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Shishapangma Expedition

A Tibetan plateau approach through the Kerung corridor leads to Shishapangma base and advanced camps for an extended climbing period.

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Shishapangma in Tibet
Shishapangma in Tibet.
Duration
36 daysOutline programme
Summit objective
8,027 mRoute objective
Season
AutumnAsk for current dates
Experience
High-altitude expeditionExpedition

A closer look at the journey.

Shishapangma lies on the Tibetan side of the Himalaya, approached through the plateau settlements before moving into mountain camps. This programme includes preparation in Kathmandu, travel through the Kerung corridor and acclimatization near Tingri. The exact summit objective and the route beyond the main climbing camps must be agreed for the expedition.

This programme combines time on the Tibetan plateau with an extended climbing period. Access, permits and the final road route must be agreed before travel. Higher camps, acclimatization rotations and the summit attempt depend on mountain conditions. We plan the support and equipment around the team rather than a fixed summit date.

  • Kerung corridor and Tibetan plateau approach
  • Base camp and advanced base camp staging
  • A focused Shishapangma climbing window

The route, day by day.

This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.

Day 1-5Kathmandu preparation

Arrive, check equipment and allow time for the agreed travel documents and expedition arrangements.

Day 6-7Travel towards Tibet

Drive towards Timure and enter by the agreed Kerung corridor arrangements.

Day 8-9Tingri acclimatization

Continue onto the plateau and include a preparation and acclimatization day.

Day 10-12Mountain base and advanced camp

Reach the road-access base, rest and move towards advanced base camp.

Day 13-30Shishapangma climbing period

Complete camp rotations and assess the agreed summit objective when conditions permit.

Day 31-34Return to Kathmandu

Descend to the road base and travel back through the plateau and border connection.

Day 35Kathmandu reserve day

Rest and allow for changes to the return journey.

Day 36Departure

Transfer for your onward flight.

A clear plan and quotation.

Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.

Services to discuss

  • Agree the permit arrangements and in-country transport in your quotation.
  • Agree the guiding, porter support and responsibilities on the mountain.
  • Agree accommodation, camp facilities and the meals provided at each stage.
  • Agree shared climbing equipment, communications and emergency arrangements.

Budget separately

  • International travel, entry documents and costs outside the agreed programme.
  • Personal climbing equipment and insurance appropriate to the itinerary.
  • Personal spending, tips and any separately agreed climbing staff bonuses.
  • Additional accommodation, transport or evacuation costs if plans change.

Before you set out.

Previous high-altitude expeditions, competent glacier and fixed-rope skills, and experience on exposed snow ridges are required.

Accommodation: Hotels during the approach and return, with expedition camps on the mountain.

Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.

Which Shishapangma summit is the objective?

The main summit and central summit are different objectives. The main summit involves additional exposed terrain beyond the central summit. Your quotation and climbing plan should identify the intended objective clearly.

Are Tibet travel arrangements fixed?

The final entry route and permits must be confirmed for your departure. The itinerary provides time for preparation and plateau travel, with changes possible before and during the expedition.

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