Pisang Peak (6091 mtr/ 19978ft)

 

 

Pisang Peak offers good scope for exploration and ice-climbing. It rises above Pisang village, one of the old Tibetan villages of Manang area.  The western flank of the mountain is guarded by a hanging glacier and offers considerable challenge to the climbers. 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.  Since then Pisang has welcomed considerable number climbers from all over the world.

Location / Range:     Annapurna Damodar Range
Trip Length:              21 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu
Trekking Days:          17 day
Climbing Days:          2 days
Difficulty:                   Strenuous ice climbing
Trek Starting point:   Khudi 8 hrs road ride from Kathmandu
Trek Ending point:     Khudi
Trip Cost:                  US $ 1950.00 Payable in Euro, Poud or Aus. Dollar.

 

Brief Itinerary:

 

 

Days	Places
Day01-02	Kathmandu
Day 03	Kathmandu – Khudi
Days 04-07	Trekking to Pisang village
Days 09-10	Base camp approach (Acclimatization)
Days 11-12	Rest Advance base camp
Days 13 -14	Climbing
Day 15-18	Trek back to Khudi
Day 19	Drive to Kathmandu
Days 20-21	Retun home

 

Optional Trekking:  Across Annapurna circuit before expedition.