Mt. Shishapangma Expedition 2026

Expedition Schedule

02 Sep – 13 Oct, 2026

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

Trip Facts

Difficulty

Streneous

Country

Tibet / China

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

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.

Summits Gallery

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

Brief Itinerary

Day 01:

Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel
Day 2:

In Kathmandu for officail procedures and pereparations.
Day 03:

Heli flight to Syabrubesi (1500m-5085ft) and trek to Lama hotel.
Day 04:

Trek to Lama hotel (2470m-8102ft).O/N lodge.
Day 05:

Trek to Mundu/Langtang (3400m-11,152ft) O/N lodge.
Day 06:

Trek to Kyanjin gompa ( 3870m-12,694ft) O/N lodge.
Day 07:

Acclimatization hike to Kyanjin Ri (4770m-15,646ft) O/N lodge.
Day 08:

Hike to Yala peak base camp (4600m-15,088ft) Camp.
Day 09:

Summit Yala peak (5500m-18,040ft) and hike back to Kyanjin gompa.
Day 10:

Trek to Lama hotel (2470m-8102ft). O/N lodge.
Day 11:

Trek to Syabrubesi and drive to Timure (1820m-5970ft).
Day 12:

Cross border to Tibet. Drive to Kyirong (2700m-8,856ft) O/N hotel.
Day 13:

Drive to Shishapangma BC (4950m-16,236ft).
Day 14-15:

At BC to acclimatize and preparing loads to ABC.
Day 16:

Trek to Intermediate camp (5100m-16,728ft).
Day 17:

Arrive at ABC (5540m-18,171ft).
Day 18-19:

At ABC for puja ceremony, acclimatization and climbing preparations.
Day 20-37:

Climbing period.
Day 38:

Trek to BC and drive to Thingri.
Day 39:

Drive to Kyirong (2700m-8856ft)- O/N Hotel.
Day 40:

Drive to Rasuwagadhi border and after immigration formalities drive to Kathmandu.
Day 41:

In Kathmandu.
Day 42:

International Departure.

Expedition Schedule

02 Sep – 13 Oct, 2026

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

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.

Route Map

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.