The 14th-highest peak :

Shishapangma, at 8,027m above sea level, is the world’s 14th highest peak and the last on the list of the 8,000ers. It was also the last to be climbed - the first ascent was made by a Chinese expedition in 1980. The reasons for this delay were more political than technical, however, and these days, Shishapangma is relatively easy to reach, with the base camp accessible by vehicle.

Royal Nepal Group’s Shishapangma expedition is based on the plan successfully implemented by our leaders. The easy access to base camp means we can complete the climb in just 39 days, while still leaving plenty of time for acclimatization and rest days. This makes it one of the shortest of any of our 8,000er expeditions, and a perfect introduction to 8,000m peaks.

If you’re eyeing up Shishapangma as your first 8,000er, you could not be in safer hands. The Royal Nepal Group team are not only record-breaking mountaineers, but they’re also highly trained in altitude rescue and recovery techniques - skills that have been put to test in the most extreme environments on Earth. We have evacuation plans and accessible helicopter rescue in place for emergencies, and we guarantee an industry-leading 1:1 guide-to-client ratio, with four, hugely-experienced Sherpas always kept on standby, just in case.

Shishapangma might be an easy climb, but you don’t want a guiding company that treats it like one. Getting you to the summit and safely down is our number one priority, and from the moment you sign up, to the moment you’re back in Kathmandu, our guides will be with you every step of the way.