Shishapangma Expedition (8012m)

Makalu Adventure arranges Mt Shishapangma climbing trip for 2025, 2026 and 2027. Booking open for Shishapangma Expedition at USD 25,500 per person. [Base Camp Service]

  • Package price

    USD 25500

  • Trip Code

    MKA-1002

  • No of days

    45

  • Group Size

    min 4 persons

  • Challenge level

    Challenging

  • MEALS

    Included (B,L, D)

  • TRANSPORTATION

    Private Vehicle & Flight

  • ACCOMMODATION

    Hotel & Guest House

  • MAX ALTITUTE

    8,013 m / 26,290 ft

  • BEST SEASON

    Mar-May / Sep-Dec

  • START POINT

    Kathmandu

  • END POINT

    Kathmandu

  • SUITABLE FOR

    16 to 79 years old

  • WALK PER DAY

    4 to 5 hours walk every day

  • GUIDING METHOD

    Live Guide/Instructor

Trip Overview

The Shishapangma Expedition is the only completely 8000er stretch out on Tibetan soil. Up to lower, 5000 m the base camp lain highly can be driven as at the Cho Oyu with jeeps - afterward, however, the distances from camp to camp are substantial since the route moves first over the little steep area.

It is simultaneous the original route as followed by the first western expedition from the year 1980 - despite missing larger technical difficulties stunning adventure can be taken, which lets mounting a 8000ers expect nevertheless with the necessary weather luck and the support of some experienced Sherpas.

Cost for Shishapangma Expedition

Mt. Shishapangma Expedition costs from USD 25,500 for Full Expedition Service

Full Expedition Service: USD $25,500. This includes all transfers, Kathmandu accommodation, fees & permits, internal flights, trek service to Base Camp (BC), accommodation and meals at BC, Sherpa guide on the mountain, tented accommodation & food on the mountain, supplementary oxygen.
As per Chinese government rule, 1 Climber = 1 Sherpa (compulsory)

  • Our above cost are based on 1:1 ratio [1 Climber 1 Climbing Sherpa]
  • Meals: In hotels, breakfast is provided. On the expedition, all food and non-alcoholic beverages are provided.
  • Internal Flights: Our policy is to match your needs rather than to state a particular flight or class of travel for each departure. We can provide very competitive prices for airfares to connect with our itineraries.
  • Insurance: Medical and Personal Insurance have not included although it is compulsory.

We have a number of successful expedition history since 1998. You may also like Everest Expedition from Tibet and Cho Oyu Expedition

Shishapangma Expedition Climbing Routes

Mt. Shishapgnamga can be climbed via different routes, North-west Ridge, North-east Ridge, and South-Southwest route. One interesting fact about Shishapangma expedition is there are two summits of Mt. Shishapgnama!. The main summit (8,027 m) can be climbed via South, southwest ridge, and the northeast climbing route. North-west climbing route is a commercial route and is most followed climbing route for Shishapangma climbing expedition.


DETAILED Itinerary

  • Day 01
    Depart your country / Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer To Hotel.
  • Day 02-04
    Guided Sightseeing In Kathmandu. Preparations for VISA and Expedition.
  • Day 05
    Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmu.
  • Day 06
    Zhangmu to Nyalam.
  • Day 07
    Nyalam to Tingri.
  • Day 08
    Tingri to Dopzang La (5135 m).
  • Day 09
    Acclimatization Day.
  • Day 10
    Base Camp to Advanced Base Camp.
  • Day 11
    Acclimatization (Advanced Base Camp).
  • Day 12-37
    Climbing Period.
  • Day 38
    Return To Advanced Base Camp.
  • Day 39
    Return to Base Camp.
  • Day 40
    Continue to Zangmu.
  • Day 41
    Zangmu to Kathmandu.
  • Day 42-43
    Free day at Kathmandu

    Today is your free day at Kathmandu. You can visit Thamel and other places like Durbar Square. Enjoy shopping. 

    Overnight stay at Hotel. 

    Included: BLD

  • Day 44
    Free day at Kathmandu
  • Day 45
    Final Departure

Cost Includes

  • Airport pickup/drop
  • Eco-friendly boutique hotel Thamel Eco Resort in Kathmandu (total 4 nights, twin sharing, BB)
  • Private transportation to/from Tibet border
  • Tibet Travel Permit, Mt. Shishapangma Expedition Permits & other entrance fees
  • Transportation in Tibet by private land cruiser (1 for every 4 people)
  • Support Truck to transport luggage, equipment and expedition logistics
  • Liaison Officer and Interpreter
  • Accommodation on lodges/hotels as mentioned (twin sharing, breakfast)
  • Sightseeing tours, entrance fees at monuments, guide
  • World class camping equipment (HA tents, inner sheet, table, chairs, mattress etc) [Base Camp and above]
  • Kitchen and Dinning equipment, Eating utensils, Shower Tents, Toilet Tent, Store Tent, etc
  • 4 Yaks for each member on way up to Advance BC , 3 Yaks on way down from ABC to BC [1 'yak load' means 40kg in spring and 50kg in autumn]
  • Full staff support up to the Advanced BC and upto summit.
  • Daily meals (breakfast, lunch and Dinner and energy bars for members and staffs) while staying Base Camp, Advanced BC, Camp I, Camp, II and Camp III
  • Insurance of support staff
  • Basic First Aid Supply for support staff and climbers
  • Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC)
  • Satellite mobile telephone (pay call)
  • Petrol Generator
  • Solar Panel
  • HA food above Advanced BC and till Summit
  • 1 member 1 Tent at Base Camp. Above Base camp twin sharing basis ABC, Camp I, Camp II and Camp III
  • Garbage deposit, Environment fee and Electricity
  • Radio for climbers
  • Oxygen. 4 litre 4 Bottle Oxygen for client. 4 litre 3 Bottle Oxygen for Climbing Sherpa.
  • Mask and Regulator and extra Mask and Regulator for emergency
  • EPI Gas and HA Stove
  • Pots and Pans.
  • Fixed Line ropes, and Snow Sticks.

Cost Excludes

  • International flights, Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu flight, airport taxes, excess baggage charges
  • Visa Fees
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Tibet while staying at Hotel
  • Personal climbing gears, ropes, carabiners, ice screw, etc
  • Extra Yak (if required for climbers’ excess luggage)
  • Personal expenses like bar bill, laundry, telephone etc
  • Personal medical and travel insurance
  • Extra permits that may be required for activities like filming etc
  • Summit bonus (only for successful climb), Tips etc [Recommended: USD 700/per climbing Sherpa]
  • Tips for staffs and Sherpa [USD 300 by each climber]

 info@makalu-adventure.com
 makaluadventures@gmail.com
 +977-9851037083

ALTITUDE ACCLIMATIZATION

To get the most from your trek, and to stay safe, it is important to follow acclimatization guidelines. At Makalu Adventure, whenever possible, we follow the acclimatization formula set out by Drs Jim Duff and Peter Gormly; experts in Wilderness Medicine. "Above 2000m, altitude illness is a possibility and above 2500m it becomes common".
"As a rough guide, above 2500m the maximum daily height gain between sleeping altitudes should not exceed 400m, with a rest day every third day or after every 1000m of sleeping ascent".
"Avoid overexertion and breathlessness while acclimatizing, stay well hydrated, avoid alcohol, excess caffeine, salt and protein, your diet should be 70% carbohydrate above 3500m".

Why Choose Makalu Adventure

Makalu Adventure has been trading for over 25 years; is one of the leading trek and expedition agents in Nepal and is used as in-country agent by several international adventure companies. At the helm is Mohan Lamsal (MD) assisted by head trekking guide Tenging Sherpa and head climbing guide Sanu Sherpa. Teni started trekking as a porter aged 14 and has hiked every trail in Nepal, many times! Sanu Sherpa has the distinction of having climbed all 14, 8,000m peaks, twice! Mohan Lamsal is not only MD of Makalu Adventure, he is also the General Secretary of the Nepal Mountaineering Association. You are in safe hands with Makalau Adventure.

Frequently asked Questions

Most climbers, who have already summitted Mount Shishapangma describes Mt. Shishapangma Expedition as one of the safest and easiest 8000m compared with others.

Client Reviews

EXCELLENT : (5 / 5.0 ) 2

100% recommend this Package.
Score Breakdown
  • Sean James
    United Kingdom

    Excellent service and a welcome by Makalu Adventure

    I've known and worked with Mohan and Makalu Adventure for nearly 15 years. In that time I've led many treks and high altitude expeditions to Nepal (15 expeditions over 8000m and counting). His company provides an excellent service and a welcome that I look forward to every season. The Thamel Eco Resort is a center of tranquility in Kathmandu and the perfect place to start and finish the Himalayan Adventure. The staffs are now like family and I hope to return for many years with the guarantee of safety and security that he offers in the mountains.
  • Roy Francis
    France

    I have been working as my country-agent for Makalu Adventure since last 20 years and recommend them most highly.

    “I have used Makalu Adventure as my in-county agent for the last twenty years and recommend them most highly. The staff are knowledgeable, well trained and go that extra mile to make sure all is well. These are just some of the trips I have done with Makalu Adventure: Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek - Phapulu to Everest Base Camp - Annapurna Base Camp - Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek Annapurna - Circuit of Dhaulagiri - Circuit of Manaslu - Rolwaling to Everest - Humla to Mt. Kailash - Everest ABC Tibet - Makalu Base Camp - Makalu Sherpani Col Pass Trek - Kangchenjunga Base Camp - Langtang Valley - Parchamo Peak - Dolpo - Mera Peak.
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