Shisapangma Base Camp Trekking

Shisapangma means "the big grassy field" in Tibetan, and is the only 8000 meter peak that lies wholly within Tibet's borders. For a very long time it was relatively unknown as it is mostly hidden from Nepal by the Jugal Himal Mountain Range. The first summit attempt was made in 1964 by a Chinese expedition group on the north side of the mountain. Today Shisapangma is one of the easiest 8000-meter peaks to visit. It towers impressively near Nyalam Thong-La Pass.

Fifty kilometers west of the Friendship Highway is the North Shishpangma Base Camp. We begin our trip overland from Kathmandu to Nyalam where we spend a day to acclimatize. We continue by road to the high pass of Nyalam Thong-La (Lablung-La, 5100m). After crossing this pass we turn west toward our destination, Shisapangma Base Camp.

The camp is wedged between a ridge and the river that gets its water from Shisapangma's Yambukangala Glacier (the main ice flow in this side of the mountain). We will then hike to the Advanced Base Camp and the nose of the glacier, following the crest of the ridge to provide excellent views of the entire Shisapangma and Peiku Lake region. The base camp is so far from the glacier that most people can not reach the Advanced Base Camp and return the same day.

We can combine this trek with any of our other tours listed on this website. The itinerary provided is merely a sample and we will work with you to accommodate your needs and desires.

Route: Kathmandu – Shisapangma Base Camp – Kathmandu
Mode of transport: Land Cruiser
Best Time: May through end of September
Departure dates: Any time on request
Group size: Any

Sample Itinerary

Day 01: Drive, Kathmandu - Zhangmu (2230 m)
Day 02: Drive, Zhangmu - Nyalam (3750 m) / acclimatization day
Day 03: Drive, Nyalam - Shisapangma Base Camp (4700 m)
Day 04: Trekking around Shisapangma Base Camp
Day 05: Trekking around Shisapangma Base Camp
Day 06: Shisapangma Base Camp - Peiku lake
Day 07: Peiku Lake - Nyalam (3750 m)
Day 08: Drive, Nyalam - Zhang-Mu then continue to Kathmandu

Cost includes:
Kathmandu - Kodari transportation by private bus
Transportation in Tibet by Land Cruiser
Support truck in Tibet
Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis
Yaks and yak handlers to carry logistics from Base Camp to Advance Base Camp (1 member = 3 yaks to go from BC to ABC; 1 member = 2 yaks for return)
Cook & kitchen staff and gear
Equipment, insurance, allowance for Kitchen staff
CTMA Royalty fee
All food and fuels for members up to Advance Base Camp
All camping equipment including sleeping tents, kitchen tents, dining tents, toilet tents and mattresses
Solar panel and generator up to Advance Base Camp
1 Bottle of Oxygen and a mask and regulator set up to Advance Base Camp for medical use only
Charges of Liaison officer, his food and daily wages
Interpreter, his food and wages
Shisapangma Conservation fee
Road permit fee
Permit fee of Mt. Shisapangma

Cost does not include:
Air ticket to and from Kathmandu
Drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, and other personal items
Nepal re-entry visa fee (US$25 for 15-day; US$40 for 30-day; US$100 for 90-day)
Travel and medical evacuation insurance
Fee for walkie-talkie (US$30 per set)
Additional porters and transportation in case of natural calamity
Tips for staff
Extra yak or porters at Base Camp or at Advance Base Camp if requested
Any additional fees due to unforeseen circumstances

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