SHISHAPANGMA EXPEDITION

(40 days)

Shishapangma is the 14th highest mountain in the world. Rising only a few miles west of
the Kathmandu-Lhasa Highway, it is the only 8000m peak to lie entirely in Tibet. But it lies
close enough to the Nepalese border, shrouded behind the great peaks of Langtang.
Shishapangma has two summits and the altitude at the peak ranges from 8013m to 8046m.
The commonly climbed is the Central summit (8013m). The ascent up Shishapangma is
relatively safe and straight forward. Climbers regard it as one of the most straight-forward
8,000m climbs and its summit is frequently achieved.

The original North West Ridge route is an excellent objectively quite safe, and the terrain
offers good camp sites at the Tibetan Plateau (lying in the Himalayan Shadow usually
provide excellent topping-out opportunities). Not as crowded as other peaks, you can look
ahead for a 'just our team and the mountain' experience.

TRIP FACTS
Expedition length: 40 Days
Grade: Strenuous (Mountaineering Expedition)
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel and Guest Houses, tents
Transportation: 4WD Land cruiser, yaks
Maximum altitude: 8013m

OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 1  Arrival Kathmandu(1400m), transfer to Hotel B/B
Day 2  Kathmandu free day, Hotel B/B
Day 3 Drive to Kodari, transfer to Zhangmu (2300m) / Nyalam Hotel F/B
Day 4 Drive to Nyalam (3780m), Guest House
Day 5 Acclimatization at Nyalam, Guesthouse
Day 6 Drive to Chinese Base Camp
Day 7 Free Day at Chinese Base Camp
Day 8 Trek towards ABC
Day 9 Arrive at Advance Base Camp
Days 10-35 Climbing period of Shishapangma
Day 36 Trek from Advance Base Camp to Chinese Base Camp
Day 37 Drive to Zhangmu, hotel F/B
Day 38 Drive to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel B/B
Day 39 Free day in Kathmandu, hotel B/B
Day 40 Final departure

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