Mt. Shishapangma Exp. (8,013M / 26,289FT)

Trip Code: SISA
Trip Duration: 39 Days
Destination: Tibet
Group Size: 2-10
Season: spring/autumn
Max Altitude: 8,013M/26,289FT
Trip Starts/Ends: kathmandu/kathmandu
Transportation: Jeep/Climbing
Accommodation: Hotel & Guest houses/Tent
Trip Grade: strenuous

OVERVIEW

Mt. Shishapangma is the 14ht highest peak in the World with the height of (8013m/26,289ft.) and it is the last mountain over 8000meters. It lays in central Tibet and very close from Mt. Langtang in Nepal. A most famous geologist Mr. Tony Hegan explained the meaning of named Shishapangma as as it is in local Tibetan lialect, (Shisha) above a “range”, (pangma) “meadow or grassy plain”, thereby signifying the head of grassy plain. It is called “Gosainthan” in Sanskrit means place of the saint or House of God. Still, popularly it called Shishapangma. The real high of this mountain said (8,027m./26,335ft) though some climbers claim to have reached the summit when in fact they reached the slightly lower central summit at 8,013m which is 14 meter lower of true summit of 8,027m as it consist of three peaks towering together. This mountain was climbed on 02^nd May 1964 via northern climbing route led by Mr. Xu Jing of a Chinese Expedition team. Since then Shishapangma has been climbing continuously which is 120km west from Mt. Everest. Although it is the lowest mountain of 8000m peak, it require very good quality of equipment and professional mountaineering skill. If you see the shadow of Mt. Shisapangma in the Peikutso (lake) said you are lucky. As it has previous record, April-May is the best to climb.

ITINENARY

Itinerary of Mt. Shishapangma Exp. (8,013M / 26,289FT)

01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m/4429ft)

Our Company representative will be standing in front of arrival gate to meets you at Tribhuban International Airport, Kathmandu holding a board of our company SNOWPAL TREK AND EXPEDITION Pvt. Ltd. along with your Name and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Hotel on BB Basis

02: Visit Chinese Embassy received the visa/Tibet entry permit assignment and breffing.

We take your original passport to the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu for visa/Tibet entry permit. Then we check all the Climbing/trekking equipment and if missing some of trekking gear we buy it near Thamel. If still remaining some time, we may do sightseeing one or two of World Heritage site among Pashupati Nath, Boudha Nath, Syambhu Nath, Kathmandu Durbar Square or Patan Durbar Square. Overnight in a Boutique Hotel on BB Basis

03: Kathmandu sightseeing and contingency day for final preparation.

After Breakfast first we do last time checking for the entire legal document to enter Tibet/ Climbing and Trekking equipment and if found still missing some of gear and document we can buy during the sightseeing. Full day sightseeing proceeds to the prominent UNESCO world heritage site to Syambhunath Stupa the Buddhist sanctuary said to be nearly 2000 years old. The hill itself is pleasant place overlooking the entire valley of Kathmandu. The all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha painted in prominent blue atop the dome are visible from long distance from around the Kathmandu city. Then proceed to patan durbar squar also call Lalitpur the city full of fine arts. It covers the dozens of temples like Krishna Mandir, Kumbeswor temple, Golden temle. Next site proceed to Pashupatinath Temple the holiest Hindu Temple situated on the bank of sacred holy river Bagmati. Sightseeing continues to the Boudhanath Stupa the biggest Stupa around inhabited by Tibetan Refugee since 1959AD. The day ends at Kathmandu Durbar Squar where can visti the Living Goddes Kumari who appear on the balcony of her temple to greet her devotees, Kastamandap temple (Though now it is under reconstruction process after collapsed in earthquake in 25 April 2014), the temple made out of single tree and named Kathmandu as it was known as Kantipur in earlier times. Kathmandu Durbar Squar cover dozen of temple concluding Kumari temple, Hanuman Dhoka, Maizu dewal, Taleju temple, Nautale Durbar, Kaal Bhairav, freak street and many more.

Overnight in a Boutique Hotel on BB Basis

04: Drive from Kathmandu (1350m/4,429ft.) to Rasuwagadi Tibet border (2557m/8,389ft.) 175km approx. 8-9hrs Drive.

Your Climbing Sherpa Guide and supporting team for this expedition come to your hotel very early in the morning with 4WD Jeep for people and a Truck to carry your expedition goods to Tibet. Rasuwagadi/Kerung the border of Tibet autonomous region of China is just 175km/109mile north west from Kathmandu but it require almost 7-8hrs drive because of its off road condition. Arrive at Kerung and transfer to hotel.

Overnight in guest house at Rasuwagadi Tibet border (2557m/8,389ft.) on full board basis.

05: Cross the Nepal border and drive to Kyorung (4,114m/13,497ft) Overnight at Kyorung on Full Board Basis.

After the Immigration and Custom formalities to enter to Tibet we drive to Kyorung height (32, 00m/10,499ft).

Kerung Border to enter Tibet from Nepal is a newly opened International border both for trading and travelling to increase Tourism, trade and people to people contact between the two countries and it will also support in the implementation of the China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) Initiative between Nepal and China/Tibet after the huge earthquake in 2015. This border is being important as the Chinese government is working to extend the railway line from Sigatse to Kerung. Now the people from some specific countries can Tibet through this border holding Passport and Tibet Travel permit.

Overnight in Guest house at Kyorung in Full board besis.

06: Acclimatization day in Kyorung (4,114m/13,497ft) Overnight at Kyorung.

It is highly recommended to acclimatize your body before heading towards higher area in to the Tibetan plateau. Kyorung height is the perfect place with an altitude of 4,114m/13,497ft as next day we drive to higher to Tingri nearly 4,500m. Kerong is a famous place historically and naturally. The Great saint Guru Milarepa also known for master for tantric wisdom in 11^th Century. Naturally at Kyirong view of Mt. Ganesh Himal, Mt. Langtang and hundreds of Snow-capped Mountain can be seen from Kyorung. Overnight in Guest house at KyorungOn Full Board Basis.

07: Drive from Kyoring height to Old Tingri (4,348m/ 14, 265ft) Overnight in Guest house on Full Board basis.

08: Acclimatization day at Tingri (4,348m/ 14, 265ft)

After Breakfast the climbing Sherpa takes you to a hill station (5000m/16,404ft) for acclimatization and back to Guest house at Tingri(4,348m/14,265ft). Overnight in Guest house on Full Board Basis.

09: Drive from Tingri to Mt. Shisapangma Base Camp (4,800m/ 15,748ft) approximately 2hrs drive. Overnight in Tended camp on Full Board Basis.

10: Rest and acclimatization day at Base camp(4,800m/ 15,748ft).

11: Trek from Shisapangma base camp(4,800m/ 15,748ft) to middle camp (5,220m/17,126ft)

12: Shisapangma middle camp (5,220m/17,126ft) to Advance base camp (5,400m/17,717ft)

13-34: Climbing period to Summit Shisapangma (8,013m/26,289ft) or (8,027m/26,335ft).

Up and down from Advance Base camp (5,400m/17,717ft) to Camp I (6,400m/20,997ft), Camp II (7,100m/23,294ft), Camp III (7,500m/24,606ft) and summit the Mt. Shisapangma(8,027m/26,335ft).

35: Up and down from Advance Base camp (5,400m/17,717ft) to Camp I (6,400m/20,997ft), Camp II (7,100m/23,294ft), Camp III (7,500m/24,606ft) and summit the Mt. Shisapangma(8,027m/26,335ft).

Overnight at hotel on Full Board Basis.

36: Drive from Tingri(4,348m/14,265ft) to Kerung border. Accommodation in Guest house on Full Board basis.

37: Drive from Kerung cross the Tibet border and continue drive to Kathmandu approximately 8-9hrs. Overnight in Hotel on BB baisi.

38: Leisure day in Kathmandu, Shopping and sightseeing. Overnight in Hotel in BB Basis.

39: Fly back to home country.

Transfer from hotel to international airport to board onward journey flight. Or combine with other trip like white water rafting or safari tour toChitwan or Bardia National Park or any other trip on your choice in Nepal, Bhutan, and India. Just let us know, we will arrange the trip as per your interest. The cost would be extra for any other activities.

Cost Includes

Transportation

Airport Pick up and Drop: Arrival and Departure from Kathmandu International Airport. Receive at Kathmandu Airport - Hotel transfers - after the trip drop to Airport.
Cargo Clearance: International Air cargo clearance of Member's Personal Luggage/ climbing equipment & Payment of Government taxes in Nepal. (Before expedition).
Land Transportation (Climbers/Staffs): Drive in a group by Jeep from Kathmandu to Shisapangma Basecamp via Kerong “Nepal-Tibet Border” and while returning after successful summit the Mt.Shisapangma: Drive same way back to Kathmandu by Jeep. (In case, if members have to return earlier than the team due to personal reasons, members have to pay oneself their own transportation costs up to Kathmandu).
All the Expedition Stuff and Luggage Transportation: Transportation of All Necessary expedition equipment & Foods for all Climber and supporting Staff from Kathmandu to Shisapangma Basecamp (by Jeep/Truck) then Basecamp to Advanced Basecamp (ABC) by Yak. Likewise returning from Advance Base camp (ABC) to Basecamp (by Yak), Basecamp to Kathmandu (by Jeep/Truck).
Climbers stuff and Luggage: Personal baggage and climbing equipment of every climber up to 70 Kg per member for personal baggage during the expedition period carried by Yaks. If luggage exceeds 70 KG then extra Yak is will be required. ($350 USD per Yak and carry 40 KG).

Permits:

Royalty: CMA/TMA permit of Chinese Government and Expedition Royalty to climb Mt. Shishapangma.
Tibet Entry Permit: Tibet entry permit and Visa arrangement fee.
National Park entry permit: Langtang National Park entry permit.
Garbage Deposit and Rubbish Collection fee: USD 1000 per climber as Rubbish collection and Garbage Deposit fees.

Food and Accommodation:

Hotel in Kathmandu: 5 nights hotel in Kathmandu (3-star category) 3 nights before and 2 night after the trip on BB Plan on twin Bed Room (sharing basis).
Lodging and food during the Trip: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 3 meals in a day including tea and coffee along. Accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Tent (twin sharing basis) during the trip. Single supplement is subject to a charge extra. Well-managed base camp & ABC set up for all involve member and staff in team.
High Altitude Service: High Altitude food, cooking pot, necessary cooking EPI gas, tents in Camp I, Camp II, and Camp III both for clients and Staff. Combine climbing gears, and fixed and dynamic rope throughout the climbing period.
Dinner in Kathmandu: Welcome Dinner with climbing staff to introducing each other and Farewell dinner with Nepalese ethnic group culture show/dance in a typical Nepalese Restaurant.

Supporting Staff:

Climbing Sherpa: An Experienced and government licensed holder High Altitude Climbing Sherpa each per climbing member. 1:1 (1 Climber: 1 Sherpa).
Sherpa’s Allowance and Salary: Equipment allowances, Salary, food, Accommodation and insurance.
Route Fixing Charge and Bonus: The team of Experienced Sherpa will fix the rope on the route along with the help of members. The Rope fixing change and luggage Carry Bonus of Sherpas is included. No any extra charge will be applied to the climbers.
Base Camo and Advance Base Camp Staff: A full experienced international cuisine well trained Cook for Base Camp and Advance Base Camp and Kitchen Helper as required as group size.
Allowances and Salary for Staff: Daily wages, Clothing allowances, Salary, food and essential equipment for all Nepalese/Local staff and Porters.
Government Representative: A Liaison officer as the government representative in Tibet with his Equipment, Salary, food, accommodation and insurance.
Insurance for all involved Staff: Emergency rescue, Medical and death Insurance for all Nepalese and local involved staff throughout the trip/ Expedition.

Equipment:

Base Camp and Advance Base Camp Tent: Each climber will have an individual tent, mattress and pillow. In the Base Camp we will have Dinning Tent, Kitchen Tent, Kitchen utensils, Store tents, Toilet & Shower Tent, Tent for Nepalese basecamp staffs and Communication tent.
Supplement Oxygen (O2): Each climbers will have 2 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) and 1-oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa, which has to be returned after the expedition.
Regulator and Oxygen masks: 1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks & regulator for each member and high-altitude Sherpa will be provided, which has to be returned after the expedition.
Back up Oxygen and Regulator: The stored back up Oxygen Cylinder, regulator and masks for additional use with appropriate charge on the spot.
Generator and Solar Panel: Generator and Solar panel for lights at base camp, to charge battery for laptop and other electronic devices.
Walkie-Talkie Permit: Permission will be taken for Walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.
Walkie-Talkie: Walkie-Talkie for the communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
Internet: The internet facility (Thuraya Satellite) will be available at the Basecamp & ABC subject to an appropriate charge.
Satellite Phone: Satellite Phone for emergency communication carried by Sherpa, also available for members with appropriate charge.
Weather Forecast: Weather forecast report will be updating throughout the expedition period.
First Aid Medical Kit: A Comprehensive Medical kit for the group and staff throughout the expedition period.
Map: Trekking and climbing map will be provided to each member of the team.
Summit Certificate: After successfully climbing the Mt. Shishapangma, A Certificate issued by CMA/TMA.

Others

Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties.
Flight ticket reconfirmation.
Visa extension procedure services (If necessary).
All necessary paper works, office service charge and government taxes levied in Nepal.
Special gifts of Snowpal Trek and Expedition Pvt. Ltd as a Love of Token.

Cost Excludes

Before the Trip

International Flight Tickets.
Nepal entry visa fee.
Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu (also in case of early return form trekking/expedition then the schedule itinerary).
Extra night in Kathmandu (In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking/expedition (due to any reason) then the scheduled itinerary.
Sightseeing entry fee in Kathmandu.
Filming and Drone permit (if special camera/Drone to make documentary or film.)

During the Trip

Travel, Trekking and High-Altitude insurance for Clients (Accidental, Medical, Heli Charter for emergency evacuation and Hospitalization charge.
Extra Yak and transportation if client return earlier than schedule have to pay oneself.
Any Bottled drinks and bar bill.
Laundry expenses, hot shower, Internet, landlines phone, battery charger.
Personal clothing, Packing items or bags and toiletries.
Personal trekking and climbing gear (Climbing boots, Crampons, Ice Axe/Ice hammer, Harness, Jammers, Karabiners, Finger eight/ATC guide, Tap sling etc (Can hire/buy in Kathmandu)
Any extra service, products offers or activities which are not mentioned in the Itinerary.
Helicopter for rescue (required to make insurance). If needed we are 24 hour ready to rescue and rescued amount will be claimed from your insurance.
Satellite permit if required USD 500 per.
Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa Guides as per mountaineering. Minimum USD 1000.00 per climbing Sherpa guide.
Tips and gifts for base camp and high altitude trekking and climbing staff.
Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkie or satellite phone and internet expenses
Any Services/items not mentioned in cost includes. Any extra expenses arising out of various/ unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations, etc.