Mt. Cho Oyu 8,201m.Expedition Mount Cho Oyu is the 6th highest mountain in the world located a short distance to the west from Mt. Everest and Lhotse (the 4th highest) in the Khumbu region of eastern Nepal along the Tibetan border China. Its towering peak stands with Mt. Everest well above the surrounding mountains. It became a familiar landmark to climbers ascending Everest’s North face. It is just west from Cho Oyo is Nangpa-La, the main trade route between the Nepal Namche Bazaar (Khumbu Region) and Tibet. However, Cho Oyu’s proximity to the Nangpa La has earned it the distinction among some climbers as being the easiest 8,000m. a beautiful mountain which attract for the every trekkers and
climbers. The Mount Cho-Oyu was first climbed on October 19, 1954 by Austrian Joseph Joechler, Herbert Tichy Nepal Side.
There are two climbing routes, one from the south (Nepal side) and another from the north, which is the west ridge and commonly referred to as the normal route. The mountain is semi-technical with short ice cliffs a rock band and several crevasses. We provide both full board and base camp logistic services on Cho Oyu.We recommend using the full board services for safety, a secure mountaineering experience and your best opportunity to reach the summit.
However, some experienced climbers may opt for climbing without support above base camp from a guide or
Sherpa.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu and Sightseeing.
Day 03: Official work for expedition & briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Fly to Lukla 2860m. & trek to Phakding 2622m./Monjo.
Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazaar 3440m.
Day 06: Namche rest for acclimatization.
Day 07: Namche – Dole (4,200m).
Day 08: Dole – Machharmo (4,410m).
Day 09: Machharmo – Gokyo Lake. (4,750m.).
Day 10: Gokyo rest day for acclimatization.
Day 11: Gokyo – Ngozumba Tso.
Day 12: Ngozumba Tso – Cho Oyu Base Camp 5400m.
Day 13 – 35: Climbing period for Cho Oyu 8201m.
Day 36: Clean up BC & trek back to Gokyo Lake.
Day 37: Gokyo Lake – Dole.
Day 38: Dole – Namche Bazaar.
Day 39: Namche Bazaar – Lukla then transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 40: Lukla – Kathmandu by flight and transfer to Hotel.
Day 41: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 42: Last Minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.
If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.
Note:
We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition
service. We request you to e-mail us or, use “Book Expedition” form for send us your message.
Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost USD 3500. This cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight to and from Kathmandu, sleeping tents at BC etc.
Please contact us by email or call us for Expedition cost:
Trip related info
Accommodations
We live good hotel in Kathmandu and best available tea-houses during the trek and camps in tents during the climb period.
We provide all camping equipment and gear, including tents, dining, toilet, and Kitchen tents. At base camp we have a large mess tent equipped with all necessary kitchen gadgets including stoves, tables and chairs. Meals are prepared by our trained and experienced expedition cooks. We make it sure that the food we provide is hygienic and at the same time suits your palate. We offer all varieties of food including continental and local Nepali/Tibetan items.
Breakfast includes porridge, egg, bread, etc. Some of the items in the lunch include rice, lentils, beans, green vegetables, chapattis, bread, and tinned meat and fish items. Fresh or tinned fruit and tea or coffees make the
desserts. For the main meal, you can choose your own menu – either local or Western varieties.
During the actual mountain climbing, we mostly use dry or dehydrated foods, including chocolate, cheese, nuts, and muesli items.
Team Composition
Team composition is important to ensure safety and comfort of the climbers. We observe high safety standards, therefore, for 2 International Climbers, we assign:
HGT Accredited Climbing Leader
High Altitudes Assistance Sherpa
Cook Base Camp Assistance and other necessary trek crew such Porters, Yaks and Yak man Because of our high safety standards, team members would be added as per the number of international climbers.
Physical Condition & Experience Requirements.
A previous high altitude climbing experience is essential. Work together as a team so that all members reach the top safely. Members need to have experience in being part of a team, working toward a common goal, and be ready to work with the group and be a good team-player.
The oxygen level over 7,000m is only 40% of what it is at the sea level. The weather is never fully predictable. The climbers must have years of prior experience on rock and ice climbing especially above 7,000m. You also need to feel confident and comfortable ascending or descending on fixed ropes along a steep technical terrain. Remember, your actions affect not only your own, but welfare of the entire team.
Best Time to Travel
The spring season of March to May is considered the best time for Lhotse expedition. Spring is also the most popular season for the expedition. The months of April and May and then again October and November are the
classic climbing period. The summer months of monsoon rains and the winter months from December to February are the most unfavorable time for Lhotse Expedition. The temperatures can vary from 27 dc to – 7 c at lower elevations, and at higher elevations, it can vary from
Includes/Excludes:
Accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & Breakfast (3 star level hotel )
Permit fee of Cho-Oyu 8201m. Expedition
Food for Trekking and expedition period
Expedition crew: Base camp Guide, Cook, Cook helper
Porters or Yak porter Lukla to Base camp & Base camp to Lukla
Kathmandu -Lukla – Kathmandu flights with Cargo 50 KG per member
Guide and good experience climbing Sherpa
Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, expedition crew insurance for Nepalese expedition crew.
1 tent for 1 person for Expedition
Mat, dining tent, Toilet tent, Mess tent, Store tent, Table and chairs trekking for the expedition
Local transportation in Kathmandu (Airport-hotel-airport)
Emergency Oxygen, Mask and regulator
Fare well dinner
Cost does not includes:
Personal equipment for climbing & trekking
Personal & medical Insurance of expedition
Climbing food, Gas & stove above Base camp
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter incase needed
Walkie Talkie permit & personal satellite phone permit
Oxygen & Mask -regulator
Personal expenses
Bar Bills & beverage
Garbage Deposit and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the clients (climber) don’t take back
their garbage to Namche Bazaar & Kathmandu.
