Information about the Shishapangma and Cho-Oyu expedition:
This Mt. Cho-Oyu Expedition is Austrian first climbs Cho-Oyu expedition in 1954. Till to date many expedition teams have successfully reached on its summit. The year 2004 was regarded as the Golden jubilee of this Cho-Oyu Mountain in the field of expedition. The golden jubilee ceremony was organized by Nepal Mountaineering Association with grand fanfare and jubilantly. There were about 400 climbers from different region of the World during this golden jubilee ceremony and most of them made the summit. Most of the Cho-Oyu expedition teams climb from Tibet side due the easy technique-climbing route from there. Mt. Shishapangm Expedition is one of the very 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 the 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 on its apex.

Entry & Exit: Zhangmu

Itinerary:
27 August 2008 Day 01 Arrive in Kathmandu & Trasfer to Hotel
28 August 2008 Day 02 Rest days at prepar for expedition
29 August 2008 Day 03 Finally prepartation for Expedition in Katmandu
30 August 2008 Day 04 Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmu
31 August 2008 Day 05 Drive from Zhangmu to Nyalam
01 September 2008 Day 06 Drive from Nyalam to Base camp
02 September 2008 Day 07 Prepare for Advance base camp
03 September 2008 Day 08 Base camp to Middle camp
04 September 2008 Day 09 Middle Camp to advance Base camp
05-20 September 2008 Day 10-25 Climbing Peried of Shishapangma 8012m.
21 September 2008 Day 26 ABC to Chinese base camp
22 September 2008 Day 27 Drive from Base camp to Tingri
23 September 2008 Day 28 Drive from Tingri to Base camp
24 September 2008 Day 29 Base camp to ABC
25 September 2008 Day 30 Rest days at acclimatzation for expedition in ABC
26 September-10 October 2008 Day 31-45 Climbing Peried of Cho Oyu Expedition
11 October 2008 Day 46 ABC to Base camp
12 October 2008 Day 47 Drive from Base camp to Zhangmu
13 October 2008 Day 48 Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmandu
14 October 2008 Day 49 Rest days at Kathmandu
15 October 2008 Day 49 Departure your destination

Cost: Permit joins basis full board up to TOP (Shishapangma & Cho Oyu expedition)
4-8 Person Euro 13,570.00 (For guided full board up to top)
9-12 Person Euro 13,135.00 (For guided full board up to top)

Cost includes:

• 5 nights hotel in Kathmandu stander 3 star hotel with bed & breakfast
• Expert professional Nepalese expedition crews like Cook, Kitchen boy, ABC guide and mountaineering gears till to the ABC are provided; and our crews get all expedition facilities from our office itself.
• Tibet visa & Travel Permit for the expedition crew
• Full board hotel in route to Tibet side Zhangmu, Nyalam (bed- breakfast, Lunch, dinner)
• Base Camp - Advance Base Camp 1 tent for 1 person (North Face brand)
• 2 climber – 1 climbing Sherpa
• 1 Single climber – 1 climber Sherpa
• 3 high tents North Face or same quality – Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3
• Single climber -3 high tents North Face or same quality – Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3
• 2 Oxygen (8 litters) bottle for summit, Mask & regulator
• Climbing food, cooking gas, stove, cooking equipment
• Tents for climbing Sherpa Guide (Camp 1, 2, 3)
• Custom clearance for expedition’s cargo
• Dining tent, Table, Chairs, toilet tent, Mess tent & Kitchen tent
• Per person’s (80 KG) Load is carried by the Yak till to the from Base Camp to ABC
• Per person’s (50 KG) Load is carried by the Yak on the way back to the ABC to BC
• Kathmandu - Zhangmu – Base Camp - Zhangmu (vice versa) are provided the Mini bus/Jeep for he members & Truck for the equipment
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. (5 Days)
• Peak permit for Shishapangma 8035m.
• Tibet Visa & Travel permit
• Liaison officer & Interpreter
• Nepalese crew' insurance
• ABC - Oxygen for Emergency but you must pay for its use.
• Satellite phone (Pay call).

Cost Exclude

• Air travel to and from Kathmandu.
• Laundry, postage, telephone calls, and all other items of personal nature.
• Entry visa and Re-entry visa for Nepal.
• International departure tax.
• Personal Expenses.
• Medical and rescue insurance.
• Personal Climbing equipment.
• Bar bills & Beverage.
• Rescue Jeep Euro 482.00
• Medicine and first aid expenses
• Walkie-Talkie.

Extra service if required:
Russian oxygen 4 litters : Euro 276.00 
Mask & Regular : Euro 276.00
Satellite phone : Euro 482.00 per set (Personal use from climber)
Duty Jeep : Euro 2,064.00
Rescue Jeep : Euro 482 Per Jeep