Pisang Peak is a simple and easy climbing peak in the Himalayas, perfect for beginner climbers. Given its difficulty level and very rewarding experience, it is one of the best trekking peaks in Nepal.
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Pisang Peak Climbing
Trip at a Glance
Duration15 Days
Trip GradeTechnically Challenging
DestinationNepal
Maximum Altitude6,091 m
AccommodationHotel/Tea House/Tented Camp
Starts/EndsKathmandu
ActivitiesTrekking and Climbing
Best TimeMarch to May and September to November
Pisang Peak Climbing in Nepal lies in the north-central part of Nepal, the Annapurna region. The peak is 6,091 meters above sea level. The peak lies between Mt. Annapurna I (8,091 m) and Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m). Pisang Peak is famous for its easy push to the summit. It is also one of the lowest trekking peaks in the Himalayas, with fewer technical sections. This makes Pisang Peak climbing one of the best introduction peaks for first-time climbers.
A German expedition team climbed Pisang Peak for the first time in 1955 and successfully reached the top of the summit as per their plan. The Pisang Peak climbing itinerary offers an adventurous journey for the participants. They get to enjoy breathtaking landscapes and trek through beautiful villages, observing the daily lifestyle of the locals. The early part of the venture involves hiking through the lush rhododendron forests and crossing bridges and streams. The trail is rich in alpine flora and fauna.
The Major Highlights of Pisang Peak Climbing in Nepal
- Embark on an adventurous journey that leads you to the top of one of the peaks in the Himalayas.
- Trek through lush forests and beautiful villages.
- Get to witness the mountain lifestyle and daily chores of the locals.
- Come across a wide range of flora and fauna while trekking through dense forests and pastures.
- An accessible trekking peak in Nepal, ideal for both beginner and experienced climbers
- Witness a jaw-dropping panorama of snow-capped western Himalayan mountains throughout the Pisang Peak climbing
- The clouds fell upon reaching the summit of Pisang Peak at 6,091 m.
Mountain View during Pisang Peak Climbing in Nepal
You get to see breathtaking views of western Himalayan mountains like Annapurna Range (8,091 m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Mt. Nilgiri (7,061 m), Mt. Hiunchuli (6,441 m), Mt. Gangapurna (7,455 m), Lamjung Himal (6,983 m), Mt. Fishtail (6,993 m), Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m), and Tilicho Peak (7,134 m) during the Pisang peak climbing 15 days. The trail is impressive and offers diverse landscapes.
Pisang Peak Trekking Route
The Pisang Peak trekking route stretches up to Piang village. From Kathmandu, you'll drive to Ngadi (760 m) via Besisahar, following the Marshyangdi and Trishuli rivers. The next day, you'll trek to Syange (1,211 m), passing by lush forests and rice terraces, along with other small settlements like Khudi (790 m) and Bhulbhule (840 m).
Cross numerous old bridges, walk past beautiful waterfalls, and reach Jagat (1,052 m). The trail then goes through pine and rhododendron forests to Chamje (1,410 m). Then, on the fifth day of trekking, pass Sattale and a rocky cliff before reaching Tal (1,700 m).
From here onwards, you gradually ascend through villages like Dharapani (1,860 m), Bagarchhap (2,160 m), and Timang (2,270 m). Enjoy trekking through lush rhododendrons and dense blue pine forests before reaching lower Pisang (3,150 m). From here, you walk on green pastures and a steep, trodden route that leads to the base camp.
Pisang Peak Climbing Route
From the Pisang village, the trail ascends through thin forests and pastures to Kharka (4,380 m). This place is used as the base camp for Pisang Peak. You'll spend a few nights here acclimatizing and learning basic climbing techniques from the group leader. The next part is to climb to the Pisang Peak high camp at 5,400 meters via the southwest ridge. The high camp is covered with snow from late November to the end of March.
From high camp onwards, you'll follow a well-defined, steep snow slope to the summit at 6,091 meters. On the way, the guide will fix the rope wherever needed. Reaching the summit is relatively easy, but the elevation makes every step exhausting. After reaching the summit, you'll descend to the base camp and follow a downhill trail to Besisahar via Chame, where the journey ends.
Is Pisang Peak climbing difficult?
Yes, climbing Pisang Peak is difficult. Factors like high altitude, the region's remoteness, limited facilities, and prolonged walking days make climbing difficult. However, Pisang Peak is relatively easy when discussing technical difficulties. The route above Pisang Peak High Camp is full of snowy, stony sections, rocky slabs, and a handful of crevasses. The final part of the track (just before the summit push) is steep and exposed to intense sun rays and a cold and strong wind.
Why Pisang Peak Climbing with Nepal Gateway Trekking?
Among all peak climbing packages, Pisang Peak is Nepal's most doable trekking peak. It is easy to climb in the Himalayas, and with the support of our professional crew, the journey becomes more fantastic, safe, and memorable. The trips we organized are very well maintained and have a high success rate.
From our Pisang Peak climbing itinerary to our attention to little details along the trip, we are a very reliable and trustworthy climbing partner. We are a local trekking and climbing company in Nepal, and we work directly with the Nepal government and the natives of the Himalayas to provide the best journeys in the Himalayas at a reasonable price.
If you are thinking of climbing a peak in Nepal, consider our Pisang peak climbing 2024/2025 departure. Some climbers also prefer to extend the trip to Muktinath via Thorong La Pass to explore the famous Annapurna Circuit trail.
Itinerary
This is our standard and recommended Itinerary for Pisang Peak Climbing in Nepal.
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We pick you up from the Tribhuvan International Airport on your arrival day as per your landing time. After a warm welcome, you drive to the hotel with our representative who helps check-in. Rest and explore around Thamel.
As we have obtained all the necessary permits on your behalf in advance, you do not have to visit government offices. Instead, we do the final packing and check all the gears before packing. If anything is missing or needs replacing, we also do shopping.
Later in the day, we have a small briefing with our climbing guide.
If the above itinerary doesn’t meet your needs, we can design a Tailor-Made Program based on your travel plans and requirements,Reach our travel experts.
Cost Includes
- All grounded transportation as per itinerary by private car.
- Three nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu, inclusive of breakfast.
- Three times meals (Breakfast/lunch/dinner) and accommodations during the trekking.
- One highly experienced, English-speaking & friendly trekking guide and required porter, including their expenses.
- One experienced climbing guide for the climbing section assigned for your services and his meal, salary, insurance, transportation and accommodation.
- Pisang Peak Climbing Permit with rope, ice-axe.
- Full board meals and tented camp while climbing Pisang Peak.
- Annapurna Conservation Area permit and TIMS card.
- Pisang Peak Climbing map.
- Nepal Gateway Company T-shirt and achievement certificate.
- Local fresh fruits.
- First aid kit.
- Evacuation assistance, if needed.
- Government taxes.
- Office service charges.
Cost Excludes
- Meal in Kathmandu apart from Breakfast.
- Your travel insurance.
- Your international flight ticket to/from Kathmandu.
- Your personal nature expenses and equipment and medical kit.
- Your climbing equipment.
- All kinds of hot and cold drinks and alcoholic beverage.
- Other expenses not mentioned in Including Section.
- Tipping to field staff (Tipping is not mandatory but expected).
Good To Know
Altitude Sickness during Pisang Peak Climbing
Pisang peak climbing ascends above 6,000 meters, so altitude sickness is at risk. What makes our Pisang peak climbing itinerary special is you get a lot of time to adjust while trekking through beautiful villages. Likewise, we spent two nights at the Pisang Peak base camp acclimatizing our bodies and one more night at the Pisang Peak high camp before pushing towards the summit.
With proper measures, you can altogether avoid the likelihood of altitude sickness. You must keep your body hydrated and do not consume alcoholic beverages or smoke. Your body should be able to walk and deal with increasing air pressure daily, so get plenty of sleep and good food.
Pisang Peak Climbing Permit
Pisang Peak Climbing requires three permits: an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit, a TIMS Card, and a Pisang Peak climbing permit. All the permit costs are included in our package cost. Likewise, our team will obtain the permits on your behalf and save you from long, hectic government work.
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit cost for SAARC nationals: NPR 200
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit cost for other nationals: NPR 3000
- TIMS Card cost: USD 10
Pisang Peak climbing permit cost
- Spring (March to early May) - USD 250
- Autumn (late September to November) - USD 125
- Winter (December to February) - USD 70
- Summer/monsoon (June to August) - USD 70
When is the best time to climb Pisang Peak?
The best times for climbing to Pisang Peak are the spring (March to April) and autumn (October to November) seasons. These two are the climbing seasons in the Himalayas because of stable weather conditions. Climbing a peak in other seasons (summer/monsoon/winter) is almost impossible and risky. Spring and autumn have the perfect weather window to push to the summit of Pisang Peak.
You are less likely to see any delays or snowfall/rainfall. The trekking routes are gleaming with seasonal vegetation, and the mountain panorama is out of this world. You'll get a bright, breezy daytime to walk and chilled evenings/mornings to relax. Likewise, you can see many fellow trekkers and climbers along the trail.
Last Minute Booking
Last-minute bookings for peak climbing in Nepal can be a little tricky because lots of preparation needs to be done in advance, like getting permits, placing reservations, getting the crew ready, etc. We only advise late Pisang peak climbing bookings to an experienced climber or beginner climber who is physically fit and can endure high altitudes.
Please note that last-minute booking comes with a lot of setbacks, like you may not have ample time to prepare for the journey, the full package cost has to be paid to get the booking confirmation, and loss of almost the entire package cost if the trip gets cancelled by the guest side.
Travel Tips for Pisang Peak Climbing
Accommodation: During trekking, you spend the nights in teahouses run by locals along the trail. A teahouse is the most basic accommodation in the mountains of Nepal. The room has nothing but a couple of beds and clean bedding. While climbing, we use tents to spend nights at base camp and high camp. The company provides tents, so you do not have to worry about that. We give high-quality alpine sleeping, dining, and washroom tents. The supporting crew will take care of building tents.
Food: You eat three meals a day. The meals are available as per the teahouse menu. Nepali and Tibetan cuisine, with a few Western items, are the primary food on the teahouse menu. Dal bhat tarkari is staple meal. You also get momo, thukpa, thenduk, porridge, roti, curries, Tibetan bread, soup, etc. During the climbing period, the crew prepares the meals. We carry fuel, raw ingredients, and all the essentials to give you delicious and nutritious meals while climbing.
ATM: There is no ATM on the Pisang peak climbing route. You cannot use your cards or other currency along the trail. Therefore, withdraw Nepali cash in Kathmandu.
Charging: We highly recommend getting a solar charger (easily available on Amazon). Charging facilities are available in the tea houses, but they cost a few extra bucks. You can also carry spare batteries with you.
Luggage: All the climbing gear and heavy clothing are packed in a duffel bag. The company provides duffel bags to the participants, so you do not have to buy them yourself. The weight limit for each guest is 25 kg, and you can carry an additional 5 kg rucksack. One porter can carry up to 25 kg, and we provide one porter for one climber.
Personal Expenses: It's important you understand that the Pisang peak climbing package cost does not cover many things, such as international flight fare, travel insurance, tips, shopping, or additional services (like charging, internet, hot shower) while trekking. So, make sure you have some money for these things.
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory for climbing Pisang Peak. At Nepal Gateway Trekking, we do not confirm a booking unless the guest sends us travel insurance documents that include emergency air evacuation up to 6,000 m and medical bill coverage.
Tipping: Tipping is not included in our Pisang peak climbing cost. Climbers usually like to tip by themselves. If you are in a group, then it's better to tip collectively. Tipping is the most appreciated thank-you gesture for our on-field crew members.
FAQs
If any medical emergency occurs during the Pisang peak climbing, the group leader will help you. Our climbing guides are highly experienced and have different remote survival training, including first aid. He'll make sure you get the needed treatment right away. If the situation is required, our last resort is to evacuate to a hospital in Pokhara/Kathmandu.
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