Mount Cho Oyu Expedition

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Overview

The Mount Cho Oyu Expedition is an awe-inspiring journey that takes mountaineers to the majestic heights of the sixth highest peak in the world. With an elevation of 8,188 meters (26,864 feet), Cho Oyu is located in the Himalayas, straddling the border between Nepal and Tibet. This expedition also offers a unique opportunity for adventure seekers and experienced climbers to test their limits and witness breathtaking views along the way. The journey begins in Kathmandu, Nepal, where participants meet their expedition team and undergo a comprehensive briefing on safety protocols, equipment, and acclimatization techniques. From there, a scenic flight also takes the team to Lukla, followed by a trek through picturesque villages and lush valleys, gradually ascending towards the Cho Oyu Base Camp. Upon reaching the base camp, climbers spend several days acclimatizing and preparing for the challenging ascent ahead. Experienced Sherpa guides and support staff provide guidance and ensure the safety of the team throughout the expedition. The route to the summit also entails traversing glaciers, negotiating steep ice slopes, and navigating narrow ridges, demanding a high level of skill, endurance, and mental fortitude. Climbers make use of strategically placed high camps to progressively gain altitude and acclimatize further. The final push to the summit requires an early morning start, with climbers braving freezing temperatures and pushing their physical limits to reach the pinnacle. The reward is an awe-inspiring panoramic view of the Himalayas, with Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu visible in the distance. After a brief celebration at the summit, climbers descend carefully, mindful of the challenges that still lie ahead. The expedition culminates back at the base camp, where participants bid farewell to the majestic Cho Oyu and reflect on their extraordinary achievement.

Conclusion and Summary

The Mount Cho Oyu Expedition is an unforgettable adventure that offers an unparalleled experience of conquering one of the world's most formidable peaks. It demands physical fitness, mountaineering expertise, and a spirit of perseverance. The memories forged and the lessons learned during this expedition will stay with climbers forever, serving as a testament to their determination and love for the mountains.

Trip Highlights


The Mount Cho-Oyu Expedition is an adventure of a lifetime that offers a unique experience of mountaineering in the Himalayas. Here are some of the highlights of the expedition:

  • Stunning views: Mount Cho-Oyu offers spectacular views of the Himalayan range, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu, among others.
  • Cultural experience: The expedition provides an opportunity to explore the unique culture and traditions of Tibet and Nepal, as the mountain lies on the border between the two countries.
  • Acclimatization: The expedition involves a gradual ascent, allowing climbers to acclimatize to the high altitude, which is critical for a successful summit push.
  • Professional guidance: The expedition is led by experienced guides who are well-versed in the local terrain and weather conditions. They also provide training in mountaineering skills.
  • Camping: The expedition involves camping at different elevations, allowing climbers to experience the rugged beauty of the Himalayas.
  • Team building: The expedition requires teamwork and communication among climbers, making it a great opportunity to build lasting relationships and friendships.
  • Summit success: Standing at an altitude of 8,188 meters, the summit of Mount Cho-Oyu is a significant accomplishment for any mountaineer, and the sense of achievement is unparalleled.

The Mount Cho-Oyu Expedition is a challenging but rewarding adventure that offers an opportunity to experience the majestic beauty of the Himalayas while pushing one’s limits.

Itinerary


DAY 1: Arrival In Kathmandu And Transfer To The Hotel

Upon your arrival at the airport, you will need to obtain Nepal Entry Visa at the counter. After these procedures, one of our representatives will meet and greet you and transfer you to the pre-booked 3-star hotel for you to rest. You can freshen up and enjoy your evening in Thamel.

Altitude: 1400M

Meals: N/A

Accommodation: 3-5 Star Hotel

Day 2: Permits Preparation Day

On the second day, we will fulfill the required documentation and official formalities. We will also obtain the necessary permits. Meanwhile, you may go shopping for personal stuff that you might need during the trekking and Expedition.

Altitude: 1400M

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: 3-5 Star Hotel

Day 3: Drive From Kathmandu To Timure (1742M )

Our journey starts early in the morning after a warm and fulfilling breakfast at the hotel. We will drive to Timure, a small village in the Gosaikunda Rural Municipality. The drive will be quite tiring as we travel on bumpy roads up the hills, but nature’s beauty will deviate the pain towards tranquility and peace.

Altitude: 1742M

Meals: BLD

Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge

Day 4: Drive from Timure To Kerung (1962 M)

After staying overnight in Timure, we will then resume our journey to Kerung. Kerung is a village in the Solukhumbu District and serves as a trading route between Nepal and China. The road leading to Kerung is equally adventurous and bumpy.

Altitude: 1962M

Meals: BLD

Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge

Day 5-6: Drive from Kerung To Tingri And Acclimatize (4300m)

After Kerung, we will then cross the border and enter Tibet, the autonomous state of China. We continuously drive uphill and finally reach Tingri. Tingri is an old settlement in Tibet that used to be an important trading point for farmers in Nepal and Tibet. The beautiful meadows, rivers with fresh water, and picturesque villages make Tingri a beautiful place to stop and acclimatize.

Altitude: 4300M

Meals: BLD

Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge

Day 7-9: Drive from Tingri To Chinese Base Camp (5100 M) And Acclimatize

From Tingri, we drive to Chinese Base Camp for Cho Oyu and stay 2 more days for acclimatization. We must allocate some good time for acclimatization as we will be gaining high altitude within a day as we drive instead of trekking.

Altitude: 5100M

Meals: BLD

Accommodation: Full Board Camp Service

Day 10: Trek from Chinese Base Camp To Intermediate Camp (5400 M)

We will be driving only to the Chinese Base Camp. After acclimatizing for two more days, we will then trek towards the Intermediate Camp. Our luggage and logistics will be carried by Yaks and Porters till the Intermediate camp. At the altitude of 5400 m, we will set up our intermediate camp with full board tented service.

Altitude: 5400M

Meals: BLD

Accommodation: Full Board Camp Service

Day 11: Trek from Intermediate Base Camp To Advanced Base Camp (5700M)

After the intermediate camp, we then climb up to the Advanced base camp set up at 5700 m altitude. We will segregate the gear and equipment required for climbing and prepare for our climb to Cho Oyu summit.

Altitude: 5700M

Meals: BLD

Accommodation: Full Board Camp Service

Day 12-37: Climbing Period Of Cho Oyu

The following three and a half weeks are allocated for the climbing period of Cho Oyu. During this course, we follow an acclimatization schedule of climbing with equipment and rest days. The summit climb requires setting up three higher camps on the upper flanks of the mountain above the base camp.

Camp 1 is set up at 6400m which is led by the route following the moraine up the main glacier which then turns towards the east to a tributary glacier requiring the climbers to climb steeply up the scree and snow.

The route to Camp 2 (7000 m) follows a moderate snow and ice ridge before a small ice serac out to a broad plateau.

After Camp 2, we need to climb up on a 30-degree snow slope to reach Camp 3 at 7400 m.

On the Summit day, we head towards the Yellow Band, a short but steep wall of rock and ice, technically challenging and demanding. After traversing the Yellow Band, we move up the West Face to the summit plateau. Most climbers stop at a set of prayer flags believing that they have summited the peak but there is still a 15-minute walk across the plateau to reach a point that offers spectacular views of the Gokyo lakes of Nepal, that point is the Summit of Cho Oyu.

After witnessing the extraordinary views of the mountain ranges including Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and mesmerizing Gokyo Lakes, we slowly retrace our trail to the Advanced Base Camp. The summit day requires 10-12 hours of walking on rocks, ice, and snow.

Altitude: 8201M

Meals: BLD

Accommodation: Full Board Camp Service

Day 38: Trek Down To Intermediate Camp

With the joy and feeling of victory, we then trek back to Intermediate Base Camp.

Altitude: 5400M

Meals: BLD

Accommodation: Full Board Camp Service

Day 39: Drive from Intermediate Camp To Tingri

After the Intermediate Base Camp, we will take a ride back to Tingri, the old settlement in Tibet.

Altitude: 4300M

Meals: BLD

Accommodation: Lodge/Camping

Day 40: Drive from Tingri To Kerung

After staying overnight in Tingri, we then take a ride to Kerung, the border of Nepal and China, and rest overnight.

Altitude: 1962M

Meals: BLD

Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge

Day 41: Drive from Kerung To Kathmandu

Following the same rugged, rocky path that we took earlier, we drive back to Kathmandu and relax in our hotel.

Altitude: 1400 m

Meals: Breakfast And Lunch

Accommodation: 3-5 Star Hotel

Day 42-43: Sightseeing In Kathmandu

Kathmandu is a beautiful city with numerous attractive destinations. There are many heritages listed in the World Heritage List as well. You can go sightseeing around Bhaktapur, Patan, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambunath, Pashupatinath Temple, or even roam around in the streets of Thamel trying some exotic cuisines. You can get beautiful souvenirs in Kathmandu that you can take back home for your loved ones.

Altitude: 1400M

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: 3-5 Star Hotel

Day 44: Final Departure

If you have not signed up for any other Add-ons Adventure packages, it’s time to bid you farewell. One of our representatives will drop you off at the airport 3 hours prior to your scheduled departure.

Altitude: 1400M

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: N/A

Price Includes


We will provide you the expedition cost as per your group size and expedition service requirement. Therefore we request you to send us e-mail or use expedition booking form for further inquiry.
Expedition cost for service up to summit:
Cost includes:
1. Airport Transfers in Kathmandu
2.5 night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 star hotel on BB plan (before and after the expedition)
3. Transportation as per the program
4. Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back
5. Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back
6. Base Camp single tent for each member, BC staffs and Liaison Officer
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table and chairs and cooking utensils for Base Camp
7. Food and fuel at base camp
8. Service of Government Liaison Officer
9. Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp
10. Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boy and Liaison officer
11. Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer and porters
12. Peak Permit fee of Mt. Expedition Mountain.
13. conservation fee and National Park fee
14. One high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food and gear to higher camps. 15. Also assist the member during climb and summit attempt
16.3 oxygen bottles (4 lts) per member with mask and regulator (for use only) ”
Poisk oxygen system”
17. Common climbing equipment (necessary rope, ice bars, ice screws etc)
18. High altitude food
19. High altitude fuel
20. High altitude tents
21. Walkie-talkies for each member
22.2 Expedition duffel bag per climber
23. Solar panel or Generator at Base Camp for light and charging
24. Emergency medical oxygen at base camp
25. Visa extension fee
26. Agency service charge

Price Excludes


Expedition cost for service up to summit:
Cost does not include:
1. International airfare from / to your country
2. Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival)
3. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
4. Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
5. Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp
6. Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage
7. Applicable permit fees and customs charges and commercial filming
8. Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
9. Tips and bonuses
11. Garbage deposit fee

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