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Cho Oyu Expedition

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Trip Overview

Mt. Cho Oyu is the sixth highest mountain of the world. It lies in the Himalayas at 20 km to the west of Mount Everest at the border between Tibet and Nepal. Cho Oyu means "Turquoise Goddess" in Tibetan. Cho Oyu Expedition was first attempted in 1952 by an expedition organized and financed by the Joint Himalayan Committee of Great Britain as preparation for an attempt on Mount Everest the following year in the year on October 19, 1954 via the north-west ridge by Herbert Tichy and the team of an Austrian expedition. Being the 6th highest peaks of the world, Cho Oyu has the highest success rate among the world's fourteen 8,000er peaks. Due to its proximity to this pass and the generally moderate slopes of the standard northwest ridge route, some climbers consider Cho Oyu Expedition to be the easiest 8,000 metre peak to climb and it is a popular objective for professionally guided. The ascent to the summit is short and direct with a few small technical sections which can be climbed safely using fixed lines.

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1300m).

At the airport; you will be meet by representative of our company and transferred to the Hotel, where you will meet us. If you will arrive in Kathmandu, we will collect all of your original passport to apply for Chinese Group visa. A pre-trek briefing will be held at approx. 6:00pm to 7:00pm in the evening and is a great opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow group members before heading out to dinner. Welcome dinner at the authentic and typical Nepalese cusine with culutural dance.

Day 02: Full day Guided Tour in Kathmandu valley with City Tour Guide
  • SWAYAMBHUNATH also known as the monkey temple, is climbed by a long set of steps and has great views of Kathmandu.
  • BOUDHANATH has many traditional Gompas hung with strings of multi-coloured prayer flags; it attracts many Sherpas and Tibetans for the circumambulations of the stupa (koras).
  • PASHUPATINATH is a Hindu temple with burning Ghats on the banks of the Bagmati River
Day 03: Visit Bhaktapur, Changunarayan and Patan
  • CHANGUNARAYAN, considered as the oldest temple in Nepal. It exhibits the development of Newari religious architecture
  • BHAKTAPUR the third largest city inKathmandu valley and was once the capital of Nepal during the great Malla Kingdom until the second half of the 15th century. "The City Of Devotees". This Bhaktapur City is also known "Bhadgaon" or "Ancient Newari Town".
Day 04: Kathmandu to Syabrubenshi (1,467m/141km)

We start the journey early in the morning after a breakfast to Sybrubenshi the trekking starting point of about 8 hour drive which provides you mountain scenery and landscape. The first path till Dhunche is smooth. From then the path moves along the gravel road.

Day 05: Drive to Kyirong (3,960m/105km)

Drive to Rasuwagadhi 15km from Syabrubeshi, then complete immigration & custom formalities in Nepal & Tibet side at Rasuwagadhi, and then continue further drive to Kerung. Overnight stay Guesthouse

Day 06: Acclimatization day
Day 07: Drive to Tingri (4,348m/199km)
Day 08: Drive to Chinese Base Camp (5,200m)
Day 09-10: Rest and Acclimatization

Provision of Yaks and preparation for Advance Base Camp (ABC) trek.

Day 11: Trek to Middle Camp (5,300m)
Day 12: Trek to Cho Oyu Base Camp (5,700m)
Day 13-Day 41: Climbing period of Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m)
Day 42: Drive to Shigatse (3,800m)
Day 43: Drive to Lhasa (3,656m)
Day 44: Sightseeing in Lhasa
Day 45: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 46: Free day in Kathmandu for self shopping and other activities
Day 47: Transfer to Kathmandu International airport for departure

Cost Include

  • International airport pick up and drop on private vehicle
  • 5 nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at twin sharing room on BB plan.
  • Chinese Government Royalty (USD $ 5,200)
  • All camping equipment in Base camp and Advance Base Camp
  • Full Board hotel en route in Tibet: Timure, Kyirong, Tingri (B/L/D)
  • Food during expedition period for expedition Members and Staff
  • Tibet Visa and Travel Permit for expedition crew
  • Expedition Permit to climb Mt. Cho Oyu along Northwest ridge route
  • All staff during Expedition period with experienced Guide (Base Camp Manager)
  • Land transportation will be available as per itinerary
  • Daily wages, equipment allowance & Insurance for expedition Staff
  • Gamow Bag will be available for expedition group
  • Solar panel for light and batteries charger will be available for expedition members
  • Each expedition member will have an individual tent available in the ABC.
  • 2 Oxygen Bottles with mask and regulators (if requested by client)
  • We provide Sherpa's tents, food for climbing, and insurance.
  • Ice falls charges
  • All tent for camp 1, 2 and 3
  • High altitude food for sherpa and members
  • All Necessary camping equipment like camp furniture, kitchenware, dining tents, guest tents, etc.
  • Per person 50kg baggage allowance during trekking-up carrying by porter or Yak and 40kg baggage allowance while returning from Base Camp after climbing the Mountain.
  • Required Experienced, Trained and Government Licensed Climbing Guide(s) during Climbing Period Per peron
  • All wages, equipment, medical and accidental Insurances for all involved staffs.
  • First Aid medical kits for the Group and the staffs.
  • Satellite phone carrying by Guide for communication and available for members with the cost of US$ 4 per minute call.
  • Appropriate food for high altitude and all climbing crew at base camp and above as required.
  • Emergency Oxygen and mask regulator.
  • All necessary paper works, office Service charge and Government Taxes levied in Nepal
  • Complete pre-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation and visa extension procedure services (if necessary)
  • Our Agency service Charges

Cost Non-Includes

  • Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
  • Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars
  • Items of personal nature, Laundry Expenses, Tips
  • Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies or satellite phones And Internet expenses
  • Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking Gears
  • Any extra services or products or offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations,
  • Any additional staff other than specified.
  • Rescue, Repatriation, Medicines, Medical Tests and Hospitalization expenses.
  • Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
  • Travel Insurance and helicopter rescue.
  • Airfare of international flights.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (Visa issuance is easy at the arrival) and re-entry visa fee
  • Ice fall Garbage Deposit fees (Sharing with other member) if applicable.
  • Wake talkies & Filming permit.
  • Personal climbing gears;
  • Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods;
  • Emergency/Rescue Jeep cost USD $ 700;
  • Tips, gifts, souvenirs. Any other item not included in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” SECTION

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Trip Facts

  • Expedition Grade: Strenuous to Challenging
  • Activities: Tour, Trekking and Climbing
  • Maximum Altitude: 8,201m
  • Climbing Duration: 27 Days
  • Range: Mahalangur Himal, Himalayas
  • Rank: 6th world highest peak
  • Coordinates: 28.0973° N, 86.6585° E
  • Season: Spring and Autumn
  • Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel Trek
  • Walking hour per day: 5 to 7 hours
  • Group Size: 6 to 12 peoples

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