SHISHA PANGMA EXPEDITION
Shisha Pangma — the serene giant of Tibet, a hidden Himalayan treasure.
Expedition Overview
Shisha Pangma, standing at 8,021 meters, is the 14th highest mountain in the world and the only 8,000-meter peak located entirely in Tibet. Known for its beautiful white slopes and relatively accessible climbing route, it is ideal for climbers aiming for their first 8,000-meter summit. This expedition combines trekking through the Tibetan Plateau, careful acclimatization rotations, and a well-planned summit window to maximize success while maintaining safety. Expert Sherpa support, high-altitude guidance, and structured rotation schedules ensure climbers are fully prepared for the summit push.
Detailed Itinerary
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Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m) and transfer to hotel
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Tibet visa preparation in Kathmandu |
Breakfast |
Hotel |
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Tibet visa preparation in Kathmandu
3
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Apply for Tibet visa and expedition briefing in Kathmandu |
Breakfast |
Hotel |
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Apply for Tibet visa and expedition briefing in Kathmandu
4
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Rest and final preparations in Kathmandu |
B/D |
Hotel |
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Rest and final preparations in Kathmandu
5
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Drive from Kathmandu to Timure toward the Nepal–Tibet border |
B/L/D |
Lodge |
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Drive from Kathmandu to Timure toward the Nepal–Tibet border
6
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Cross the border and drive to Kerung (1,962m) |
B/L/D |
Lodge |
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Cross the border and drive to Kerung (1,962m)
7
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Drive from Kerung to Tingri (4,300m) across the Tibetan Plateau |
B/L/D |
Lodge |
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Drive from Kerung to Tingri (4,300m) across the Tibetan Plateau
8 - 9
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Acclimatization in Tingri with short hikes and gear preparation |
B/L/D |
Lodge |
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Acclimatization in Tingri with short hikes and gear preparation
10
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Drive from Tingri to Chinese Base Camp (5,220m) and set up Base Camp |
B/L/D |
Tent |
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Drive from Tingri to Chinese Base Camp (5,220m) and set up Base Camp
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Acclimatization at Base Camp with short hikes and preparation for ABC |
B/L/D |
Tent |
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Acclimatization at Base Camp with short hikes and preparation for ABC
12
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Move from Chinese Base Camp to Advanced Base Camp (5,400m) and prepare for rotations |
B/L/D |
Tent |
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Move from Chinese Base Camp to Advanced Base Camp (5,400m) and prepare for rotations
13 - 23
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Rotate through Camp I and Camp II from ABC for acclimatization. |
B/L/D |
High Camp |
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Complete acclimatization rotations – ABC → Camp I → Touch Camp II → Sleep at Camp I → Descend to ABC; ABC → Camp I → Camp II → Sleep at Camp II → Return to ABC
24 - 32
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Execute the summit push from Advanced Base Camp to Camp I, then Camp II, reach the summit at 8,021m, and safely descend back to ABC. |
B/L/D |
High Camp |
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Summit Window – ABC → Camp I → Camp II → Summit (8,021m) → Return to Camp II or ABC (includes extra day for weather flexibility)
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Descend from ABC to Chinese Base Camp |
B/L/D |
Tent |
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Descend from ABC to Chinese Base Camp
34
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Drive from Chinese Base Camp to Tingri (4,300m) |
B/L/D |
Lodge |
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Drive from Chinese Base Camp to Tingri (4,300m)
35
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Drive from Tingri to Kerung and back to Kathmandu |
B/L |
Hotel |
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Drive from Tingri to Kerung and back to Kathmandu
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Departure from Kathmandu and transfer to the international airport |
Breakfast |
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Departure from Kathmandu and transfer to the international airport
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Services
Includes
Kathmandu Airport - Hotel transfers – Kathmandu Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
6 nights hotel in Kathmandu (4-star category) - single room on bed and breakfast plan.
One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office Staff.
Assistance for cargo clearance in Nepal’s Customs, clearance cost is subject to a charge.
Expedition Royalty and a permit fee of the Chinese Government (CMA / TMA) to climb Mt. Shisha Pangma, Restricted are permit and fee.
1 Government Liaison officer in Tibet with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
Garbage Deposit fees.
$1000 USD Per Climber standard rubbish collection fee.
Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.
Trekking and climbing map.
One AltiPro Adventures Duffle Bag.
Visa arrangement for Tibet including Visa fee.
Land Transportation (Members/Staffs): In a group basis: drive by Jeep from Kathmandu to Chinese Basecamp via Kerong Border. While returning Drive by Jeep from the Chinese Basecamp to Kathmandu via Kerong Border. (In case, if members have to return earlier than the team due to personal reasons, members have to pay their own transportation cost up to Kathmandu).
All necessary expedition equipment transportation for all Members and Staff from Kathmandu to Chinese Basecamp (by Jeep/Truck) - Basecamp to Advance Basecamp (ABC) by Yak. – While returning: Advance Base camp (ABC) to Basecamp (by Yak), Chinese Basecamp to Kathmandu (by Jeep/Truck). Based on the condition, different transportation variants may be adopted.
Up to 60 Kg per member for personal baggage during the expedition period carried by Yaks. If luggage exceeds 60 KG then extra Yak will be required. ($500 USD Per Yak and carry 40 KG).
Three (3) meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), including tea, coffee, and hot water, will be provided, along with accessible accommodation at hotels, lodges, or tea houses (sharing) during the trek. Hygienic foods will be served throughout the entire trek. (To upgrade to a room with an attached washroom, inform us earlier. Extra cost applies).
1. Three (3) meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), including tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks, etc., will be provided. Additionally, a comfortable tent will be provided for accommodation at the base camp. Hygienic and green vegetables, fresh meat, soft drinks, and juice will be served regularly throughout the entire expedition, facilitated by helicopter flights. A well-managed base camp & Advance base camp (ABC) setup, including a dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet, and shower tent, will be available for both members and staff.
Yaks for the transportation of member personal luggage (60 Kg maximum) and expeditions stuff up to the base camp and from the base camp (both ways). Overweight luggage costs extra
Experienced and well-trained Base Camp / ABC Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
Each member will have an individual tent in Chinese Basecamp & Advance Basecamp.
Single Tent, foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dining Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staff, Store tent, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
1 Solar panel and Generator for lights at base camp, FOR battery charges, laptop, and other electronic devices.
Heater at base camp in each Dining and other necessary camps.
Oxygen, Mask Regulator, Ice wall, and Ladder training at Basecamp by a professional guide.
1 veteran and government-licensed climbing Sherpa per member (1 Member: 1 Sherpa), during the entire climb from Basecamp to the summit and back, and on each rotation.
Climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your gear to the high camps.
Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food and Clothing.
Summit Oxygen cylinder: 2 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 1 oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa.
1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks & regulator for each member and high-altitude Sherpa.
An oxygen bottle, along with one set of summit oxygen masks and regulators, will be available at the base camp for emergencies (subject to a charge).
High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews at (C1) (C2), and (C3). Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
Members will share tents in high camps (2 members: 1 tent).
The team of experienced Sherpas (including personal Sherpa) will fix the route in Shisha Pangma (no extra charge will be applied to members).
Satellite Phone for emergency communication carried by Sherpa, also available for members ABC (subject to a charge).
Walkie–Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
Walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.
In per-order- Internet facility (Thuraya Satellite) will be available at the Basecamp & ABC (subject to a charge)
Weather forecast report regularly from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition.
Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staff.
MT. Shisha Pangma climbing certificate issued by CMA (after climbing Mt. Shisha Pangma successfully).
Excludes
International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
Nepalese Visa Fee is $125 USD for 90 Days. (Apply for Multiple Entry Visa).
Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition, or domestic flight cancellation (due to any other reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
Any types of trips or programs not included in the program for any reason.
Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption, high-altitude rescue, air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) *Mandatory (Send us a copy of your insurance policy before your arrival).
Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, bottled/mineral water, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will have soft drinks for members at base camp).
Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical Kit, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear.
Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
Not included during the trek and expedition.
Summit bonus for each climbing Sherpa- Minimum $1800 USD. (Check the details below).
Each member needs to contribute a minimum of $100 for Porter/Yak, $100 USD for Guide, and $400 USD for Basecamp, high camp, and other staff involved. (Check the details below).
Per YAK, $500 USD additional if the required luggage limit exceeds, a, (1 Yak can carry up to 40 KG).
Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary and not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.
Gear Lists & Useful Information
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Expedition Details
Peak Name
SHISHA PANGMA EXPEDITION
Duration
36 - 40 Days
Max Elevation
8,021 m
Best Seasons
Autumn
Region
Langtang Himal
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