Cho-Oyu-Expedition
Autumn 2007/ Spring 2008

Shishapangma 8035m. the 14th Highest Peak in the world
Shishapangm is one of the very lovely mountain of China, which lies in the autonomous region called the Tibet of China, only a very few people in the world had idea about the Shishapangma before the Chinese opened Tibet to the western summiteers iloven 1978. The Tibetans regard it as the very holy mountain. It is the youngest mountain among the peaks situated above the height of 8000m, and there are only fourteen mountains above in the 8000m high Himalayan ranges. Till to date many climbers have succeeded to approach on its apex.

Route
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 the base camp (5000m) to make ready our final preparations and acclimatization walks. Yaks transport our expedition gear from Base camp 5000m, 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 snowy slopes by fixing ropes in the places of crevassed.

Camp 2 - 7,045m – After 5-6 hours we reach camp 3 via steep ascent leading to very gentle ground below the northwest 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 the 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.

Climbing Sherpa for Himalayan:

We facilitate highly professional, well trained and qualified climbing Sherpas for the your expeditions. Many climbers avoid Sherpa guides for the climbing, so because of this, they have been found to facing many hindrances on their way. If you take Sherpas along with you on the expedition, they are very useful in your each and every step of support, which makes your climbing easier to restore your strained energy; and it gives you vigorous strength for your next day's climbing. Most of the groups, who have gone with the Sherpa guides on the expedition, is found to be succeeded as per our past experiences. So we suggest you to operate your expeditions along with the Sherpa guides.

Booking

If you like to book us for the expedition you can log on to our web http://www.himalayanyetiland.com, for online booking you should deposit us USD 500.00 bank transfer in our bank account in advance which enables you for your secured seats. After this deposition, your expedition will be final confirmed; and in case if you cancel the expedition, the deposition will not be refunded. This is the terms and conditions of our company.

International Shishapangma (8,012m) Expedition
Entry/Exit Zhangmu
Fixed Departure
12 April 2008

Itinerary:

09 April 08 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu (1350m.) and transfer to Hotel
10 April 08 Day 02: Preparing Expedition/visa for Tibet ( Kathmandu )
11 April 08 Day 03: Preparing expedition ( Kathmandu )
12 April 08 Day 04: Drive to Kodari Border & Zhangmu, [ Hotel ]
13 April 08 Day 05: Drive Nylam 3750m. Over night at [ Hotel. ]
14 April 08 Day 06: Nylam rest for acclimatization
15 April 08 Day 07: Drive to Chinese Base camp 5000m [ Base Camp Photo ]
16 April 08 Day 08: Acclimatization
17 April 08 Day 09: Prepare load for Advance Base Camp
18 April 08 Day 10: Trek to Middle Camp, [ Middle Camp ]
19 April 08 Day 11: Trek to Advance Base Camp 5400m. [ ABC Photo ]
20 April - 15 May 2008 Day 12-37: Climbing Period Shishapangama 8012m. [ Route Map ]
16 May 08 Day 38: Trek to Base Camp
17 May 08 Day 39: Drive Nyalam
18 May 08 Day 40: Drive to Zhangmu & Kathmandu
19 May 08 Day 41: Kathmandu
20 May 08 Day 42: Final Departures

Cost: Group join basis.

Per Person USD 5,000.00
Climbing Sherpa USD 3,000.00 (if required)

Cost includes:

1. 5 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast (3 star hotel) [ Hotel Manang ].
2. Expert professional Nepalese expedition crews like Cook, Kitchen boy, ABC guide and mountaineering gears till to the ABC are provided; and our crews get all expedition facilities from our office itself.
3. Tibet visa & Travel Permit for the expedition crew
4. Full board hotel in route to Tibet side Zhangmu, Nyalam (bed- breakfast, Lunch, dinner)
5. Base Camp - Advance Base Camp 1 tent for 1 person (North Face brand)
6. Dining tent, Table, Chairs, toilet tent, Mess tent & Kitchen tent
7. Per person's (40 KG) Load is carried by the Yak till to the from Base Camp to ABC
8. Per person's (30 KG) Load is carried by the Yak on the way back to the ABC to the BC
9. Kathmandu - Zhangmu - Base Camp - Zhangmu (vice versa) are provided the Mini
10. us/Jeep for the members & Truck for the equipment
11. Peak permit for Shishapangma 8035m.
12. Tibet Visa & Travel permit
13. Liaison officer & Interpreter
14. Nepalese crew' insurance
15. ABC - Emergency Oxygen, Mask & regulator
16. Satellite phone (Pay call).
17. Expedition T-shirts with Expedition label
18. Welcome dinner
    

Cost does not include:

1. Air travel to and from Kathmandu.
2. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
3. Laundry, postage, telephone calls, and all other items of personal nature.
4. Entry visa and Re-entry visa for Nepal.
5. International departure tax.
6. Personal Expenses.
7. Medical and rescue insurance.
8. Personal Climbing equipment.
9. Bar bills & Beverage.
10. Rescue Jeep USD 700.00
11. Medicine and first aid expenses
12. Garbage Deposit USD 500.00 (Sharing of the total person) and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the clients (climber) don't take back their garbage.
13. Walkie-Talkie.
14. Extra yak, Per Yak's USD 100.00 will be charge till to 40KG load.

Note: After the Expedition, Tipping system is well come for expedition crews from your generosity if you are happy with the staffs of the company. We wish you a happy and successful climbing.

Extra services if required:
Russian oxygen 4 litters: US$ 450.00
Mask & Regular: US$ 400.00
Satellite phone: US$ 700.00 per set (Personal use from climber)
Film Permit: US$ 5000.00 (Small Portable movie camera is free)
Duty Jeep: US$ 3000.00