Shishapangma Expedition (8,013m)
Shishapangma Expedition (8,013m)
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Shishapangma lies in Tibet near the high peaks of Langtang in Nepalese border. Chinese authority opened this peak for the western mountaineers in 1978.Shishapangma is the last of 8000m to be climbed. Now the peak is considered one of the most straightforward 8000m. Climbs via the North-West Ridge and thesuccess of summiting the peak are quite high. The base camp is situated at 5000m. Which offers the spectacular views of the mountain and the ridge? ABC islocated at the glacier on the west side of the moraines at 5400m. After crossing snow pinnacles & headwall, Camp 1 is fixed at 6400m. On a broad plateau.After climbing snow slopes and the headwall to the Col, camp 2 is established at 7000m on a massive plateau. Climbing a few stretches of steep and mostlyeasy snow leads to shoulder at 7400m. Where Camp 3 can be established at rock-crowned flat buttress. Ascending fairly steep snow slopes and rock ridge to thesolid snow reaches to the summit which offers the enchanting view of Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu and more.

ITINERARY:
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfers to hotel and welcome dinner in the evening
Day 02: Full day Guided Tour in Kathmandu valley. Checking the equipment & packing, introduction between our staffs and members concerning how do communicateeach other
Day 03: Kathmandu for official formalities & other preparation.
Day 04: By Bus: Kathmandu to Zangmu.
Day 05: Drive to Nyalam.
Day 06: Rest at Nyalam.
Day 07: Drive to Shishapangma base camp.
Day 08-11: Rest at Base Camp.
Day 12: Trek to Advance Base Camp.
Day 13: Rest at Advance Base Camp.
Day 14-38: Climbing period.
Day 39: Advance Base Camp.
Day 40: Base Camp.
Day 41: Clean up the Base Camp.
Day 42: Drive from Base Camp to Nyalam
Day 43: Drive to Kathmandu.
Day 44: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and other activities.
Day 45: Departure