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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 Highlight

• It was first climbed by H. Ching and Nine Climbers in 1664.
• There are three distinct climbing routes on the Southwest face with several other logical possibilities on the West Ridge and East face.
• The trek to BC takes about three to five days via the Nyanang Phu Chu valley.

 

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.
Day 02-04: Preparing Expedition/visa for Tibet (Kathmandu) (B)
Day 05: Drive to Zangmu. (B.L.D)
Day 06: Drive to Nyalam. (B.L.D)
Day 07: Rest at Nyalam. (B.L.D)
Day 08: Drive to Base Camp. (B.L.D)
Day 09-11: Rest at Base Camp. (B.L.D)
Day 12: Advance Base Camp. (B.L.D)
Day 13: Rest at Advance Base Camp. (B.L.D)
Day 14-39: Climbing Period. (B.L.D)
Day 40: Advance Base Camp. (B.L.D)
Day 41: Base Camp. (B.L.D)
Day 42: Clean up the Base Camp. (B.L.D)
Day 43: Drive from Base Camp to Nyalam. (B.L.D)
Day 44: Drive to Kathmandu. (B)
Day 45: Kathmandu. (B)
Day 46: Final Departure to your country. (B)

 

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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