Expedition in Tibet >> Shishapangma Expedition from Tibet (8,046 m.)

Shishapangma is considered one of the easy 8000 meter peaks with high rate of success for climbing in Tibet. It was first climbed by H. Ching and Nine Climbers in 1964 and was opened to foreign climbers in 1978. This mountain is located in central Himalaya and lies totally within Tibet. When the mountaineers think of Himalaya expedition with the objective of reaching the top of 8000 meter peak with comparatively little efforts, Shishapangma in Tibet would be a good choice for climbing. Our route picks up from Nyalam, 33km from the Nepal - Tibet border, up to the Chinese base camp at an altitude of about 5000-5400m.

Till now many climbers have succeeded to approach on its summit. Expedition to climb this beautiful mountain is considered as one of the easy expedition among all 8000 meter peaks with high rate of success for climbing in Tibet.Mount Shishapangma in Tibet would be a good choice for climbing. Normally three camps will set up in the approach of the mountain above the advance base camp. The panorama is breathtakingly magnificent, including Everest 8848m, Lhotse 8501m, Nuptse 7855m, Chamlang 7319m, Ama Dablam 6856m and other peaks of the Everest region to the east and south. To the west, there are the Melungtse and Gauri Sankar massifs and to the north, there is all Tibet area.

Trip Facts

Country:Nepal
Trek name:Shishapangma Expedition from Tibet
Starting from : Kathmandu
Ending at : Kathmandu
Activities: Trekking/walking/sightseeing/camping etc.................
Total Duration: 46 days
Grade : Moderate-Difficult
Highest Access of The Trek : 5000-5400m
Mode of Trekking Tour : Tea house-Camping
Max Grp Size: 12
Min Grp Size: 1
Accomodation: Hotel,Resort,Lodge
Transportation:Car/Van/Bus/Air
Season: March-May; September-December

Trip Itinerary

09th April 2012 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu (1350m.) and transfer to Hotel
10th April 2012 Day 02: Preparing Expedition/visa for Tibet ( Kathmandu )
11th April 2012 Day 03: Preparing expedition ( Kathmandu )
12th April 2012 Day 04: Drive to Kodari Border & Zhangmu
13th April 2012 Day 05: Drive Nylam 3750m. Over night at
14th April 2012 Day 06: Nylam rest for acclimatization
15th April 2012 Day 07: Drive to Chinese Base camp 5000m
16th April 2012 Day 08: Acclimatization
17th April 2012 Day 09: Prepare load for Advance Base Camp
18th April 2012 Day 10: Trek to Middle Camp,
19th April 2012 Day 11: Trek to Advance Base Camp 5400m.
20th April - 15 May 2012 Day 12-37: Climbing Period Shishapangama 8012m.
16th May 2012 Day 38: Trek to Base Camp
17th May 2012 Day 39: Drive Nyalam
18th May 2012 Day 40: Drive to Zhangmu & Kathmandu
19th May 2012 Day 41: Kathmandu
20th May 2012 Day 42: Final Departure

Full Service Cost Includes:

Airport pick up and drop.
Hotel in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast
Professional Expedition Cook, Kitchen boy, at Base Camp - Advance Base Camp.
Hotel in Tibet en-route to Base Camp.
Chinese Base Camp - Advance Base Camp 1 tent for 1 person
Dining tent, Table and Chairs, toilet tent, Mess tent, Kitchen tent, expedition crew tent.
Yak from Base Camp to Advance Base Camp (can carry max. 40 kilos of personal equipment).
All land transport in Nepal and in Tibet.
Climbing Permit.
Tibet Visa & Travel Permit.
Liaison officer & Interpreter fees.
Road maintenance Tibet side
Nepalese crew' insurance.
Gamo bag and Oxygen for medical purpose only.
High way & conservation charges.
Our service charge.

Full Service Cost excludes:

Air fare to and from Kathmandu.
Custom clearance in Kathmandu for Cargo.
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
Drinks, laundry, postage, telephone calls, and all other items of personal nature.
Nepal re-entry visa fee and international airport tax.
Personal travels, medical and rescue insurance and climbing equipment.
High altitude food & fuel above Advanced Base Camp.
Bar bills, Gas, Climbing Oxygen & regulator.
Garbage Deposit US$ 500 (Sharing of the total person)

Note: If the expedition will be finished earlier than the estimated itinerary or cancelled the expedition due to any reason, the expedition package cost will not be refundable.Incase if some of the member are fallen sick during the expedition period and return to Kathmandu personally, they should accept all of the travel expenses to Kathmandu by them self. Member are allowed to carry only up to 40KG climbing gears and food along with them and the which includes in the package cost, but if the members climbing gears are more than 40 kg. than they should pay extra US$ 200.00 for per yak.

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