Mt. Shishapangma Expedition

Trip Overview

Shishasangma, at a height of 8,012m, ranking the 14th highest mountain in the world and the lowest of the eight-thousanders, is located at 85.70 east longitude and 28.30 north latitude stands in the middle section of the Himalayas range and entirely in the Chinese territory. In Tibetan language, "Shishapangma" means "severe climate". With its bizarre sight and shape, the serac area, at an altitude of around 5,000-5,800 meters above sea level, happens to be the most fascinating of all, looking just like a lively "yard of ice crystal groves". To the east of Mt. Shishapangma is Mt. Molamechen (7,703m) to the west are Mt. Xiteng (7,792m) and Mt. Nandengri (7,205m) and to the north is Mt. Kangbochen (7,281m).

Shishapangma was first climbed via the Northwest Face and Northeast Ridge and face (Northern Route) on 2 May 1964 by a Chinese expedition

The climate of Shishapangma is quite close to that of Mount Everest. The best time for mountaineering activities comes each year in April, May, October and November when in one month more than two nice days maybe available two-three times and over three nice days one-two times at an interval of some five-nineteen days.

We fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet or drive from Kathmandu to Kodari, the border line between Nepal and Tibet. We will spend some night in Lhasa visiting all valuable places and sanctuaries. Than we drive 670 kilometres from Lhasa through Gyangze and Shigatse on the Sino-Nepal Highway to Xegar. Then we will drive another 138 kilometres westward through Tingri County and Menhadun, and another 50 kilometres along a simply-built road. The mountaineering base camp site is at an altitude of 5,114 meters, located at the end of the Yebodanggle Glacier