Cho Oyu Expedition
Cho Oyu is the sixth-highest mountain in the world, at 8,188 metres above sea level. In Tibetan, Cho Oyu means "Turquoise Goddess." The mountain is the westernmost major peak of the Khumbu sub-section, 20 km west of Mt. Everest. Climbing Cho Oyu is achievable for intermediate climbers who wish to attempt an 8,000 m peak. The expedition provides a perfect entrance into the world of high-altitude Himalayan climbing.
Cho Oyu was first climbed by an Austrian team in 1954, followed by Indian and German teams in 1958 and 1964, respectively. The Cho Oyu expedition starting and ending in Kathmandu, with days allocated for paperwork and permits in Kathmandu before heading into Tibet. The journey to the Cho Oyu basecamp can be done via flights to Lhasa or through the Rasuwagadhi border. The expedition consists of short treks to basecamp, intermediate and advanced camps, and three climbing camps with limited technical sections, making it suitable for adjusting to high altitude.
Trip Facts
- Trip id: NPEX-07
- Trip type: Climbing
- Trip grade: Challenging
- Starting from: Kathmandu
- Ending at: Kathmandu
- Trip duration: 44 Days
- Base price: 34325
- Max. altitude: 8201 Meters
- Accommodation: Lodge/Tea House/Tent
- Group size: 2-16 Person
Cho Oyu Expedition — Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival
Arrival at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel (1350m.)
Day 02: Rest and preparation day for assignment & briefing before departure from Kathmandu.
Day 03: Drive from Syprubeshi to Kerung Height (3200m/10499ft). Overnight at Hotel
Day 04: Drive from Syprubeshi to Kerung Height (3200m/10499ft). Overnight at Hotel
Day 05: Drive from Kerung height to Tingri (4,348m/14,268 ft): Overnight at Hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Day 06: Rest day at Tingri for acclimatisation.
After breakfast, the climbing Sirdar will take you up to a (5000m/16404ft) hill for acclimatisation.
Day 07: Drive from Tingri to the Chinese base camp
After breakfast, drive from Tingri to the Chinese base camp (4800m/15750ft.), which is about a two-hour drive.
Day 08: Rest and acclimatize at the Chinese base camp (4800m)
Prepare and arrange for the yaks to go to the advanced base camp via the middle camp.
Day 09: Trek from Chinese Base Camp to Middle Camp (5300m.)
Day 10: Trek from Middle Camp to the ABC (5700m) of Cho Oyu
Day 11 - 39: Climbing Period –Summit Cho-Oyu (8201m)
Day 40: Dismantling Advance Base Camp
Dismantling Advance Base Camp; trek to middle camp; drive to Tingri (4,348m/14,268 ft)-takes about 03 hours trekking and 06 hours driving; overnight in hotel
Day 41: Drive from Tingri to Kerung Height(3200m)
Overnight at tea house accommodation in B/B plan
Day 42: Kerung - Kathmandu
Early in the morning, drive from Kerung Heights to the Kerung border. Finish immigration formalities to cross the border and then drive to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.
Day 43: Free day in Kathmandu and Nepalese cultural program with farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 44: Transfer to the airport for final departure
Cost Includes
- Roundtrip private transfer Kathmandu-Syabrubensi and Syabrubensi-Kathmandu
- International and Domestic Airport transfers Pick up and Drop
- 2 Nights hotel accommodation in double rooms with breakfast in Kathmandu
- Accommodation while trekking in the best mountain lodges
- Tented accommodation in the base camp
- Full board meals (breakfast with tea/coffee, lunch, dinner) during the trek and climb
- Cho Oyu Expedition Permit and necessary paperwork
- TMA or CTMA selected English speaking Chinese liaison officer and interpreter
- Chinese custom clearances at the border
- Chinese Government Royalty for Cho-Oyu Expedition for Group and climbing Sherpa guide.
- Chinese visa for climbing period, both base camp staff, Sirdar and climbing group;
- Experienced and professional climbing Sherpa
- Porter service for members personal baggage up to base camp and return
- Well-trained and friendly base camp staff, cook and support staff
- Insurance, wages, and allowances for climbing Sherpa and support staff
- Kitchen, Dining, Toilet, Store, Sleeping Tents for Base Camp and High Camp
- Technical skills climbing training at the base camp for members
- Central climbing equipment such as rope, ice screw, snow bar, etc.
- Duffle bags for all expedition members
- Welcome dinner with our team in Kathmandu
- Certificate of Achievement on successful completion of the expedition
- Gamma Bag / Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) in case of emergency
- Oxygen Cylinder bottles in case of emergencies
- A comprehensive First Aid Medical Kit
- Farewell dinner with Nepali song and dance
Cost Excludes
- International airfare as well as airport tax
- Nepal entry visa fees
- Medical and personal high-risk insurance
- Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu
- Bar and beverage bills
- Personal climbing gears and equipment
- Emergency rescue evacuation
- Drone and special filming permit
- Climbing bonus and tips for staffs and personal expenses
- Permit fees and charge for satellite phone, communication gadget, and commercial filming while on Expedition.
- Garbage deposit (sharing of the total person), and the deposit fee won’t be refunded if the climbers don’t take back their garbage to Kathmandu.