--- title: Shishapangma Expedition url: https://creativeadventurenepal.com/expedition/shishapangma-expedition updated: 2026-10-16T06:10:19.852Z --- # Shishapangma Expedition - Type: Expedition - Region: Tibet, Tibet - Duration: 41 days / 40 nights - Price: From USD 13,090 per person · 1 people: USD 15,580 per person · 2–3 people: USD 14,650 per person · 4–9 people: USD 13,710 per person · 10–50 people: USD 13,090 per person - Difficulty: Extreme - Best months: April, May, September, October - Group size: 2–15 people - Starts: Kathmandu · Ends: Kathmandu - Accommodation: Tented camp and lodge - Meals: Included - Dates: private trip on your own dates — ask for group departures - Book online: https://creativeadventurenepal.com/book/shishapangma-expedition Shishapangma 8012m (14th Highest Peak in the world)- Shishapangm is a lovely mountain of China, which lies in the autonomous region called the Tibet of China, only a very few people in the world had idea about the Shishapangma before the Chinese opened Tibet to the western summiteers in 1978. The Tibetans regard it as a very holy mountain. It is the youngest mountain among the peaks situated above the height of 8000m, and there are only fourteen mountains above in the 8000m high Himalayan ranges. Till to date many climbers have succeeded to approach its apex. 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. Following our acclimatization in Zhangmu & Nyalam, we will arrive at the base camp (5000m) to make ready our final preparations and acclimatization walks. Yaks transport our expedition gear from Base camp 5000m, to ABC at 5,400m. Three further camps will be place en-route. Camp 1 - 6,730m - After 6-7 hours walk we reach in camp 2 through crossing many snowy slopes by fixing ropes in the places of crevassed. Camp 2 - 7,045m - After 5-6 hours we reach camp 3 via steep ascent leading to very gentle ground below the northwest ridge. Camp 3 - 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 the physical fitness; and also the favorable condition of the weather depends the climbing ahead. Some times the extra additional days are also required for acclimatization at different places until climbers succeeds the summit. If the climber succeeds the mountaineering early than the scheduled tenure they may leave the base camp before the prescribed time as well. Climbing Sherpa for Himalayan: We facilitate highly professional, well trained and qualified climbing Sherpas for the your expeditions. Many climbers avoid Sherpa guides for the climbing, so because of this, they have been found to face many hindrances on their way. It is advised that you take Sherpas along on the expedition as they are very useful and can make climbing easier and safer. Most of the groups, who have gone with the Sherpa guides on the expedition, are found to have succeeded as per our past experiences. So we suggest you start your expedition along with the Sherpa guides. ## Highlights - Trekking: 70 km - Stay: 26 nights in tents, the rest in lodges - Altitude gain: 1,350–5,400 m (4,429–17,717 ft) - Destinations: Kodari Border, Nylam, Chinese Base camp, Acclimatization, Middle Camp - Activities: Glacier travel and rope work, Acclimatisation rotations, Camp life with a Sherpa team ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu (1350m.) and transfer to Hotel 1,350 m ### Day 2: Preparing Expedition/visa for Tibet (4900 m)( Kathmandu ) 4,900 m ### Day 3: Preparation for expedition in Kathmandu 4,900 m ### Day 4: Drive to Kodari Border & Zhangmu (2300 m) 2,300 m ### Day 5: Drive Nylam (3750 m.), Over night stay at Hotel 3,750 m ### Day 6: Nylam, rest for acclimatization 3,750 m ### Day 7: Drive to Chinese Base camp (5000 m) 5,000 m ### Day 8: Acclimatization 5,000 m ### Day 9: Prepare load for Advance Base Camp 5,000 m ### Day 10: Trek to Middle Camp 5,000 m ### Day 11: Trek to Advance Base Camp (5400 m.) 5,400 m ### Day 12: Trek to Base Camp 5,400 m ### Day 13: Drive Nyalam (3750 m) 3,750 m ### Day 14: Drive to Zhangmu & Kathmandu 3,750 m ### Day 15: Free day in Kathmandu 3,750 m ### Day 16: Final Departures and Farewell 3,750 m ## Cost includes - Airport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle - Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast - Climbing permits and government royalties - Experienced climbing Sherpa and base camp staff - Full-board meals during the expedition - Tents, kitchen and group climbing equipment - Yak and porter transport of equipment to base camp - Communication and first-aid kit ## Cost excludes - Personal climbing gear and supplementary summit oxygen unless listed - Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa - Helicopter evacuation costs - International flights and visa fees - Travel and rescue insurance - Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry and phone calls - Tips for guides, drivers and staff - Meals not mentioned in the program - Any costs caused by weather, strikes or other events beyond our control ## Frequently asked questions ### Do I need previous trekking experience? Not for most treks. Good general fitness is enough for routes like Ghorepani Poon Hill or Annapurna Base Camp. Each trip page shows its difficulty and maximum altitude; our team will tell you honestly which trips suit you. ### Which permits do I need, and do you arrange them? Most treks need a national park or conservation area permit, and some regions need a restricted area permit. We arrange the permits listed in each trip’s “Cost includes”. ### What is the best time to trek in Nepal? Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) have the clearest mountain views. Each trip page lists its best months. ### Is travel insurance required? Yes. Your insurance must cover trekking at the trip’s maximum altitude, including helicopter evacuation. ### Can I change the itinerary or book a private trip? Yes. Every trip can be run privately or adjusted to your dates, pace and budget — ask for a quote.