Shishapangma Expedition (8,027m)

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Shisha Pangma (formerly known as “Gosainthan”) is the 14th highest mountain peak in the world standing tall at the height of 8027m. It is the 8000m peak based in Tibet and is locally known as “the god of grasslands”. Climbers can expect to view the stunning beauty of the grassland during the expedition. As the last of the 8000m peaks, it is considered to be one of the easiest to climb therefore can be a perfect start for any adventurers aiming to conquer the highest mountains in the world. Spring season is good for this expedition and short route to the base camp make it more approachable. Join our Churen Himal Team for this expedition as we provide you with an exciting journey to one of the most beautiful peaks in the world,with the team of highly professional qualified mountaineers, you can hope your expedition to be adventures and a successful one with us. Trip Fact: Country: -› TibetDuration: -› 33 DaysMin. Altitude: -› (0m./0ft.)Max. Altitude: -› (8013m./26289ft.)Walking Per Day: -› Approximately 5-6hrs

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel (1,350m) — Arrival in Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel (1,350m) Day 02: Rest day in Kathmandu: Tibet Visa Preparation — Rest day in Kathmandu: Tibet Visa Preparation Day 03: Tibet Visa Issue and Expedition briefing — Tibet Visa Issue and Expedition briefing Day 04: Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa and Overnight in Hotel — Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa and Overnight in Hotel Day 05: Drive from Lasha to Shigatse (3,900m) — Drive from Lasha to Shigatse (3,900m) Day 06: Drive from Shigatse to Old Thingri (4,300m) — Drive from Shigatse to Old Thingri (4,300m) Day 07: Acclimatization in Old Thingri (rest day) — Acclimatization in Old Thingri (rest day) Day 08: Drive from Old Thingri to Shisha Pangma Chinese Basecamp (5,220m) — Drive from Old Thingri to Shisha Pangma Chinese Basecamp (5,220m) Day 09: Acclimatisation at Chinese Basecamp (rest day) — Acclimatisation at Chinese Basecamp (rest day) Day 10: Chinese Basecamp to Shisha Pangma Advance Basecamp (5,400m) — Chinese Basecamp to Shisha Pangma Advance Basecamp (5,400m) Day 11-27: Climbing Period [Adv. Basecamp - Summit (8,027m) – Advanced Basecamp] — Day 11 - Day 27: Climbing Period [Adv. Basecamp - Summit (8,027m) – Advanced Basecamp] Day 28: Descend from Advance Basecamp to Chinese Basecamp — Descend from Advance Basecamp to Chinese Basecamp Day 29: Drive from Chinese Basecamp to Shigatse — Drive from Chinese Basecamp to Shigatse Day 30: Drive from Shigatse to Lhasa and Overnight in Hotel — Drive from Shigatse to Lhasa and Overnight in Hotel Day 31: Fly from Lhasa to Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel — Fly from Lhasa to Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel Day 32: Leisure Day in Kathmandu City — Leisure Day in Kathmandu City Day 33: Final Departures — Final Departures

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 10Chinese Basecamp to Shisha Pangma Advance Basecamp (5,400m) — Chinese Basecamp to Shisha Pangma Advance Basecamp (5,400m)+