Trip Overview
Mt. Shisha Pangma: Rising 8,012m above sea level at 85.7 degrees E and 28.3 degrees N, is located in central Himalaya and lies totally inside Tibet Located in Tibet, near Everest, Tibetans refer to Shishapangma as “The Big Grassy Field”.The 14th highest mountain in the world. Is only eight-thousand-er stretched out on Tibetan soil. It's considered one of the more accessible 8,000-meter peaks due to its relatively gentle slopes compared to other peaks of similar altitude. The l...
Mt. Shisha Pangma: Rising 8,012m above sea level at 85.7 degrees E and 28.3 degrees N, is located in central Himalaya and lies totally inside Tibet Located in Tibet, near Everest, Tibetans refer to Shishapangma as “The Big Grassy Field”.The 14th highest mountain in the world. Is only eight-thousand-er stretched out on Tibetan soil. It's considered one of the more accessible 8,000-meter peaks due to its relatively gentle slopes compared to other peaks of similar altitude. The lowest of the world's fourteen 8,000-meter peaks. This mountain came to exposure after the Chinese opened Tibet to the Western world in 1978 A.D. Until then it was unknown to the Western mountaineers. Shishapangma is an exquisite mountain that vaunts awe-striking vistas along with the Himalayan range. A straightforward climb and not technically demanding, an excellent mountain for climbers wanting to scale their first 8,000m. Peak without taking much risk. Shishapangma has two summits, the commonly climbed Central summit that the Chinese say is 8,013m (7,999m on the old map), and the summit, 8,027 m (26,335ft). Our Shishapangma Expedition commences with an overland route drive from Tibet Border to Kerung and returns the same route from Kerung Border (Rasuwa District ) to Kathmandu.
- Climbing any mountain especially 8000m above is tough but highly rewarding as well. So, do prepare yourself Psychologically and Physically to withstand all possible hazards that may come across your path during the mountaineering journey.
- The expedition is EXTREMELY Challenging but worth it. Before the summit push, we will have enough time at the Base Camp where our supremely talented climbing Sherpa guide will train you very well to be in the Himalayas by providing you with all technical know-how and techniques.
- The summit lies at a higher altitude and can cause altitude sickness to anyone attempting the summit push. But proper acclimatization, enough Oxygen which will be carried and reserved at higher camps for emergency use, and support/assistance by our high altitude climbing Sherpa Guide will help you go through to reach the summit of your dream mountain. Above the higher camps, we will always have extra bottles of oxygen in case of emergencies. This is why one must go on an expedition to any of the 7 thousand before heading to any 8000m. This will not only help you gain experience in the high altitude but also familiarize you with all the gears and equipment while handling extremely cold temperatures, gaining great crampon skills on and on the rock, snow, ice, rappelling with a pack on, and using ascenders and jumars on a fixed-line. Along with tolerance at a high altitude, you need strength, endurance, and strong cardiovascular conditioning.
NOTE: Prioritize your training efforts with the following techniques assuming you are in good health and injury-free;
01. Climbing Conditioning: Uphill climbing with a backpack, walking and staircase climbing
02. Strength training for lower body and core
03. Cardiovascular Training: Include both aerobic and anaerobic workouts with and without pack-weight
04. Flexibility Training: Include stretches for overall body
Trip Facts
- Airport: Kathmandu
- Arrival/Departure From Kathmandu Airport
- Accommodation:3*** to 5***** as per request
- Meals:B/B plan in Kathmandu & B,L,D in during Driving and climbing period
- Transportation: Car, Jeep, Mini Bus
- Country:Tibet, China
- Location: Jugal/Langtang Himal/Tibet
- Duration: 44 Day’s KTM-KTM (typically)
- Climbing route: Northwest Ridge/Northeast ridge
- Technical Experience: Advance
- Highest access: 8,013m/26289ft.
- First Ascent: Joseph Hsu Ching (China). 2 May, 1964
- Climbing Duration: 26 days (typically)
- Major Activity: Trekking/Climbing/Jeep Safari
- Co-Ordinates: 28°21'08''N, 85°46’47''E
- Grade: Moderate
- Culture:Tibetan and Sherpa
- Mode of Travel: Lodge/Camping
- Himalayan sights:Everest, Cho-Oyu, Makalu, Friendship peak
- Best season: Spring (April, May) and autumn (October, November)
- Climbing Ratio: 1+1 (1 Member 1 Climbing Sherpa Guide)
Trip Highlights
- The expedition to attempt the mountain from the south was a British Team in 1982.
- Mount Shishapangma was first climbed via the Northern Route on 2 May 1964 by Chinese Expedition led by Xu JIng (Joseph Hsu Ching).
- Mount Shishapangma is also called Gosainthan which means "Place of the Saint" or "Abode of Shiva".
Camp details used during an expedition to Shishapangma:
Base Camp
- Altitude: Approximately 5,000 meters (16,400 feet)
- Features: This camp is the starting point for the climb and usually includes tents, cooking facilities, and basic medical supplies. Climbers spend a few days here to acclimatize.
Advanced Base Camp (ABC)
- Altitude: Approximately 5,600 meters (18,373 feet)
- Features: A more advanced staging area where climbers further acclimatize and prepare for higher altitude ascents. This camp has tents, food supplies, and essential equipment.
Camp 1
- Altitude: Approximately 6,400 meters (20,997 feet)
- Features: The first high camp, provides a rest stop for climbers on their way to higher camps. It is typically equipped with tents and basic supplies.
Camp 2
- Altitude: Approximately 7,000 meters (22,965 feet)
- Features: This camp is closer to the summit and is used by climbers to rest and prepare for the final ascent. It offers minimal shelter and supplies due to the challenging conditions at this altitude.
Camp 3
- Altitude: Approximately 7,400 meters (24,278 feet)
- Features: The highest camp before the summit push. It provides a brief rest point for climbers and is equipped with essential supplies to support the final ascent.
Summit
- Altitude: 8,027 meters (26,335 feet)
- Features: The ultimate goal of the expedition. Climbers typically start their summit push from Camp 3 or Camp 2, depending on weather and conditions. The summit offers breathtaking views and a sense of accomplishment.
Additional Notes
- Weather Conditions: The weather on Shishapangma can be extremely unpredictable and harsh, with strong winds, heavy snowfall, and extremely low temperatures.
- Acclimatization: Proper acclimatization is crucial to avoid altitude sickness and ensure a safe climb.
- Permits: Climbing Shishapangma requires permits from the Chinese government.
Route Camps:
Advanced Base Camp (5,600m/18,375 ft): The base camp and advanced base camp is located in the biggest area of Tibetan plateau. From this plateau you will have amazing views of the Himalaya. Shishapangma is usually climbed via the Northwest face and the North ridge, these are the standard commercial routes aka the normal climbing routes. The north ridge route is considered the easiest route to the summit of Shishapangma. Xtreme Climbers supporting crew will set up ABC for almost 18 to 21 days. Most high altitude climbers spend 75% of their time at base camp during long expeditions. We Xtreme Climbers provides a personal Tent to each of our valuable clients as well for our Climbing Sherpa Guise and helping crew which becomes your private retreat, The Shower and Toilet tent is available at your convenience. a Dining tent becomes the common area for our members and supporting crew. Before climbing you are encouraged to participate in a Puja ceremony for blessing and good luck.
Camp 1 (6,400m/21,000 ft) 5 hrs: Camp 1 (6,400m) Camp one, a great location to have the view of sunrise and sunset. It is located on a flat snowfield with plenty of space for Camp. This becomes a deposit camp that allows supplies to be ferried up to the higher camps. From ABC it takes approximately 3 hours to reach the crampons point, once on the glacier it is another 3 hours to reach camp 1. After camp one we fix about 22-30m and 20M of rope on a 55º slope.
Camp 2 (7,100m/23,300 ft) 4 hrs: Camp 2 is always fixed at about 7,100-7,150m. Right out of camp 1 to the climbing is flat for almost 30 minutes, after that you encounter fixed lines at 40-45º. Generally the climbing from camp 1 camp 2 is safe but we advise our climbers and climbing Sherpa guide to climb on fixed ropes 100% of the time of this section of the route. It's because in between there are some big crevasses which can be difficult to see because it's covered by snow. From camp two you will be able to view Langtang-re if the weather is clear.
Camp 3 (7,500m/24,600ft) 3 hrs: Climbing from camp 2 to camp 3 is strenuous. For about One hour you will ascend 165m of fixed line on a 30º snow slope. From here you continue up for another Three hours to the stair ridge, this is now just below the central summit ridge. From this point continue for a half hour to a col, or Camp 3. This space is accommodating for 10-12 Two Man Tents. Here you will rest from 15:00-11:00 before starting the push summit.
Summit (8,013m/26289ft) 14 hrs: Steep ascent on a Snow and Rock ridge to a snow pinnacle that is the false central summit. Most climbers finish here but the real summit is 22m higher which is a snowy knife-edge ridge. (The ridge would be very risky in bad conditions). From the summit point of central Sishapangma the surrounding view of Cho Oyu, Everest and the number of 7000m satellite peaks is tremendous. Most climbers leave for the summit push at about 11:00 and reach the summit between 05:00-07:00 am. From camp 2 to the summit almost 100% of the climbing route requires climbing on fixed rope. 97% of climbers descend down to camp 3 from the central summit. If you are considering traversing the knife edge ridge we recommend that the forecast has a 0% chance of wind, snow or low visibility.
Itinerary
Cost includes
Full Board Service: For full board clients we provide a personal tent and food, which will be prepared by their climbing Sherpa. We provide UHF/VHF handheld radios on the mountain to maintain communications between ABC and high camps.
We provide a personal climbing Sherpa guide to help clients reach the summit. The secret of success on Everest is a strong and experienced climbing Sherpa. No matter how good and experienced a climber is, it is a long slog. Personal climbing Sherpas will set up camp 1, camp 2 and camp 3. They will also carry food provisions, fuel and oxygen and will guide and assist the client on the summit day.
Full Board included services:
- Arrival & Departure in Kathmandu: All arrival and departure transfer services to and from international airports with other necessary surface transportation, Assistance at the international airport by Xtreme Climbers representative on arrival and departure.
- Overland Transportation: Required necessary arrival and departure transfer services to and from International airport with Kerung border transport as per the program.
- Hotels in Kathmandu: 4 Nights 5***** hotel accommodations in Kathmandu on a B/B basis.
- Land transportation: Land transportation from Kathmandu-Kerung-Kathmandu for all climbing members, Sherpa, guides and kitchen staff as per the program. (if we need to enter and exit from Lhasa we provide) Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu flight with additional cost.
- Flights: Schedule flights from KTM-LHASA-KTM. If taking flights additional cost will be applied.
- Tibet Visa and Road Permit: Tibet Visa and road permit for members, climbing Sherpa, guides and kitchen crew.
- Chinese Government Royalty: Chinese Government Royalty for climbing Mt. Shisha Pangma from north face.
- Lhasa Hotel: 3 Night 3*** hotel accommodation in Lhasa if we need to enter and exit from Lhasa.
- Expedition Permit: Expedition Permit to climb Cho-Oyu along the northwest ridge route.
- Custom clearances: Custom clearances at the border of China.
- Chinese Government Royalty: Cho-Oyu Expedition Chinese Government Royalty for group and climbing Sherpa guide.
- Chinese visa: Chinese visa for the climbing period, both Base Camp staff, Sherpa and group.
- Climbing Sherpa guide: Higley experienced, trained and Government Licensed 1:1 ratio (1. member 1. Climbing Sherpa) Guide each member and leaders will be included.
- Chinese liaison officer: TMA or CTMA selected English speaking Chinese liaison officer and interpreter
- Base Camp camping equipment: Required necessary camping equipment in Base Camp and Advance Base Camp.
- Full Board Accommodation: Full Board (B/L/D) Hotel en route in Tibet: Lhasa, Tingri (provided by CTMA).
- Food and high food during the expedition: High-quality Food and high food during the expedition period for expedition members and staff.
- Permanent kitchen facilities: Permanent kitchen facilities at the advanced base camp with entire necessary services as per itinerary.
- Staff during Expedition: Required necessary staff during the Expedition period with an experienced guide (B.C Manager) as per group size.
- Surface transportation: Surface transportation will be available as per itinerary.
- Cargo clearance: Cargo clearance & duties assistance service free.
- Expedition Staff Wages and Allowance: Daily wages, equipment allowance & insurance for expedition staff.
- Solar Panels: Required necessary Solar panels for light and battery chargers will be provided for expedition members.
- Heater: Heater will be provided at base camp for heating at the dining room.
- Expedition Tents: Required necessary Tents for Camp 1, 2, and 3 High-quality VE-25 North Face personal tent at base camp and advance base camp for members and required necessary Permanent kitchen, Kitchen equipment, Camp furniture, Dining, Guest, Shower, Toilet Tents facility at B.C and at A.B.C as per scheduled itinerary.
- Climbing Equipment: Required necessary climbing hardware and ropes.
- Preferable Meals: Preferable meals at B.C, A.B.C, and above higher camps, Hot drinks and beverages, freeze-dried food and 24-hour hot drinks and beverages during the expedition
- High altitude freeze-dried food: Quality high altitude freeze-dried food for Sherpa and staff;
- Oxygen: 2 Bottles (Summit Oxygen) with masks and regulators (if requested by client)
- For Climbing Sherpa Guide: Best high-quality Sherpa's tents, food during the trekking and climbing period, and their insurance.
- Ice Falls Charges: Ice falls charges, all high-quality tents for higher camps 1, 2, 3 ·
- EPI gas and burners: EPI gas and burners for cooking food above base camp.
- Insurances of Local Staff during Expedition: Entire necessary Accidental Insurance of Cook, Climbing Sherpa guide and B.C staff and their wages, equipment, and medical.
- Baggage allowance: Per person 50.kg baggage allowance during trekking up and down carried by Yak.
- At Kerung Border: At the Kerung border, trucks will be provided for the -Chinese base camp and return to Kerung for loads.
- Yaks during Expedition: Required necessary Yaks to carry expedition loads from the Chinese base camp to the middle camp to advance base camp and return.
- First Aid Medical Kits Box: First Aid medical kits for the group and the staff.
- Satellite phone: Satellite phone carried by Guide for communication and available for members with the cost of US$ 4 per minute call.
- Weather Report: Daily Weather Report Services
- Emergency Oxygen and Mask Regulator: Emergency Oxygen and Mask Regulator will be available at the higher camps.
- Summit Certificate: Mt. Shishapangma Summit Certificate after summiting successfully.
- Pre-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation: Complete pre-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation and visa extension procedure services (if necessary)
- Farewell Dinner: Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with a domestic culture show in Kathmandu.
- Company minimum service charge and VAT / TAX: Entire necessary paperwork, XTREME CLIMBER’S minimum service charges, and Government Taxes levied in Nepal.
Base Camp (Full Board) Service:
We Xtreme Climbers provides very professional, helpful and friendly service from Kathmandu to the ABC as well as during the climb. Our objective is to provide a good quality, helpful, safe, friendly, stress free and comprehensive service to maximize summit opportunity.
In the Base camp our cooks and helpers will prepare and serve three delicious freshly cooked and plentiful meals a day and will ensure that hot and cold drinks are available 24 hrs a day. In the Base Camp we provide spacious expedition quality personal tents for all our clients both with full board or base-camp service only. In base camp we also provide a dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet facilities and portable shower facilities and tent accommodation for our staff.
In base camp we provide access to communication including satellite telephone and internet access, solar panels to charge your batteries and UHF/VHF handheld radios on the mountain to maintain communications between ABC and high camps.
Our camp manager as well as guides and climbing Sherpas have extensive experience on multiple Everest climbs. They will ensure cooperation with other companies and Base Camp organizations. In base camp our guides will work with other teams to ensure contribution from all operators for tasks such as route fixing and to ensure the safety of climbers from ABC to the summit.
Base Camp and Advance Base Camp (Full Board) Service Cost Includes:
- Arrival and departure transfer services to and from both Domestic and International flight as per itinerary.
- All arrival and departure transfer services to and from the International Airport with Kerung border transport as per itinerary.
- 4 Nights 5***** Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu on a B/B basis.
- Land transportation from Kathmandu-Kerung-Kathmandu sector to all climbing members, Sherpa guide and kitchen staff as per itinerary.
- Tibet Visa and road permit for member and kitchen crew.
- Chinese Government Royalty to climb Mt. Shisha Pangma from the north face
- All wages, equipment, medical and accidental Insurance for all involved staff in trekking and climbing.
- Equipment allowances and wages for cooks, kitchen boys and Chinese Government Liaison Officer
- All kitchen tents, store tents, dining tents, toilet tents, tables, chairs, and cooking utensils at Base Camp and Advance Base Camp.
- Common climbing equipment (rope, ice bars, ice screws, Ice hammer etc)
- 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea/coffee)along with available Hotel/ Lodge/Guest Houses(along the trail provided by China Tibet Mountaineering Association)
- High-quality VE-25 North-Face Tented camp accommodation during the climbing period for members and staff as per itinerary.
- Required necessary High-quality food, fuel for B.C, Advance base camp.
- Per climbing, members have a 50 kg baggage allowance from Chinese Base Camp to advance base camp and return carried by Yaks.
- Daily Weather Report Services
- Required necessary number of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp and advance base camp as per numbers of group size
- First Aid medical kits for the Group and the staff.
- Satellite phone carried by Guide for communication and available for members with the cost of US$ 4 per minute call.
- Appropriate food for high altitude and all climbing crew at base camp and advance base camp.
- A heater will be provided at the Advance base camp for heating at the dining room.
- Emergency Oxygen mask and regulator provided with appropriate charge.
- Each expedition member will have an individual tent available in the ABC and CBC.
- Solar panel for light and battery charger.
- Free assistance service for Cargo clearance and Duties.
- Fresh cooked food and kitchen will be set up at base camp and advance base camp.
- A generator will be providing for back- up -lighting power.
- Transportation of food supply to Advance Base Camp from Kathmandu
- Complete Pre-departure information, and flight ticket reconfirmation (If required by members)
- Our service charge and Government Taxes are levied in Nepal and Tibet.
- Mt. ShishaPangma Summit Certificate after summiting successfully.
- Welcome, and Farewell Dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with a domestic culture show in Kathmandu.
Cost Excludes
- Airfare of international flights.
- Nepal entry visa fee (Visa issuance on arrival in Kathmandu)
- Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except for the Welcome and Farewell dinner)
- Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars
- Any extra services or products offers or activities that are not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations,
- Any additional staff other than specified.
- Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests, and hospitalization expenses.
- Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
- Travel insurance and helicopter rescue.
- Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa guides as per Mountaineering Association rules. Minimum $1500.00USD per Climbing Sherpa guide
- Items of a personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
- Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, Walkies- -talkies or satellite phones, And Internet expenses.
- Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear
- Nepal entry visa fee (Visa issuance is easy at the arrival)
- Wake talkies & Filming permit.
- Summit bonus for personal climbing Sherpa/guide.
- Personal climbing gear
- Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods
- Any other item not included in “ INCLUDES SECTION”
Base Camp and Advance Base Camp (Full Board) Service Cost Excludes:
- Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner)
- Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars
- Items of a personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
- Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies or satellite phones And Internet expenses
- Clothing, packing Items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear
- Any extra services or products or offers or activities that are not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations,
- Any additional staff other than specified.
- Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses.
- Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
- Travel Insurance and helicopter rescue.
- Airfare of international flights
- Climbing Sherpa and High altitude food (if you require, you have to inform us 2 months before your entry in Tibet)
- Tent above Advance Base Camp
- Ice falls charges and garbage Deposit
- Nepal entry visa fee (Visa issuance is easy at the arrival)
- Wake talkies & Filming permit (only for special filming camera only).
- Personal climbing gear;
- Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods;
- Appropriate food for high altitude.
- Xtreme Climbers services will be "Zero" above Advance Base Camp
- Any other item not included in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” SECTION
- Tips, gifts, souvenirs.
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