Pisang Peak Climbing

Seen from Pisang peak, 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 a curved ridge, with face above Pisang peak 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.

Facts Climbing Days : 18 Max Altitude : 6091m. Best Season : Spring & Autumn Accommodation : Lodge or Tented Minimum Pax : 2 + Mode of travel : Drive in / drive out

Itinerary Days 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu; transfer to the Hotel Days 02 : Sight seeing around Kathmandu valley Days 03 : Drive to Bensisahar Days 04 : Trek to Bahundanda Days 05 : Trek to Chyamje Days 06 : Trek to Dharapani Days 07 : Trek to Chame Days 08 : Trek to Pisang Days 09 : Trek to Pisang base camp Days 10 : Acclimatization at Base camp Days 11 : High camp Days 12 : Summit up to Pisang peak and back to base camp Days 13 : Trek to Pisang Days 14 : Trek to Danaque Days 15 : Trek to Chyamje Days 16 : Trek to Ngadi Days 17 : Trek to Bensisahar Days 18 : Drive back to Kathmandu

Services Included : National Park entry permit, Trekking permit, Land transportation to and fro, Accommodation in lodges during the trek, Food: three meals a day, A guide & required number of porter(s), Essential equipment. Services Excluded : Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc.