International Shishapangma (8,012m.) Expedition
(Fixed Departure 13 April 2010)

Overviews:

Shishapangma 8012m. the 14th Highest Peak in the world

Shishapangm is one of the very lovely mountain of China, which lies in the autonomous region called the Tibet of China, only a very few people in the world had idea about the Shishapangma before the Chinese opened Tibet to the western summiteers iloven 1978. The Tibetans regard it as the very holy mountain. It is the youngest mountain among the peaks situated above the height of 8000m, and there are only fourteen mountains above in the 8000m high Himalayan ranges. Till to date many climbers have succeeded to approach on its apex.

Route
The North West normal route to Shishapangma takes us up easy angled snow slopes up to 35 degrees with one steeper section. The necessary lines will be fixed and placed on the steeper or crevassed sections. Following our acclimatization in Zhangmu & Nyalam, we will arrive at the base camp (5000m) to make ready our final preparations and acclimatization walks. Yaks transport our expedition gear from Base camp 5000m, to ABC at 5,400m. Three further camps will be place en-route.

Camp 1 - 6,730m - After 6-7 hours walk we reach in camp 2 through crossing many snowy slopes by fixing ropes in the places of crevassed.

Camp 2 - 7,045m - After 5-6 hours we reach camp 3 via steep ascent leading to very gentle ground below the northwest ridge.

Camp 3 - 7,400m - From Camp 3, it takes 9-12 hours to reach on the summit. The situation of the groups/climbers' progress and the condition of the physical fitness; and also the favorable condition of the weather depends the climbing ahead.

Some times the extra additional days are also required for acclimatization at different places until climbers succeeds the summit. If the climber succeeds the mountaineering early than the scheduled tenure they may leave the base camp before the prescribed time as well.

Climbing Sherpa for Himalayan:
We facilitate highly professional, well trained and qualified climbing Sherpas for the your expeditions. Many climbers avoid Sherpa guides for the climbing, so because of this, they have been found to facing many hindrances on their way. If you take Sherpas along with you on the expedition, they are very useful in your each and every step of support, which makes your climbing easier to restore your strained energy; and it gives you vigorous strength for your next day's climbing. Most of the groups, who have gone with the Sherpa guides on the expedition, is found to be succeeded as per our past experiences. So we suggest you to operate your expeditions along with the Sherpa guides.

Itinerary:

10 April 2010 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu (1350m.) and transfer to Hotel 
11 April 2010 Day 02: Preparing Expedition/visa for Tibet ( Kathmandu ) 
12 April 2010 Day 03: Preparing expedition ( Kathmandu ) 
13 April 2010 Day 04: Drive to Kodari Border & Zhangmu
14 April 2010 Day 05: Drive Nylam 3750m. Over night at Hotel
15 April 2010 Day 06: Nylam rest for acclimatization
16 April 2010 Day 07: Drive to Chinese Base camp 5000m
17 April 2010 Day 08: Acclimatization
18 April 2010 Day 09: Prepare load for Advance Base Camp
19 April 2010 Day 10: Trek to Middle Camp
20 April 2010 Day 11: Trek to Advance Base Camp 5400m.]
21 April - 16 May 2010 Day 12-37: Climbing Period Shishapangama 8012m.
17 May 2010 Day 38: Trek to Base Camp
18 May 2010 Day 39: Drive Nyalam
19 May 2010 Day 40: Drive to Zhangmu & Kathmandu
20 May 2010 Day 41: Kathmandu
21 May 2010 Day 42: Final Departures

Cost: Group join basis.

Per person Euro 4500.00
Climbing Sherpa, Per Sherpa is Euro 2,500.00 (If required)

Cost: Ask for Quotation
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Cost includes:

1. 5 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast (3 star hotel).
2. Expert professional Nepalese expedition crews like Cook, Kitchen boy, ABC guide and mountaineering gears till to the ABC are provided; and our crews get all expedition facilities from our office itself.
3. Tibet visa & Travel Permit for the expedition crew
4. Full board hotel in route to Tibet side Zhangmu, Nyalam (bed- breakfast, Lunch, dinner)
5. Base Camp - Advance Base Camp 1 tent for 1 person (North Face brand)
6. Dining tent, Table, Chairs, toilet tent, Mess tent & Kitchen tent
7. Per person's (40 KG) Load is carried by the Yak till to the from Base Camp to ABC
8. Per person's (30 KG) Load is carried by the Yak on the way back to the ABC to the BC
9. Kathmandu - Zhangmu - Base Camp - Zhangmu (vice versa) are provided the Mini bus/Jeep for the members & Truck for the equipment
10. Peak permit for Shishapangma 8035m.
11. Tibet Visa & Travel permit
12. Liaison officer & Interpreter
13. Nepalese crew' insurance
14. ABC - Oxygen for Emergency but you must pay for its use.
15. Satellite phone (Pay call).
16. Welcome dinner

Cost does not include:

1. Air travel to and from Kathmandu.
2. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
3. Laundry, postage, telephone calls, and all other items of personal nature.
4. Entry visa and Re-entry visa for Nepal.
5. International departure tax.
6. Personal Expenses.
7. Medical and rescue insurance.
8. Personal Climbing equipment.
9. Bar bills & Beverage.
10. Garbage Deposit Euro 300 (Sharing of the total person) Deposit fee will be not refund if clients (climber) don't take back their garbage.
11. Conservation fee Euro 20 Per person.
12. Medicine and first aid expenses
13. Walkie-Talkie.
14. Extra yak, Per Yak's Euro 100 will be charge till to 40 KG load.

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