sun hat – Baseball cap or bucket hat


Beanie – Warm beanie hat that can covers the ears


Buff / Neck warmers – We recommended you bring a lightweight buff and a warm insulated one.
Gloves


Lightweight gloves – liner gloves and a pair of lightweight gloves for trekking and keeping warm in
camp.


Mountaineering gloves – These should be high quality big and warm gloves designed to keep your
hands from getting frostbite in the coldest climates, especially at high altitude when there is a lack of
oxygen. Recommended you buy top of the range gloves or mitts.


Handwarmers – These are great to keep your hands warm on summit night or on cold nights in the
tent, can also be put into your boots.


Footwear


Trekking boots – Hiking boots suitable for rough trails. There are heaps of options like the Meindl Bhutan boots but check out this article for more in depth options.  


Trainers / shoes – Light weight for walking around camp


Sandals – For walking to the toilet and crossing streams etc


Mountaineering Boots


For 6000m peaks such as Island Peak, Mera Peak.


A high quality pair of B2/B3 boots – Some boots we would recommend are: Scarpa Manta Tech
GTX, La Sportiva Karakorum HC GORE-TEX, Scarpa Mont Blanc Pro GORE-TEX, La Sportiva Nepal Cube
GORE-TEX.


For Peaks Aconcagua


Double mountaineering boots – You need double-layered mountaineering boots that are suitable to
climb to 7000m above sea level. Some examples: LA SPORTIVA - G2 SM, Scarpa Men's Phantom
Tech.


Mountaineering Equipment


Crampons – 12-point crampons that fit the boots, Grivel G12 are a recommended pair.


Mountaineering Harness: (These can be provided by our team in-country)


Helmet – Mountaineering helmet (These can be provided from our team in country)

Ice Axe – A trekking ice axe a popular one amongst the Yeti’s is the Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe
(These can be provided from our team in country)


Trekking Poles – Telescopic trekking poles, essential for keeping your stable on the rough terrain, uneven
sections and for reducing the stress on your joints, especially on long descents.


Head Torch – Battery powered and bring spare batteries.


Mountaineering Sunglasses – Category 4 sunglasses, Julbo are considered the best available
mountaineering glasses.

 

Personal hygiene and health


Sunscreen - Factor 50 sunscreen, also recommended you get a protective lip balm


Wet Wipes / Soap – essential for keeping good hygiene, put the used items in a dry bag and dispose
of correctly once off the mountain.


Towel – Small and packable.


Medications – Headaches require Ibuprofen and paracetamol, First Aid kit (your guide will also have
a fully equipped kit), Rehydration Powder: Dioralyte, Diarrhoea Treatment kit, Diamox For altitude.