Shishapangma (8012m) Expedition

Overview And Highlights

Trip Facts

Duration

43

Trip Type

Camping

Grade

Strenuous

Max. Elevation

8012m

Min. Group Size

One or more

Best Season

Spring & Autumn

Shishapangma is an excellent peak above 8000 meters located in Tibet/China. This mountain remained unknown until China opened Tibet to foreigners in 1978. It is 8012m high above the sea level. The North West normal route to Shishapangma is the original route and was followed by the first western expedition of the year 1980, takes us up easy angled snow slopes up to 35 degrees with one steeper section. The necessary lines will also be fixed and placed on the steeper or crevassed sections. Gentle nature of ascent and reasonable time-frame to climb have made Shishapangma expedition most satisfying climbing that lead to summit 8014 m tall peak.

We have designed a forty-three days Shishapangma expedition package that includes 6 nights stay in Kathmandu. You will drive to Shishapangma Base Camp from Kathmandu via Kyirung border and return back following the same route. We have assigned 25 days for the summit of Shishapangma Mountain from Advance Base Camp and descend back.

Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition organizes Shishapangma expedition every year in spring season that includes March, April and May. We are fully authorized and capable to organize all types of expeditions in the Himalayas. Our competent team, professional arrangements, safety measures and mountaineering expertise are crucial reasons why we are best in expedition arrangements.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day1Kathmandu Arrival

Food/Meals

Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel

On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands. The representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day2Free day in Kathmandu for visa and other arrangements.

Food/Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

Free day in Kathmandu for visa and other arrangements. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day3Sightseeing in and around Kathmandu

Food/Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

Sightseeing in and around Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day4Final day for the preparation of Shishapangma expedition.

Food/Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

Final day for the preparation of Shishapangma expedition. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day5Drive from Kathmandu to Rasuwagadi

Food/Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Lodge

Drive from Kathmandu to Rasuwagadi (1804m). Stay overnight at lodge.

Day6After completing immigration formalities, you will drive to Kyirung

Food/Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Lodge

After completing immigration formalities, you will drive to Kyirung (4114m). Stay overnight in lodge.

Day7Rest day at Kyirung

Food/Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Lodge

Rest day at Kyirung. This is an important day for acclimatization. Stay overnight in lodge.

Day8Drive from Kyirung to Old Tingri

Food/Meals

BLD

Accommodation

camp

Drive from Kyirung to Old Tingri (4300 m) takes about 6 hours. Stay overnight at camp.

Day9Drive from Old Tingri to Shishapangma Base Camp

Food/Meals

BLD

Accommodation

camp

Drive from Old Tingri to Shishapangma Base Camp (4900m) takes about 3 hours. Stay overnight at camp.

Day10Free day for acclimatization and preparation.

Food/Meals

BLD

Accommodation

camp

Free day for acclimatization and preparation. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day11Trek from Base Camp to Intermediate Camp

Food/Meals

BLD

Accommodation

camp

Trek from Base Camp to Intermediate Camp (5220 m). Stay overnight at camp.

Day12Trek from Intermediate Base Camp to Shishapangma Advance Base Camp

Food/Meals

BLD

Accommodation

camp

Trek from Intermediate Base Camp to Shishapangma Advance Base Camp (5600 m). Stay overnight at camp.

Days13–38Climbing period of Shishapangma from north side

Food/Meals

BLD

Accommodation

camp

Climbing period of Shishapangma from north side (Advance Base Camp – Summit 8012 m – Advance Base Camp). Stay all nights at camp

Day39Trek down from Advance Base Camp to Shishapangma Base Camp

Food/Meals

BLD

Accommodation

camp

Trek down from Advance Base Camp to Shishapangma Base Camp. Stay overnight at camp.

Day40Drive from Shishapangma Base Camp to Kyirung

Food/Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Lodge

Drive from Shishapangma Base Camp to Kyirung. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day41Drive from Kerung to Kathmandu

Food/Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Hotel

Drive from Kerung to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day42Free day for shopping and recreation

Food/Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

Free day for shopping and recreation. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day43Departure

Food/Meals

Breakfast

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

Price includes the following services

a) Kathmandu

Pick-up and drop-off service
All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu
6 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel
Sightseeing in Kathmandu
One full day city sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley with private A/C vehicle and English speaking tour guide including entrance fees
Farewell Dinner
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening

b) Tibet

Visa and Tibet Travel permit
China/Tibet visa and Tibet travel permit for climbing members and Nepali staffs
Permit
Expedition royalty and permit fee of Chinese Government (CMA / TMA) to climb Mt. Shishapangma
Liaison Officer
1 Government Liaison officer in Tibet with full equipments, salary, accommodation and insurance as per government rule
Garbage Deposit Fee
Garbage deposit fee
Garbage Collection Fee
US$1000 per climber as standard garbage (rubbish) collection fee
Insurance
Medical & Emergency rescue insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs during the entire trip as per government rule
Land Transportation
Entire land transportation for climbing members, guide and other Nepali staffs by private jeep
Expedition Stuffs Transportation
Transportation of All Necessary expedition equipments & foods for all members and staffs from Kathmandu to Base Camp (by Jeep/Truck) – Base Camp to Advance Base Camp (ABC) by yak
While returning: Advance Base Camp (ABC) to Base Camp by yak and Base Camp to Kathmandu by jeep/truck
Member Luggage
Up to 60 Kg per member for personal baggage during the expedition period carrying by yaks (If luggage exceed 70 kgs then extra can be arranged with US$300 per yak and that carries up to 40 kgs)
Food
3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) including tea and coffee during the trek and Base Camp/Advance Base Camp
Accommodation
3 star standards hotel in all places except Base Camp and above as per the itinerary
Well managed Base Camp set up for climbing members & Staff at Base Camp
Yaks
Yak for the transportation of personal luggage from Chinese Base Camp to Advance Base Camp and vice-versa
Base Camp and Advance Base Camp Staffs
Experienced and well-trained Base Camp / Advance Base Camp Cook & kitchen helpers as per group size
Staff Salary and allowance
All involved Nepalese and Tibetan staffs daily wages, salary, equipments, foods & clothing
Base Camp/Advance Base Camp (ABC) Tent
Each member will have individual tent in Base Camp
Base Camp/ABC equipments
Foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning tent, 1 Kitchen tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower tents, 1 Staffs tent, 1 tent for Nepalese Base Camp staffs, store tents, Tables, chairs & all necessary cooking gears like Epi gas, high pots, stove, etc.
High Camp services
High altitude tents at (C1), (C2), (C3) high altitude appropriate food for member, Sherpa and all climbing and cooking crews
Climbing guide (Sherpa)
An Experienced, Trained, Government licensed holder and 8000 m. summiteers climbing / expedition guide (Sherpa) for each climbing member
Climbing Sherpa Salary & Allowance
Salary, equipments, meals and clothing for climbing guide
Bonus
Carry bonus of Sherpas and route fixing charges
Ropes
All required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing
Rope Fixing Team
The team of experienced Sherpa will fix the route on Shishapangma (no extra charge will be applied to members)
Oxygen (O2) Bottle
2 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 1- oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa
Oxygen Mask & Regulator
1 Set of Oxygen mask & regulator for each member and high altitude Sherpa
Back up Sets
Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask and regulator (with appropriate additional charge)
Heater
Heater at Base Camp in each Dining and other necessary camp
Solar/Generator
1 Solar panel and generator for lights and battery charge for laptop and other electronic devices at Base Camp
Walkie-Talkie
Walkie –Talkie for communication from Advance Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Advance Base Camp
Permits
Satellite Phone / walkie-talkie permits
First Aid Kit
Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staffs
Certificate
Certificate for Shishapangma climbing issued by CMA after successfully climbing Mt. Shishapangma
Tax and VAT
Tax, VAT and our service charge

Service Excludes

Lunch & Dinner
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from trekking / expedition than the scheduled itinerary)
Extra night in Kathmandu
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking / expedition due to any reason than the scheduled itinerary)
Travel Insurance
Medical and personal high risk travel insurance which should cover helicopter evacuation cost and medical treatment cost incase required
Rescue Evacuation
Medical and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required (Rescue, Repatriation, Helicopter, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs)
Personal Expenses
Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages (However we will provide soft drinks for members at base camp)
Personal Equipments
Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking /climbing Gears
Toiletries
Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and your other personal items used to keep yourself clean
Filming
Permit fee for special filming by using camera or drone
Internet
Internet service is available with extra charge during the trek and Base Camp
Summit Bonus
Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa (Normally US$1200 applies to full board member)
Tips
Tips for Base Camp and other involved staffs including guide
Satellite permit
US$ 500 per phone
Extra Transportation
In case member has to return earlier than the team due to personal reason, member has to pay transportation cost up to Kathmandu on their own
Extra services
Any other services or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary

Additional Information

Mountaineering Equipments
Crampons, Ice axe, Helmet, Harness, Lock and unlock Carabineers, Shovel, Climbing pack, Rope, Ski poles, Desender/abseil device, Jummer (Asender) , Tapes, Prusik Loops, Rappel device, Hand Warmer (if possible)

Clothing and Wears
Trekking shoes with spare laces, Mountaineering Boots, Plastic or leather for mountaineering boots, Gore-Tex pants, Long shorts, Insulated Parka, Jumper, Waterproof Jackets, Down Jacket, Fleece Vest, Wool cap, Neck Gaiter, Gloves, Climbing Socks, Thermal Underwear, Sandals, Snow Goggle

Essential Gears
Backpack, Duffle bag, Sleeping Bag, sleeping pad, Tents

Gadgets
Map, Compass, Camera, GPS, Two way radios, Binoculars, Head Lamp, Flashlight

Sun Protection Items
Sun glasses, sun scream, Lip balm,

Medical
First aid Kit (Brufen / Ibuprofens, Antibiotic, Diamox, Paracetamol, Handy Plaster, Crack Bandage, Tincture Iodine, etc.)

Other Essentials
Energy Bars, Water bottle, Water Purification Tablets, Toiletries, Trekking poles, Pocket knife, raincoat, Satellite Phone, Altimeter