Mt. Shisapangma Expedition
Shisapangma means "the big grassy field" in Tibetan. It 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.
Groups meet in Kathmandu initially where a few days are spent in preparation before commencing the journey along the Kathmandu-Lhasa Highway to Nyalam the first major settlement in Tibet (3750 m). We spend two nights camping here to acclimatize with day hikes to higher altitudes. We then proceed along the Friendship Highway and cross the high Lablung-La Pass (5070 m). We soon find ourselves at the Shisapangma Base Camp (BC).
The following day is spent in preparation for the climb to come. We will take a few excursion around the Base Camp before heading to the Advanced Base Camp (ABC). We then spend 27 days attempting the summit. After cleaning up the Base Camps, we spend one night at the border town of Zhang-Mu before our return to Kathmandu.
Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu / Transported to hotel / Trek briefing
Day 02-03: Time for trek preparations
Day 04: Drive from Kathmandu to Zhang-Mu / Overnight in guesthouse
Day 05: Drive to Nyalam / Overnight in guesthouse
Day 06: Rest day in Nyalam for acclimatization / Overnight in guesthouse
Day 07: Drive to Shisapangma Base Camp / Overnight in camp
Day 08: Rest day - Preparing Yak loads / Overnight in camp
Day 09: Trek to ABC / Overnight in camp
Day 10-37: Climbing period
Day 38: Back to ABC
Day 39: Trek back to Base Camp
Day 40: Drive back to Zhang-Mu / Overnight in guesthouse
Day 41: Drive back to Kathmandu / Overnight in hotel
Day 42: Free time in Kathmandu
Day 43: Departure
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
Extra yak or porters at Base Camp or at Advance Base Camp if requested
All services above Advance Base Camp
Tips for staff
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