Shisapangma Climbing & Expedition – 40 days
The only 8000+ metre peak entirely within the Tibetan boundary, Shishapangma (‘the big grassy field’) is a beautiful mountain from which there is an awesome panorama of the Himalaya range.
From the climber’s perspective, the first 7300 metres or so are a fairly straightforward steady push, but the remaining 700 metres requires much greater effort and commitment, as we cross the North Ridge and move towards the summit. Mountaineers are rewarded by brilliant views of the Jugal and Langtang Himal ranges in particular.
Groups meet initially in Kathmandu, for briefing and to spend a few days preparing for the journey, which will begin on the Friendship Highway as we travel to Nyalam, the first major settlement in Tibet (3750 metres).
We spend the first two nights in Tibet under canvas, with day hikes to higher altitudes for the purpose of acclimatization. On our third day we cross the high pass of Lablung La (5070 metres), before turning to follow the grassy track leading to Shishapangma Base Camp, a journey of approximately four hours. The following day is spent preparing for the climb to come, though there should also be some time for excursions around the base camp. After breakfast on the next day we make for advance base camp and spend either one or two nights here, as the group requires. The following 27 days are spent attempting – and hopefully conquering – the summit, and descending to base camp again. On the day before beginning our return journey to Kathmandu, we are at work cleaning the base camp. There is an overnight stop at the border town of Zhang-Mu before we travel the final leg to Kathmandu.
Itinerary:
Day 01: On your arrival in Kathmandu, we meet you at the airport and transport you to your hotel.
Day 02: Shisapangma climbing preparation
Day 03: Shisapangma climbing preparation
Day 04: Drive, Kathmandu to Zhang-Mu; overnight at hotel/guest house
Day 05: Jeep tour: Zhang-Mu to Nyalam; overnight at guest house
Day 06: Rest day in Nyalam for acclimatization; overnight at guest house
Day 07: Jeep tour: Nyalam to Chinese Base Camp; overnight camping
Day 08: Climbing preparation; overnight camping
Day 09: Chinese Base Camp to Advance Base Camp
Day 10-35: Shisapangma climbing (climbing 26 days)
Day 36: Return to advance base camp
Day 37: Return to advance base camp
Day 38: Jeep tour: Shispangma Base Camp to Nyalam
Day 39: Jeep tour: Nyalam to Kodari then drive back to Kathmandu
Day 40: Free time
Day 41: Fly out from Nepal
Price: US $4700 per person
Our price includes the following services:
01. Kathmandu – Kodari drop & transfer by private Bus
02. Transportation in Tibet by Land Cruiser
03. Support truck in Tibet
04. Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis
05. Yaks and Yak men to carry logistics from Base Camp to Advance Base Camp (3 yaks per person on route from BC to ABC; 2 yaks per person on route from ABC to BC)
06. Cook & kitchen staff up to the Advance Base Camp
07. Equipment, insurance, allowance for kitchen staff
08. CTMA Royalty fee
09. All foods and fuel for members to Advance Base Camp
10. All camping equipment (sleeping tents, kitchen tents, dining tents, toilet tents and mattresses), kitchen gear to the Advance Base Camp.
11. Solar Panel and Generator to the Advance Base Camp
12. 1 Bottle of Oxygen and mask and regulator up to Advance Base Camp for medical use only
13. Charges of Liaison officer, his food and daily wages
14. Interpreter, his food and wages
15. Shisapangma Conservation fee
16. Road permit fee
17. Permit fee for Mt. Shisapangma
Our price does not include the following services:
01. Air ticket to and from Kathmandu
02. Drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, and other personal items
03. Nepal re-entry visa fee
04. Medical & rescue insurance
05. Fee for walkie-talkie (US $30 per set)
06. Porters and transportation in case of natural calamity
07. Extra yak or porters at Base Camp or at Advance Base Camp if required
08. All services above Advance Base Camp
