Pisang Peak Climbing - 19 Days

Once you arrive at the airport in Kathmandu, our airport representative will greet you and escort you to your hotel. After checking in at the hotel, you may relax. In the evening, you may roam around the streets of the city. 

Today you will explore the beautiful Kathmandu Valley rich in arts and culture. The guided sightseeing includes some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Temple, Swoyambhunath Temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. After the exploration session, you will prepare for the upcoming trek. 

We start early in the morning as we start our Pisang Peak Climbing journey today. After breakfast, we will take a long and scenic drive from Kathmandu to Chamje. Once we reach this small settlement inside the Marsyangdi Valley, we will check-in and relax.

Heading out of the Chamje village, we start our trekking journey today. We cross a large bridge near a place called Tal and enter the Manang district. We walk along the trail passing through the terraced field and a lush pine forest and reach Dharapani.  Overnight. 

Leaving behind Dharapani, we will ascend into forested ridges towards the west. We reach our destination, Chame, the administrative center of the Manang district by the late afternoon enjoying the stunning views of Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, and Lamjung Himal. Once we are in Chame, you can enjoy and relax your tired body in the small hot spring. Overnight in Chame. 

The trail is steep and narrow through a lush forest bringing us to a magnificent rock face. Our walk is full of mountain scenery. We cross a suspension bridge over the Marsyangdi River, pass by many wonderful places and reach Pisang, Overnight. 

Today is our needed acclimatization day. After breakfast, we will practice climbing in nearby places with our gear. Later, we will explore this beautiful Pisang village, interact with the locals, and learn about their culture and tradition. Another night at Pisang. 

After a warm breakfast at Pisang Village, we continue our journey through a dense forest and reach Kharka that offers stunning views of beautiful valleys and vast landscapes. After a couple of hours of walk, we make it to Pisang Base Camp.  Overnight at a tented camp. 

Today we ascend to Pisang High Camp. Once we reach the high camp, we set our camps and make necessary arrangements for Pisans Peak Climbing.

Overnight at High Camp. 

Finally, today is the D-day i.e summit day. We will start walking at the dawn through the ridge, technical and steep trail leading our way to Pisang Peak. We spend the needed amount of time at the summit relishing the beauty of the surroundings like the Annapurna massif and glacier dome. Then, we descend back to base camp and set our camps.  Overnight at the base camp. 

From Pisang Peak Base Camp, we will be heading towards the Manang Valley. Today's most of the walk is along the banks of Marsyangdi River with mesmerizing scenarios in the background. Once in Manang, we will explore the valley rich in a distinct culture and its stone houses. Overnight in Manang. 

We leave Manang and climb towards Yak Kharka. Our walk get steeper as we climb higher. Overnight. 

After breakfast, we head out of Yak Kharka and make a steep descent downhill to the river. Then, the trail is filled with scenic views of Mount Syagang, Khatungkan, Gundang, and many more until the village of Thorong Phedi. We will explore the village and learn about the lifestyle. Overnight. 

We descend along the trail following the Thorong River and make a brief stop at Thorong La Pass that provides stunning views of Annapurna ranges, Dhaulagiri, and Chulu peaks. Then, we trek until we reach today's destination, Muktinath- one of the sacred site for the Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. Overnight. 

From Muktinath, we walk downhill to a popular Thakali Village named Jharkot. From here, we descend to Kagbeni followed by Ekle Bhatti. Walking through the lush green forests of pine and firs, we reach Jomsom. Overnight at Jomsom. 

We will catch an early morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. Once in Pokhara, we will explore some of its top attractions such as Davis Falls, Mahendra Cave, and Shanti Stupa. In the evening, take a romantic walk on the Lake Side or do boating on Fewa Lake. Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara. 

Bidding farewell to Pokhara, we will either fly or drive back to the capital, Kathmandu today. Check-in at the hotel and relax. The rest of the day is at leisure. 

Today is a spare day for resting. However, if you are interested to explore the remaining sites to visit such as Patan Durbar Square, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square, we can arrange it for you. Later, you can stroll around the streets of Thamel and do shopping. In the evening, you will be invited to the farewell dinner organized at an authentic Nepali restaurant. 

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport 3 hours earlier than your scheduled flight back to your home country or onward destination.