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Tibetan name 'Xixapangma' stands for “severe climate". Rising 8012 m above sea level is among 14 peaks of over 8000m, Shishapangma ranks last. It is only 8000m which stands entirely with in Tibet. The weather here is very changeable; tempestuous winds often beating up great drift of snow.....that why it was believed to be beyond the reach of human being in past. Some described it as “the black virgin peak". It was last unconquered 8000m peaks. Finally, in 1960 its way to top was paved & first ascent was made by Chinese team. Now it one of the most popular commercial expedition in Himalayas.

Shishapangma is made up of three sister peaks quite similar in height while two pinnacles with their respective height of 8008 meters and 7970 meters sits 200 m and 400 meters to the northwest of the main peak.

Anyone, who does not want to take high risk but still want to climb 8000 m peak and then Shishapamgna & Mt. Cho-Oyu are probably the best option. Cho Oyu & Shishapangma have been the focus of many commercial expeditions and has a comparatively high success rates.

Yet, its 8000m peaks and you should be mentally & physically prepared and should not attempt if you have doubt in your climbing. Logistically, you driving to base camp by luxury Japanese land cruiser jeep with two full days of acclimatize in Nayalam. A first town to stop after we left Kathmandu and then to base camp. Distance wish to reach Shishapangma base camp is not far, if required it can actually be rea in one day from Kathmandu.

Loben Expeditions, shishapangma expedition led by Jarle Tra from Norway, made a record by climbing main summit from camp II. check out www.jarletraa.no. In 2004, Fredrik Ericsson became the first Swede to ski descend an 8000-meter peak when he skied from the central summit of Shisha Pangma (8012m) in Tibet. check out www.fredrikericsson.com

We run expeditions to Shishapangma every season via normal north west ridge. Please find details if you’re planning to attempt Mt. Shishapangma summit.

- EXPEDITION SYNOPSIS -

Elevation in meter
: 8848 m

Range
: Himalaya

Sub- range
: Tibet himalaya

Country
: Tibet

Difficulty
: Major Expedition

Best time for climb
: April to May & Sep to Oct

Trailhead
: Zangmu

Nearest airport
: Kathmandu- Nepal

Optional extension
: Available

- EXPEDITION PROGRAM -

While in Kathmandu our expedition includes 06 nights on twin sharing with breakfast in total (extra nights are subject to extra payment of USD 40 per night.

In Tibet, expedition permit covers stay in hotel for 01 night in Zangmu, 02 nights in Nayalam and on returning 01 night in Nayalam. If the team desire to spend additional days for better acclimatization it is subject to extra charges directly payable to Liaison officer.

- BASE CAMP APPROACH-

Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu, pick up from airport

Day 02- 03: Final preparation for expedition

Day 04: Leave Kathmandu for border. Enter Tibet drive to Zangmu.

Day 05- 06: Drive to Nayalam & rest day for acclimatization

Day 07: Drive to Mt. Everest Base camp

Day 08- 11: Mt. Everest Base camp; side trip for acclimatization

Day 12- 14: Trek to Advance Base camp

Day 15- 40: Mt. Shishapangma climbing period

Day 41: Trek to base camp

Day 42 : Drive to Nayalam

Day 43: Cross border; drive back to Kathmandu

Day 44 -45: In Kathmandu. Party /shopping/sightseeing

Day 46: Transfer to airport at schedule

- ABC RATES -		Departure date
			2008 AUTUMN
06 PERSON	USD 9000 PER PERSON		07 SETEMBER
08 PERSON	USD 8000 PER PERSON
			2009 SPRING/AUTUMN
Permit sharing basis			07 APRIL
Download booking form			06 SEPTEMEBER
E- mail us			Maximum durations: 50 days

- TIER PRICING

Loben Expedition works best with a small group of people. In order to operate these small groups, our trips are priced according to the number of full-price passengers on the trip. We initially invoice you at the highest tier level price (the smallest group size we can operate). If the price drops due to an increase in group size, you will be refunded the difference.

- SUMMIT SERVICE INCLUDES

Mt. Shishapangma peak permit, registration fee & Travel permit
Group Chinese visa & visa fee
Chinese custom and immigration clearances
05 nights in Kathmandu on twin sharing BB basis
Border transport by private bus/jeep.
Jeep from border– BC and back
Truck to carry equipment and expedition supply
Hotel accommodation in Tibet en route on full board
Yaks to carry equipment and expedition supply
Load allowance of 50 kg per team member on yak.
Experienced Cook and kitchen boys
Tent for Base camp & ABC (single occupancy) with mattress
Group dining tents for BC & ABC
Comfortable ABC set up
All meals hygienic & varieties at BC & ABC
Solar panel with battery for power supply & recharging at BC & ABC.
Walkie-talkie at BC/ABC, Satellite phone on per call payment basis
Guidance and arrangement of other requirements
Celebration meal, sightseeing in Kathmandu.
Oxygen with mask set for medical purpose at ABC
Complete first aid box, Insurance of staffs
Pooja (ritual ceremony) in Kathmandu & Base camp
All airport/hotel transfer

- NOT INCLUDES

Service above Advance Base Camp
Exrtra yaks payment, if personal load is above 50 kg.
Medical and personal high risk insurance,
Nepal visa/re-entry visa fees
Personal climbing gears.
Cost of electronic appliances
Cost of emergency evacuation
Tips to local staff & cook
Cost of early departure from Base camp

- OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO LHASA

There is an option of getting into base camp via Lhasa. The team can fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu, spend three day at Lhasa (better way to acclimatize) and drive to base camp visiting Xigatse & Xigar, the major towns of Tibet & number of sites en route. As this option involves arrangement of flight and travel permit for these sections. You have to inform us during the booking of your expedition. The additional cost of Lhasa extension is USD 950 per person- should be at least 3 people

- SUPPORT/BC TEAM

Family, friends & sponsors are welcome to join the our Mt. Everest expedition as support members. Support members can reach as far as the foot of North col approx. 300 m above Advance base camp and can make lots of side trip in and around base camp. Going up to North Col. required additional fees.

The cost of per support member is USD 3500 and includes hotel in Kathmandu, all entry fees, Chinese visa fee, meals, transports & tents at base camp and advance base camp. The cost is based on Ex. Kathmandu & entering and exit Tibet via Zangmu.

- CHARGES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE

CLIMBING SHERPA - USD 4000 PER SHERPA
POISK OXYGEN - USD 380 PER BOTTLE
MASK SET - USD 400 (PURCHASE)
MASK SET - USD 200 (RENTAL)
EPI GAS - USD 10 PER CAN

- For (*.pdf) complete expedition details, inclusion, additional service charges, conditions & equipment list please emaill at loben@lobenexpeditions.com

- SUMMIT SERVICE -

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Equipment list