Cho-Oyu & Shishapangma Combined Expedition
- 45 Days
Adult
Description
Duration
45 Days
Group Size
1-10+
Cho-Oyu & Shishapangma Combined Expedition Overview
Mt. Shishapangma is the lowest 8000m coming in (8013m/26335ft) among the 14 8,000m peaks globally. Tibetans considered it as the holy mountains elevated at the Himalayan ranges. Mt. Shishapangma is known by many as one of the most convenient 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 as "The Mountain overlooking the grassy plains."
Included
- To ensure your safety and provide a smooth arrival experience, Asian Adventures offers complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off services for both international and domestic arrivals and departures.
- Representatives of Asian Adventures will be waiting for you at the airport with an Asian Adventures banner and your name placard for easy identification. The representative will also carry an official company ID card for verification.
- According to the trekking package itinerary, Asian Adventures arranges three nights of accommodation in Kathmandu in your selected hotel category, ranging from tourist-standard to five-star hotels.
- Asian Adventures provides experienced, government-authorized (licensed) high-altitude trekking guides throughout the trekking period.
- Surface transportation required during the trek and in major cities, as specified in the itinerary, is included.
- As per the itinerary, Asian Adventures arranges regular domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu for trekking members and guides.
- During the trek, Asian Adventures provides comfortable accommodation in carefully selected tea houses (excluding chain hotels).
- Most lunches are taken along the trekking route, while breakfast and dinner are served at the tea house where you stay overnight. Asian Adventures provides clean and freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with tea or coffee, from the tea house menu throughout the trek.
- To ensure your comfort and protection from cold weather, we provide clean and warm down jackets and sleeping bags during the trek.
- Asian Adventures allows up to 15 kg of personal trekking equipment per person, carried by porters, yaks, or mules during the trekking period.
- Since Everest Base Camp lies within the Sagarmatha National Park area, Asian Adventures provides all required national park permits.
- The Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) permit is mandatory for trekking in the Everest region. Asian Adventures arranges this permit for all trekkers.
- First-aid medical kits are provided for both trekkers and staff to ensure health and safety during the journey.
- Communication is an important safety factor in remote Himalayan regions. Therefore, Asian Adventures equips trekking guides with satellite phones for emergency situations.
- During your trek, Asian Adventures ensures clean, nutritious, and freshly prepared meals at tea houses.
- The quoted package price includes all official service charges, government fees, taxes, and VAT. There are no hidden costs beyond the stated price.
- Before departing Kathmandu, we invite you to join us for a farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant with a cultural performance. This provides a wonderful opportunity to experience Nepali culture and traditions.
- As a souvenir of your Himalayan adventure, Asian Adventures will present you with an Asian Adventures T-shirt, Pashmina, and company brochure before your departure.
Excluded
- Kathmandu offers a wide variety of high-quality restaurants serving Nepali and international cuisine. Therefore, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except the farewell dinner provided by Asian Adventures) are not included in the package cost and must be arranged by the client.
- Personal expenses such as snacks, packed foods, chocolates, energy bars, mineral water, soft drinks, energy drinks, alcoholic beverages, and cigarettes during the trek are not included. These items can be purchased individually according to personal preference.
- Expenses related to personal trekking equipment, laundry services, gratuities (tips), telephone calls, mobile services, internet usage, walkie-talkies, satellite phone usage, and other personal communication services are not included in the package.
- Trekking in the Himalayas is an adventurous activity conducted in remote mountain regions. For your safety, all participants must obtain comprehensive travel insurance before arriving in Nepal. The insurance policy should cover emergency helicopter evacuation, medical treatment, hospitalization, and other related expenses.
- International airfare to and from Nepal and the Nepal tourist visa fee are not included in the package cost and must be arranged by the traveler.
- Any additional expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, including natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, flight delays or cancellations, and changes in government regulations, are not included in the package cost.
- Costs associated with additional staff or services requested beyond those specified in the package are not included and will be charged separately.
- Any services not specifically listed under the "Package Includes" section will be considered additional services and will incur extra charges.
- Tipping is not included in the package price. Tipping guides, porters, and support staff is a customary practice in Nepal's trekking industry and is greatly appreciated as recognition of their hard work and service. The amount is entirely at the discretion of the client.
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu
On your arrival day, we'll greet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and drop you off at the hotel. We advise resting and preparing for your journey for a half-day. We will meet at our office in Thamel and help you with the final preparations for the trek.
Day 2 - Rest and preparation day for assignment, briefing and visa preparation
Rest and preparation day for assignment, briefing and visa preparation
Day 3 - Visa Issue and Preparation
Visa issue and preparation before departure from Kathmandu.
Day 4 - Drive From Kathmandu To Timure (2850m/ 9350ft, 7-8hrs)
Early morning drive From Kathmandu To Timure, the procedure for immigration, and drive to Kerung. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 - Rest and Acclimatization in Kerung
Rest and Acclimatization in Kerung (2850m), overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6 - Drive to Old Tingri (4300m/ 14108ft, 4-5hrs)
Drive to Old Tingri (4300m). Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7 - Acclimatization and Preparation day
Acclimatization and preparation day at Old Tingri. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8 - Drive to Chinese Base Camp (4980m/ 16339ft, 4-6hrs)
Drive to Chinese Base Camp (4980m). Overnight stay at camp.
Day 9-10 - Rest day at Chinese Base Camp and preparation for Advance Base Camp.
Rest day at Chinese Base Camp for acclimatization. Arrangement of Yaks and preparation for Advance Base Camp (ABC) trekking.
Day 11 - Trek from Chinese Base Camp to Middle Camp (5300m/ 17388ft, 4-7hrs)
Trek from Chinese Base Camp to Middle Camp (5300m). Camping accommodation.
Day 12 - Trek from Middle Camp to the Advance Base Camp (5700m/ 18701ft, 5-8hrs)
Trek from Middle Camp to the Advance Base Camp (5700m) of Cho-Oyu. Camping accommodatio
Day 13-31 - Climbing Period - Cho - Oyu (8201m/ 26906ft)
Climbing Period - Ascent to Cho-Oyu (8201m).
Day 32 - Trek down from Advance BC and drive Tingri (4300m/ 14108ft, 4hrs + drive 5hrs)
A leisure day for rest, shopping, or sightseeing before departure.
Day 33 - Drive from Tingri to the Driver's Camp (5000m/ 16404ft, 3-4hrs drive)
Drive from Tingri to the Driver's camp of Mt. Shishapangma. Camping accommodation.
Day 34 - Trek to Middle Camp (5200m/ 17060 ft, 4-6hrs)
Trek to Middle Camp (5200m). Camping accommodation.
Day 35 - Trek from Middle Camp to the ABC (5400m/ 17717ft, 5-7hrs)
Trek from Middle Camp to the ABC (5400m) of Shishapangma.Camping accommodation.
Day 36-41 - Climbing Period - Shishapangma (8027m / 26335ft)
Climbing Period - Ascent to Shishapangma (8027m).
Day 42 - Disassemble ABC (2850m/ 9350ft, 8hrs)
Disassemble ABC; drive to Kerung. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 43 - Drive from Kerung Height to Kathmandu (1350m/ 4429ft, 7-9hrs)
Early morning, from Kerung height, drive to Kerung border, finish immigration procedure to cross the border and then drive to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
Day 44 - Free day at Kathmandu and farewell dinner in the evening
Free day in Kathmandu. Farewell dinner and Nepalese cultural program in the evening.
Day 45 - Final Departure
Drop at the airport for final departure. (service: Airport drop service )
Maps
Frequently Asked Questions
Both peaks Cho Oyu (8,201m /26,906 ft) and Shishapangma (8,013m /26,335ft) lies both located in Tibet and ideal to climb in the same trip which is often called as Tibet combined expedition. Shishapangma is the lowest 8,000m peak among fourteen peak. This combined expedition trip gives you a chance to reach two summits in a single trip in Tibet, which is sometime disturbed by Chinese changing regulations.
Our Cho Oyu and Shishapangma combined expedition trip for 2026-2027 itinerary is designed for approximately 45 days in total. You should also allow an additional 2-4 days for international travel to and from Kathmandu, depending on your location and flight availability. So, it makes about 47-48 days’ trip.
This extended schedule is carefully designed to provide proper acclimatization, flexibility for weather delays, and a safer summit attempt on both peaks.
As you are in a new country and exposing to unfamiliar bacteria and viruses, caution is required. Tap water in villages and teahouses used by locals is not safe to drink directly. Drinking untreated water can lead to stomach upsets, diarrhea, or other illnesses, which can spoil your travel experience. You can buy bottled water at most teahouses along the trek, which is a safe option. However, for environmental reasons and because it becomes expensive at higher altitudes, it is better to limit bottled water use.
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