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Shishapangma Expedition Via Lhasa (8013m/26,289ft.)

Trip Facts

Group Size
02-10 People per group
Meal
B/B plan in Kathmandu & B,L,D in during Driving and climbing period
Grade
Moderate/Strenuous snow climbs
Accomodation
Three star to five stars as request
Transportation
Car, Jeep, Mini Bus
Best Months
Spring (April, May) and autumn (October, November)
Max Elevation
(8013m/26289ft.)
Trip Length
45 (typically) Days
Starts/Ends
Kathmandu
Trekking Style
Trekking/Climbing
Climbing Route
Northwest Ridge/Northeast ridge
Co-ordinates
28°21'08''N, 85°46’47''E
Country
Tibet, China
Departure From
Kathmandu Airport
Culture
Tibeten and Sherpa
First Ascent
Joseph Hsu Ching (China). 2 May, 1964
Include Activity
Zhangbu, Naylam and Tingri tour
Himalayan sights
Everest, Cho-Oyu, Makalu, Friendship peak

Shishapangma Expedition Via Lhasa Overview

Among the 14 8,000m peaks globally, Mt. Shishapangma is the lowest 8000m coming in (8013m/26335ft). The mountain becomes famous when Joseph Hsu Ching (China) summit successfully on 2 May, 1964.Mt. Shishapangma is considered by many to be one of the most accessible 8000m mountains to climb, and it is the first prerequisite to Mount Everest. Shishapangma creates an excellent base for 8000m expeditions; we recommend this as your first 8000m ascent. This peak is the highest in the Langtang Himal. The Tibetan name is Xixapangma, and the Nepalese refer to the summit as Gosaitan, meaning "The Holy Place," literally translated it says "The Mountain overlooking the grassy plains."

The typical route on Shishapangma is non-technical with big skiable snowfields, a spectacular ridge to the summit, and little objective danger. Satori Adventure offers clients a safe and exciting climbing experience with Sherpa guides who have trained to western standards, were born in Nepal's mountains, and have had multiple successes on Everest and other 8000m peaks. Satori Adventures operates the Mt. Shishapangma Expedition in spring and autumn. We offer fixed departure groups for spring and autumn each year. Our services also include both full board and base camp logistic services for Shishapangma.

You will be reaching Shishapangma Chinese base camp in Tibet (China) after a five-day overland trip from Kathmandu; along the way, we will have an acclimatization stop in the village Nylam. After two nights of acclimatization at the Chinese base camp and one overnight stop at the Shishapangma middle camp, you will be reaching Shishapangma advanced base camp (5500m). You will spend about 23 days in your climbing period. Our climbing Sherpa guide and high altitude employees require multiple trips up to camp I, II, and III to open the route. Entails fixing rope and equipping the fields with food and equipment before attempting the summit from Shishapangma advanced base camp 5600m/18,375ft. To camp one at 6400m/21,000ft, it takes about 5 hours. Camp one to two at 7100m/23,300ft takes about 4hours. Base two to base three at 7500m/24,600ft takes for about 4 hours. Camp 4 to the main summit 8,013m 26,289ft and back down to camp two takes around15 hours. The next day you will be descending to base camp. Then we will clean the base camp and drive back overland to Kathmandu.

Altitude Profile

Approximate altititude profile · For information only

Shishapangma Expedition Via Lhasa Detailed Itinerary

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Max Alt: 1350 m
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Hotel

Arrival in Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel (1350m/4429ft)

 

Max Alt: 1350 m
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Hotel

Rest and preparation day for assignment & briefing before departure from Kathmandu.

 

Max Alt: 3650 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Hotel

Fly from Kathmandu to Gongkar Airport (3650m/11975ft) Lhasa.Overnight at Hotel

 

Max Alt: 3650 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Hotel

Sightseeing around Lhasa with Tibetian English guide, Overnight at Hotel

 

Max Alt: 3950 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Hotel

Drive from Lhasa to Gyantse (3,950m/12957ft, 05-06hrs) Overnight in hotel.

 

Max Alt: 3950 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Hotel

Drive from Gyantse to Shigatse (Xigatse) in an altitude of(3,950m/12957ft, 4hrs) Overnight at Hotel.

 

Max Alt: 4350 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Hotel

Drive from Shigatse to Tingri (4,350m/14269ft, 05hrs) Overnight at Hotel.

 

Max Alt: 5000 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Hotel

Rest day at Tingri for acclimatization.The climbing Sirdar will take you up to a (5000m/16404ft) hill for acclimatization after breakfast.

 

Max Alt: 5000 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Camping

Drive from Tingri to Chinese Base Camp, Camping accommodation.

 

Max Alt: 5000 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Camping

Rest Day at Chinese Base Camp for acclimatization

 

Max Alt: 5220 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Camping

Trek from Chinese base camp to middle Camp (5220m/17125ft) Camping accommodation.

 

Max Alt: 5400 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Camping

Trek from Middle camp to Shisapangma Advance base camp (5400m)Camping accommodation.

 

Max Alt: 8013 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Camping

Climbing period to summit Shishapangma (8013m/26289ft), Camp 1,Camp 2, Camp 3, Summit.

 

Max Alt: 4348 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Hotel

Preparation to returning (Clean Base Camp) and trek to Middle camp (5200m/17125ft) and then drive to Tingri (4,348m/14,268ft).

 

Max Alt: 3950 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Hotel

Drive from Tingri to Shigatse (Xigatse) Overnight at hotel.

 

Max Alt: 3650 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Hotel

Early in the morning drive from Sigatse to Lhasa, overnight at hotel

 

Max Alt: 1350 m
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Hotel

Fly from Lhasa to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.Overnight at Hotel.

 

Max Alt: 1350 m
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: Hotel

Free day in Kathmandu and Nepalese cultural program with farewell dinner in the evening.

 

Max Alt: 1350 m
Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to airport for final departure

Cost Details

Shishapangma Expedition Via Lhasa Cost Includes

Airport & Transportation
  • All arrival and departure transfer services to and from international airport with necessary surface transportation as per itinerary
  • Assistance at the international airport by our representative upon arrival and departure
  • Truck for expedition equipment from Kathmandu–Kerung–Kathmandu
  • Land transportation from KTM–KERUNG–KTM
  • Chinese custom clearances at the border
  • Ground transportation available as per itinerary
  • Truck provided at Kerung border crossing into Chinese base camp
  • Yaks carry loads from Chinese Base Camp to Middle Camp to Advanced Base Camp
  • 50kg baggage allowance per person during trekking period (carried by yaks)
Accommodation & Facilities
  • 5 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per itinerary
  • Full board hotels en route to Tibet: Lhasa, Tingri, Shigatse (B/L/D) provided by CTMA
  • All camping equipment in Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp
  • Permanent kitchen and dining facilities at Advanced Base Camp
  • Permanent kitchen facilities at Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp
  • High-quality and durable personal tents at Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp
  • Showers at Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp
  • All necessary camping equipment: camp furniture, kitchenware, dining tents, guest tents, kitchen tent, shower and toilet tents
  • All tents for higher camps 1, 2, 3
Permits & Government Requirements
  • Chinese Government Royalty for Shishapangma expedition for group and climbing Sherpa guide
  • Chinese visa for base camp staff, Sherpa, and climbing group
  • Tibet visa and travel permit for expedition crew
  • Expedition permit for climbing Shishapangma via the northwest ridge route
  • All necessary paperwork, office service charges, and government taxes levied in Nepal
Guides, Sherpas & Staff
  • 1:1 climbing Sherpa guide/client ratio
  • TMA or CTMA selected English-speaking Chinese liaison officer and interpreter
  • Experienced guide, base camp manager, and other staff as required
  • Experienced, trained, and government-licensed climbing guide(s) during climbing period
  • Daily wages, equipment allowance, and insurance for expedition staff
  • All wages, equipment, medical, and accidental insurance for chef, climbing Sherpa, and base camp staff
  • We provide Sherpa tents, food for climbing, and insurance
Food & Beverages
  • Food during the expedition period for members and staff
  • High-quality meals at BC, ABC, and higher camps; freeze-dried meals on the climbing route
  • High-quality freeze-dried food for Sherpa and staff during climbing
  • Hot drinks and beverages available 24 hours a day during the climbing expedition
  • Appropriate high-altitude food for all climbing staff at base camp and above
Climbing Equipment & Logistics
  • All necessary climbing hardware and ropes
  • Ice falls charges
  • EPI gas and burners for cooking food above base camp
  • 2 oxygen bottles with mask and regulators (if requested by client)
  • Emergency oxygen and mask regulator
Medical & Safety
  • Gamow bag (Portable Hyperbaric Chamber)
  • First aid medical kits for the group and staff
  • Satellite phone carried by guide, available for clients at $3 per minute
Power & Communication
  • Solar panels for light and battery charging
Additional Services
  • Cargo clearance duties assistance service free
  • Complete pre-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation, and visa extension help (if necessary)
  • Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural show in Kathmandu
  • Satori special gifts (T-shirt/Pashmina etc.)
  • Our service charges

Shishapangma Expedition Via Lhasa Cost Excludes

Meals & Personal Consumption
  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner)
  • Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars during the trekking
  • Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, camera/video fees, personal trekking gear
  • Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
Communication & Permits
  • Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkies-talkies, satellite phone and internet
  • Walkies-talkies and filming permit (for special filming cameras)
  • Nepal custom fees for import of expedition equipment
Personal Equipment & Gear
  • Personal climbing gear
Insurance & Medical
  • Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests, and hospitalization expenses
  • Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required
  • Travel insurance and helicopter rescue
Additional Services & Staff
  • Extra transportation not shown in the itinerary
  • Any additional staff other than specified
  • Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa guides as per Mountaineering Association rules (minimum USD 1200 per climbing Sherpa guide)
  • Tips, gifts, or gratitude for expedition staff (chef cook, cook, cook assistant, base camp manager). Normally USD 200 per person collected and distributed to all involved base camp staff except climbing Sherpa guide
  • Tips and gifts for base camp and high-altitude trekking/climbing staff
International Travel & Visa
  • Airfare of international flights
  • Nepal entry visa fee
Unforeseen & Miscellaneous
  • Any extra expenses arising from natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations, etc.
  • Any extra services, products, offers, or activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Any other item not included in the “COST INCLUDES” section

Shishapangma Expedition Via Lhasa Luxury Cost Includes

Airport Transfers & Accommodation
  • Arrival and departure transfer services for both domestic and international flights as per itinerary
  • Assistance at the international airport by our representative upon arrival and departure
  • 5 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per itinerary
Transportation & Logistics
  • Truck for expedition equipment from Kathmandu–Kerung–Kathmandu
  • Scheduled flights KTM–Lhasa–KTM
  • Surface transportation as per itinerary
  • Truck service at the Kerung border to Chinese Base Camp and return
  • Yaks for load carrying from Chinese Base Camp to Middle Camp and Advanced Base Camp
  • 40 kg baggage allowance per person during the trekking period (carried by yaks)
Permits, Visas & Government Requirements
  • Chinese government royalty for Shishapangma expedition (members + Sherpa guide)
  • Chinese visa for climbing members, Sirdar, base camp staff during the expedition period
  • TMA/CTMA–appointed English-speaking Chinese liaison officer and interpreter
  • Tibet visa and travel permit for expedition staff
  • Expedition permit to climb Shishapangma via the northwest ridge route
  • Chinese customs clearance at the border
Base Camp & Advanced Base Camp Services
  • All camping equipment at Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp
  • Permanent kitchen and dining facilities at Advanced Base Camp
  • Shower facilities at Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp
  • High-quality personal tents at Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp
  • Solar panels for lighting and battery charging
  • Gamow Bag (Portable Hyperbaric Chamber)
Food & Accommodation (Tibet Route)
  • Full board hotel accommodation en route in Lhasa, Shigatse, Tingri (B/L/D) – provided by CTMA
  • All meals during expedition for members and staff
  • High-quality meals at Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp
  • Hot drinks and beverages available 24 hours a day during climbing
  • Appropriate high-altitude food for all climbing staff at Base Camp and above
Staffing & Support
  • Experienced guide, base camp manager, and support staff
  • Daily wages, equipment allowance, and insurance for expedition staff
  • All wages, equipment, medical and accidental insurances for chef and base camp staff
Climbing Support & Equipment
  • All necessary camping equipment: camp furniture, kitchenware, dining tents, guest tents, kitchen tent, toilet, shower tents, etc.
  • First aid medical kit for the group and staff
  • Satellite phone carried by guide (USD 3 per minute for use)
  • Emergency oxygen and mask regulator (nominal additional fee if used)
  • High-altitude food for climbing staff
Administration, Documentation & Extras
  • All required paperwork, office service charges, and government taxes in Nepal
  • Complete pre-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation, and visa-extension support
  • Farewell dinner with cultural show in Kathmandu
  • Satori special gifts (T-shirt/Pashmina, etc.)
  • Our service charges

Shishapangma Expedition Via Lhasa Luxury Cost Excludes

MEALS & PERSONAL CONSUMPTION:
  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner)
  • Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars, etc
PERSONAL EXPENSES & GEAR:
  • Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
  • Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear
  • Personal climbing gear
  • Personal climbing guide(s)
  • Tips, gifts, souvenirs
COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY:
  • Expenses incurred during usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phone and internet
  • Wake talkies
  • Filming permit
INSURANCE & MEDICAL:
  • Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses
  • Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required
  • Travel insurance and helicopter rescue
  • Emergency oxygen and mask regulator
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS & FEES:
  • Airfare of international flights
  • Nepal entry visa fee and re-entry visa fee (Visa is easy to get upon arrival)
  • Ice fall garbage deposit fees (sharing with other members) if applicable
  • Nepal custom duty for import of expedition equipment
CLIMBING & HIGH ALTITUDE SERVICES:
  • Ice fall charges, all tents for Camp 1, 2, 3
  • High altitude food above advanced base camp
  • Satori Adventures will have a “Zero” involvement policy above advanced base camp
TRANSPORT & UNFORESEEN COSTS:
  • Emergency/rescue jeep cost USD 800–900
  • Any extra services, products, offers or activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Any extra expenses arising from unforeseen situations such as natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, or government rule changes
  • Any additional staff other than specified
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS:
  • Any other item not included in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section

Package Options

Satori Adventures offers Full Board Service for our entire range of flagship Mountaineering Expeditions to all 8000m peaks. Our Full Board service means that we will provide a Trekking service, an in-Base camp service and High camp service executed by your Sherpa Climbing Guide. All our Full Board clients will have a personal Sherpa Climbing guide exclusively dedicated to the client for the duration of the climb.

Our climbing Sherpa guide team will establish and secure climbing route in collaboration with other climbing teams participating on the route; Establish all high camps with camping equipment, provisions and oxygen and prepare high altitude food for his client; Assist his client on the route and ensure client safety and wellbeing on the route through guiding and negotiating the route access priorities at pace and schedule determined by clients’ physical condition and preferred pace; Ensure total commitment to the client in case of emergency with clients’ safety and well being as overriding priority.

High camp service for Full Board Service clients will consist of provision of all equipment necessary to fix the route, all camping equipment, fuel and food for high camps as well as oxygen provision, including mask and regulator and latest model of Poisk oxygen, Summit system of Mask regulators in quantities specified in your climbing itinerary as per height of Mountain.

Service Details

Shishapangma Expedition Via Lhasa Full Board Service Includes

Airport & Transportation
  • All arrival and departure transfer services to and from international airport with necessary surface transportation as per itinerary
  • Assistance at the international airport by our representative upon arrival and departure
  • Truck for expedition equipment from Kathmandu–Kerung–Kathmandu
  • Land transportation from KTM–KERUNG–KTM
  • Chinese custom clearances at the border
  • Ground transportation available as per itinerary
  • Truck provided at Kerung border crossing into Chinese base camp
  • Yaks carry loads from Chinese Base Camp to Middle Camp to Advanced Base Camp
  • 50kg baggage allowance per person during trekking period (carried by yaks)
Accommodation & Facilities
  • 5 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per itinerary
  • Full board hotels en route to Tibet: Lhasa, Tingri, Shigatse (B/L/D) provided by CTMA
  • All camping equipment in Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp
  • Permanent kitchen and dining facilities at Advanced Base Camp
  • Permanent kitchen facilities at Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp
  • High-quality and durable personal tents at Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp
  • Showers at Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp
  • All necessary camping equipment: camp furniture, kitchenware, dining tents, guest tents, kitchen tent, shower and toilet tents
  • All tents for higher camps 1, 2, 3
Permits & Government Requirements
  • Chinese Government Royalty for Shishapangma expedition for group and climbing Sherpa guide
  • Chinese visa for base camp staff, Sherpa, and climbing group
  • Tibet visa and travel permit for expedition crew
  • Expedition permit for climbing Shishapangma via the northwest ridge route
  • All necessary paperwork, office service charges, and government taxes levied in Nepal
Guides, Sherpas & Staff
  • 1:1 climbing Sherpa guide/client ratio
  • TMA or CTMA selected English-speaking Chinese liaison officer and interpreter
  • Experienced guide, base camp manager, and other staff as required
  • Experienced, trained, and government-licensed climbing guide(s) during climbing period
  • Daily wages, equipment allowance, and insurance for expedition staff
  • All wages, equipment, medical, and accidental insurance for chef, climbing Sherpa, and base camp staff
  • We provide Sherpa tents, food for climbing, and insurance
Food & Beverages
  • Food during the expedition period for members and staff
  • High-quality meals at BC, ABC, and higher camps; freeze-dried meals on the climbing route
  • High-quality freeze-dried food for Sherpa and staff during climbing
  • Hot drinks and beverages available 24 hours a day during the climbing expedition
  • Appropriate high-altitude food for all climbing staff at base camp and above
Climbing Equipment & Logistics
  • All necessary climbing hardware and ropes
  • Ice falls charges
  • EPI gas and burners for cooking food above base camp
  • 2 oxygen bottles with mask and regulators (if requested by client)
  • Emergency oxygen and mask regulator
Medical & Safety
  • Gamow bag (Portable Hyperbaric Chamber)
  • First aid medical kits for the group and staff
  • Satellite phone carried by guide, available for clients at $3 per minute
Power & Communication
  • Solar panels for light and battery charging
Additional Services
  • Cargo clearance duties assistance service free
  • Complete pre-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation, and visa extension help (if necessary)
  • Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural show in Kathmandu
  • Satori special gifts (T-shirt/Pashmina etc.)
  • Our service charges

Shishapangma Expedition Via Lhasa Full Board Service Cost Excludes

Meals & Personal Consumption
  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner)
  • Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars during the trekking
  • Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, camera/video fees, personal trekking gear
  • Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
Communication & Permits
  • Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkies-talkies, satellite phone and internet
  • Walkies-talkies and filming permit (for special filming cameras)
  • Nepal custom fees for import of expedition equipment
Personal Equipment & Gear
  • Personal climbing gear
Insurance & Medical
  • Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests, and hospitalization expenses
  • Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required
  • Travel insurance and helicopter rescue
Additional Services & Staff
  • Extra transportation not shown in the itinerary
  • Any additional staff other than specified
  • Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa guides as per Mountaineering Association rules (minimum USD 1200 per climbing Sherpa guide)
  • Tips, gifts, or gratitude for expedition staff (chef cook, cook, cook assistant, base camp manager). Normally USD 200 per person collected and distributed to all involved base camp staff except climbing Sherpa guide
  • Tips and gifts for base camp and high-altitude trekking/climbing staff
International Travel & Visa
  • Airfare of international flights
  • Nepal entry visa fee
Unforeseen & Miscellaneous
  • Any extra expenses arising from natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations, etc.
  • Any extra services, products, offers, or activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Any other item not included in the “COST INCLUDES” section

Satori Adventures provides very professional, helpful and friendly service from Kathmandu to the ABC as well as during the climb. Our objective is to provide a good quality, helpful, safe, friendly, stress free and comprehensive service to maximize summit opportunity.

In the Base camp our cooks and helpers will prepare and serve three delicious freshly cooked and plentiful meals a day and will ensure that hot and cold drinks are available 24 hrs a day. In the Base Camp we provide spacious expedition quality personal tents for all our clients both with full board or base-camp service only.In base camp we also provide dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet facilities and portable shower facilities and tent accommodation for our staff.

In base camp we provide access to communication including satellite telephone and internet access, solar panels to charge your batteries and UHF/VHF hand held radios on the mountain to maintain communications between ABC and high camps.

Our camp manager as well as guides and climbing Sherpa’s have an extensive experience on multiple Everest climbs. They will ensure cooperation with other companies and Base Camp organization. In base camp our guides will work with other teams to ensure contribution from all operators for tasks such as route fixing and to ensure the safety of climbers from ABC to the summit.

Services Details

Shishapangma Expedition Via Lhasa Base Camp Service Cost Includes

Airport Transfers & Accommodation
  • Arrival and departure transfer services for both domestic and international flights as per itinerary
  • Assistance at the international airport by our representative upon arrival and departure
  • 5 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per itinerary
Transportation & Logistics
  • Truck for expedition equipment from Kathmandu–Kerung–Kathmandu
  • Scheduled flights KTM–Lhasa–KTM
  • Surface transportation as per itinerary
  • Truck service at the Kerung border to Chinese Base Camp and return
  • Yaks for load carrying from Chinese Base Camp to Middle Camp and Advanced Base Camp
  • 40 kg baggage allowance per person during the trekking period (carried by yaks)
Permits, Visas & Government Requirements
  • Chinese government royalty for Shishapangma expedition (members + Sherpa guide)
  • Chinese visa for climbing members, Sirdar, base camp staff during the expedition period
  • TMA/CTMA–appointed English-speaking Chinese liaison officer and interpreter
  • Tibet visa and travel permit for expedition staff
  • Expedition permit to climb Shishapangma via the northwest ridge route
  • Chinese customs clearance at the border
Base Camp & Advanced Base Camp Services
  • All camping equipment at Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp
  • Permanent kitchen and dining facilities at Advanced Base Camp
  • Shower facilities at Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp
  • High-quality personal tents at Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp
  • Solar panels for lighting and battery charging
  • Gamow Bag (Portable Hyperbaric Chamber)
Food & Accommodation (Tibet Route)
  • Full board hotel accommodation en route in Lhasa, Shigatse, Tingri (B/L/D) – provided by CTMA
  • All meals during expedition for members and staff
  • High-quality meals at Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp
  • Hot drinks and beverages available 24 hours a day during climbing
  • Appropriate high-altitude food for all climbing staff at Base Camp and above
Staffing & Support
  • Experienced guide, base camp manager, and support staff
  • Daily wages, equipment allowance, and insurance for expedition staff
  • All wages, equipment, medical and accidental insurances for chef and base camp staff
Climbing Support & Equipment
  • All necessary camping equipment: camp furniture, kitchenware, dining tents, guest tents, kitchen tent, toilet, shower tents, etc.
  • First aid medical kit for the group and staff
  • Satellite phone carried by guide (USD 3 per minute for use)
  • Emergency oxygen and mask regulator (nominal additional fee if used)
  • High-altitude food for climbing staff
Administration, Documentation & Extras
  • All required paperwork, office service charges, and government taxes in Nepal
  • Complete pre-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation, and visa-extension support
  • Farewell dinner with cultural show in Kathmandu
  • Satori special gifts (T-shirt/Pashmina, etc.)
  • Our service charges

Shishapangma Expedition Via Lhasa Base Camp Service Cost Excludes

MEALS & PERSONAL CONSUMPTION:
  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner)
  • Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars, etc
PERSONAL EXPENSES & GEAR:
  • Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
  • Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear
  • Personal climbing gear
  • Personal climbing guide(s)
  • Tips, gifts, souvenirs
COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY:
  • Expenses incurred during usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phone and internet
  • Wake talkies
  • Filming permit
INSURANCE & MEDICAL:
  • Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses
  • Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required
  • Travel insurance and helicopter rescue
  • Emergency oxygen and mask regulator
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS & FEES:
  • Airfare of international flights
  • Nepal entry visa fee and re-entry visa fee (Visa is easy to get upon arrival)
  • Ice fall garbage deposit fees (sharing with other members) if applicable
  • Nepal custom duty for import of expedition equipment
CLIMBING & HIGH ALTITUDE SERVICES:
  • Ice fall charges, all tents for Camp 1, 2, 3
  • High altitude food above advanced base camp
  • Satori Adventures will have a “Zero” involvement policy above advanced base camp
TRANSPORT & UNFORESEEN COSTS:
  • Emergency/rescue jeep cost USD 800–900
  • Any extra services, products, offers or activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Any extra expenses arising from unforeseen situations such as natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, or government rule changes
  • Any additional staff other than specified
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS:
  • Any other item not included in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section

Good to Know

How to Choosing a experience Provider

It is important for each climber to choose the right expedition guide service that not only suites their needs, but provides the best safely and secure mountaineering experience possible. There are more than 1,700 trekking companies in Nepal who offer 8,000 meter expeditions including Everest, but only about 30 companies who operate 8,000 meter peaks on a regular basis. We are proud to be one of these 30 companies and consistently offer, run and succeed at these types of expeditions year after year.
It is very important that the climbers who choose Satori Adventures for this trip of a lifetime experience have expectations that are compatible with the program we offer and the style of expedition Satori Adventures runs. We do not want to simply “fill our expedition”, but instead we want to comprise a team of companionable people who are focused on reaching the summit with the highest level of support and safety standards that can be provided by a guiding service on Mt Everest. We team this with the best standards of food and quality equipment to further assist each client reach their full potential. We feel that we offer the best environment and opportunity for you to be successful on the world’s highest mountain.

Diminutive climbing Team members

We are always developing and growing our operational systems to ensure you participate will provide as much as facilities provided. We figure our expedition members do not deserve anything less during the trekking and climbing! In the interests of giving you the most optimal chance to summit, we limit our team size to ensure the group summits on the best weather day; sometimes there are less window days for summit in Everest. In big size of group offering cheap climbs often miss out as they split their groups over several potential summit days. We feel like our climbing members are feeling that they are climbing as a family and friends team even on international people. We accept maximum 08 people in a group and if we have more than that we always split in two groups. So that our base camp staff cooks, climbing Sherpa guide will fully taking care about you and provide service as per your desire.

Maximum summit Success;

The Satori Adventures methodology and tactical approach to climbing Mt Everest has seen us achieve the highest success rates and our extensive experience gives us the edge when it comes to making the right decisions. We provide a consistently higher Sherpa and Guide ratio than any other operator, resulting in more support and backup for your summit attempt and therefore a greater safety margin and chance of success. There is always a 1:1 ratio of the climbing Sherpa/guide and client. We always use professional and experienced climbing Sherpa or guides who have all reached the summit of Everest.

Highly Qualified Sirdar/Team leader

Our guides are professionals who are trained and assessed either via the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA) resulting in a greater repertoire of skills that enables them to provide a dedicated level of security to you during the expedition, or many years of mountaineering experience on the world’s biggest peaks. Our guides are experience in both advanced and basic rescue courses and all have a minimum of 3 years guiding on Everest.

Advanced Communication method

Satori Adventures Everest expeditions have been at the forefront of providing top communications for our Everest expeditions. This allows us to obtain and deliver comprehensive weather forecasts via U.S., European and Kathmandu weather forecasting. Our lead guide is always equipped with a satellite phone during the climbing and at base camp. Two way radio communications between climbing members, guides, Sherpa and base camp staff is also provided. There is also local mobile network available at base camp that provides easy connection with your family during your stay at base camp.

Facilities camp setup at Base Camp and Kitchen at camp two

Satori Adventure focuses on comfortable conditions at base camp, including good quality food and other services. We find this helps clients with their overall success rate on the mountain. Our cooks are regarded as the best in the business, providing wholesome and appetizing meals with an agreeable array of menus to suit all your food requirements. The meals you are served on the mountain are also of the highest standard and designed to sustain you for the rigorous ascent. We offer various choices that will suit any diet plan, including vegetarian, Vegan, continental, Indian and others.If you have special food consideration, please provide this to us 60 days prior to the expedition so we can plan the best meals for your trip.

Approaches to ABC

The approach on its Shishapangma North face ridge Base camp is through the Kodari Boarder of Nepal leading up to Shishapangma glassier. It starts with the drive from Kathmandu to Kodari Border After immigration formalities, drive to Naylam(3700M), to Chinese Base Camp (5,150m). It takes typically 07 days to reach ABC from Kathmandu.

What to expect?

When you arrive at base camp, our staff will set up the camp and you will have time to rest and continue to acclimate. Upon completing a Pooja ceremony at base camp, our team of Sherpa’s will begin to open the route to camp I. When this is completed, our guides will begin to take clients and loads to camp I. Depending on your physical fitness and bodies’ reaction to altitude, you may stay at camp I for a second night, or move up to camp II and then descend back to base camp.

Our team will then open the route and fix the lines to camp II and supply the camp with gear, equipment and food. If required for acclimation and if the weather conditions allow, you may sleep a second night at camp II, or proceed up to camp III and then return. During your rest and time at base camp our team will continue to open the route, fix the camp and line and supply food, oxygen, and equipment and prepare for the summit push.

After your camp I and II acclimatization, our climbing guides will check the weather forecast, group fitness and recovery conditions. If upcoming weather reports, your physical fitness and conditions are good, we will begin the summit push. On the summit push, you will move to camp I, camp II and then camp III before moving to the summit. At camp III you will awake at 0100 hours and begin the summit push.

If due to any reason (bad weather, group physical fitness, accident, incidence) we have to return to base camp before the summit push, but still have climbing time, good weather conditions and climbers are interested for another summit push, we will provide one more opportunity. However, more than 98% of climbers either summit on the first try, or give up the trip after the first summit attempt.

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