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Pisang Peak Climbing Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu(1310m/4298ft). Our airport representative will be received you at the airport and transfer to hotel. It is 7km and takes about 15 minutes. Our tour leader will brief about Pisang peak climbing than officially managements. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.

Day 02: Drive: Kathmandu / Besishar (760m / 5 hrs)
After breakfast you will board your private transport and start the drive to Dumre. This drive can take up to five hours and packed will be lunch provided. Your adventure vacation truly starts the moment you reach Besishar where your first night camp will be there. Overnight at Besisahar.

Day 03: Besishar trek to Bhaunadanda (1310m / 4 hrs)
Pass through the village of Besisahar and descend to the river valley. Crossing the river the trail climbs steeply and continues contouring in wet subtropical forests and paddy fields. The trail continues north above the Marsyangdi Khola towards Khudi Khola, a major tributary that drains the East End of the Lamjung Himal. Then, crossing suspension bridge to come back to the Marsyangdi Khola you reach the village of Khudi. The changes in the valley's ecosystem and its physical characteristics become evident now. Himalchuli is the major summit to the east. Crossing the river to its east bank you pass through the village of Bhulbhule and heading north continue past Ngadi (930 m.) to the ridge top settlement of Bahundanda (1311 m.). The name of this village literally means "Brahmin Hill". Camp

Day 04: Bhaunadanda trek to Tal (1700m / 6 hrs)
Descend to the valley floor and then, crossing the river, climb steeply out of it to follow a trail beautifully carved out of the rock wall of the valley. Passing through Khani Gaoon and Ghermu you reach Sangye. Continue along the West Bank of the Marsyangdi River through the village of Jagat to Chamje where you will cross the river to its eastern bank to enter the Manang District at the village of Tal.
As you head upstream, you will begin to notice the changes in the people as well as the land, architecture and culture. You notice that there is a concentration of people of Tibetan origin, their houses are built of rock, the vegetation is less tropical and the culture is predominantly Tibetan. Camp

Day 05: Tal / Bagarchap (2160m / 6 hrs)
The trail from Tal crosses the Marsyangdi Khola to its West Bank after the village of Karte and continues towards the village of Dharapani. From Dharapani you continue up the river valley past the Gurung village of Thonje to the village of Bagarchap. Bagarchap means "Butcher's place". Camp

Day 06: Bagarchap trek to Chame (2670m / 7 hrs)
Continuing along the left bank, climb up the heavily wooded Manang Valley past small settlements with excellent views of Manaslu and the peaks above Larkya La. Lodge at the village of Chame, administrative headquarters of the region and the last major market before Jomosom. Chame also has a police check post and bank. Camp

Day 07: Chame trek to Pisang (3300m / 6 hrs)
From Chame the trail condition changes, somewhat. The contnuing trail is not as well maintained as the one up to Chame. Pass through pine forests, over fairly level ground, through the village of Taleku to Bhratang. Like all vilages since Dharapani these predominantly Buddhist villages have an entrance chorten and an exit chorten. Annapurna II can be seen to the south and you are now behind the main Himalaya peaks in their rainshadow area. After crossing a series of woodden cantilever bridges you enter a spruce and fir forest that eventually gives way to a pine forest. After days in the gorge the forests provide a welcome change. Crossing the river to its left bank you reach your lodge at the village of Pisang. You may want to visit the village before dinner. Camp

Day 08: Pisang trek Pisang Peak Base Camp (4380m / 4 hrs)
After breakfast, our guide will take to you pisang peak base camp through alpine forest. From lower pissang trekking trail ascend till pisang peak base camp. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 09: Base camp / High camp (5400m / 2 hrs)
After breakfast, our climbing guide will take to pisang peak high camp and make short tranning : how to fixed the rope, how to blay the rope while pisang peak climbing . overnight at tented camp at pisang peak high camp.

Day 10: High Camp – Summit (6091m) – return to Base Camp (4380m / 8 hrs)
Early in the morning our climbing guide will take to you for summit the Pisang peak. After reach your destination (pisang peak summit) descend to the pisang peak base camp .overnight at tented camp.

Day 11: Spare day in Pisang peak base camp
This is spare day in pisang peak base camp that mean if incase of bad weather , our climbing guide will take to for summit the pisang peak. Overnight at pisang peak base camp.

Day 12: Pisang peak base camp trek to Manang (3540m / 5 hrs)
You are now in the dry arid region of Manang called Nyesyang. Since this area falls in the rainshadow area of the Himalaya it seldom rains in the summer months, though it snows in the winter and the snow remainas on the gorund for a long time. The population is mostly farmers and traders though it is the men that do most of the trading. People in this area keep comparatively less domestic animals and the consumption of meat is very limited.
There are two routes leading leading out of Pisang towards the Manang valley. The one you will follow stays to valley floor, on the left bank. Spectacular views of Annapurna III and IV along with Gangapuran and Tilicho peaks abound. This is possibly the best day for viewing mountains. You will pass through the village of Hongde where there is a STOL airfield servicing the Manang district. Camp

Day 13: Manang trek to yak kharka (4200m / 4 hrs)
Half an hour away from Braga, upstream and after a slight climb is the village of Manang, which lends its name to the whole district upward of Chame. Manang has a few shops where one can re-stock on supplies like chocolates, films and alkaline batteries - all, of course, for a price. Past Manang, the trail climbs steeply to the village of Tenki, which is the last permanent settlement, this side of the Thorung La. Climb a little further and then contour slowly past pastures to Yak Kharka (literally meaning Yak Pastures) at Letdar. Camp

Day 14: Yak khara trek to Thorung Phedi (4550m / 6 hrs)
Continue through pastures, which eventually give way to high arid desert at Phedi, at the base of Thorung La. Camp

Day 15: Thorung phedi trek to Thorung La pass (5416m / 6 hrs). Continue to Muktinath (3800m / 7hrs).
Leaving the river valley you set out early in the morning provided the weather is good and it is not snowing. From Phedi ascend to a notch and turning left head for the Thorung La. A chain of rocks marks the pass, which might not be visible if there is snow. Beyond the pass you enter the river valley of the Kali Gandaki River. The descent from the pass to Muktinath is steep but not difficult.
Muktinath is a sacred pilgrimage site to both Hindus and Buddhists who flock there annually for their respective festivals. A rest day here allows you the opportunity to explore the area and the ancient shrines. Of particular interest is the temple of the Hindu God Vishnu and the one hundred and eight waterspouts where devotees bathe. From Muktinath there are beautiful views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m). Camp

Day 16: Muktinath trek to Jomsom (2710m / 5 hrs)
Trek down along a level but rocky trail through juniper thickets to Jomsom. In the late afternoon it gets very windy and there is likelihood of getting small pebbles in the wind. Take care to guard your eyes and cover as much of your skin surface as possible. Your sunglasses should, preferably, have plastic lenses. Camp

Day 17: Flight: Jomsom – Pokhara (915m)
Take your flight back to Pokhara. Enjoy the attractions of Pokhara yourself freely but if you prefer trek to Annapurna loop via ghorepani will be possible. Himalaya Journey Trekking professional will arrange the adventure trip according to your holiday schedule and desire. Overnight Hotel

Day 18: After breakfast , Pokhara to Kathamndu by tourist bus or flight. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 19: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to you historical monuments sightseeing around Kathmandu valley such as Pasupaitnath, Boudhhanath , Kathmandu darbar square and Sywambu nath(Monkey temple ) or Bhaktapur and patan than in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese restaurant . overnight at Kathmandu hotel.

Day 20: After breakfast , shopping / relaxing with own activities than Himalaya Journey Treks and Expedition’s airport representative will drop to you Kathmandu International airport for onward journey.

Pisang Peak Climbing Equipments

• Climbing boots
• Harness
• Crampons
• Ice axe
• Tapes/slings
• Karabiners
• Ice screws
• Snow bars
• Deadmen
• Rock pegs
• Crash hat
• Rucksack
• Day bag
• Kit bag
• Ascenders
• Descenders
• T-shirts
• Lip salve
• Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts
• Wool long underwear
• Long cotton hiking shorts
• Warm climbing trousers
• Lightweight fleece
• Fleece/wool for climbing
• Down high altitude sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad (karrimat) or thermarest
• Light cotton athletic socks and wool climbing socks
• Lightweight thermal/insulated ski gloves
• Head torch/batteries/bulbs
• Water proof climbing jacket
• Down jacket/trousers/vest
• Climbing sunglasses
• Sun screen
• Sun hat
• gaiters

Service Includes:-

• Airport pick up
• Four night hotel accommodation in kathmandu with BB basis( 3star category hotel)
• Trekking accommodation in  fully Tented /camping as mentioned in itinerary.
• Experienced English speaking guide/climbing guide
• Experienced trekking cook entire the Annapruna trekking and Pisang  climbing
• Trekking sherpa who will give you security entire the trekking.
• Required trekking porters entire trekking the Annapruna trekking and Pisang  
• climbing  as mentioned in itinerary.
• Three time meal during the trekking Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
• Hot drinks such as tea, coffee , hot chocolate, juice etc.
• Desert /fruit after having diner as company provide
• Pisang peak climbing permit. (USD 350)
• Pisang peak climbing guide salary (USD 350)
• Pisang peak gabage deposit (USD 250)
• Trekker’s Information Management system (TIMS)
• Climbing equipments such as rope, ice humber, Snowbath, Eightfinger, Jumper, Carabina, Ice axe, Ascender and descenders etc.
• Trekking equipments such as Two men tent, Dining tent, Kitchen tent, toliet tent, Matress,
• Kitchen entails(equipments)etc.
• All program as mentioned in itinerary.
• Overland Transportation
• Insurance for Nepalese staff. ( Trekking/ climbing guide, cook and porters)
• Guide and porter fares and taxes.
• Government Tax and office service charge.
• Airport drop

Service Excludes:-

• Lunch & Dinner during Kathmandu  and Pokhara  stay
• Personal equipment
• High risk medical insurance
• Alcoholic beverage and telephone calls
• Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water
• Nepal Visa Fee
• Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
• Purely personal nature expenses
• Your travel insurance
• Tipping ( Tips)

Pisang Peak Climbing` Departure Dates

16th , 19th, 27th ,Sep . 5th , 9th 21st ,October ,1st , 12th ,19th,26th November 2012