International Shishapangma Expedition Via Lhasa

Trip Fact

Trip Duration 40 Days

Destination Tibet

Trip Grade Mountaineering

Activity Expedition

Max. Altitude 8,013m./26,289ft

Accomodation Lodge + Camping

Transportation Aeroplane / Tourist Bus

Meals Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Best Season Spring & Autumn

Min. Pax 1

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Mt. Shishapangma is the 14th highest mountain which lies in its autonomous region, known by the Tibetans as “the big grassy field", it is an extremely beautiful and provides awe inspiring vistas along the Himalayan range. 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 of Tibet and Nepal. Mt. Shishapangma 8,013 meter was first climbed by H. Ching and Nine Climbers in 1664.

It is simultaneous the original route as followed by the first western expedition from the year 1978 despite missing larger technical difficulties stunning adventure can be taken, which lets mounting a 8000 meter expect nevertheless with the necessary weather luck and the support of some experienced Sherpas.

As per the expedition program our expedition team will fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa and we will have sightseeing around. 3 days drive takes us to Shishapangma Base camp. All members will drive by 4WD land cruiser and expedition’s equipments will be carried by truck via Kyirong border and meet you at Shishapangma Base camp. We will set camp in the BC for 2 days to acclimatize and check expedition equipments once more. After, we will walk for long day to reach Shishapangma advance base camp. It is situated at altitude of (5,400m).

Mt. Shishapangma short note about climbing route:
Camp 01-6,730m. – After 6-7 hours walk we reach in camp 2 through crossing many snow slopes by fixing ropes in the places of crevassed.

Camp 02-7,045m. – After 5-6 hours we reach camp 3 through steep ascent leading to very gentle ground below the North West ridge.

Camp 03-7,400m. – 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. 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.

Summit of Shishapangma: The first 7,400 meters is fairly straight forward, little more than a steady push to camp II. The following 700 meters requires commitment as we traverse the North Ridge which gradually leads us to the summit. This climb provides brilliant mountains views especially of the Jugal (Helambu) and Langtang Himal ranges. 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. The next day, we spend cleaning Base Camp (over night) before our return journey to Kathmandu.

If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.

Detail Itinerary

Departure Detail

Spring Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 08, 2024
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 11, 2024

Autumn Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: September 01, 2024
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: September 04, 2024

Expedition Cost for Shishapangma via Lhasa:
Up to Advance Base Camp: USD 15,500 Per Person
Up to Summit: USD 20,900 Per Person

Hiring High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (Guide): USD 7,400 Per Sherpa (If required by Member)
Cost for Trekker those who want to join with Expedition Team
Chinese Base Camp and Advance BC: USD 5,999 Per Person.
Maximum 15 Days in Tibet: USD 5,700 Per Person.

Note:

We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.
Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food and fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost USD 7,400 includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance,and sleeping tents at up to advance BC etc.

Summit Bonus: Camp 8000m. = USD 500 and over 8000m. to summit= USD 500 = 1000 USD extra payable for climbing Sherpa on the spot.

Start Date	End Date	Price	Season	Status	Booking
04 September, 2024	13 October, 2024	US$ 13,500 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 17,900 ( Upto Summit )	Autumn	Guaranteed	Book Now
11 April, 2025	20 May, 2025	US$ 13,500 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 17,900 ( Upto Summit )	Spring	Guaranteed	Book Now
04 September, 2025	13 October, 2025	US$ 13,500 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 17,900 ( Upto Summit )	Autumn	Guaranteed	Book Now
11 April, 2026	20 May, 2026	US$ 13,500 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 17,900 ( Upto Summit )	Spring	Guaranteed	Book Now
04 September, 2026	13 October, 2026	US$ 13,500 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 17,900 ( Upto Summit )	Autumn	Guaranteed	Book Now

Expedition Service up to Advance Base Camp Cost Includes:

All land transportation by Van, Land Cruiser, Hiace or Mini Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
Accommodation in Kathmandu for 5 nights at bed and breakfast basis.
Tibet visa fee.
Road permit and travel permit.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Shishapangma.
Transportation as per program/itinerary.
Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Service of Liaison officer and interpreter.
Nepalese Sherpa cook and kitchen boy at BC and Advance BC.
Entry fee of Kitchen staffs.
Air ticket: Kathmandu/Lhasa/Kathmandu. (If expedition via Lhasa/Shishapangma BC/Lhasa)
Sightseeing in Lhasa as per itinerary. (If expedition via Lhasa/Shishapangma BC/Lhasa)
Equipment allowances & daily salary of kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter.
Insurance of kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter.
Food and fuel at base camp and advance base camp.
Kitchen tent, dining tent, store tent, shower tent, toilet tents, chair, table at BC and Advance BC.
Single sleeping tent and mattress at BC and Advance BC.
Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till Advance Base Camp.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
Transfer of all expedition goods and equipment’s to BC and back.
2 Expedition duffel bag or barrel for each member.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Generator or Solar panel at Advance Base Camp for light and charging.
Emergency Oxygen Mask and regulator at advance base camp (for medical use).
Garbage deposit fee.
Medical Kit Box for crew’s and simple medical service for members till Advance BC.
Agency Service charge.

Expedition Service up to Advance Base Camp Cost Exclude:

Airfare: To & from your country.
International airport departure tax.
Nepal entry & Re-entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
All Drinks except tea and coffee.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
Tents above advance base camp.
High altitude food and fuel above base camp.
Oxygen, Mask and regulator (available on request).
Personal local transportation in Kathmandu and Tibet except above mentioned programs.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees & customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie-Talkie communication equipment and commercial filming.
Porters and transportation in case of natural calamity.
Nepal custom duty charges for import of expedition goods.
Extra yaks if required.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonuses for staff.

Expedition Service up to Summit Cost Includes: (Full Board Basis)

All land transportation by Van, Land Cruiser, Hiace or Mini Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
Accommodation in Kathmandu for 5 nights at bed and breakfast basis.
Tibet visa fee.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Shishapangma.
Road permit and travel permit
Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
1 Climbing Sherpa per climbing member.
Service of Liaison officer and interpreter.
Transportation as per program/itinerary.
All common climbing equipments such as fixed ropes, main ropes, snow bars, ice screws, pitons etc.
High altitude tents.
High altitude food and fuel.
Nepalese Sherpa cook and kitchen boy at BC and Advance BC.
Entry fee of Kitchen staffs.
Air ticket: Lhasa - Kathmandu. (Gongar airport one way - If expedition Lhasa/Shishapangma BC/Kyirong)
Sightseeing in Lhasa as per itinerary. (If expedition Lhasa/Shishapangma BC/Kyirong)
Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till Advance Base Camp.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.Sightseeing in Lhasa.
Equipment allowances, daily salary of Climbing Sherpa, kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter.
Insurance of Climbing Sherpa, kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter.
Food and fuel at base camp and advance base camp.
Kitchen tent, dining tent, store tent, shower tent, toilet tents, chair, table at BC and Advance BC.
Single sleeping tent and mattress at BC and Advance BC.
Transfer of all expedition goods and equipment’s to BC and back.
2 Expedition duffel bag or barrel for each member.
6 Oxygen bottles per member with mask and regulator for expedition use (Poisk Oxygen System).
4 Oxygen for climbing Sherpa.
2 Oxygen Bottles with mask and regulators (Optional)- If no oxygen needed than less USD 800 in total package.
Generator or Solar panel at Advance Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency Oxygen at advance base camp (for medical use).
Medical Kit Box for crew’s and simple medical service for members till Advance BC.
Garbage deposit fee.
Agency Service charge.

Expedition Service up to Summit Cost Exclude:

Airfare: To & from your country.
International airport departure tax.
Nepal entry & Re-entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
oxygen bottles, mask and regulator for expedition use (Poisk Oxygen System).
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie-Talkie communication equipment and commercial filming.
Porters and transportation in case of natural calamity.
Nepal custom duty charges for import of expedition goods.
Extra yaks if required.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonuses for staff.

Spring Itinerary

Height: 8,013m./26,289ft
Latitude: 28°21′08″N
Longitude: 85°46′47″E
Trip Duration: 40 Days
Entry: Lhasa/Exit: Kyirong Bazar
Normal Ascent Route: Normal
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Lhasa - Shigatse - Shishapangma Base Camp-Advance BC- Kyirong

08 April Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff, transfer to Hotel.
09 April Day 02: In Kathmandu for Tibet visa procedure
10 April Day 03: In Kathmandu for Tibet visa procedure and official briefing.
11 April Day 04: Fly to Lhasa (3,600m.), meet our staff and transfer to Hotel.
12 April Day 05: Sightseeing: Drepung, Sera and Norbu Lingka monasteries.
13 April Day 06: Sightseeing in Lhasa, Potala Palace, Jokhang and Barkhor market.
14 April Day 07: Lhasa – Shigatse (3,940m.) by dive and transfer to Hotel.
15 April Day 08: Shigatse – Shegar (4.050m.) by drive then transfer to Hotel.
16 April Day 09: Drive to Shishapangma Base Camp (4,700m.) Tented Camp.
17 April Day 10: Prepare lods for Yaks to Advance Base Camp.
18 April Day 11: Trek from Chinese Base Camp to Middle Camp (5,200m.).
19 April Day 12: Trek from Middle Camp to Advance Base Camp (5,400m.).
20 April-17 May Day 13-40: Climbing Period for Mt. Shishapangma (8,012m.) Summit.
18 May Day 41: Clean BC and backpack- decent to Shishapangma Chinese BC.
19 May Day 42: Drive to Kyirong Bazar (2,700). O/N at Hotel.
20 May Day 43: Drive from Kyirong Bazar to Kathmandu. O/N at Hotel.
21 May Day 44: Free day in Kathmandu.
22 May Day 45: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Autumn Itinerary

Height: 8,013m./26,289ft
Latitude: 28°21′08″N
Longitude: 85°46′47″E
Trip Duration: 40 Days
Entry: Lhasa/Exit: Kyirong Bazar
Normal Ascent Route: Normal
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: Kathmandu-Lhasa-Shigatse-Shegar-Shishapangma Base Camp-Advance BC

01 Sep. Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff, transfer to Hotel.
02 Sep. Day 02: In Kathmandu for Tibet visa procedure.
03 Sep. Day 03: In Kathmandu for Tibet visa procedure and official briefing.
04 Sep. Day 04: Fly to Lhasa (3,600m.), meet our staff and transfer to Hotel.
05 Sep. Day 05: Sightseeing: Drepung, Sera and Norbu Lingka monasteries.
06 Sep. Day 06: Sightseeing in Lhasa, Potala Palace, Jokhang and Barkhor market.
07 Sep. Day 07: Lhasa to Shigatse (3,940m.) by dive and transfer to Hotel.
08 Sep. Day 08: Shigatse to Shegar (4,050m.) by drive then transfer to Hotel.
09 Sep. Day 09: Drive to Shishapangma Base Camp (4,700m.) Tented Camp.
10 Sep. Day 10: Prepare lods for Yaks to Advance Base Camp.
11 Sep. Day 11: Trek from Chinese Base Camp to Middle Camp (5,200m.).
12 Sep. Day 12: Trek from Middle Camp to Advance Base Camp (5,400m.).
13 Sep.- 10 Oct. Day 13-40: Climbing period for Shishapangma (8,012m.) summit.
11 Oct. Day 41: Clean Base Camp and backpack - decent to Shishapangma Chinese Base Camp.
12 Oct. Day 42: Drive to Kyirong Bazar (2,700m.). O/N at Hotel.
13 Oct. Day 43: Drive from Kyirong Bazar to Kathmandu. O/N at Hotel.
14 Oct. Day 44: Free day in Kathmandu.
15 Oct. Day 45: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

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Mountain Info

Height: 8,013m./26,289ft
Latitude: 28°21′08″N
Longitude: 85°46′47″E
Trip Duration: 40 Days
Entry: Lhasa/Exit: Kyirong Bazar
Normal Ascent Route: Normal
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: Kathmandu-Lhasa-Shigatse-Shegar-Shishapangma Base Camp-Advance BC

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