

12 April 2011
Shishapangm is one of the very lovely mountain of China, which lies in the autonomous region of China called the Tibet. Only a very few people in the world had idea about the Shishapangma before the Chinese opened Tibet to the western summiteers in 1978. The Tibetans regard it as the very holy mountain. It is the youngest mountain among the peaks situated above the height of 8000m; and there are only fourteen mountains above the 8000m high Himalayan ranges. Till to date many climbers have succeeded to approach on its apex.
Route
The North West normal route to Shishapangma takes us up easy angled snow slopes to 35 degrees with one steeper section. The necessary lines will be fixed and placed on the steeper or crevassed sections. Following our acclimatization in Zhangmu & Nyalam, we will arrive at the base camp (5000m) to make ready our final preparations and acclimatization walks. Yaks transport our expedition gear from Base camp 5000m, to ABC at 5,400m. Three further camps will be placed to go ahead en-route.
Camp 1 - 6,730m – After 6-7 hours walk we reach in camp 2 through crossing many snowy slopes by fixing ropes in the places of crevassed.
Camp 2 - 7,045m – After 5-6 hours we reach camp 3 via steep ascent leading to very gentle ground below the northwest ridge.
Camp 3 - 7,400m – From Camp 3, it takes 9-12 hours to reach on the summit. The situation of the groups/climbers physical fitness; and also the favorable condition of the weather depends the climbing ahead.
Some times the extra additional days are also required for acclimatization at different places until climbers succeed 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.
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We facilitate highly professional, well trained and qualified climbing Sherpas for the your expeditions. Many climbers avoid Sherpa guides for the climbing, so because of this, they have been found to facing many hindrances on their way. If you take Sherpas along with you on the expedition, they are very useful in your each and every step to support, which makes your climbing easier. Most of the groups, who have gone with the Sherpa guides on the expedition, are found to be succeeded as per our past experiences. So we suggest you to operate your expeditions along with the Sherpa guides.
Itinerary:
09 April 2011 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu (1350m.) and transfer to Hotel
10 April 2011 Day 02: Preparing Expedition/visa for Tibet ( Kathmandu )
11 April 2011 Day 03: Preparing expedition ( Kathmandu )
12 April 2011 Day 04: Drive to Kodari Border & Zhangmu, [ Hotel ]
13 April 2011 Day 05: Drive Nylam 3750m. Over night at [ Hotel. ]
14 April 2011 Day 06: Nylam rest for acclimatization
15 April 2011 Day 07: Drive to Chinese Base camp 5000m [ Base Camp Photo ]
16 April 2011 Day 08: Acclimatization
17 April 2011 Day 09: Prepare load for Advance Base Camp
18 April 2011 Day 10: Trek to Middle Camp, [ Middle Camp ]
19 April 2011 Day 11: Trek to Advance Base Camp 5400m. [ ABC Photo ]
20 April - 15 May 2011 Day 12-37: Climbing Period Shishapangama 8012m. [ Route Map ]
16 May 2011 Day 38: Trek to Base Camp
17 May 2011 Day 39: Drive Nyalam
18 May 2011 Day 40: Drive to Zhangmu & Kathmandu
19 May 2011 Day 41: Kathmandu
20 May 2011 Day 42: Final Departures
Climbing Equipment List | More Information | Some technical information | Full Board up to top Shishapangma Spring
Cost: Group join basis.
Per person USD 6500.00
Climbing Sherpa, Per Sherpa is USD 3,500.00 (If required)
topCost includes:
Cost does not include:
Extra service if required:
Russian oxygen 4 litters: Euro 400.00
Mask & Regular: Euro 500.00
Satellite phone: Euro 500.00 per set (Personal use from climber)
Film permit: Euro 14,000.00 (Small Portable movie camera is free)
Duty Jeep: Euro 2500.00
Rescue Jeep: Euro 500 Per Jeep