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 This peak is the 14th highest mountain of all 8,000m-peaks, despite being only 80 km northeast of Kathmandu. It lies entirely in Tibet. The mountain is hidden from Nepal, tucked behind the Langtang Himal and the main Himalayan ridge. It has two summits, the commonly climbed lower summit is 8012m and the higher true summit is 8027m, a point that our expedition guide really wants to reach!
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Lhakpa Ri is another attractive climbing peak, which divides the upper East Rongbuk glacier and upper Kharta glacier. From summit of Lhakpa Ri one can have great views of little known mountains such as Nyonno Ri range in eastern Tibet, the north face of Chomolonzo and the north faces of Makalu and Pethangtse, Shartse peak, east face of Kangshung and Lhotse. It is technically straightforward climb with a minimal danger and easy accessibility. There is also an unrivalled view of the north east ridge of Everest, the North Col, Changtse, Cho Oyu and Shishapangma.
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Our route does transverse first driving all the way to Cho-Oyu Base Camp, crossing the Nepalese Border and continuing via Nyalam and Tingri. The way near to Base Camp involves a normal drive at high altitude, but rewards with powerful views of Cho - Oyu (8201m) to the north. Further will be realm of the glaciers, surrounded by the unforgettable presence of the world's mightiest mountains. Normally, we set up four camps in the approach excluding Advanced Base Camp. Thereafter starts our main attempt to scale the summit (8201m). |
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Shisapangma (8027m) Expedition 
