Shishapangma 8035m. Expedition
Shishapangma 8035m. high peak is one of the lovely mountain of Tibet, which lies in its autonomous region. Only very few people in the world have an idea about the Shishapangma before Chinese opened Tibet to the western summiteers in 1978 A.D. The Tibetans regard it as the holy mountain. It is the youngest among fourteen mountains above 8000m that lies in high Himalayan ranges.
The North West normal route to Shishapangma takes us up easy angled snow slopes up to 35 degrees with one steeper section. The necessary lines will be fixed and placed on the steeper or crevassed sections. Following our acclimatization in Zhangmu & Nyalam, we will arrive at base camp 5000m ready to do our final preparations and acclimatization walks. Yaks transport our expedition gear from Base camp to ABC at 5,400m. Three further camps will be place en-route.
Camp 1 - 6,730m – After 6-7 hours walk we reach in camp 2 through crossing many snow slopes by fixing ropes in the places of crevassed.
Camp 2 - 7,045m – After 5-6 hours we reach camp 3 through steep ascent leading to very gentle ground below the North West ridge.
Camp 3 - 7,400m – From Camp 3, it takes 9-12 hours to reach on the summit. The situation of the groups/climbers’ progress and the condition of their physical fitness and also the favorable condition of the weather depends the climbing ahead.
Some times the extra additional days are also required for acclimatization at different places until climbers succeeds the summit. If the climber succeeds the mountaineering early than the scheduled tenure they may leave the base camp before the prescribed time as well.
Shishapangm Expedition Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu (1350m.) and transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Preparing Expedition/visa for Tibet ( Kathmandu)
Day 03: Preparing expedition ( Kathmandu)
Day 04: To Kodari, Transfer to Zhangmu (2300M.) hotel
Day 05: Drive Nylam 3750m. Over night at hotel
Day 06: Nylam rest for acclimatization
Day 07: Nylam rest for Acclimatization
Day 08: Drive to Chinese Base camp 5,000m.
Day 09: Acclimatization
Day 10: Prepare load for Advance Base Camp
Day 11: Trek to Middle Camp
Day 12: Trek to Advance Base Camp 5,400m.
Day 13-37: Climbing Period Shishapangama [ Route Map ]
Day 38: Trek to Base Camp
Day 39: Drive Nyalam
Day 40: Drive to Zhangmu & Kathmandu
Day 41: Kathmandu
Day 42: Final Departure
Expedition ost includes:
1. Hotel in Kathmandu accommodation 5 nights with bed and breakfast.
2. Full board hotel in Tibet above the Itinerary. Double room sheering basis.
3. All the transportation in Nepal and Tibet as per the itinerary [ Coaster / Land Cruiser ].
4. Per person (60 KG) Load Base Camp to Advance Base Camp.
5. Per person (40 KG) Load Advance Base Camp to Base Camp.
6. Tibet visa fee
7. Permit for Everest Expedition from Tibet
8. Sherpa Cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp and Advance Base Camp.
9. Chinese Base Camp - Advance Base Camp 1 tent for 1 person(North Face tent)
10. Dining tent, Kitchen tent, toilet tent, chair & table at Base Camp & Advance Base Camp, Mattresses.
11. Food and fuel at Base Camp & Advance Base Camp during the expedition period. (Breakfast, Lunch, dinner)
12. Liaison Officer & Interpreter.
13. High way and conservation charges.
14. Last Day Farewell Dinner
15. Oxygen,Satellite phone (pay call) & Gamow Bag
Cost does not include:
1. Air travel to and from Kathmandu .
2. Custom clearance in Kathmandu for Cargo (Per Person USD 100).
3. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu .
4. Laundry, postage, telephone calls, and all other items of personal nature.
5. Entry visa into Nepal . This can be obtained at the airport upon arrival, Re-entry visa for Nepal .
6. Departure tax at Kathmandu airport for international flight.
7. Personal travels, medical and rescue insurance.
8. Climbing equipment, high altitude food & fuel above Advanced Base Camp.
9. Bar bills & beverage, Gas, Climbing Oxygen & regulator.
10. Rescue Jeep.
11. Garbage Deposit USD 500 (Sharing of the total person)
12. Medicine/First Aid for Expedition
13. Walkie-Talkie
