Mt. Shishapangma Expedition (8046m) is the fourteenth highest mountain and the last mountain above 8000 meters for a mountain climbing. Mount Shishapangma lies in Tibet near the high peaks of Langtang in Nepalese border and opened for climbing to western mountaineers in 1978 by the Chinese authority.
Shishapangma is considered as one of the most straightforward mountain peaks climbing in Nepal. The North-west Ridge is quite easy and the success rate of summiting Shishapangma is high. Mount Shishapangma (8046m) was first climbed by H. Ching and Nine Climbers in 1664 and both were Chinese.
Shishapangma base camp is situated at 5000 meters and offers the spectacular views of the mountain and the ridge. Advanced Base Camp of this peak is located on the glacier on the west side of the moraines at 5400m. Shishapangma peak can be summitted after the three camps during ascending the peak. Ascending fairly steep snow slopes and rock ridge to the solid snow reaches to the summit which offers the enchanting view of Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu and more.
The Shishapangma Expedition route also offers us the great opportunity to interact with Himalayan lifestyles and learn about their traditions and culture. It is easy to climb Mount Shishapangma as compared to Everest Expedition and Manaslu but physical and mental fitness is must to accomplish the climb. A person with physical and mental fitness and minimum 7 hours per day walking ability can complete Shishapangma Expedition easily and happily.
For successful Shishapangma Expedition, you should be physically and mentally fit. A person with previous experience of non technical/technical peak climbing and trekking in high altitudes will complete this trip more easily and happily. We have experienced group members who will help you to accomplish your mission successfully.
Shishapangma Expedition has been the lifetime dream of many people’s all around the globe. Life Dream Adventure organizes this Shishapangma Expedition in Nepal with very safe and successful way. We provide experienced climbing guide, porters and Sherpa. We are flexible in trekking itinerary, package and Shishapangma Expedition cost. We provide base camp service or full board service during Shishapangma Expedition.
Welcome to Kathmandu. On arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport, you will meet office representative from Life Dream Adventure who will transfer you to the Hotel. You can relax on your remaining leisure time. There will be welcome dinner at evening hosted by Life Dream Adventure.
Overnight in Kathmandu
Today we will visit Life Dream Adventures office in the afternoon. There we will meet guides who will check our equipments and make sure that we are redy to go for further trek. We will also have short briefing about the trip which will make us familiar on the days up in the mountain.
Overnight in Kathmandu
Today after having breakfast, we will begin our trip from scenic drive to Kodari. On the way we can enjoy the beautiful small villages, rivers and great landscapes. We will reach there in about 7 hours of drive.
Overnight in Kodari
We continue our drive from Kodari to Nylam. The great landscapes can be observed in today’s drive too.
Overnight in Nylam
Today we will take rest in Nylam. Experts believes that resting inactive is not good for our upcoming trek so we will go for short walks around Nylam and also some small hikes if possible.
Overnight in Nylam
We will again continue our drive to Chinese Base Camp. While driving, we can enjoy the great views of majestic mountains. Beautiful forests and smalls villages make our trip more exciting.
Overnight in Chinese Base Camp
Finally, our walking days starts here in Chinese Base Camp. Today we will ascend towards the Advanced Base Camp. Enjpying the great mountain vistas we will continue our trip.
Overnight in Camp
We will continue our walk through the beautiful landscapes and enjoying the natural beauties. After 3 days from Chinese Base Camp we will reach Advanced Base Camp.
Overnight in ABC
We will spend the climbing period staying in a tented camp. Till the camp 2 you will stay in personal tents then after on camp 3; you may have to share the tents. High camp food will be provided from Camp 3 up to summit. After climbing we will be back to advanced base camp.
Today we will retrace our foot steps to Chinese Base Camp. Incredible views of giant snowcapped mountains give us company throughout the walk.
Overnight in CBC
From Chinese Base Camp we will drive to Nyalam in our private vehicle. On the way we will enjoy the great scenarios.
Overnight in Nyalam
We will drive to Zhangmu from Nyalam and then continue to Kathmandu. This wioll be scenic drive that offers us the great views of diverse landscapes and beautiful natural views.
Overnight in Kathmandu
Shopping around or you can do full day sightseeing of Kathmandu city. Visit the most popular places around Kathmandu such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhu Nath, Boudha Nath, and Pashupatinath. Farewell dinner at Nepali culture restaurant.
Overnight in Kathmandu
Today our representative will drop you to Tribhuwan International Airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight.
Please Note: The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. Our trip can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.
Autumn (Sept to Dec) and spring (March – May) is the best time for Mountain climbing in Nepal. The climbing ratio is high in autumn in compare to spring for Shishapangma expeditions.
You need to have extensive mountaineering experiences to join Shishapangma Expedition. Stable health with daily 6-7 hours walking ability is also essential for the trip. One should be mentally and physically fit to accomplish this trip easily and happily. Trekking experience in high altitudes will make this trip easier.
Yes only a person with good mental and physical condition with stable health can go for this trip.
If you have any health problem we recommend you to consult your doctor before going on this trip to make your trip successful easily and happily.
You will have enough options of staying in local lodges to tourist standard hotels in some places during the trek. You will have food and accommodation in tea houses. In the busy season you might adjust in kitchen rooms. In the high altitudes we will stay in camps or tents.
You can order from the available menu where you are going to stay. Because of the well-developed trekking route, this area offers continental and local Nepalese food available. While camping, our cook will prepare food for whole team.
Yes climbing permit is required to climb any peak over 5000m. Climbing without a permit is illegal.
It depends on the area you are trekking. Most of the area in trekking route has VHF phones. Some area also gets mobile coverage but in remote communication is not available or very limited so only option would be satellite phone.
Yes you must have travel insurance which can cover the helicopter rescue and medical fee coverage in case of any kinds of emergency. Sometime altitude sickness makes you in difficult situation and need to airlift to Kathmandu. So the insurance need to cover these expenses.
The answer is No! You will not find any ATMs on the way to trek. ATMs are available in big cities like Kathmandu.
Note: Everything you buy must be paid in Nepali currency. So, it is wise to exchange money before the trek.
No, we have porters who carry your heavy gear but you have to carry light day-pack containing water bottle, camera, sunglasses, extra layer of clothing, rain coat or wind breaker and snacks.
Don’t worry, we provide only experienced and reliable guides and porters. We guarantee that your guides and porters won’t disappear throughout your trip. In case they did, we will immediately send you new guide or porter to help you.
Mt. Shishapangma Expedition (8046m) is the fourteenth highest mountain and the last mountain above 8000 meters for a mountain climbing. Mount Shishapangma lies in Tibet near the high peaks of Langtang in Nepalese border and opened for climbing to western mountaineers in 1978 by the Chinese authority.
Shishapangma is considered as one of the most straightforward mountain peaks climbing in Nepal. The North-west Ridge is quite easy and the success rate of summiting Shishapangma is high. Mount Shishapangma (8046m) was first climbed by H. Ching and Nine Climbers in 1664 and both were Chinese.
Shishapangma base camp is situated at 5000 meters and offers the spectacular views of the mountain and the ridge. Advanced Base Camp of this peak is located on the glacier on the west side of the moraines at 5400m. Shishapangma peak can be summitted after the three camps during ascending the peak. Ascending fairly steep snow slopes and rock ridge to the solid snow reaches to the summit which offers the enchanting view of Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu and more.
The Shishapangma Expedition route also offers us the great opportunity to interact with Himalayan lifestyles and learn about their traditions and culture. It is easy to climb Mount Shishapangma as compared to Everest and Manashlu but physical and mental fitness is must to accomplish the climb. A person with physical and mental fitness and minimum 7 hours per day walking ability can complete Shishapangma Expedition easily and happily.
For successful Shishapangma Expedition, you should be physically and mentally fit. A person with previous experience of non technical/technical peak climbing and trekking in high altitudes will complete this trip more easily and happily. We have experienced group members who will help you to accomplish your mission successfully.
Shishapangma Expedition has been the lifetime dream of many people’s all around the globe. Life Dream Adventure organizes this Shishapangma Expedition in Nepal with very safe and successful way. We provide experienced climbing guide, porters and Sherpa. We are flexible in trekking itinerary, package and Shishapangma Expedition cost. We provide base camp service or full board service during Shishapangma Expedition.
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