Shishapangma South Base Camp Trekking
Trip Facts
Price: USD
Duration: 12 days
Shishapangma “the crest above the grassy plain” lies in the south central Tibet.
A trek to the Shishapangma Base Camp (4980m) takes you to the base of Shishapangma Peak (8046m),one of the 8000der that lies entirely in Tibet. Shishapangma Peak (8046m) is located in south-central Tibet. It is also the highest peak along the Jugal Himal range. Shishapangma lies on the dry north side of the Himalayan crest, and further away from the lower terrain of Nepal.
You begin your journey from Lhasa(3780m), from where you will be driven to the other two important Tibetan cities of Shigatse and Gyantse. On the way you get to explore the ancient monasteries, palaces, and monuments set amidst the rugged landscape of the Tibetan Plateau.
Your trek begins from Nyalam,a small trading town. You follow the trail from Draabochhan (4110m) to Shingdip (4560m) and then to the Shishapangma Base Camp. Coupled with adventure, this trip gives you an insight into the rich cultural heritage of Tibet.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1:Arrive Lhasa (3660 m)
Day 2:Sightseeing in Lhasa
Day 3:Sightseeing in Lhasa
Day 4:In Lhasa
Day 5:Drive to Gyantse (3950m)
Day 6:Sightseeing in Gyantse & drive (90km) to Shigatse (3900m)
Day 7:Sightseeing in Shigatse & drive to Shegar (New Tingri: 4050m)
Day 8:Drive to Nyalam (3750m)
Day 9:Trek to Draabocchan (4110m)
Day 10:Trek to Shingdip (4560m)
Day 11:Trek to Shisapangma Base camp (4980m)
Day 12:Trek to Draabochhan (4110m)
Day 13:Trek to Nyalam (3750m)
Day 14:Drive to Kathmandu (1400m) 123km