The Pisang Peak or the Jong RI, rising above the village of Pisang situated on the Annapurna circuit in the Manang District, is one of the most popular climbing peaks in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Shaped like a pyramid, the peak rises 6,091m above sea level with a high camp at the altitude of 5,400m and the base camp at the altitude of 4,380m. Climbers can experience snow at the high camp from the end of November to the end of March. The peak is one of the smallest climbing peaks in Nepal. The summit offers some splendid views of the Annapurna group: Tilicho, Annapurna II & IV, and Gangapurna. The peak was first climbed by a German Expedition in the year 1955.
For mountaineers, the Pisang Peak climbing is one of the famous adventure activities in Nepal. We drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar - the starting point of the Annapurna circuit trekking. We follow the circuit trail up to the village of Pisang, climb the peak, get back to the circuit trail, and continue towards the Thorung La Pass (5,416m) – the highest pass of the Annapurna region, then walk down to Jomsom via Muktinath.