Pisang Peak (Jong Ri, 6,091 m) rises above the Manang valley on the north side of the Annapurna range. It’s a superb objective for strong trekkers ready to step into real alpine terrain. Our 20-day format builds altitude methodically along the Annapurna Circuit—through Dharapani, Chame and Upper Pisang—before shifting to Base Camp and High Camp for skills and a conservative summit window.
Summit day mixes rock and snow to crampon point, straightforward glacier travel in rope teams, and a short steep snow/ice section on fixed lines to reach the airy ridge. On clear mornings the panorama is immense: Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Tilicho, the Chulu range and, far to the east, Manaslu. After the climb, we continue over Thorong La to Muktinath and Jomsom, then fly to Pokhara—a beautiful traverse that avoids backtracking and gives a triumphant finish.
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City hotels; teahouses on trek; tents at BC/HC
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Spring and Autumn
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Breakfasts in cities; three meals/day on trek and at BC/HC
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6,091 m
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Kathmandu, Nepal
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Kathmandu, Nepal
Highlights
- Full Annapurna Circuit acclimatization before the climb.
- Base Camp (~4,380 m) and High Camp (~5,400 m) staging plus hands-on fixed-line practice.
- Steeper, more technical feel than many trekking peaks—ideal for experienced trekkers stepping up.
- Summit views across Annapurna II/III/IV, Gangapurna, Tilicho and the Chulu group.
- Traverse exit over Thorong La to Muktinath and Jomsom for a classic circuit finish.
