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.

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.

Cho Oyu Expedition

Cho Oyu Expedition

Cho Oyu Expedition, Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival

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.

Day 07: Drive from Tingri to the Chinese base camp

Day 08: Rest and acclimatize at the Chinese base camp (4800m)

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

Day 41: Drive from Tingri to Kerung Height(3200m)

Day 42: Kerung - Kathmandu

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

Cost Excludes

Trip Facts

NPEX-07

Climbing

Challenging

Kathmandu

Kathmandu

44 Days

34325 USD

8201 Meters

Lodge/Tea House/Tent

2-16 Person

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