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Annpurna Round Trek and Pisang Peak Climbing

Annapurna Circuit TrekThis is one of the classic and most rewarding treks in Nepal . The Southern slopes of Manaslu and, Annapurna ranges are heavily sett l ed and farmed except the higher regions that support thick forests of Rhododendron and fir.

Most of the tribes inhabiting this area are Gurungs, Magars, Chhettris and Newars. Thakali and Mustang tribes control the busy trading and pilgrimage trail along the Kali Gandaki. One of the most striking significance of this trek is that we have a spectacular view of most mountains range every day. On this trek before reaching Mustang area one can see the changes in landscape and plants. After crossing a beautiful Pass popularly known as Thorang La pass (5416 m.) a trekker enters in to Mustang region from where the ranges of Dhaulagiri mountain is visible.
 
The Pisang Peak:
Pisang Peak ClimbingSeen from Pisang the peak rises from yak pastures above the village in a uniform slope to the final summit pyramid which is an undistinguished snow and ice slope. Looked at from above Ongre the peak is a little more interesting and can be seen as curved ridge, with the face above Pisang being the truncated southern end of the mountain. This is made up of steeply tilted rock, the dip slope of which faces the valley and is well seen in this peak and the great rock slabs further down the valley.

The peak obviously has a lot of scope for exploration and pioneering. The whole of the western flank, which is guarded by a hanging glacier would appear to offer a considerable challenge, whilst a traverse of the whole summit ridge which connects to a more northern summit before curving back west looks a superb possibility. Access to the western end of the ridge, however, looks problematical as the ridge is guarded by huge rock slabs, a feature on this side of the valley.


Day 01. Kathmandu to Beshi Sahar (823 m.): Drive to Dumre by tourist Bus following wild hairpin bends, and drive by local vehicles about 3 hrs. approximately to reach Besi Sahar and rest.

Day 02. Beshi Sahar to Bahundanda (1311 m): Walk for about 7 hours towards Bahundanda through narrow tracks, suspension bridges and a deep river gorge. Rest for lunch at Bhulbhule and walk another 3 hrs. to Bahundanda for overnight stay.

Day 03. Bahundanda to Chamje:- (1405 m): Walk for about 6/7 hours towards Chamje through the valley crossing several suspension bridges and passing several beautiful waterfalls, land view the tower of Mt. Lamjung (22,291 Ft.), Manaslu (26,760 Ft.) and Peak 29 (24,652 Ft.). Rest for lunch at Sange and walk another 3 hrs. to Chamje for overnight stay.

Day 04. Chamje to Dharapani (1943m.): Walking distance of about 7/8 hours from Chamje to Dharapani, entering Manang district from Taal and crossing a large bridge to Dharapani to stay overnight.

Day 05. Dharapani to Chame (2713m): The distance is covered within 6 hours. The trail now leads to the west in Manaslu forming a splendid backdrop of Annapurna II appearing occasionally to the south. As we continue, Annapurana range offers a splendid view. Overnight at Chame.

Day 06. Chame to Pisang (3185m.): Keeping by the side of river all day for about 7 hours and passing through narrow and steep gorge reach Passing from where Manang Valley (a wide U - shaped valley) hanging between two giant snow peaks. Overnight at Pissang.

Day 07. Rest day for acclimatization:- Rest in Pisang for acclimatization: A necessary day to rest and acclimatize and explore Pisang village and around. Annapurna II (7939 m.), Annapurna III (7555), Gangapurna (7454 m.) and Chulu East (6558) to the north and Pisang Peak can be well viewed.

Day 08 . Pisang to Pisang Peak Base Camp (4380 m.) :- Via upper Pisang Village ascend a path through sparse wood and pasture to a Kharka at 4380 meters. This place provide a good site for base camp.

Day 09. Rest day for acclimatization:- A necessary day to rest and acclimatize and explore around Pisang Peak Base Camp and trek up to high camp and return to BC again.

Day 10. Base Camp to High Camp (5400 m.):- A faint trail continues on open hillside, following a ridge and climbing to a shoulder on the South-West Ridge, which provides a suitable site for high camp. Under some conditions this may be under snow. Please note that your porters and trekking guide will not go any further than Base Camp. Only climbing guide will be together with you during the climbing period.

Day 11. Pisang Pick High Camp to Summit (6091 m.) and back to Base Camp:- Early morning around 3:00 A.M. get ready for climbing. Dress up to be done and breakfast is taken before leaving for the summit. Above, a well-defined ridge leads to the final snow slope which leads quite steeply although without difficulty to the summit. One can see beautiful views of many snowy mountains from the summit. Descent is made by the same route to high camp and after backpack go down to Base Camp to meet your porters and trekking guide who are waiting for happy news.

Day 12. Base Camp to Pisang (3200 m.): After a 6-hour walk through the same trails back to Pisang.

Day 13. Pissang to Manang (3351m.): After a 7-hour walk through trails and broad forested valley floor a small stool airstrip and a village of about 200 houses and Barge monastery which is the largest in the entire district and reach Manang.

Day 14. Manang to Thorong Phedi (4351 m.): We branch away from the Marsyangdi Khola steadily climbing into quiet distinct alpine areas. Rest for lunch at Lader.

Crossing the Jarsang Khola we climb to a small grassy valley and camp at Thorong Phedi. Then rest. Approximately 5 hrs. Walk.

Day 15. Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3798m.): Crossing the Pass early in the morning slowly reach the top of Thorang Pass (5417m.) and enjoy some absolutely stunning high Himalaya scenery and over to the Kaligandaki valley through the entire Annapurna range , Mukut and Mustang Himal to the west. Walking distance is about 8 hours.

Day 16. Muktinath to Kaagbeni (2809 m.): A walk down hill with a dramatic landscape up to Kaagbeni for half day rest.

Day 17. Kaagbeni to Jomsom:- Walk an easy way for 3hrs. to Jomsom, the headquarter of Mustang District.

Day 18. Jomsom to Pokhara: Early morning fly back to Pokhara. You can have very beautiful views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountain from the plane.

Day 19. Pokhara to Kathmandu: By tourist bus

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Day

 

Altitude

1

Kathmandu to Beshi Sahar

823m
2

Beshi Sahar to Bahundanda

1311m
3

Bahundanda to Chamje

1405m
4

Chamje to Dharapani

1943m
5

Dharapani to Chame

2713m
6

Chame to Pisang

3185m
7

Rest

 

8

Pisang to Pisang Peak Base Camp

4380m
9

Rest

 
10

Base Camp to High Camp

5400m
11

Pisang Pick High Camp to Summit

6091m
12

Base Camp to Pisang

3200m
13

Pissang to Manang

3351m
14

Manang to Thorong Phedi

4351m
15

Thorong Phedi to Muktinath

3798m
16

Muktinath to Kaagbeni

2809m
17

Kaagbeni to Jomsom

 
18

Jomsom to Pokhara

 
19
 

Kathmandu

 

Duration: 19
Best time to go: Mar-Jun / Sep-Nov
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