Annapurna Region Peak
Pisang Peak
Pisang Peak offers good scope for exploration. The western flank of the
mountain is guarded by a hanging glacier and offers considerable challenge.
The western end of the ridge is guarded by huge rock slabs, which make it
difficult to climb. A German Expedition made the first ascent of Pisang Peak
in 1955.
Elevation: 6,091m/19,978ft.
Region: Annpurna/ Manang valley
The route: Kathamndu-Pokhara-Bensishahar - Pisang
Best season: Sept. to Nov.& April to May.
Facility: Teahouse lodges- on the way of trekking route & climbing days
camping.
Program duration: 21 day
Suggested itinerary
Day01: Arrival Kathamndu & transfer to hotel.
Day02: Preparation day / sightseeing
Day03-08: Drive to trailhead - trek to Pisang
Day09: Acclimatization & Rest day
Day10-16 Set up Base Camp, High Camp & Climb attempt.
Day17-21 Trek back same way or Trek to Jomsom & fly to Pokhara
Cost includes
Arrival and departure transportation, 3-meals a day
Camping gear (two-man tent, foam mattress, kitchen tent, dining tent and
toilet tent)
Supporting field staff including professional climbing guide, cook, kitchen
boy, porters as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances Peak
permit fee and Domestic airfare including airport tax, conservation and
national park area entrance permit and first aid service.
Cost excludes
Hotels in Kathmandu, International departure airport tax, Personal Insurance,
Personal equipments - sleeping bag, down jacket, waterproof jacket, kit bag
etc. Equipment allowance (Legally each expedition must be providing equipment
allowance for all Sherpa, guides and porters. This allowance is necessary for
brand new equipment (sleeping bag, shoes, crampons, down jacket, raincoat
etc.). Travel medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost, laundry,
telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks, tips, gifts, souvenirs,
etc.
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