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Pisang Peak
From £2,650 Altitude 6,091m Grade: 2B
Pisang Peak
The Pisang Peak Expedition takes you away from the busy Khumbu and Everest valley to some of the most stunning mountain landscapes in Nepal.
You also have the option to tackle two additional, magnificent peaks over 6000m in the Annapurna/Manang region: Chulu Far East (+ 7 days) and Chulu West (+ 12 days).
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE/FITNESS
This expedition is ideal for those looking for a step up to their first Himalayan Peaks from the Alps or Kilimanjaro. We recommend that you have experience of using crampons, for instance, you have completed a Winter Skills/Mountaineering course and have been to at least 4000m.
Dates & Prices
Availability
* A deposit of £400 will be required at checkout.
** Flight prices are estimated and will be confirmed prior to final payment.
Payment Schedule:
Initial Deposit as quoted above upon booking
Interim Deposit £400, due 4 months before departure
Final Balance due 10 weeks before departure
Extras
Extras can be added per-person when you book onto a date
| Item | Price | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Chulu Far East | £1,300 | +7 days |
| Chulu Far East & Chulu West | £2,100 | +12 days |
* A deposit for any optional extras selected will be required at checkout, with the amount depending on the extras chosen.
What's Included
- Estimated International flights from London (flight inclusive package)
- Accommodation
- Park fees as appropriate
- All road transfers in country (unless indicated in 'exclusions')
- Domestic flights (where required)
- Qualified UK group tour leader (subject to minimum numbers)
- Local guides
- Local trekking staff to assist (cook and porters)
- Trekking permit
- All camping equipment (excl. personal kit)
- All team members will receive a free logoed gift (for clients residing outside of the UK a postage charge will be applied)
- 24hr back-up and support from our UK staff
- 15% discount from the RRP on clothing and equipment from Adventure Peaks shop
What's Excluded
- Meals if not indicated in 'inclusions'
- Travel Insurance
- Drinks and personal spending
- Personal equipment
- Tips for local staff
- Visas .
- Museum and monument entry fees
- Cost of extra hotel nights if required due to flight delays or bad weather
Itinerary
Day 1/2 | International flights depart and arrive in Kathmandu the following evening. Transfer to hotel close to the famous bustling Thamel district of Kathmandu and within easy walking distance of its many temples and tourist attractions. |
Day 3 | Drive to the road head at Besisahar 5hrs (also known as Lamjung) stopping for lunch on route. Besisahar is the original starting point for the Annapurna Circuit. |
Day 4 | Drive to Pisang (3200m) 5hrs |
Day 5 | Acclimatisation Day Trek towards Yak Kharka 3870m or Pisang BC 4380m. returning to Upper Pisang Village for our overnight stay. This is an important day to allow our bodies to acclimatise. |
Day 6 | Move to Pisang BC 4380m |
Day 7 | Acclimatisation Day – It is important to allow our bodies to acclimatise unlike many companies we have this additional day where we trek up towards 5000m and take the opportunity to also practice how to ascend and descend fixed lines in preparation for the summit day. Panoramic views will start to unfold of Annapurna range, Chulu East, Chulu Far East, Nawal peak, Tilicho Peak. |
Day 8 | Move to Pisang High Camp 5400m. Retracing our steps we should reach High camp in around 6 hours where we rest, eat and drink in readiness for our summit day. |
Day 9 | Summit Day we start early in the morning to climb Pisang Peak 6091m , the ascent involves Glacial roped travel and the use of fixed lines (practiced during the acclimatisation phase) and should take around 6 hours to the summit and another 3-4 hrs in descent. Summit views on a clear day are spectacular as you look out across the Annapurna Range. Return to BC. |
Day 10 | Spare summit day |
Day 11 | Trek BC to Upper Pisang |
Day 12 | Trek to Pisang and Drive to Besisahar |
Day 13 | Drive to Kathmandu |
Day 14/15 | Depart Kathmandu for return International flight |
Insurance
It is essential for a trip of this type that you are adequately insured. When researching insurance options, please ensure the policy covers you for the following:
- Cancellation or curtailment
- Helicopter rescue (most insurance companies will no longer cover for ‘search and rescue’ but providing you stay with the group, they will assist with ‘rescue’)
- Repatriation
- The altitude that you are expected to attain
- The location especially when travelling to Antarctica
- Grade of trek/climb/expedition
- Medical cover
We are aware the following provide insurance:
For UK based clients:
Treks under 7000m - Campbell Irvine Direct : http://www.campbellirvine.com/AdventurePeaks Tel: 0207 938 1734
For Trekking Peaks under 7000m (such as Mera & Island Peak) ensure to contact them directly prior to purchasing a policy, including your trip itinerary to ensure your trip is covered
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 020 3822 0200 for treks, some Nepali trekking peaks and low technicality higher peaks like Peak Lenin or Aconcagua
The B.M.C.: www.thebmc.co.uk Tel: 0161 445 6111
World Trips: www.worldtrips.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) https://www.alpenverein.at/britannia/ Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
Rothwell & Towler: www.world-first.co.uk Tel: 0345 908 0161 (under 6400m)
J S Insurance: www.jsinsurance.co.uk Tel: 0800 043 0020
Snowcard: www.snowcard.co.uk (Online Only)
Dogtag: www.dogtag.co.uk Tel: 0333 005 1085 (Check excess etc)
For non-UK based clients:
World Trips: www.worldtrips.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 020 3822 0200
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) https://www.alpenverein.at/britannia/ Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
AXA Worldwide Travel Ins: www.axainsurance.com Tel: (0) 330 678 3394
Ingle International: www.ingleinternational.com Tel: (USA) +1 833-362-0692
Insure for Less: www.insure4less.com.au (Australian clients) Tel: +61 (0) 2 9312 5168
Insurance for Technical Peaks and High/Extreme altitude (7000m+) – you will find obtaining insurance for these peaks quite difficult, however Global Rescue is used by many clients and our expedition leaders
Adventure Peaks partners with Global Rescue to offer the world’s leading travel protection services. Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue to provide our clients with medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services. Without a membership, an emergency evacuation could cost over $100,000. More than one million members trust Global Rescue to get them home safely when the unexpected happens:
https://partner.globalrescue.com/adventurepeaks/
You do not have to use any of the above, but if you make your own insurance arrangements documentary evidence of your own policy is required.
Please forward the details of your Insurance as soon as you have it: we need the insurance company’s name, their 24 hour emergency telephone number and your insurance policy number – info@adventurepeaks.com
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