Overview

It is one of the most popular peaks in Annapurna region in Nepal. The highest pass of the world; Thorong La Pass (5,416m) is on the way to Pisang, therefore there are plenty opportunities of exploring around while you are on the way to the climb. Pisang peak is 6,091 m tall and is a very familiar name in the Annapurna region with villages named after it. Pisang has hanging glacier guarding the serenity of the mountain in the western flank and is therefore not easy to cross. The huge rock slabs on the on western ridge end does not really make the climb easier, but mountains were never supposed to be easy to climb. The first ascent on Pisang peak was made by a German expedition team in 1995, not long ago. Even with few difficult sections, this is actually a fairly easy mountain to climb with some help. If you are doing the Annapurna circuit trek then you can easily fit Pisang peak climbing into the itinerary with some added days. Pisang is kind of a technical climb, so an experienced mountaineer will be easily able to lead you to the top. We have some of the best professional mountaineers in our team in Eco Himalaya travels and treks.

We start this journey with a 7 hour ride from Kathmandu to Besisahar. We start on the famous Annapurna circuit trail till we reach pisang that takes 5 days. Then the goal is to reach the pisang Base Camp, the trail to the base camp runs uphill through forests and pasture till a Kharka at an elevation of 4,380m were the base camp is set up. The high camp is set up at a height of 5,400m, you will on the south-west ridge’s shoulder. Snow at the high camp is expected from the end of March to the end of November. The ridge is pretty well-defined and it leads us to the final snowy slope that is hindering us to summit the peak, once you reach the summit, you will experience the most splendid view of Annapurna range; Annapurna II and IV, Tilicho peak, Gangapurna and also of the glacier dome. Pisang is seen as the peak to climb for sightseeing. We descend the same route down and from there continue trekking till Thorong Phedi. Whether you want to do the rest of the Annapurna circuit, head to mustang or head back, all depends on your decision and pre-agreements. For the standard case, we descent from Thorong La pass to Muktinath and then come down to Jomsom passing Jharkot village and Kagbeni which is known as the gaetway to Mustang. We can catch a flight to pokhara from Jomsom and back to Kathmandu from Pokhara.

Best season for the summit

During autumn season, October and November are the best months while in Spring, April and May are considered the best months.

Highlights of the trip:

Summit: Pisang
Height: 6,091m
Where? : Annapurna region, Nepal
Duration of the trip: 21 days (includes covering other Annapurna region apart from the summit)