Mt. Shishapangma Expedition Spring 2009

Height: 
8013(m)

Shishapangma is the 14th highest mountain on the planet. It is called Gosainthan in Nepali. It is located in central himalaya and lies totally in Tibet. The route is straightforward climb and not technically demanding. Mt Shishapangma 8013 m was first climbed by H. Ching and Nine Climbers in 1664.

Entry: Zangmu
Exit: Zangmu
Departure date: 14 April 2009
Trip duration: 38 Days
Service: Up to advance base camp
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Camping

EXPEDITION ITINERARY:
Days Date Itinerary
1 11-April Welcome at Kathmandu airport
2 12-April In Kathmandu for Tibet visa procedure
3 13-April In Kathmandu for Tibet visa procedure
4 14-April Drive to Tibet Border( Zangmu)
5 15-April Drive to Nylam
6 16-April Rest day for acclimatization
7 17-April Drive to Shishapangma Base Camp
8 18- April Rest day for acclimatization
9 19-April Rest day for acclimatization
10 20-April Trek to Advance Base Camp
11-32 21 April-12 May Climbing Period- Mt. Shishapangma (8013 m)
33 13-May Reserve day
34 14-May Trek back to Base Camp
35 15-Apr Drive back to Nylam
36 16-May Drive back to Kathmandu
37 17-May In Kathmandu
38 18-May Depart Kathmandu

EXPEDITION COST:          USD 6100 PER PERSON

COST INCLUDES:

Airport transfer in Kathmandu
Permit fee of Mt. Shishapangma
Accommodation in Kathmandu for 5 nights at tourist class hotels(BB plan)
Tibet visa fee
Transportation as per program/itinerary
Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Service of Liaison officer and interpreter
Nepalese Sherpa cook and kitchen boy at BC and ABC
Royalty fee of Kitchen staffs
Equipment allowances and daily salary of kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter
Insurance of kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter
Food and fuel at base camp and advance base camp
Kitchen tent, dining tent, store tent, shower tent, toilet tents, chair, table at BC and ABC
Sleeping tents and mattress at BC and ABC
Transfer of all expedition goods and equipment’s
60 Kg per member from BC to ABC
40 Kg per member from ABC to BC
Generator or Solar panel at ABC for light and charging
Emergency Oxygen at advance base camp
Road permit and travel permit
Satellite Phone(Pay call)
Garbage deposit fee
Agency Service charges

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Meals in Kathmandu
Hotel in Kathmandu after 5 nights
Drinks, laundry, postage, telephone calls, and all other expenses of personal nature
Personal travel and rescue insurance
High altitude food & fuel
Climbing equipments or all services above ABC
Oxygen, mask and regulator system above ABC
Emergency rescue evacuation if required
Porters and transportation in case of natural calamity
Nepal custom duty charges for import of expedition goods
Extra yaks if required

E-MAIL US: advextreme@wlink.com.np
Safety Essentials
Expedition Reservation Form