Mt. Shishapangma Expedition 2025
Expedition Schedule
- 08 Sep to 17 Oct 2025
Expedition Highlights
Summits
- Secured expedition permits and successfully organized logistics support for Nimsdai (Nirmal Purja) PROJECT POSSIBLE, Mt. Shishapangma expedition in 2019.
- Logistics and Administrative support to Kristin Harila and Tenjin Lama (late) who broke the record for the fastest to complete the 14 x 8000m peaks in 92 days in 2023.
- Viridiana Alvarez who completed her 8000 x 14 peaks.
- Dawa Yangzum Sherpa, The first Asian woman IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide completed her 8000 x 14 peaks in 2024.
- He Jing became the first Chinese climber to summit all 14 peaks over 8,000 meters without supplementary oxygen in 2024.
Trip Facts
Duration
42 Days
Altitude
8027 M
Accommodation
Hotel/Lodge/Tent
Trip Start From
Lhasa
Trip Ends At
Kyirong
Climbing Route
Normal North Ridge
Longitude
85°47′E
Latitude
28°21′N
Overview
Peak Overview
Rank: 14th highest peak in the world (8,027m/26,329ft)
Unique Status: Only 8,000m peak lying entirely within Tibet
Name Meaning: "God of the Grasslands" in Tibetan
First Ascent: 1964 by Tibetan-Chinese expedition
Opened to Foreign Climbers: 1978
Expedition Camps & Altitude Profile
| Camp | Altitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Base Camp |
5,540m
(18,171ft)
|
Main operations base |
| Camp I |
6,200m
(20,300ft)
|
First high camp |
| Camp II |
6,700m
(22,000ft)
|
Intermediate camp |
| Camp III |
7,400m
(24,300ft)
|
Summit push launch point |
Summit Day
- Summit Route: The Iñaki Route
- Final Ascent from Camp III:
- Initial Climb: Ascend left toward rock ridge
- Key Maneuver: Traverse to upper slopes of south face
- Summit Approach: Below main east-west ridge to true summit
- Route Character: Direct but potentially technical
- Snow Conditions: Can significantly impact difficulty
Applicants must demonstrate substantial experience in high-altitude mountaineering. A successful ascent of a peak exceeding 7,000 meters is a critical prerequisite and is highly recommended for all team members.
Brief Itinerary
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Day 01:Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel
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Day 2-4:In Kathmandu for Tibet visa processing.
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Day 05:Drive to Timure (1550m) O/N lodge.
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Day 06:Dive to Rasuwagadhi border and after immigration formalities, enter Tibet and drive to Kyirong (2700m.
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Day 07:Rest day in Kyirong O/N hotel.
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Day 08:Drive to Shishapangma BC(4950m-16,236ft).
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Day 09-10:At BC to acclimatize and preparing loads to ABC.
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Day 11:Trek to Intermediate camp (5100m-16,728ft).
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Day 12:Arrive at ABC (5540m-18,171ft).
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Day 13-14:At ABC for puja ceremony, acclimatization and climbing preparations.
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Day 15-38:Climbing period for Shishapangma.
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Day 39:Drive to Kyirong border 2700m-8856ft)-O/N Hotel.
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Day 40:Drive to Rasuwagadhi border and after immigration formalities drive to Kathmandu.
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Day 41:In Kathmandu.
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Day 42:International Departure.
Expedition Schedule
- 08 Sep to 17 Oct 2025
Streneous
- Strenuous climbing
- May require carrying bag packs (15kg)
- High or extreme altitude with elevation above 7000m
- Intermediate to advance terrain
- Nights are spent in tents
- Moderate to extreme glacier travel is involved
- Travel in remote areas
- Usually expedition duration above four weeks
Package Details
Cost Includes:
- Mt. Sishapangma peak permit, Tibet visa.
- Ground transfers airport-hotel-airport.
- Hotel accommodation on room sharing in Ktm, Thingri and Kyirong.
- Equipment and baggage transfer from BC – ABC – BC.
- Kitchen equipment, kitchen tent, dining tent with heater, toilet tent, shower tent, chairs & tables.
- Solar panel/generator at ABC for light and charging small electronics.
- Food and fuel at BC-ABC during expedition. High altitude tents, food and fuel.
- Single tent with insulated floor and mattress at BC-ABC.
- Services of experienced high-altitude Sherpa, cooks and kitchen boys.
- Rope fixing.
- Oxygen system for clients and Sherpa Walkie-talkie.Satellite phone for emergency.
- Garbage deposit fee.
- Welcome group dinner in Kathmandu.
Cost Excludes:
- International flights, Meals in Kathmandu. Personal climbing gears.
- Personal insurance, Personal travel expenses involving vehicle, yaks and horses, airfares and man power outside of the itinerary.
- Personal solar pack for charging heavy electronics (laptops, professional camera batteries etc ).
- Tips/gratitude for cooks and climbing Sherpa at the end of the trip.
Trip Inquiry
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