Shishapangma Expedition

Shishapangma Expedition

Shishapangma is one of the lovely mountain of Tibet, which lies in its autonomous region. It is the youngest among fourteen mountains above 8000m. That lies in high Himalayan ranges. The North West Ridge (normal route) to Shishapangma takes us up easy angled snow slopes up to 35 degrees with one steeper section. Only very few people in the world have an idea about the Shishapangma before Chinese opened Tibet to the western summiteers in 1978 A.D. It is regarded as the holy mountain by the Tibetans. It is the youngest among fourteen mountains above 8000m that lies in high Himalayan ranges. Route The North West normal route to Shishapangma takes us up easy angled snow slopes up to 35 degrees with one steeper section. The necessary lines will be fixed and placed on the steeper or crevassed sections.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu (1350m.) and transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Preparing Expedition/visa for Tibet (Kathmandu)
Day 03: Preparing expedition (Kathmandu)
Day 04: Drive to Kodari Border & Zhangmu  (4,321 ft) to 2,300 metres (7,500 ft)
Day 05: Nylam rest for acclimatization (3,750 metres (12,300 ft) )
Day 06: Nylam rest for Acclimatization
Day 07: Drive to Chinese Base camp (5000m)
Day 08: Acclimatization
Day 09: Prepare load for Advance Base Camp
Day 10: Trek to Middle Camp
Day 11: Trek to Advance Base Camp (5400m)
Day 12-37: Climbing Period Shishapangma (8035m)
Day 38: Trek to Base Camp
Day 39: Drive Nyalam
Day 40: Drive to Zhangmu & Kathmandu
Day 41: Kathmandu
Day 42: Final Departure
The above itinerary is open to any sort of modification as per your desires

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