Annapurna Climbing

Climbing in the Annapurna Region

The climbs are situated along the routes of the treks, and we adjust the itineraries to fit. Please refer to the trekking pages for full details of the treks.

Annapurna Circuit Climbs

Pisang Peak (6091m)

Days 1 to 6
As the Annapurna Circuit.

Day 7
Rest and acclimatisation day in Pisang village.

Days 8 - 10
The climb. We spend a night at each of Pisang Base Camp (c.4000m) and a high camp (c.5000m). On the third day we climb the peak and return to base camp.

On the summit ridge of Pisang Peak

Day 11
The descent to Pisang takes only two hours, and we take the remainder of the day as a rest day.

Days 12 to 21
We follow the Circuit route to Tatopani, then return to Pokhara via Beni and Baglung.

Chulu East Peak (6200m)

Days 1 to 8
As the Annapurna Circuit.

Day 9
Rest and acclimatisation day in Manang village.

Days 10 to 12
The climb. We spend a night at each of camps in the Chegagji Khola and below the N ridge. The following morning we climb the peak and return to the Chegagji camp.

Days 13 to 22
As above.

These two climbs can be combined in one trip with the return from Jomsom to Pokhara.

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Annapurna Sanctuary Climb

Tent Peak or Tharpu Chuli (5500m)

Days 1 to 13
As the Annapurna Sanctuary. On the last day we stay at Annapurna Base Camp.

Days 14 to 16
The climb. We spend a night each at Tent Peak base camp (4500m) and high camp (5000m). On the third day we climb the peak and return to Machhapuchhare Base Camp for night.

Days 17 to 20
As days 14 to 17 on the Annapurna Sanctuary trek.

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