Pisang Peak Climbing with Annapurna Circuit (20 days)
Trip Difficulty: Grade 5
 A complete trek encircles the famous Annapurna massif with Pisang Peak-Climbing (6091m). The trek offers great variety, from sub-tropical plains in the Himalayan foothills, through the trans-Himalayan, Manang and Mustang region. The trip goes through Thorong-La Pass-5416m. between two valleys of Manang and Jomsom. The Kaligandaki valley (probably the deepest gorge in the world) makes this trek an excellent trip in Nepal that has diverse culture and traditional values.
Your trekking preparation:
This trek is considered not very technical trek and suitable for average people. But climbing Pisang peak requires experience of mountaineering skill and equally needed physically fit. If you are fit enough and have a sense of adventure you will enjoy this trekking and climbing at the same time. Our program is designed to acclimatize you gradually and not to experience high altitude sickness. However you are requested to check your altitude fitness and the itinerary.
Please note that the following program is prepared in the fact basis, however, can be changed in some circumstances but adjustments will have to be made during the trekking. We request you to be flexible with the situation to enjoy yourself.
This trip is designed for tea house during the trekking part and camping arrangement during the climbing part. Everything will be handled by our team of porters, Sherpas and cooks who carry the equipment, set up the camp and have hot meals waiting for you at every food break.
Itinerary:
| Day |
01 |
Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotel |
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02 & 03 |
Preparation day for permits & shopping |
Day |
04 |
Drive to Besishahar-823m (approx. 7 hrs) |
Day |
05 |
Trek to Bahundada-1311m (6-7 hrs) |
Day |
06 |
Trek to Chamje-1433m (5-6 hrs) |
Day |
07 |
Trek to Bagarchhap-2164m (6-7 hrs) |
Day |
08 |
Trek to Chame-2713m (5-6 hrs) |
Day |
09 |
Trek to Pisang-3185m (4-5 hrs) |
Day |
10 |
Rest day at Pisang for acclimatization |
Day |
11 |
Trek to Pisang Base Camp-4000m (4-5 hrs) |
Day |
12 |
Trek to Pisang High Camp-4500m (5-6 hrs) |
Day |
13 |
Climb Pisang Peak-6191m summit &return to Base Camp |
Day |
14 |
Trek to Braga-3305m (4-5 hrs) |
Day |
15 |
Trek to Manang Village-3700m (2 hrs) and rest |
Day |
16 |
Trek to Yak Kharka-4000m (5-6 hrs) |
Day |
17 |
Trek to Thorong Phedi-4500m (4-5 hrs) |
Day |
18 |
Trek to Muktinath-3798m crossing over the Thorong-La Pass-5416m, overnight |
Day |
19 |
Trek to Jomsom-2713m (5-6 hrs) |
Day |
20 |
Flight from Jomsom to Kathmandu via Pokhara |
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Service Includes:
- Airport transfers
- Land Transfer Kathmandu to Besishahar by private transport
- 3-meals per day prepared by our experienced cook
- Camping gear (two men tents, foam mattress, kitchen tent, dining tent and toilet tent)
- Supporting field staff including professional trekking guide, cook, kitchen boy, porters as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances
- Peak permit fee and climbing Sirdar
- Domestic airfare (Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu) including airport tax
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project entrance permit fee
Service Excludes:
- Meals and accommodation in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu airport departure tax
- Personal equipment- sleeping bag, down jacket, waterproof jacket, kit bag
- Equipment allowance (legally each expedition must provide an equipment allowance for all Sherpa guides and porters. This allowance is necessary for brand new equipment (sleeping bag, shoes, crampons, down jacket, raincoat etc.). Because this expedition is not a high altitude expedition we will negotiate with the guides and porters to obtain an acceptable agreement for this allowance.
- Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water), tips
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