Pisang Peak Climbing – 20 Days

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. )
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, one of our representatives will pick up you and escort you to the hotel as well as help you to check-in at the hotel. After your refreshment, you will be briefed about the next day trip. 

Day 02: Cultural tour in Kathmandu & Preparation Day (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. Meal: Breakfast)
After your delightful breakfast, you will be introduced with a guide and takes you to UNESCO Heritage sites of the valley where you will observe living heritage of Medieval Nepal - Witness the biggest Hindu temple of Nepal, Pashupatinath and capture the sacred moments of Hindu death ritual at Aryaghat in Pashupatinath. Stroll the lively streets of Kathmandu Old Market Asan to Kathmandu Durbar Square and visit the home of The Living Goddess Kumari, Nepalese style of Architecture as well as astonishing wooden carving. A short drive from Kathmandu Durbar Square will take you to a hilltop stupa called as “Swyambhu” meaning “self -emerge” and belief that the hill emerged impulsively from the great lake that once covered Kathmandu valley.

After check-in at the hotel, get refreshed and relaxed. Then, check your trekking gears and if anything missing, you can move for shopping near your hotel or even ask your tour officer to take you at the authentic shop. Enjoy the evening at your own and stay overnight at hotel.

Day 03:  Drive to Besisahar /Syange (Altitude: 830m/2740 ft. Distance: 205km Drive by Public Bus: -8-9 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Get ready with Baggage after breakfast for a drive to Syange from where you will begin trekking. Drive along the snaky Prithvi Highway until Dumre followed by a bumpy ride beyond Dumre. After a long drive via Besisahar, you arrive at Syange. Upon arrival at Syange, savor the stunning snow-capped views of Himalayas.

Day 04: Trek to Tal Village (Altitude: 1314m/4335 ft. Trek: 6-7 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Begins trekking along the woodlands of ACAP and savoring the magnificence of Marsyangdi River Valley, You will arrive in Tal. Today’s trek comprises crossing over Marsyangdi River on a suspension bridge quite a few times and the cultural encounter at Jagat is worthwhile watching. The views of cascading waterfalls and Himalayan peaks like Mt. Lamjung (22,291Ft.), Manaslu (26,760 Ft.) and Peak 29 (24,652 Ft.) are tremendous rewards of today’s trek.

Day 05: Trek to Timang (Altitude: 1943m/6410 ft. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Today’s trek would be more enjoyable as you will walk in the countryside trail dominated by lush vegetation, rivers, and mountains. The cultural aspects during today’s trek are so fascinating. You will walk for 5/6 hours on culturally rich villages like Kharte, Dharapani, Bagarchhap, and Danaque before you arrive at Timang for the overnight stay.

Day 06: Trek to Chame (Altitude: 2,630m/8680 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Starts walking in an ascending trail toward Tyanja at 2,360m, then traverses through the forest, on a ridge above the river to Kopar 2,590m. After five hours of pleasant trek, you will arrive at Chame, the headquarters of the Manang district. After check-in at the lodge, take your time to click the closer snap of Annapurna II. You can also enjoy bathing in small hot springs in the neighborhood. On today’s trek, Tibetan culture comes into your sight as the highland settlements belong to Tibetans who migrated centuries ago.

Day 07: Trek to Pisang (Altitude: 3200 m/10524 ft. Trek: 5- 6 hours Meal: BLD)
Today, you will have a steep walk through the dense forest into a narrowed valley. Crossing the raging Himalayan River at two points 2,910m & 3,040m are absolute highlights of the trek. Just crossing a suspension bridge at 3040m, the stunning view of Rocky Hill Paungda Danda feasts catch by the eyes. Beyond here, the course connects towards Pisang on a steep trail. Pisang nestles between 3,200m and 3,300meters. Stay overnight at local lodge.

Day 08: Acclimatization day at Pisang village (Altitude: 3200 m/10524 ft. Meal: BLD)
Starts a day with morning tea and explore the surrounding. Today, you will take a rest day. Hence, it is your time to use as you like. You can hike to a higher altitude around the village from where you can witness more of the raw nature of the region. Your guide is the perfect man to take you to the best destination.

Day 09: Trek to Pisang Peak Base Camp (Altitude: 4,380m/14455 ft. Trek: 3/4 hrs. Meal: BLD)
The real adventure begins today. You will start to ascend towards Pisang Peak Base Camp. The route to Pisang Peak Base Camp from Upper Pisang follows up through the thin woodlands to the wide Kharka at 4,380m. This is the base camp for Pisang Peak and set out camp at a suitable place for overnight stay.

Day 10: Trek to Pisang Peak High Camp (Altitude: 5400m/17820 ft. Trek: 3/4 hrs. Meal: BLD)
The climbing journey once again continues with the uphill climb. It is 4 -5 hours of the hike that goes over the shoulder on the southwest ridge. You can expect snow at the high camp and finding an ideal place where a camp could set a camp for overnight stay.

Day 11: Summit to the Peak and back to Base Camp- (Altitude: 6,091m/20100ft. Trek: 7/9 hrs. Meal: BLD)
The big day is here. Wake up early morning and get ready with all gears to summit Pisang Peak. Today, you will tread along the snowy ridgeline that leads us to the steep final slope that demands technical expertise to get to the top. The final section of the climb involves rope-line, which our expert guides will fix for you. From the summit enjoy the striking 360-degree views of Himalayan giants that include Annapurna Range, Manaslu Range and many more. After the successful summit, trek down to the base camp and take rest.

Day 12: Pisang Peak Base Camp to Manang Valley (Altitude: 3540 m/11680ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
After getting over to the summit of Pisang Peak, you will move towards Manang, a beautiful valley at Annapurna region. First, you will trek along the retracing trail to Pisang village and then continue to trek towards Manang. The trek that goes across the riverside caters contrasting landscape and vegetation. The freezing, arid climate throws taxing challenge. However, the Himalayan magnificence keeps on entertaining you. On reaching Manang the reward is even bigger culturally rich customs & tradition offers you an ample opportunity to scrutinize a time-honored way of life of Manangi community. Spend overnight at lodge.

Day 13: Trek to Yak Kharka (Altitude: 4,000 m/ 13200 ft. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Today, you will trek to the higher altitude. After the successful summit of Pisang Peak, you will not have acclimatization issue. However, gaining 500m height trekking along the gradual uphill climb is quite an adventure. As the trek begins, you will cross

a stream, climbs to a village of Tenki and continue to ascend the Marsyangdi Valley, turning northwest up the valley of Jarsang Khola. You will further pass the small village of Ghunsa and follow the trail through the meadows. Here, you can see the horses and yaks grazing. Crossing a wooden suspension bridge, you will encounter a series of mani wall, eventually, you reach Yak Kharka at 4,000m. Yak Kharka is the yak graze land and hence signs of yak herders and thin vegetation can be seen there. Overnight at Yak Kharka.

Day 14: Trek to Thorong Phedi (Altitude: 4,450 m/ 14685 ft. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Today, you will walk uphill to the Thorang Phedi. Walking for a while in an easy trail, you will cross a suspension bridge leading you towards Ledar village. Then, slightly ascend and passing through towering cliffs, you will reach Thorang Phedi. It is the last village before Thorang-la Pass. During the trail, you can click the views of Mt. Gundang, Thorang Peak, Mt. Syangang and Mt. Khatungkan. Overnight in Thorang Phedi.

Day 15: Trek to Muktinath via Thorung La pass (Altitude: Thorung-la Pass: 5416 m/ 17873 ft. Muktinath: 3800 m/12540 ft. Trek: 7-8 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Here comes the most exciting and adventurous time as you are going to cross the world’s largest pass- The Thorong-La pass. Hence, today’s trek will be lengthy, you will starts trek early. Five hours of steep strenuous walk from the camp at Thorung Phedi brings you to the top of Thorung La Pass 5416m. The regular course to Thorung La Pass seems easy. However, a number of difficulties might encounter due to the elevation and snow. Getting up to the pass may be tough but the acme of the pass marked by revered chortens and colorful prayer flags will reward you with the most eye-catching views of the Himalayas that include Annapurna at its best. From the pass, slide down for another 4 hours that brings you to Muktinath. The common pilgrimage for Hindus, Buddhists & Jains, Muktinath is the temple that offers divine salvation.

Day 16: Trek to Jomsom (Altitude: 2720 m/ 8976 ft. Trek: 5-6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
You will descend through the Kali Gandaki Valley to Jomsom, the windy city & the home to the apple orchard of Nepal.  Coming downhill, you always have to be cautious and not be excited to reach the destination. Spend overnight at the local lodge.

Day 17: Fly to Pokhara (Altitude: 823m/2,700ft Flight: 20 minutes Meal: B)
From the windy city, Jomsom and you will take a flight back to Pokhara. Leaving the tranquil isolation, as you land at Pokhara, you will be once again transferred to your hotel in the city. Rest of the time at your own.

Day 18: Drive to Kathmandu (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. Drive: 5-6 hrs. Meal: B)
While driving back to Kathmandu the 1st half of the trip is along the highway above Seti and Marsyandi Rivers and the latter half winds along Trisuli River. Green hills along the spiral roads, stopping in between for snacks (fish) are the trip highlights. Upon arriving at Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel in the city. Take your time for refreshment.

Day 19: Time at Leisure (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. Meal: B)
Today, you can wake up at your time and take breakfast. A whole day is for you. If interested, you can go for massage and spa or shopping. Even, if you wish, you can make a day tour to some heritage site inside Kathmandu valley. Meantime, we request you to share your precious evening time with us. 

Day 20: Departure Day (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. Meal: B)
Our tour officer will pick you up from your hotel three hours prior to your departure time. You will be escorted in a private vehicle to the airport for your final departure. Have a safe flight home.

Dates and Cost

Note : Set your own departure date if you have a group size of 2 packs or more.

Cost Include

• Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.
• Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (3 nights).
• Basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms (6 nights).
• Local licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
• The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.)
• Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
• ACAP and TIMS Card
• Pisang Peak Climbing Permit
• Besisahar /Syange drive in a local sharing vehicle
• Domestic Airfare: Jomsom to Pokhara 
• Pokhara to Kathamndu drive in a deluxe tourist sharing vehicle
• All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
• Official expenses.

Cost Exclude

• Your personal expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, barbills, showers, etc. 
• Internet facility, battery chargers, multi-plugs, etc. 
• Extra porter if you require. 
• Personal trekking equipment.
• Your travel insurance that covers Helicopter evacuation.
• Medical expenses and trip cancellation. 
• Any other extended trips and accommodation.
• Tips of the guide, porters and driver as a token of appreciation. 
• Monument entrance fee for sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
• Any other expenses or charges that are not mentioned in “cost includes” list. 
• Nepal arrival visa.

Passport and Visas:
First, be sure you have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date.  You can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or up on arrival in Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days till date.

Get the required visa for Nepal.
You can get Nepal visa prior to arrival from the Nepalese Embassy at your home country. Likewise, you can easily get an up on arrival visa at Kathmandu airport and other different borders from Nepal. This is for those who travel from India and Tibet. For more information and download please visit Nepal Visa Information.

Bring Official Papers
Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passport sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal. For detail information we request you to visit our visa page.

Money & Credit card Info
We find that most of the credit card, master and visa card is blocked from your card provider. It may be because of a security reason. It, sometimes, may bring you in problematic situation that you can't get money from ATMs and that you find difficult to pay for your treks and tour. To find yourself free from this problem, you can call to your card provider before you travel to Nepal and inform there that you are traveling to Nepal. Ensure them to give the authorization for the payment. In Nepal you have to pay 3.5 % credit card commission s per Nepal Bank rules, on top of your payable amount for the trek cost.  So, please be sure that you bring some cash in USD to pay us. Likewise, be sure you have brought some small amount for your daily expenses as well as for those items which are not included in our cost. We request you not to change money in the Airport. The exchange rate is very low there. Our office provides you the facility to change your money. Or, you can take help from Money Changers in Thamel.

Travel Insurance:
Our clients must have comprehensive travel insurance package. Their insurance must cover against medical, personal accident, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation, lost of gears, natural calamity, theft of or damage to baggage etc.

Who can trek?
No special degree of fitness is required and that there is no age barrier. However, in the areas over 3000m altitude, extra care should be taken. One can trek who have strong legs and the spirit for adventure to explore the exotic will enjoy the thrills of trekking in the hills of Nepal. Normally, for weary trekkers we have a list of short, easy and exotic treks and for the experienced trekkers we offer a longer trek with lots of excitement and adventure. We encourage all men and women, families, students and professionals around the world to enjoy the enchanting trekking in Nepal. You can join us as an individual team member or with your own group. We commit to arrange a best trekking that delight you in the Nepal Himalayas. If you can have fun walking for 3-6 hours up and down hills to Nepal, pack your luggage and join us for an exhilarating and unforgettable journey. All the necessary things for your trekking will be arranged by us. What you can do is to enjoy the beautiful scenery and magnificent view of Nepal Himalayas.

Clothing and Equipment for Traveling in Nepal
Trekking in the Himalayas need to arrangement of equipment as you have to find yourself comfortable at higher altitude. The basic clothing item that you are expected to be prepared with are well described here. Remember that excess baggage is likely to be a burden for yourself and your supporting staff. "Pack light, but pack right", is our motto. This will allow you to enjoy a comfortable journey with your energies and enthusiastic zeal focused on the exploration of this enchanting Nepal scenic beauty. Please visit here for Clothing and Equipment list.

Buying and Renting Equipment in Kathmandu
It is not really necessary to spend large amount of money buying extra equipment and clothing prior to your trip. It is because most of the trekking equipment can be hired from many adventure shops within Kathmandu. Most of the gear is locally manufactured (hence a lot cheaper). Some Chinese gear are likely to be more expensive but qualitative. Sleeping bag and down jacket are easily rented. Each item can be rented for less than USD 1, for a day. You have to manage other items buying them yourself. However, these items are more likely to be cheaper than those in your hometown. We will arrange all the necessary items you need on the second day of your arrival. 

Vaccination for Nepal
All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you to take a vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies etc, it is not really must but recommended.

How to Book
While you chose which trip you wanted to go with, contact us to our head office Thamel Kathmandu Nepal by mail or phone, email is more easy and clear options, as soon as we get your email or call we will process for your booking. We need 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through the Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card) or through online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions or others. After we get the 20% amount we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid up on arrival in Kathmandu.