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.

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 Excludes;

• 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