SHISHAPANGMA CLIMBING (42 Days)

Introduction
Shishapangma [8,046 meters] is probably the least known of the world's fourteen 8000-meter peaks, despite being only 80 km northeast of Kathmandu. The mountain is hidden from Nepal, tucked behind the Langtang Himal and the main Himalayan ridge. The round trip to Shishapangma takes us five days, and it is one of Tibet's best kept trekking secrets and finest high alpine walks. This adventure trek is one of the few treks that do not involve pass crossing, which makes it a bit easier than our other trekking tours in Tibet, but none the less rewarding.

Here on the southeast side of Shishapangma, the monsoon from the Indian subcontinent manages to push over the Jugal Himal, bringing some rain most nights from June until early September. Most days are clear and we will have nourishing lush meadows and an outstanding display of wildflowers high into the mountains.

outlined itinerary
06-Apr Arrive Kathmandu
07-Apr In Kathmandu
08-Apr Nyalam
09-Apr Nyalam
10-Apr Base camp
11-Apr- 15-Apr Base camp
16-Apr Advance BC
17-Apr- 14 May Climb
15-May Base camp
16-May Nyalam
17-May Kathmandu

trip facts
Trip length: 42 Days
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge and camping
Transportation: 4WD Land cruiser with support truck, flight
Maximum altitude: 8027m

For further inquiry please feel free to mail at: enquiry@tibet-adventures.com

Warning
MountainsWe have run many successful and safe expeditions however you must understand this is as real as it gets. We try our best with safety and gear within the limits of the expedition budget and the success rates for Shishapangma (Central summit) are high, but this is 8000m and anything can happen. Even with good gear, good everything, the risk of death is small BUT REAL. There is UNAVOIDABLE avalanche danger, although the probability is low. If you haven't climbed to 8000m before you will find the mountain bigger and scarier than you ever imagined.

We try our best and we are very responsible, caring people HOWEVER we are not liable for anything, full stop.

              

Attitude
Peak HimalayaMentally, you should not be on this expedition unless you think you can climb to the summit, there is a lot of power is positive thinking. At the same time you must be prepared for disappointment; conditions may not be perfect, you may struggle at extreme altitude etc.

Experience and fitness
Despite the relatively non-technical nature you MUST have some mountaineering experience and MUST have been to 6000m before. The fitter you are when you arrive the better. You must be at least moderately fit, your fitness will build remarkably on the mountain. Don't underestimate the difficulty and strength of will required to climb at over 7000m.

For further inquiry please feel free to mail at: enquiry@tibet-adventures.com