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Mt. Shishapangma & Mt. Cho Oyu Expedition

Spring 2010

Entry/Exit: Zhangmu

Fixed Departure: April 10, 2010

Height: 8013m. 8201m.
Latitude: 28° 21″N Cho Oyu 28° 06′″N
Longitude: 85° 47″E Cho Oyu 86° 39′″E
Trip Duration: 48 Days
Normal Ascent Route: Normal
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: Kathmandu-Zhangmu – Nyalam, Shisapangma & Cho Oyu BC- ABC

Mt. Shishapangma advance BC Mt. Shishapangma is one of the lovely 14^th highest mountain in the planet which lies in its autonomous region, known by the Tibetans as “the big grassy field", it is an extremely beautiful and provides awe inspiring vistas along the Himalayan range. Only very few people in the world have an idea about the Shishapangma before Chinese opened Tibet to the western summiteers in 1978 A.D. The Tibetans regard it as the holy mountain. It is the youngest among fourteen mountains above 8000m that lies in high Himalayan ranges of Tibet and Nepal.

It is simultaneous the original route as followed by the first western expedition from the year 1978 despite missing larger technical difficulties stunning adventure can be taken, which lets mounting a 8000 meter expect nevertheless with the necessary weather luck and the support of some experienced Sherpas.

Mt. Cho-Oyu- from Tibet Mt. Cho-Oyu (Mt. Qowowuyag) is the world’s sixth highest another most popular 8000m. Peak for climbing located between Nepal & Tibet. The mountain would be the best choice for the mountaineers who want to stand on the summit of 8000 meter peak due to its straight forward climbing with minimal objective danger and less technically demanding. We are operating a combining expedition logistic support to ABC and fully guided Shishapangma & Cho Oyu expedition since 2002.

Mt. Shishapangma short information about climbing route:

Camp 01 - 6,730m. – After 6-7 hours walk we reach in camp 2 through crossing many snow slopes by fixing ropes in the places of crevassed.

Camp 02 - 7,045m. – After 5-6 hours we reach camp 3 through steep ascent leading to very gentle ground below the North West ridge.

Camp 03 - 7,400m. – From Camp 3, it takes 9-12 hours to reach on the summit. The situation of the groups/climbers’ progress and the condition of their physical fitness and also the favorable condition of the weather depends the climbing ahead.

The North West normal route to Shishapangma takes us up easy angled snow slopes up to 35 degrees with one steeper section. The necessary lines will be fixed and placed on the steeper or crevassed sections.

Mt. Cho Oyu short information about climbing route:

Camp 01 is at altitude of 6400m. To reach at Camp 1 we have to walk for about 4-6 hours from advance base camp via an initial walk up the Gyabrag Glacier, up steep screc to a broad snow shoulder.

Camp 02 is at altitude of 7150 m. We have to follow the snow ridge out of Camp 1 to a steep 50 meter ice wall, which provides most challenging climbing on this route. To make this ascent fixed ropes are necessary.

Camp 03 is located at altitude of 7500m. After 4/5 hours walk from Camp 2 we can reach camp 3. At this altitude there is a tremendous sense of effort to gain further height. The final summit push will be made from this camp and takes about 6-9 hours.

If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.

Expedition Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m.) airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel

Day 02: Preparing Expedition/visa for Tibet.

Day 03: Preparing expedition and officially briefing.

Day 04: Drive to Kodari, Enter and transfer to Zhangmu (2300M.) Hotel.

Day 05: Drive Zhangmu – Nylam 3750m. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06: Nylam rest for acclimatization. Hotel.

Day 07: Drive Nyalam – Chinese Base Camp. Tented Camp.

Day 08: Acclimatization day in Chinese Base Camp. Tented Camp.

Day 09: Prepare load for Advance Base Camp 5000m. Tented Camp.

Day 10: Trek to Middle Camp. Tented Camp.

Day 11: Trek to Advance Base Camp 5400m. Tented Camp.

Day 12-24: Climbing Period Shisha Pangma 8,035m. Tented Camp.

Day 25: Trek back to Base Camp. Tented Camp.

Day 26: Drive Base Camp – Tingri 4340m. – Hotel

Day 27: Drive to Chinese Base Camp 4700m. Tented Camp.

Day 28: Chinese Base Camp. Tented Camp.

Day 29: Prepared load to Yak for ABC. Camping

Day 30: Base Camp – Middle Camp. Tented Camp.

Day 31: Middle Camp - Cho Oyu Advance Base Camp. Tented Camp.

Day 32-42: Climbing Period for Cho Oyu 8201m. Tented Camp.

Day 43: Advance Base camp – Chinese Base camp. Tented Camp.

Day 44: Chinese Base Camp – Drive to Tingri. Hotel.

Day 45: Drive Tingri – Zhangmu then transfer to Hotel.

Day 46: Drive Zhangmu – exit Tibet then drive back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.

Day 47: Free day in Kathmandu.

Day 48: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Expedition Cost in group joining basis;

Expedition cost up to Advance Base Camp: US $ 13,200 Per Person

High Altitude Sherpa: US $ 3,900 + 3,900 = USD 7,800 (If required)

Note:

We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.
Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp

Expedition Cost Includes:

All land transportation by private vehicle, (Airport /Hotel/Airport & expedition pick up & drop).
Accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel for 5 nights (BB plan).
Tibet visa fee.
Road permit and travel permit.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Shishapangma & Cho Oyu.
Transportation as per program/itinerary.
Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
Service of Liaison officer and interpreter.
Nepalese Sherpa cook and kitchen boy at BC and ABC.
Entry fee of Kitchen staffs.
Equipment allowances and daily salary of kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter.
Insurance of kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter.
Food and fuel at base camp and advance base camp.
Kitchen tent, dining tent, store tent, shower tent, toilet tents, chair, table at BC and ABC.
Single sleeping tent and mattress at BC and ABC.
Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till Advance Base Camp.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
Transfer of all expedition goods and equipment’s to BC and back.
2 Expedition duffel bag for each member.
Generator or Solar panel at Advance Base Camp for light and charging.
Emergency Oxygen Mask & regulator at advance base camp (for medical use).
Garbage deposit fee.
Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew’s and simple medical service for members till ABC.
Agency Service charge.

Expedition Cost Doesn’t Include:

Airfare: To & from your country.
International airport departure tax.
Nepal entry & Re-entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
All Drinks except tea and coffee.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
Tents above advance base camp.
High altitude food and fuel above base camp.
Oxygen & Mask and regulator (available on request).
Personal local transportation in Kathmandu and Tibet except above mentioned programs.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment and commercial filming.
Porters and transportation in case of natural calamity.
Nepal custom duty charges for import of expedition goods.
Extra yaks if required.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonuses for staff.

Expedition cost up to Summit: US $ 26,999 Per Person

We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.

Expedition Cost Includes:

All land transportation by private vehicle, (Airport /Hotel/Airport & expedition pick up & drop).
Accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 star hotels for 5 nights (BB plan).
Tibet visa fee.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Shishapangma & Cho Oyu.
Road permit and travel permit
Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
1 Climbing Sherpa per climbing member.
Service of Liaison officer and interpreter.
Transportation as per program/itinerary.
4 oxygen bottles per member with mask and regulator for expedition use ( Poisk Oxygen System).
1 Oxygen for climbing Sherpa.
All common climbing equipments such as fixed ropes, main ropes, snow bars, ice screws, pitons etc.
High altitude tents.
High altitude food and fuel.
Nepalese Sherpa cook and kitchen boy at BC and ABC.
Entry fee of Kitchen staffs.
Equipment allowances and daily salary of Climbing Sherpa, kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter.
Insurance of Climbing Sherpa, kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter.
Food and fuel at base camp and advance base camp.
Kitchen tent, dining tent, store tent, shower tent, toilet tents, chair, table at BC and ABC.
Single sleeping tent and mattress at BC and ABC.
Transfer of all expedition goods and equipment’s to BC and back.
2 Expedition duffel bag for each member.
Generator or Solar panel at Advance Base Camp for light and charging.
Emergency Oxygen at advance base camp (for medical use).
Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew’s and simple medical service for members till ABC.
Garbage deposit fee.
Agency Service charge.

Expedition Cost Doesn’t Include:

Airfare: To & from your country.
International airport departure tax.
Nepal entry & Re-entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment and commercial filming.
Porters and transportation in case of natural calamity.
Nepal custom duty charges for import of expedition goods.
Extra yaks if required.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonuses for staff.