Shishapangma is also the highest peak in the Langtang Himal area. The trademark of Shishapangma is a long, steep, craggy southern face rising over 2000m, makes an imposing sight to all world to climb. The Nepalese name of the peak is Gosaitan meaning “The Holy Place”. The Tibetan name is Xixapangma and it means literally "The Mountain overlooking the grassy plains". Shishapangma is only the peak w
ith the height over 8000m which is totally located in Tibet. Shishapangma Expedition:
Shishapangma was the last 8000m peak to be climbed. It is the closest 8000m Peak for possible Expedition from Kathmandu even though it lies totally in Tibet. Hsu Ching and his ten-man Chinese climbing team in 1964 had made first successful Shishapangma Expedition reaching to the summit via northwest face of Mt. Shishapangma and it was finally opened to foreign teams in 1980. Shishapangma Expedition can be made from its South and North faces. This expedition is easier and less technical as well better commercial from Mt. Shishapangma’s North face. Due to a massif 2000m face and few challenging lines the South face of Mt. Shishapangma requires a good level of alpine climbing experience. The south face route is not feasible for the beginners of mountain climbing. There are two separate base camps for Shishapangma Expedition. They are to be used for Expedition Base separately from south and North side. The access to both Base Camps is very convenient by SUV from Nyalam, a considerable and rapidly expanding town and two days of hike to the Advanced Base Camp (5800m) of Mt. Shishapangma. Shisapangma Expedition Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and Hotel transfer
Day 02/03: Preparation, Briefings, Last minute shopping and formalities
Day 04: Early morning departure from Kathmandu to Tibetan border at Kadari (720m); border formalities followed by drive to Zhangmu (1600m); overnight in hotel
Day 05: Two hours drive by Jeep from Zhangmu to Naylam (3700m); overnight in hotel
Day 06: Rest day for acclimatization; hike to the hill above the city; overnight in hotel
Day 07-09:Four hours drive from Naylam to Chinese Camp (4900m); acclimatization; camping
Day 10: Hike to the Middle Camp (5200m); camping
Day 11: Hike to Base Camp (5400m) on Shishapangma moraine; camping
Day 12-38: Climbing period to summit Shishapangma(8012m), Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3, Summit
Day 39: Preparation to return to Kathmandu; Clean Base Camp and trek to Middle camp (5200m) and then drive to Naylam(3700m); overnight in hotel. Day 40: Six hours drive from Naylam to Zhangmu; overnight in hotel
Day 41: Early morning drive to the border at Kodari; border crossing, immigration formalities, collection of Nepalese visa; drive to Kathmandu
Day 42: Leisure day in Kathmandu(Contingency day)
Day 43: Leisure day, sightseeing in Kathmandu (Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath); Fairwell-Celebration dinner
Day 44: Transfer to the airport for final departure or alternatively join other activities
