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Mount Shishapangma Expedition

Full board Shishapangma 8027m. Expedition autumn 2024 (Lhasa)

Trip Facts

  • Total Duration 40 Days
  • Trip Grade Challenging
  • Max Altitude 8,027 m
  • Group Size 2 - 10 Pax
  • Start From Kathmandu
  • End From Kathmandu
  • Trip Mode Expedition
  • Accommodation Hotel/Teahouse
  • Best Season ...

Mount Shishapangma 8027m the 14th Highest Peak in the world; Mount 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 mount 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.

Mount Shishpangma Expedition begins when you arrive to Kathmandu where you meet our staffs of Monterosa Treks & Expedition in the airport and transfer you to hotel. Next day, we make introduction section with other climbing members & Expedition crews. Since then we make your Tibet visa and other necessary document for mount Shishapangma Expedition.

This Expedition groups fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu, but the expedition staff travel by automobile to Kerung and meet in Shishapangma base camp and hole climbing equipments of the member are carried by the by truck with care of the staff. & all of your Expedition staff will be meeting there in the base camp itself.

KATHMANDU: Fly yo Gonggar airport Lhasa with about at 12:10 A.M. you will be heading to the Kathmandu airport 9 KM far from down town of City. To fly for Lhasa, This most be perhaps the most beautiful flight in the world from Kathmandu to Lhasa crossing above the world highest peak mount Everest and the other charismatic Himalayan rages. After one hour 10 minutes, you can reach Gonggar airport in Tibet, from airport to Lhasa city, It is 90km far way. You will go there either by bus or Jeep; and reach in the hotel and to take rest for the acclimatization.

Lhasa: 2 nights in Lhasa and 1 day will be Sightseeing excursions to Potala Palace; surrounding Barkhor market in Lhasa, rest of time will be free.

Lhasa to Shigatse 248 KM far and fine road are on your route on this day and; you should cross the famous holy Brahma-Putra River (Son of Brahma god, the creator of this cosmos) also at this time. Shigatse is second biggest city of Tibet.

Lhaste to old Tingri: 242 km. Drive to Lhatse and continue, crossing the Maphu La pass 5220m; you reach to New Tingri and after that the old Tingri. Old Tingri will be overnight and next day drive to Shishapangma Base camp. Nepali staff will travel by road from Kathmandu to Nepal Tibet boarder; continue drive to Kerung valley and base camp. It takes 3 days from Kathmandu to reach Shishapangma base camp. Staff will be fixed tent for climber staying in Base camp for few nights. After move to advance base camp for permanent base camp till not complete expedition.

Route
The North West normal route to mount 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 Lhasa, Shigatse, old Tingri and Shishapangma Base camp. 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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Fixed Departure Dates for 2024

  • 31 August 2024

Trip Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 10 AM or before  
  • Day 02: Prepare expedition - expedition briefing 
  • Day 03: Fly to Gonggar airport and drive - Lhasa 
  • Day 04: Final preparation, Packing, loading truck
  • Day 05: Full day guided sightseeing - Lhasa city
  • Day 06: Drive to Shigatse and overnight in hotel 
  • Day 07: Drive to Tingri & overnight in the hotel 
  • Day 08: Drive to Shishapangma base camp - cam
  • Day 09: Rest Shishapangma camp 5000m.-camp 
  • Day 10: Prepared load to yak for trek ABC- camp
  • Day 11: Base camp -Middle camp with yak-camp 
  • Day 12: Middle-Shishapangma abc5700m. -camp 
  • Day 13-35: Climb Shishapangma 8027m.
  • Day 36: Trek Shishapangma ABC to BC - Camping
  • Day 37: Drive from base camp - Shigatse-stay hotel
  • Day 38: Drive Shigatse to Lhasa city and stay- hotel
  • Day 39: Fly to Kathmandu & transfer to 3 stars hotel 
  • Day 40: Transfer hotel to airport for final departure

Trip Cost

Cost: Joining basis Full board (Minimum 4 persons)

Per Person USD 19,000 (Full board till to Top (2 climber = 1 climbing Sherpa guide)

If Service Required
Russian Poisk oxygen 4 litters: USD 400 (re-fill)
Mask and Regulator: USD 500 (re-used)
Mask and Regulator: Renting USD 300 (re-used)
Satellite phone permit: USD 1500 (personal use)
Film Permit: USD 20,000 (small movie camera free)

What's Included

  • All arrival & departure transfer services to & from International Kathmandu airport
  • 5 nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu bed & breakfast plan as per category
  • Drive to Rasuwagadi Tibet boarder, Base camp Kathmandu transfer for Nepali staff
  • Tibet travel visa and Road / climbing permit for climbing member & involved staff
  • Shishapangma climbing permit fee from Chinese Government per person  USD 9300
  • Shishapangma climbing permit Chinese Government USD 4000 per climbing guide
  • Shishapangma ABC permits sharing group USD 4000 per personfor ABC cook staff
  • China Governments official Liaison officer for Shishapangma expedition fully paid
  • Drive Lhasa – Shigatse – Tingri, Shishapangma-back Old Tingri – Lhasa mini bus  
  • Fly to Kathmandu Lhasa, climb to Shishapangma, drive to Shigatse, Lhasa fly KTM
  • All camping equipment in Chinese Base camp, advance base camp for Shishapangma
  • Food during expedition period for expedition member, staff cook by our cook in ABC
  • 1:1 experienced climbing Sherpa mount guide & base camp staffs sharing with team
  • Cargo & duties clearing assistance service in Kyarong border on both way go & back
  • Gamow bag available for expedition group advance base camp for emergency rescue
  • Solar panel for lighting & battery charge available for expedition all member at ABC
  • Each expedition member gets an individual 1 tent in the BC and advance base camp
  • Insurance, wages, meal allowances for private Sherpa and sharing base camp staffs
  • Icefall, garbage,  environmental charge where applicable fee are include in package
  • Climbing tent  for C 1, C 2 and C 3 sharing with private Sherpa and related member
  • High altitude food for Sherpa and climbing member for Camp1, Camp 2 and Camp 3
  • Per person 50kg personal baggage allowance carrying by Yak BC Middle camp-ABC
  • First Aid medical kits for the Group & the staffs at advance base camp & base camp
  • Satellite phone for communication available members with cost of US$ 5 per minute
  • All necessary paper work, office service charge & Government taxes levied in Nepal
  • Complete departure information, visa extension procedure assistance (if necessary)
  • Farewell Dinner typical Nepali restaurant with domestic culture show in Kathmandu

What's Excludes

  • Lunch & Dinner during your stay Kathmandu (except farewell dinner)
  • Lunch and Dinner during your travel period in Nepal and Tibet route
  • Items of personal nature, Laundry Expenses, Tips etc for all climbing
  • Expenses incurred towards usage of any communication means
  • Clothing, packing Items, bags, personal medical kit, personal climbing gear
  • Any extra services, products, offers or activities not mentioned in itinerary
  • Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural
  • Calamities, landslide, political disturbance, strike, change Gov. regulation
  • Any additional staff other than specified, you have to pay it all expenses
  • Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses.
  • Oxygen bottles, mask and regulators as per demand or requirements
  • Medical-­‐travel insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
  • Airfare of international & domestic flights for all climber climbing member
  • Nepal entry or re-­‐entry visa fee (Visa issuance is easy at the arrival).
  • Nepal custom duty fees for import of expedition goods if needed.
  • Emergency/Rescue/Early Jeep cost (US$ 1200 approximately) if early depart
  • Summit Bonus to the Personal Climb Sherpa guide for mount Shishapangma
  • (Beginning from minimum US$ 1000 per Summit per Sherpa).
  • Tips to BC Staffs per climber (Per member beginning from Minimum US$ 200

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