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Mt. Shishapangma
- Entry by Zangmu, exit by Zangmu |
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8.013m - 26,289ft |
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Key Information: |
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Expedition Duration: 42 day(s) |
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Location |
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Jugal
(Tibet-China) |
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28°21′N |
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85°47′E |
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Shishapangma is the
fourteenth highest mountain in the world, the lowest of the 8000 meter
peaks. It is a massive peak with a long, steep, craggy southern face. |
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It is the high peak of the Langtang Himal, and
looms over its much lower satellite peaks. It is located almost due north of
Kathmandu, on the Tibet side of the border. Shishapangma is one of the easiest eight-thousanders
to climb. |
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The standard route ascends from the north
side, and boasts relatively easy access, with vehicle travel possible to
base camp at 5,000 metres (16,400 feet). |
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Departure Dates |
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2008 |
Autumn |
2 September |
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2009 |
Spring |
11 April |
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2009 |
Autumn |
2 September |
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Cost |
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US$ 17750
per person |
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Itinerary |
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Spring |
Autumn |
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Full Board Expedition - Service up to Summit |
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Apr 11 |
Sep 2 |
1 |
International arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to
hotel. |
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Apr 12 |
Sep 3 |
2 |
Kathmandu. Tibet visa processing. |
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Apr 13 |
Sep 4 |
3 |
Kathmandu. |
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Apr 14 |
Sep 5 |
4 |
Drive to
Zangmu (2350m). Overnight in hotel. |
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Apr 15 |
Sep 6 |
5 |
Drive to
Nyalam (3750m).
Overnight at guest house. |
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Apr 16 |
Sep 7 |
6 |
Nyalam, acclimatization day. |
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Apr 17 |
Sep 8 |
7 |
Drive to Shishapangma Base Camp
(4980m). |
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Apr 18 |
Sep 9 |
8 |
At the base camp to acclimatize and preparing loads to
ABC. |
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Apr 19 |
Sep 10 |
9 |
Trek to intermediate camp. |
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Apr 20 |
Sep 11 |
10 |
Arrive at Advanced Base Camp
(5400m). |
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Apr 21 | May 14 |
Sep 12 | Oct 5 |
11-36 |
Climbing Period
Mt. Shishapangma. |
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May 15 |
Oct 6 |
37 |
Reserve day. |
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May 16 |
Oct 7 |
38 |
Trek back to base camp. |
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May 17 |
Oct 8 |
39 |
Drive to Nyalam. Overnight at guest house. |
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May 18 |
Oct 9 |
40 |
Drive to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. |
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May 19 |
Oct 10 |
41 |
Free day in Kathmandu. |
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May 20 |
Oct 11 |
42 |
Transfer to airport and departure. |
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All Inclusive full-board Expedition - Service up to
Summit |
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Costs include: |
- Peak Permit Fee
- Hotel accommodation at a tourist
class hotel (single room & breakfast) in Kathmandu for 5
nights and full board in Tibet
- Base camp, advance base camp and
high altitude food and fuel as per climbing period
- Transportation as per program /
itinerary for members, Sherpas and equipment.
- Luggage transfer from base camp to
advance base camp and from advance base camp to base
camp
- All common equipments for climbing
such as fixed ropes, main ropes, snow bars, ice screws,
pitons, high altitude tents, etc.
- VE-25 North Face tents for base camp
and high camps
- Kitchen tents, toilet tents, shower
tents, dining and kitchen materials
- Solar panels for light and
recharging
- One climbing Sherpa per member for
the expedition
- 3 oxygen bottles (4Ltr) per member
with mask and regulator for expedition use
- 2 oxygen bottles for the
climbing Sherpa
- Gamow bag
- Wages, equipment allowances,
insurance, food and tents for Sherpas, cook, kitchen
boys, Liaison Officer and interpreter
- One walkie-talkie for each member
and Sherpa for expedition use
- Highway and conservation charges
- Garbage deposit
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Cost do not include |
- International Flights
- Meals in Kathmandu
- Drinks, laundry, postage, telephone calls and all other
expenses of personal nature
- Entry visa into Nepal
- Reentry visa into Nepal. (Can be obtained at the
immigration office in Kodari)
- International departure tax at Kathmandu Airport
- Personal travel, medical and rescue insurance
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Extra Cost |
- Extra oxygen: US$ 420 per bottle, including transport to BC or ABC
- Sherpa summit bonus US$ 500
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