Pisang Peak Climbing - Tilicho Lake with Annapurna Circuit Trek

At 6093 metres, the spectacular Pisang Peak offers a challenging climb which rewards you with a fantastic sense of achievement and on top of that, amazing views over the Annapurna region, and some of the highest mountains in the world! With a mix of ridges and fixed rope climbing, its advised that you have some previous mountaineering experience to enjoy this mountain and that you have a good level of fitness.

Depending on mountain conditions, the climb can take anything from 8 hours to 12 hours from Upper Base Camp. The terrain is mixed and exposed in areas and sections involve climbing and traversing really exciting rock faces and fixed ropes.

Pisang Peak is a great introduction to Himalayan mountain climbing, and you'll enjoy 2 nights in tented base camps with our friendly and experienced mountain guides who will guide you through the 3 day expedition from the pretty Upper Pisang Village. At base camps, you'll not only wake up to tasty food cooked by our guides, but mountain views that will simply take your breath away!

It’s recommended that you have your own equipment, this includes insulated boots, Jumar, abseil device, climbing helmet, crampons, ice axe and alpine harness. Some of these items can be hired, so speak to us to confirm what we can help to provide/loan.

One thing is guaranteed, when you reach the summit of Pisang Peak, you really will feel like you are on top of the world!

Day 01 Arrive in Kathmandu 

Altitude: 1350m/4428 ft 
Meals: Welcome dinner  

On arrival to Kathmandu; Advance Adventures representative will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the traveler’s recommended Hotel Blue Horizon or similar standard hotel. Later we meet and take you to our head office, brief your upcoming Annapurna Circuit Adventure with us and introduce our trekking guide. Evening, we host welcome dinner at one of the finest local restaurant with music and ethnic dance. Overnight Kathmandu.

Day 02 City tours of Kathmandu & Trip preparation day
Altitude: 1350m/4428 ft 
Meals: Breakfast

Today, we entirely explore at Kathmandu, the richest historical and cultural city of Nepal. It is very worthy seeing its amazing outlook. Thus we are taking you to the half day tour of Kathmandu Valley. The main touristic attraction of Kathmandu Valley, we visit are- Kathmandu durbar square (Historical Durbar Square), Monkey temple (Buddhist Stupa, a place where harmony of Nepal religion stays together), Boudha (The Greatest Buddhist Stupa of the world, known as world peace stupa), Pashupatinath temple (Biggest Hindu Temple of Nepal, riverside, cremation place). Evening, we organize a short meeting again, it is a time to re-check your clothing and trekking equipment; organize your sleeping bag and down jacket etc. Ask us the remaining question of the trip you may have. Over night at Kathmandu.

Day 03 Kathmandu- Besisahar, & Trek to Khudi 
Altitude: 830m/2,723 ft 
Distance of driving: 5-6 hrs drive  
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive to Besisahar via local highway, it is approx of 220 Kms, takes about 6 hours to reach this mountain town, from where our real adventure to Annapurna begins! We will walk another  1 hour via local villages, riverside walk, green lands onward to Khudi. Overnight at Khudi. Khudi offers the first glimpse of gorgeous Manaslu range mountains.

Day 04 Khudi- Ghermu 
Altitude: 1330m/4,363 ft 
Distance of walking: 5-6 hrs walks 
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today after breakfast, we will continue walking along with riverside, several suspension bridges involves crossing,today is an opportunity to explore with farming lands, enjoy with several waterfalls en route.

The walk onward leads to the big hill of Bahundanda, the first ascent, then walking becomes easier as we will mostly down onward to the village of Ghermu for overnight. You may explore hydro-electricity power station and the water falls as an evening excursion. 

Day 05 Ghermu- Taal 
Altitude: 1675m/5494 ft 
Distance of walking: 6-7 hrs walks 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We cross the Marshyangdi River to Syange then contunie our walking onward hill up gradually via sub-tropical forest till reaching to Chanje where we will have a lunch break. After here, we gradually walk down to the river again, cross the small wooden bridge then continue walking onward opposite hill, gradual up again.  
The final trail leading up to Taal, an hour is demanding up, Taal uplift the gorgeous river valley, it is a great village at the riverbank, amazing peoples and its marking landscape. Overnight at Taal.

Day 06 Taal- Chame 
Altitude: 2670m/8757 ft 
Distance of walking: 6-7 hrs walks 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Walking is again along with the Myarshyangdi Rivers ride for another 2 hours brings you to the village called Dharapani, from which is the villages that the trekking of Manaslu comes to meet at Annapurna. Another half an hour walking brings you to your lunch place at Danaque.

From here, we do have two ways to walk to Chame; Approx of 3 to 4 hours. We suggest the upper way, it involves an hour uphill but the views from after this is just amazing, the views of Annapurna is just unbelievable as it is on your level of eye. You can also follow the down trail, not much mountain views but walking is through the interesting riverside, pine forest. Overnight at Chame.

Day 07 Chame – Pisang 
Altitude: 3,300m/10824 ft 
Distance of walking: 5-6 hrs walks 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Walking to Pisang, for the first half an hour, we walk easy and local areas, after Bhratang, walking involves with a steep and narrow path through a very dense forest, bring us to the dramatic curved rock face, rising 1500m from the river, pretty interesting walking here along with pine forest. Upon on reaching to the hill top, vegetation is ended, walking is straight and wide range of river valley starts.

From here, the entire views of Annapurna Range are majestic, entirely surrounded. Pisang is really interesting village with riverside. Evening you can take a half an hour walk to Upper Mustang if you want. Overnight at Pisang.

Day 08 Pisang to Base Camp 
Altitude: 4380m/14360 ft 
Distance of walking: 4-5 hrs walks 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, we prepare to hike up to Pisang Peak Base Camp. From Upper Pisang village, the path ascends through sparse wood and pasture to a Kharka at (4,380m) which is considered as the best place for setting up the base camp for overnight. It is in a flat alpine section along the well worn trail. We fix our camp site here. Over night at tented camp.

Day 09 Pisang Base Camp to Pisang High Camp 
Altitude: 5400m/17712 ft 
Distance of walking: 4-5 hrs walks 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We climb towards a shoulder on the south west ridge of Pisang Peak for 3 to 4 hours to reach high camp where we will set up our overnight camp at the altitude of 5400m. It is likely to have snow at high camp from end of Nov till end March. We will re-check our climbing gears and do the final preparation for Pisang Summit for the following day. Over night at tented camp.

Day 10 Pisang Peak Summit and Hike back to Upper Pisang 
Altitude 6091/19980 ft 
Distance of walking: 8-9 hrs walks 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is a day to fulfill your dream of Summit on Pisang Peak. From the High Camp, the well defined ridge leads to the final snow slop which is quite steep and more technical to reach the summit. Our Climbing guide will fixed the rope and lead you to the successful summit of the Pisang peak. After a Successful summit, return back to Base camp to Upper Pisang for overnight.

Day 11 Climbing reserve day 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We use this as a reserve day in case if the weather gets bad or if any participant does need to prepare longer for any reason. It is essential to have this day as it is quite risk to try to summit to Pisang Peak while weather is not favoring us.

Day 12 Upper Pisang to Manang 
Altitude 3,500m/11,482 ft 4-5 hrs 
Distance of walking: 5-6 hrs walks 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The route to Managa is now through Upper Pisang via Geru, the sceneries are outstanding. It feels like we are horizontally in front of the majestic peaks. The panoramic views of the mountain peaks, such as Annapurna, Pisang peak, and several others will definitely allure us. We notice the contrast in the landscape and vegetation from today.

The cold, dry climate creates a much harsher environment. We will retrace back to Braga village for the lunch, take a short look to Barge monastery, the largest Buddhist monastery of Manang village. Another half an hour brings us to the Manang for overnight.

Day 13 Manang to Tilicho Base Camp
Altitude: 4,140m/13,583ft
Distance of walking: 6-7 hour walk
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

From Manang we head out through the western gates and follow the path down to the river. We cross the river and continue walking on its southern side through coniferous forest.  After reaching Kangsar Village, we walk further up towards Siri Kharka and pass a monastery on the way.  The uphill walk could be a bit tiring, but we will have Gungang Himal and Mt. Chulu in the backdrop to entertain us. While the path from Siri Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp isn’t very steep or physically strenuous, it could be exhausting as we have to walk on narrow paths in loose scree and landslide area. Our trail goes through the middle of the landslide area whereby we can see impressive rock formations along the trail. Overnight in Tilicho Base Camp.

Day 14 Visit Tilicho Lake & trek down to Siri Kharka
Altitude: 4,920m/16137ft
Distance of walking: 6-7 hour walk
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After the initial tough, steep, switch backed ascent, our trail continues to hug the side of the mountain in a gradual steep incline before reaching the watershed. On the way, we enjoy yaks and deer grazing above and below our trail. On the other side is Tilicho Lake, a large spectacularly set lake nestled at the foot of the north face of Tilicho Peak. This day is memorable as you visit the second-highest lake in Nepal, Tilicho Lake situated at an elevation of 4,920 meters. The dark emerald waters of Tilicho Lake surrounded by pure white snow and ice will surely captivate you. We retrace our step and return to Siri Kharka. Overnight in Siri Kharka.

Day 15 Siri kharka to Yak kharka
Altitude: 4,110m/13,484 ft
Distance of walking: 4-5 hour walk
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We leave Siri Kharka and descend towards Khangsar Village. On the way, we pass Tare Gumba, a thousand-year old monastery, which is very important to the local people. Upon reaching Khangsar Village, we realize that it is not inhabited except for occasional herders during festival times. We follow a rock wall out of Khangsar. We walk further more until we reach a seasonal bridge in the Thorang Khola valley. After crossing the river, we ascend for a while to a plateau. Next, walk furthermore until reaching Yak Kharka. Overnight in Yak Kharka.

Day 16 Yak Kharka - Thorong Phedi

Altitude 4,450m/14596 ft
Distance of walking: 3-4 hrs walk
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, we are walking on the foot of the world highest pass, Thorong-la Phedi, it is a small busy settlement catering to the needs of trekkers who must have to overnight here before heading to the pass. It is like a base camp overnight before heading to the pass of 5416m. Peoples who are fit and want to shorten the hike of the nest day, they can hike up to high camp for another hour and a half for overnight. However, we overnight at Thorong Phedi for the safe and sound sleep.

Day 17 Thorong Phedi – Thorong- La Top- Muktinath

Altitude: Muktinath 3,800/12,467ft & Thorong-La 5,416m/17,765 ft

Distance of walking: 7-8 hrs walks
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The Ultimate destination of our Annapurna Circuit Trek! Cross to Thorong-la, 5416m- the highest passes of the world. An early start is essential thus we would start our walking in the morning approx of 4 to 4.30 depending on seasons and weather conditions. It takes about 4 to 5 hours to attempt the top, the initial first hour is pretty tough as it is straight uphill till to high camp, then gradual walk onward, however, each minute is hard and memorable. Altitude can be a problem, so slow and continuous walking is required.

Reaching the top is an achievement. The dramatic views of entire mountains are just amazing. Enjoy your time here then prepare for the long descent all the way down to Muktinath at an altitude of 3800m, you would love to be back to this altitude as you doing a lot of ups and downs. Muktinath is an important pilgrimage place for both Hindus and Buddhist. The area hosts a Vishnu temple and a Monastery nearby. Muktinath itself demonstrates the religions harmony in Nepal. Overnight at Muktinath.

Day 18 Muktinath-Jomsom

Altitude 2,670m/8,760 ft
Distance of walking: 4-5 hrs walks
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We believed that you would have a late morning sleep, no problem! Breakfast in the morning at 08: AM then slowly started the day walking. All the way down, deserted hills, takes 2 hours around to reach Kali Gandaki River Valley then walking mostly through the river valley, cross Jomsom- the headquarter of Mustang, Overnight at Jomsom. 

Day 19 Fly Jomsom to Pokhara 

Flight 20 Min. Leisure in Pokhara
Meals: Breakfast

This wonderful morning, after breakfast we check in the airport to fly back to Pokhara. This is a dramatic flight between gorge of the two huge mountains Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. On arrival at Pokhara airport guide will transfer to the lakeside hotel. Rest of the time explores the lake and overnight at hotel.

Day 20 Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu 
Drive: 5-6 hrs drive Distance- 210 Kms
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Farewell Dinner

After breakfast, we drive to back to Kathmandu by tourist bus and transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. Refreshed up; evening we meet again, take feedback of your trip. We host a Farewell Dinner at one of the finest Nepalese restaurants. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 21 Departure from Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast

Today the journey comes to an end. There's nothing to do but trade emails with your new friends, organize all your photos and finally depart from Nepal. Or get ready for the next adventure with us!

End of our trip!

Cost Includes:

• Airport pick up and transfer
• 3 star standard hotel in Kathmandu on BB plan as per itinerary suggested
• Day Guided tour of Kathmandu valley with private car, entrance of all the temples and monuments
• Welcome and Farewell dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant- Traditional Dance & Music
• Annapurna Circuit Trek permit/TIMS Card- Trekkers Security Card
• Pisang Peak Special Permit/s
• Kathmandu- Besisahar by comfortable public bus.
• 23 Nights/ 24 Days complete trek of Annapurna Circuit, Tilicho trek & Pisang Peak Climbing with full board of meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, tea coffee)
• Accommodation while on trekking at Mt. Lodge, Tea House and Tented Camp while on Pisang Peak Climbing
• One Advance Adventures Trek Leader (Gov. Licensed, first aid and eco trained), One AA Climbing leader for the Pisang Peak climbing section(NMA Licensed, experienced trained mountaineering leader), all of their entire expenses, equipment and insurance etc.
• Entire cost of porter and Sherpa’s- one porter for each two member in a group for the trip
• Nayaul to Pokhara by private car drive- End of the trek
• 1 nights 3 star standard hotel in Pokhara on BB plan
• Pokhara- Kathmandu transport by deluxe tourist bus
• All the Gov and local taxes as applicable
• AA duffle bag and T- shirt
• Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags for the trekking & climbing Time
• Group Medicine kit box
• Departure transfer

Cost not Includes:

• Nepal Visa intl. flights (You could obtain Nepal visa at airport upon arrival)
• Lunch and evening meals at Kathmandu and Pokhara stay
• Personal travel insurance, personal nature expenses, Tips
• Any additional services beyond the services inclusive

Important Trip Notes & Activities
Pleased acknowledge that you are joining us for this adventure trip in remote Himalayan region, where weather conditions, health and fitness of the member or unexpected natural disaster can compel us to change the itinerary and if so you have to understand it but we would try our best to keep the suggested itinerary as per the original schedule.
 

Your safety and satisfaction of the trip is our prime concern while travelling with us and we ensure you our best team, logistics, professional services to make sure that you would have an amazing trip of lifetime with us. Also note that our trip leader deserved the final decision if the trip has to amend, change the route or cancel due to the extreme conditions for the safety precaution. However, he will try his best to ensure that the trip runs as according to the stated plan but be prepared for flexibility if necessary.
 

Passport & Visa Information
Nepal visa is the easiest visa to obtain; you may buy your Nepal visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad or buy this upon on arrival to Kathmandu international airport as per your convenient. You have to have 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in US cash & valid passport at least for 6 months valid at the starting of the trip.
 

Nationals of SAARC countries and China do not need visa when visiting Nepal. As per this rule, Indian nationals do not require visa.
 

Transit visa is provided for foreign nationality for 3 days. Visa must be obtained for staying over the initial period of three days. Currently, foreign national can obtain Nepalese visa from the following border.
 

• Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
• Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
• Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
• Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
• Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
• Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
• Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
• Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)
 

Tourist Visa Fees
3 days transit visa - Free of Cost

Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency
 

(For further information, please, contact Department of Immigration, Maitighar, Impact Building, Kathmandu, and Tel: 00977-1-4221996 / 4223590 / 4222453,

Download visa form-: www.immi.gov.np)
 

Group Size
In this Pisang Peak Climbing trip, the minimum group size would be 2 and maximum group size is 8. We can also organize private trip to solo person with single supplement cost. Else, join our estimated group departure dates available online or ask us with your personal dates, we will open group date on the same date.
 

Our Guides, trip and safety
Because this hikes/Climbing to Pisang Peak takes you on the remote high Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied with the very experienced and qualified & equipped leader for the safe and successful trip. We Advanced Adventure employee the local trek guide and stuff who are trained and qualified on the trip we worked on. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Gov, certify from TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association. All of our leading Trekking and Climbing Guide are experience from last 8 to 10 years. We have train them specially for your trip, to cater the flexible needs of our peoples in the group joining from different countries, this double assure you that your trip is at the right and professional hands.
 

At every trip, there would be our one Trek leader/ Climbing Leader and one assistance leader on each additional 2 peoples on the trek/Climbing- this arrangement would ensure that even if any of our guide/ assistance guides get sick or if any travelers gets sick and need to be back or delay the days of walking, it would still works smoothly and there would not be any impact on our original trek plan. Also each two trekker would have one Sherpa helper for carrying your trekking bags.
 

Meals and Accommodations
While in Kathmandu and any other cities, your accommodation is at tourist standard hotels ( Attached Bath, A/C, 24 hours running hot/cold shower) similar of 2 to 3 star standard hotel and while in trek, your accommodation is at Mt. Lodge and local tea houses, they are clean and comfortable.
 

While Pisang Peak Climbing Excursion, your accommodation is on tented camp. Our entire accommodation is at twin share unless stated but single supplement accommodation is also available on personal request at the additional cost of US$- 200.
 

In city, only breakfast is included on the offered trip itinerary but while in trek full board of meals is included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and Tea- Coffee). We provide you food from the local tea- house/ Mt. Lodge from en route. Breakfast and dinner is to be provided from the same tea- house/ guest house we would overnight but lunch would be en route in between.
 

Foods provided are depends on the availability of the Mt. lodges we would be staying but in general, you can have Nepalese foods (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), potatoes, pastas and even a version of pizza! So, over all you have a different choice of food on trek.
 

While in Climbing Excursion, you would be provided a freshly cooked hygienic food from our cook who would be accompany your climbing days. During climbing, we do also provide you boiled drinking water-3 lts each person/ per day.

(Upgrade hotel to 4 stars or 5 stars is possible in Kathmandu, please write us if you interested)
 

Climbing Seasons
We do have two best seasons to attempt this trek/climbing to Pisang Peak. As this trip is a big trip to you, we always suggest you to come at the right time of the year as far as possible.
 

Spring: - (March, April, May) - Best warmest time to attempt Pisang Peak. Rhododendron flowers in bloom- excellent trails and clear skies, best visibility. Good Temperature, warmest weather of the year.
 

Autumn:- (Mid September, October and November) - Excellent trails, clear blue skies, best visibility. Best Recommended time to attempt this Pisang Peak Climbing
 

Winter Months: - (December, January and February) are also good, but it’s obviously colder. You have to be prepared for this. Summit to the Top is Pretty Cold.
 

Summer: - Monsoon, so rain and visibility can be a big issue (from Mid June, July and August). We do not suggest you this time for the climbing at this time.
 

Vaccination
Vaccination is required to plan to your trip to Nepal but it is not a must to have thing to come, but highly suggested. Your doctor will have the information of vaccination you would require to the country you will be travelling.

Hepatitis A, Japanese Encephalitis, Polio, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid and Malaria etc. are the recommended vaccination for travel Nepal.
 

Caring Porter
Our porter are fully equipped and insured for each trip they are undertaking with us. As you know that we are very sincere with the porter issues and their situation while on trek thus we make sure that our porter are fully prepared for the trip. We are closely working with International Porter Progress Association for the welfare and befit for the touristic porters.
 

The maximum load carried by our porter is 20 to 25 KG maximum so be sure that your trekking bag so not load more than 12 KG.
 

Communication facilities on this Trek/Climb
These days, there are enough communication facilities on this trek, most of the local villages has local telephone booth phone thus if required, you can easily communicate with your friends and family however the cost is slightly expensive, 2 to 3 dlr per minute. Nowadays, during the clear days, reception of Nepalese cell phones is on throughout the trail, your guide will have Cell phone on the trip.
 

At Lukla & Namche, there are internet facilities so if required you can use email and internet at these villages.
 

To Book
Once you would choose which trip you would like to book with us, write us with the information or phone us on our phone number for the trip booking confirmation. We have online trip booking option, you may go on that link, choose your trip and date and follow the instruction with information required and summit us.
 

Once your trip booking request would be received, we would suggest you the final trip booking procedure with advance payment of the trip. Non-refundable deposit of 20% (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected adventure.
 

Please don't hesitate to contact us in relation to any questions you may have regarding our trip booking Process.