About

Shisa Pangma, at a height of 8,012m, ranking the 14th highest mountain in the world, it is located entirely in Chinese territory, 120km away from Mt. Everest. Molamenqing (7,703m) is at its east, and Gangpengqing (7,292m) at the northwest.

In Tibetan language, Shisa Pangma means "severe climate". With its bizzarre sight and shape, the serac area, at an altitude of around 5,000-5,800 meters above sea level, happens to be the most fascinating of all, looking just like a lively "yard of ice crystal groves".

Climate

The climate of Shisa Pangma is quite close to that of Mt.Everest. The best time for mountaineering activities comes each year in April, May, October and November when in one month more than two nice days maybe available two-three times and over three nice days one-two times at an interval of some five-nineteen days.

Route

First, drive 670 kilometers from Lhasa through Gyangze and Shigatse on the Sino-Nepal Highway to Xegar. Then, 138 kilometers westward through Tingri County and Menhadun, and another 50 kilometers along a simply-built road. The mountaineering base camp site is at an altitude of 5,114 meters, located at the end of the Yebodanggle Glacier.

Climbing along the north range, about 5 camps are needed, they are C1(5,800m), C2(6,300m), C3(6,900m), C4(7,400m), C5(7,700m).

Source: China Mountain Guide