About Pisang Peak

Pisang Peak (6091m) is a popular trekking peak of the Annapurna region of Nepal. The peak offers a moderately challenging climb, requiring basic mountaineering skills. It is commonly accessed via the Annapurna Circuit Trek, starting from the village of Pisang.

Your journey begins in Kathmandu, where you’ll arrive and settle into your hotel. After a day of rest and preparation for your trek, you’ll drive to Jagat, a small village along the Marsyangdi River, from where your trek commences. Next day, you will trek to Dharapani, marking the entrance to the Manang district. As you ascend, you’ll pass through terraced fields, green forests, and small waterfalls before reaching Chame, the district headquarters. The route then takes you to Pisang, where you’ll enjoy views of Annapurna II, III, and IV, and finally reach Upper Pisang, where you will spend an extra day acclimatizing for the journey ahead. After acclimatizing, you’ll make your way to the base camp. Here you will spend a day preparing and training for the climb. The following day, you’ll move up to High Camp, where you’ll rest and prepare for tackling the summit next day. The base camp serves as the starting point for the climb, where climbers spend time practicing essential skills such as ice axe use and rope techniques. The climb to the summit involves navigating rocky trails, crossing glaciers, and ascending steep sections with the help of fixed ropes.

The highlight of this trek is of course the summit of Pisang Peak. At the top, you will be rewarded with panoramic views of Annapurna II, III, Lamjung Himal, and the unique landscape of the Annapurna region. After reaching the top, you’ll return to base camp to rest and recover. The next day is set aside as a spare day (to account for any delays that might arise due to various reasons and unforeseen circumstances: bad weather, sickness, etc.).

The journey then continues with a trek to Manang, a cultural and trekking hub, followed by paths leading to Yak Kharka and Thorung Phedi, setting the stage for the challenging yet exhilarating crossing of Thorong La Pass, which will present you with a final test of endurance. After that, your next destination will be the sacred site of Muktinath Temple, a site rich in spiritual significance and cultural heritage. The trek concludes with a descent to Jomsom, from where you will take a short flight back to Pokhara and then again a short flight (or a long drive) back to Kathmandu.