GUNUNG · Nepal

Pisang Peak

Jong Ri

Pisang Peak (6.091 m) dilihat dari ladang Naar, Annapurna Himal — foto puncak spesifik. Photo: source

Information

Elevation: 6.091 m
Country: Nepal (NP)
Location / Range: Annapurna Himal, di atas desa Pisang, Distrik Manang, Nepal utara (jalur Sirkuit Annapurna)
Mountain type: Puncak trekking (trekking peak) berbentuk piramida di Annapurna Himal — salah satu 'trekking peak' resmi Nepal Mountaineering Association yang populer sebagai puncak 6.000 m pertama bagi pendaki
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: 28.6461, 84.1883
Difficulty: Menengah–teknis alpine (grade PD): jalur salju/es dengan kemiringan hingga ~45–50° di dinding puncak; butuh crampon, kapak es, tali, dan pengalaman glasier dasar
Best Season: Musim semi (Maret–Mei) dan musim gugur (September–November) — langit stabil, risiko longsor lebih rendah dibanding musim dingin
Permits & Rules: Wajib izin trekking peak dari Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), plus izin masuk Kawasan Konservasi Annapurna (ACAP) dan kartu TIMS; umumnya didaki melalui operator berlisensi dengan sirdar/guide
Hazards: Longsoran salji (windslab) di dinding puncak — lokasi 'Tragedi Pisang' 1994 saat 11 pendaki tewas tersapu longsor sejauh >600 m; risiko AMS di atas 5.000 m, cuaca cepat berubah, dan segmen puncak bersalju curam

Description

Pisang Peak (locally Jong Ri, 6,091 m) is a pyramidal trekking peak rising above the village of Pisang on the Annapurna Circuit, in Manang District of northern Nepal. One of the official trekking peaks administered by the Nepal Mountaineering Association, it is a popular objective for climbers seeking a first 6,000 m summit because of its relatively easy access from the main Annapurna trekking route. The climb starts from a base camp on meadows above Pisang, moves up to a high camp, and pushes to the summit via a south-west ridge that ends in a steep snow-and-ice wall below the top. It was first climbed by a German expedition in 1955. Although classed as a trekking peak, Pisang still demands basic alpine skills — crampons, ice axe and rope work — and vigilance against avalanches. On 13 November 1994 the mountain became the site of one of Nepal's worst climbing disasters, the 'Pisang Tragedy', when 11 climbers (nine Germans, one Swiss, one Nepali) died after triggering a windslab avalanche that swept them over 600 m following their summit. The summit panorama takes in Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna and Tilicho.

Gallery

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Routes

Jalur Barat Daya (South-West Ridge) — Rute Normal via Base Camp & High Camp

Alpine PD (menengah): jalur punggung dan padang salju, diakhiri dinding salju/es curam ~45–50° menjelang puncak

Umumnya bagian dari ekspedisi 15–18 hari (termasuk trek Annapurna); 3 hari inti: Pisang → Base Camp → High Camp → Puncak → turun

The standard Pisang Peak route starts from Pisang village (~3,300 m) on the Annapurna Circuit. Climbers ascend through forest and meadows to Base Camp (~4,380 m), then to High Camp (~5,400 m) below the south-west ridge. The summit push follows a rocky, snowy ridge ending in a steep snow-and-ice wall before the 6,091 m top — the most technical section, requiring crampons, ice axe and fixed rope. As the site of the 1994 Pisang Tragedy, avalanche risk management is critical: early starts, snow assessment and rope discipline.

Route Segments

1

Desa Pisang → Base Camp

⏱ 4–5 jam 4.380 mdpl

Naik lewat hutan pinus dan padang rumput di atas Pisang; sebagian ekspedisi menambah kemah perantara
2

Base Camp → High Camp

⏱ 3–4 jam 5.400 mdpl

Medan berbatu menuju pangkal punggung barat daya; aklimatisasi penting
3

High Camp → Puncak (6.091 m)

⏱ 4–6 jam (berangkat dini hari) 6.091 mdpl

Punggung bersalju diakhiri dinding salju/es curam ~45–50°; crampon, kapak es, dan tali tetap wajib

Source

Climbing Experiences

Pisang Peak draws climbers who want to top off the Annapurna Circuit with a quieter 6,000 m summit. The footage below captures real experiences across operators and seasons — from cinematic climbs to an 18-day expedition guide — while underscoring the mountain's demanding snow-and-ice character.

References

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