Everest Guides International
Plan your trip

Manang and Annapurna, Nepal / Peak climbing

Pisang Peak

Climb above Pisang before continuing through Manang and across Thorong La into the Kali Gandaki valley.

Explore the itinerary Ask about this journey
Glacial moraines with Pisang Peak beyond
Glacial moraines with Pisang Peak beyond.
Duration
23 daysOutline programme
Summit objective
6,091 mRoute objective
Season
Spring / AutumnAsk for current dates
Experience
Technical peak climbingPeak climbing

A closer look at the journey.

Pisang Peak combines an Annapurna circuit approach with a separate climbing programme above Pisang village. After time at base and high camps, the route returns to the valley and continues through Manang towards Thorong La. The climb and pass crossing together make this a sustained mountain journey, with several demanding days at altitude.

The programme combines an approach trek with time for climbing preparation and a summit attempt. Snow, glacier conditions and weather can change the route and daily plan. Tell us about your mountain experience before booking so that we can agree the equipment, guiding and preparation needed for this particular climb.

  • Pisang base and high camps
  • Upper Marsyangdi and Manang villages
  • Thorong La crossing towards Muktinath

The route, day by day.

This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.

Day 1-2Kathmandu preparation

Arrive, meet the team and prepare the climbing equipment.

Day 3-5Besisahar and lower valley

Drive to Besisahar and trek through Khudi towards Bahundanda.

Day 6-9Marsyangdi valley to Pisang

Continue through Jagat, Dharapani and Chame to Pisang.

Day 10Pisang acclimatization

Spend a further day in the village before the climbing approach.

Day 11-14Pisang climbing programme

Move through base and high camps, allow a rest day and attempt the peak when conditions permit.

Day 15-17Pisang and Manang

Return to Pisang, continue to Manang and include a rest day.

Day 18-20Thorong La and Muktinath

Trek through Letdar and Thorong Phedi, then cross the pass in suitable conditions.

Day 21Jomsom

Descend to Jomsom in the Kali Gandaki valley.

Day 22Return via Pokhara

Travel from Jomsom via Pokhara to Kathmandu using the agreed connections.

Day 23Departure

Transfer for your onward flight.

A clear plan and quotation.

Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.

Services to discuss

  • Agree the permit arrangements and in-country transport in your quotation.
  • Agree the guiding, porter support and responsibilities on the mountain.
  • Agree accommodation, camp facilities and the meals provided at each stage.
  • Agree shared climbing equipment, communications and emergency arrangements.

Budget separately

  • International travel, entry documents and costs outside the agreed programme.
  • Personal climbing equipment and insurance appropriate to the itinerary.
  • Personal spending, tips and any separately agreed climbing staff bonuses.
  • Additional accommodation, transport or evacuation costs if plans change.

Before you set out.

Previous altitude experience, competent snow and rope skills, and the endurance for a summit climb followed by a high-pass crossing are required.

Accommodation: Hotels in Kathmandu, trekking lodges or approach camps, and tented climbing camps.

Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.

Is the summit attempt on a fixed day?

The itinerary gives a climbing window. Your guide will adjust the attempt, rest days and descent to the conditions and the team. Reaching the summit cannot be guaranteed.

What experience should I discuss before booking?

Previous altitude experience, competent snow and rope skills, and the endurance for a summit climb followed by a high-pass crossing are required. Share details of your recent climbs, altitude experience and rope skills so that we can assess the preparation and support required.

Other journeys to explore.

Everest, Lhotse and Makalu catching the last sun, seen from Gokyo Ri

Tell us where you want to stand.

Bhim PaudelExecutive Director

We reply from a real person’s inbox, never a list.

Season

Highest altitude so far, any summits, and when you can travel.