Upper Pisang
माथिल्लो पिसाङ
A traditional Tibetan village and old monastery on a hillside, overlooking the valley and Annapurna II. It is often chosen as the starting point of the high route to Manang.
Pisang is divided into Upper and Lower villages. Upper Pisang sits on the north side of the river at about 3,300 m, its stone houses stacked in tiers. Pisang Monastery at the top of the village overlooks Annapurna II across the valley and Lower Pisang in the valley below. In the evening, monks often chant sutras in the monastery. From here you can take the high route via Ghyaru and Ngawal to Manang for the best views, or the low route along the valley past Hongde Airport. Guesthouses are concentrated in Lower Pisang, about 30 minutes' walk down from Upper Pisang.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ghyaru
- Paungda Danda
- Ngawal
- Ice Lake (Kicho Tal)
- Milarepa Cave
- Braga Monastery
- Manang Village
- Gangapurna Lake