Annapurna Three Peak Climbing - 20 Days

Highlights of the Day

• Trek through pine forests with river crossings and dramatic cliff scenery
• Wide-open Himalayan valley views and a first close look at Pisang Peak
• Walk past traditional houses and prayer flags in peaceful villages
• Overnight at Upper Pisang with amazing sunset views over Annapurna II

After breakfast at Chame, you will trek to Upper Pisang, gaining altitude gradually while enjoying classic Annapurna Circuit scenery. The trail follows forest paths and riverbanks, with spectacular cliffs and changing landscapes. As you arrive in Upper Pisang, the valley opens, and the mountains feel closer and sharper. You will notice Tibetan-style culture in architecture, prayer wheels, and local lifestyle. Upper Pisang is a perfect place to prepare for Pisang Peak Climbing.

Highlights of the Day

• Gentle acclimatization hike to viewpoints above Pisang village
• Practice breathing, pacing, and hydration for high altitude climbing
• Optional gear check and basic climbing movement practice with a guide
• Strong rest day to prepare for Pisang Peak Base Camp transition

Today you will spend an extra day here. This acclimatisation day helps your body adapt to the altitude before moving higher. Your guide may also run a light session to review basic mountain safety, layering, and pacing tips. Upper Pisang is one of the best acclimatisation stops in the Annapurna region because it is peaceful and scenic. By the end of the day, you will feel more prepared for Pisang Peak Base Camp.

Highlights of the Day

• Enter alpine terrain as forests thin and views become wider
• Remote trail toward Pisang Peak base with dramatic ridge landscapes
• Camp setup at base camp with the first strong high mountain feeling
• Evening briefing on summit plan, weather, and climbing routine

After breakfast around 6:30 am, you leave Upper Pisang and trek toward Pisang Peak Base Camp. The trail becomes quieter, and the landscape shifts from trees to open slopes and rocky ground. As you gain altitude, the views of Annapurna II and the surrounding peaks become bigger and brighter. Reaching base camp feels like stepping into the true climbing part of the expedition. Overnight stay at Base Camp.

Highlights of the Day

• Basic climbing training: crampons, harness, ice axe, and rope safety
• Short acclimatisation walk near camp to boost adaptation
• Gear check for summit day and packing plan for high camp
• Rest and recovery day to improve Pisang Peak summit success

Today is a key acclimatisation and training day at Pisang Peak Base Camp. Your guide will teach or refresh essential mountaineering skills such as walking in crampons, using an ice axe, and moving safely on a rope. You may take a short hike nearby to support acclimatisation without overexertion. This day also helps you organise personal gear, layers, gloves, headlamp, and summit snacks.

Highlights of the Day

• Steep ascent into high alpine terrain above 5,000 meters
• Strong mountain views and a clear sense of expedition altitude
• Early dinner and rest for the Pisang Peak summit attempt
• Final briefing on rope sections, timing, and safety signals

You climb from base camp to Pisang Peak High Camp, gaining serious altitude. The trail is steeper and demands slow, steady pacing. High camp is positioned for an early summit start, so the focus is on efficiency and recovery. Once you arrive, the team prepares a warm meal and checks weather conditions. Your guide will confirm the summit plan, including start time, rope movement, and turning points. Overnight stay at High Camp.

Highlights of the Day

• Early summit push with sunrise views over Annapurna and Manang Valley
• Reach the 6,091m summit of Pisang Peak with an epic Himalayan panorama
• Controlled descent back to base and onward to Upper Pisang
• Big confidence boost before moving toward Chulu West Peak Climbing

Your guide will help you in waking up at 2-3 am at midnight, then begin the summit push. You climb steadily, following your guide across snow slopes and ridge sections. As the sun rises, the Annapurna range glows, and the valley looks endless below. Reaching the summit of Pisang Peak at 6,091 meters is a major achievement of the Annapurna Three Peaks. After photos and a short break, you descend carefully back to camp, then continue down to Upper Pisang to recover at a lower altitude. Overnight stay at Upper Pisang.

Highlights of the Day

• Classic Annapurna Circuit trail with cultural villages and mani walls
• Wide views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III, and the surrounding glaciers
• Arrive in Manang, the best acclimatisation hub in Annapurna
• Comfortable lodges, bakeries, and a preparation base for Chulu West

Today you trek from Upper Pisang to Manang, one of the most important acclimatisation towns in Nepal. The trail offers a mix of mountain culture, open valley views, and classic Annapurna Circuit landscapes. Manang is known for its strong trekking infrastructure, warm lodges, and excellent acclimatisation options. Once you arrive, you can relax, enjoy a good meal, and prepare for the next climbing phase. Overnight stay at Manang.

Highlights of the Day

• Acclimatisation hike to Gangapurna Lake or nearby viewpoints
• Optional visit to the Himalayan Rescue Association for altitude education
• Gear check and planning for Chulu West Peak Base Camp
• Rest day improves safety and success for Chulu West summit

Manang acclimatisation is one of the biggest reasons climbers succeed in Annapurna peak climbing. Today, you take a short hike to a viewpoint or to Gangapurna Lake to help your body adapt. You can also visit the Himalayan Rescue Association session if available, which explains altitude sickness signs and prevention. Overnight stay at Manang.

Highlights of the Day

• Gradual altitude gain through dry alpine landscapes
• Increased chances of spotting yaks and blue sheep on the slopes
• Strong views of the Chulu range and the surrounding Himalayan giants
• Overnight at Yak Kharka to prepare for Chulu West Base Camp

You leave Manang around 7 am after breakfast and trek to Yak Kharka, a beautiful high-altitude stop with wide landscapes and quieter trails. The terrain becomes drier and more open, with fewer trees and more mountain air. The ascent is gradual, allowing safe adaptation as you pass 4,000 meters. Along the trail, you may see yaks grazing and local herders moving between seasonal shelters. Yak Kharka offers a peaceful overnight stay.

Highlights of the Day

• Leave the main trail and enter a remote route toward Chulu West
• Alpine climb with powerful views of Annapurna and Manang Valley
• Set up base camp in a true expedition environment
• Evening briefing on glacier travel and summit day strategy

Today you trek from Yak Kharka to Chulu West Peak Base Camp, shifting from trekking mode into expedition mode again. The route becomes quieter and more remote as you leave the main Annapurna Circuit trail. You will feel the altitude more strongly, so pacing and hydration are essential. Base camp sits in a dramatic alpine setting, surrounded by high ridges and glaciated peaks. Once camp is set, you rest and enjoy a warm meal prepared by the crew.

Highlights of the Day

• Practice rope techniques, crampon steps, and glacier safety basics
• Learn team movement, anchor awareness, and fixed rope handling
• Final gear check for high camp and summit push
• Rest day increases safety on the technical Chulu West terrain

This acclimatisation and training day prepares you for the technical demands of Chulu West Peak. Your guide will focus on rope travel, crampon technique, and safe movement on snow and glacier terrain. You will review commands, spacing, and how to respond on steep sections. This session is practical, simple, and designed for real summit conditions. You also organise summit clothing layers, gloves, goggles, and snacks.

Highlights of the Day

• Steady climb to high camp with colder, windier conditions
• Stunning high-altitude views over Manang and the Annapurna massif
• Early dinner and hydration for summit readiness
• Final briefing on route, ropes, and turning point safety

You ascend from Chulu West Base Camp to High Camp, moving higher into a more exposed alpine zone. The climb is shorter but feels tougher due to thinner air and colder temperatures. High camp is placed for an early summit start, so the afternoon is focused on rest, hydration, and preparation. Your guide checks weather windows and reviews the summit route, including glacier crossings and rope sections. Tomorrow is a major day—Chulu West Peak summit day at 6,419 meters.

Highlights of the Day

• Reach the highest summit of the expedition: Chulu West 6,419m
• Glacier travel and rope sections for true Himalayan mountaineering
• Massive views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu ranges
• Descend to Yak Kharka for recovery and safer sleeping altitude

Another summit day of the Annapurna Three Peak climbing. Wake up around 2-3 am in the morning and begin the climb. Summit day begins early with headlamps and controlled pacing. You move as a rope team across snow and glacier terrain, following the guide's instructions carefully. This is the most technical day of the expedition, requiring focus, steady breathing, and teamwork.

Reaching the summit of Chulu West Peak at 6,419 meters is a huge milestone and a true mountaineering achievement. The panorama includes Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and wide Himalayan horizons. After a brief summit celebration, you descend safely back to camp and continue down to Yak Kharka.

Highlights of the Day

• Gradual climb toward the Thorong La Pass approach zone
• High-altitude trekking across rocky slopes and dry landscapes
• Overnight at Thorong Phedi, a key stop before high camp
• Prepare for the Thorong La route and the Thorang Peak climbing phase

Today you trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi, the traditional staging point for Thorong La Pass. The route climbs slowly along dry, rugged trails, with wide valley views and strong mountain silence. Thorong Phedi is a busy but important overnight stop where climbers rest before moving higher.

Highlights of the Day

• Steeper ascent to high camp with big altitude gain
• Thin air and colder temperatures near the pass corridor
• Early rest and meal preparation for a long summit day
• Final briefing for Thorang Peak and descent to Muktinath

You climb from Thorong Phedi to High Camp, gaining altitude and entering the cold, windy zone near Thorong La. The trail is steeper and requires slow steps with controlled breathing. High camp is basic but strategic, giving you a shorter distance for tomorrow’s long summit-and-descent day. After reaching camp, you rest, hydrate, and eat a warm dinner early.

Highlights of the Day

• Final summit: Thorang Peak 6,144m with dramatic Annapurna views
• Cold early start, steady climbing, and strong acclimatisation advantage
• Long descent to sacred Muktinath for recovery and comfort
• Complete the three-peak goal in one Annapurna expedition

Thorang Peak summit is the last summit of this Annapurna 3 Peak Climbing. You start early in cold conditions and climb steadily with your guide, using your strong acclimatization from Pisang and Chulu West. The summit of Thorang Peak offers wide views across the Annapurna and Mustang landscapes. This final summit feels special because it completes your Annapurna Three Peak Climbing. After a short break at the top, you descend carefully and continue down to Muktinath for an overnight stay.

Highlights of the Day

• Scenic drive through Mustang valleys, Kali Gandaki river corridor
• Pass Jomsom area with views of Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri landscapes
• Celebration evening and comfortable recovery after peak climbing

After the high-altitude climbs, you drive from Muktinath to Pokhara. At first, you will pay a visit to Muktinath Temple, then drive to Pokhara. The road follows the Kali Gandaki corridor and passes through dry Mustang terrain before reaching greener hills. Along the way, you see dramatic contrasts—wind-carved valleys, riverbeds, and distant Himalayan ridges. Pokhara feels like a reward after many days in the mountains. You can enjoy a hot shower, good food, and a relaxed evening by the lakeside.

Highlights of the Day

• Buffer day for weather delays, summit shifts, or route adjustments
• Helps protect safety and improves summit success probability
• Flexible use: rest, recovery, or extra travel management
• Essential for high-altitude multi-peak expedition planning

A contingency day is an important part of safe Himalayan expedition planning. Weather in the Annapurna region can change quickly, and summit days may need adjustment due to wind, snowfall, or visibility. This buffer day protects your itinerary without forcing risky decisions. If everything goes smoothly, you can use this day for extra rest in Pokhara, sightseeing, a massage, or simply recovering before travel.

Highlights of the Day

• Return drive with scenic riverside views and countryside landscapes
• Final trip wrap-up, certificate, and expedition completion moment
• Time for shopping, meals, and farewell in Kathmandu
• Easy transfer for international flights or extra city tours

On the final day, you will travel from Pokhara back to Kathmandu, completing your Annapurna Three Peak Climbing expedition. Our guide from Overland Trek Nepal will help you to get into the Tourist Bus. The drive offers countryside views, river valleys, and a gradual return to Nepal’s busy capital atmosphere.

After arrival, you can enjoy a farewell dinner, organise final logistics, and relax after a major mountain journey. This day marks the official close of the expedition and celebrates your achievement—three Himalayan summits above 6,000 meters in one adventure: Pisang Peak, Chulu West Peak, and Thorang Peak.