Cho Oyu Expedition - 44 Days

Trip Info

Trip Duration

44 Days

Max Altitude

Cho Oyu 8201 m

Difficulty

strenous

Start From

Kathmandu

Trip Ends At

Kathmandu

Cho Oyu Expedition Overview

Mount Cho Oyu is undoubtedly one of the fascinating mountain for expedition. The summit rewards you with bewildering views of the majestic Mt. Everest and the surrounding peaks an altitude of 8201 m.

Cho Oyu means "Turquoise Goddess" in Tibetan and is the six highest mountain in the world. It stands with pride in the Nepal-China border. Plus, it is relatively easiest peaks to climb for the professionals.

The most important factor to succed is practice and good preparation in our attempt as higher altitudes have reduced oxygen. As always – on a challenging conquest, you have to fight the surroundings and push yourself outside your comfort zone to be rewarded with the title of conquering Mount Cho oyu.

Plan of Action

We will set up a total of three camps to help you acclimatize well to the rising heights. Our team of Sherpas porters will take the load of carrying food, tents, oxygen and other things required.

Our first base camp is at 4900 m and from there we will travel to the advanced base camp at 5800 m. Once you are in the Advanced Base Camp, the equipment to be carried needs to be sorted as further in the journey you will get to two other camps.

The highest camp would be set at 7450 m and the camp on your way back at 7150 m. From the highest camp, you will attempt the summit at 8201 m and from there come back to the next camp at 7150 m.

Though the Cho Oyu is a life-changing experience, the staggering elevation and the challenging trail can be life-threatening as well. To be qualified for the climb, you require previous experience of climbing a minimum of 6000 m peaks.

Things to Consider:

There are a lot of things to consider before you plan, as it is very important that you are comfortable with the equipment and their methods. Using fixed lines, climbing with Jumars and abseiling are some really vital things to know. Camping, food preparation, and knowledge of survival and climbing techniques are extremely needed for this journey.

We suggest you come prepared and be proficient at your methods, and the previous experience of attempting a high climb will help you conquer the stupendous beauty of the Cho Oyu Peak.

You are surely going to have a safe and wonderful experience as we always prioritize your safety first.

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Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

30 mins

Max Altitude: 1,350 m

A representative of Himalayan trekkers with your nameplate will be waiting for you. After arrival meets, greet, welcome, assist and transfer to the overnight staying hotel.

Accommodation: 3 star hotel in KTM

Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing & expedition preparation

Max Altitude: 1,350 m

Today after breakfast you will be picked up by your city guide and takes you to some of the landmarks of the Kathmandu Valley like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and so on.

You will visit some of these and the rest of the time you can do last moment shopping for an expedition by consulting with your expedition guide.

Meals: BB

Accommodation: 3 star hotel in KTM

Day 3: Scenic flight to Gongkar Airport, Lhasa

2 hrs flight & 30 mins drive

Max Altitude: 3,650 m

After breakfast, you will enjoy the scenic flight to Lhasa and transfer to the hotel.

Meals: BB

Accommodation: 3 star hotel in Lhasa

Day 4: Full-day Lhasa sightseeing

Max Altitude: 3,650 m

After breakfast, we will visit the Potala Palace, the Palace of the Dalai Lama. This architectural masterpiece is the symbol of unity of the Tibetans. This palace was built by King Soongtsan Gampo, who was married to Princess Wen Cheng Tang in 641 A.D. It has got 999 houses built on Hongshan Hill with a red building on top. It is one of the grandest palaces in the world to date.

After lunch, we will drive towards the Jokhang Temple, the most sacred temple for Tibetan Buddhists. After spending some time at the Jokhang temple we will walk through Barkhor Street, a traditional old street in Lhasa.

Meals: BB

Accommodation: 3 star hotel in Lhasa

Day 5: Drive to Gyantse

4-5 hrs

Max Altitude: 5,950 m

We will make an early morning visit to the Tashilumpo Monastery and the market of Bazaar. We will drive further to Gyantse, a couple of hours drive In the 15th century it served as the capital of a small kingdom. Kumbum Chorten a 14th-century monument is a place worth visiting here.

Meals: BB

Accommodation: 3 star hotel in Gyantse

Day 6: Drive to Xigatse

4-5 hrs

Max Altitude: 3,900 m

The program starts today after we visit Khumbum Stupa & Palkor Monastery. After completing the sightseeing of the Gyantse we will drive towards Xigatse, 90 Km from Gyantse and about 2 hours of drive.

After check-in at the hotel and a brief rest, we will visit the free Tibetan Market and the Tashilumpo Monastery.

Meals: BB

Accommodation: 3 star hotel in Xigatse

Day 7: Drive to Tingri

2-3 hrs

Max Altitude: 4,350 m

After breakfast, you will enjoy the scenic drive to Tingri where you will be spending overnight with your team members of the expedition.

Meals: BB

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 8: Acclimatization day at Tingri & short hike

3-4 hrs

Max Altitude: 4,350 m

It is the free day where your leader will be taking you for a hill walk (5000m) to be familiar with the environment.

Overnight.

Meals: BB

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 9: Drive to Chinese Base Camp

2-3 hrs

Max Altitude: 4,800 m

Today you can start your day a bit slower as you will have a short but interesting drive to Chinese base camp.

Overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Tea house/ tented camp

Day 10: Acclimatization & preparation for expedition

Max Altitude: 4,800 m

Today is the free day for the arrangement of Yaks and other necessary goods required for the expedition periods.

You can hike to some nearby area and enjoy the environment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Tea house/ tented camp

Day 11: Trek to middle camp

4-5 hrs

Max Altitude: 4,800 m

After a warm breakfast, we will move towards the middle camp which will be our next spot for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Tented camp

Day 12: Trek to Ad. Base Camp of Cho Oyu

5-6 hrs

Max Altitude: 5,700 m

With early morning breakfast, we will begin our trek to Ad. base camp of Mount Cho Oyu (5700m) where we will have our camps for overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Tented camp

Day 13-39: Climbing period- Summiting Mount Cho Oyu

26 days

Max Altitude: 8,201 m

During this time frame, you will be more connected with expedition team members who will train, guide and assist you to meet your dream.

You will acclimatize, stay in various camps and conquer the summit of Mount Cho Oyu and return back to the Ad.base camp.

Celebration in the camp. Overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Tented camp

Day 40: Trek back to middle camp & return drive to Tingri

4-5 hrs trek & 5-6 hrs drive

Max Altitude: 4,350 m

We will clean up our campsite and trek back to Middle camp after our good breakfast.

Reaching the middle camp, we will enjoy a scenic drive back to Tingri for overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 41: Drive back to Xigatse

5-6 hrs

Max Altitude: 3,900 m

We will have a scenic drive back to Xigatse for an overnight stay.

Meals: BB

Accommodation: 3 star hotel

Day 42: Scenic flight/drive to Lhasa

30 min flight/ 6-7 hrs drive

Max Altitude: 3,650 m

You can enjoy the scenic flight/drive to Lhasa from Xigatse. Free to explore on your own in Lhasa.

Meals: BB

Accommodation: 3 star hotel in Lhasa

Day 43: Scenic flight to Kathmandu

2 hrs flight & 30 mins drive

Max Altitude: 1,350 m

After a warm breakfast, we will have a scenic flight back to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, free on your own.

In the evening farewell dinner with cultural program.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Accommodation: 3 star hotel in KTM

Day 44: Final departure

30 mins

Although, it is a sad moment for us to say goodbye, a representative from Himalayan trekkers will drop you at the airport before 3 hours of your flight and takes the feedback of the trip.

Hope to see you again in the next holidays!!

Meals: Breakfast

What is included / not included

Include

All arrival and departure transfer services to and from the international airports
5-night request star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per itinerary
Truck for expedition equipment from Kathmandu-Kerung-Kathmandu
Land Transportation from KTM-KERUNG-KTM for Climbing members and Staff
Chinese custom clearances at the border
Chinese Government Royalty for Cho-Oyu Expedition for the group and climbing Sherpa guide
Chinese visa for the climbing period, both Base Camp staff, Sherpa and group
Climbing Sherpa guide and leaders will be included
Selected English speaking Chinese liaison officer and interpreter
All camping equipment in Base camp and Advance Base Camp
Full Board hotel in route in Tibet: Lhasa, Tingri (B/L/D)
Food during expedition period for expedition members and staff
Tibet Visa and Travel Permit for expedition crew
Expedition Permit to climbing Cho Oyu along northwest ridge route
Permanent kitchen facilities at advance base camp
All staff during the Expedition period with an experienced guide (Base Camp Manager) as per group size
Surface transportation will be available as per itinerary
Cargo clearance & duties assistance service free
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
Quality personal tent at base camp and advance base camp
Permanent kitchen and dining facilities at advance base camp
All necessary climbing hardware and ropes
Preferable meals at BC, Ad.BC, higher camps, hot drinks, and beverages, freeze-dried food during an expedition
24 hours hot drinks and beverage during the expedition
Quality high altitude freeze-dried food for Sherpa and staff
2 Oxygen Bottles with mask and regulators (if requested by client)
We provide Sherpa's tents, food for climbing, and insurance
Icefalls charges, all high-quality tent for higher camps 1, 2, 3
EPI gas and burners for cooking food above base camp
Per person 50kg baggage allowance during trekking-up and down carrying by Yak
The truck will be provided at Kerung border - Chinese base camp and return Kerung for loads
Yaks carry the loads from Chinese base camp to middle camp to advance base camp and return
Required experienced, trained and Government Licensed climbing guide(s) during climbing period per person as per requirements
First Aid medical kits for the group and the staff
Satellite phone carrying by guide for communication and available for members with the cost of US$ 3 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)
Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with domestic culture show in Kathmandu before departure
Service charges

Exclude

Airfare of international flights
Nepal entry and re-entry visa fee (Visa issuance on arrival in Kathmandu)
Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars during the trekking
Items of personal nature, Laundry Expenses, Tips
Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations, etc
Extra transportation then displays in the itinerary program
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
Walkie-talkies & Filming permit (if a special camera or walkies-talkies)
Personal climbing gears
Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies or satellite phone And Internet expenses
Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Camera/Video Fees or Trekking Gears
Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods
Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa Guides as per Mountaineering Association rules. Minimum US$ 1000.00 per climbing Sherpa guide
Tips or gifts for base camp and high altitude trekking and climbing staff
Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa guide, minimum US $ 1000.00 per climbing Sherpa guide
Any extra services or products or offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary
Any other item not included in the “inclusion” section

Accommodation

Himalayan Trekkers promises to manage the best, most comfortable and preferable accommodation.

Generally, in cities like Kathmandu, Lhasa, and Gyantse, we arrange basic three-star facilities. If available, you can opt for a more budget-friendly option or upgrade to a more luxurious hotel by paying a little extra.

Although all the places might not have all the modern facilities, we will make sure to arrange safe and comfortable accommodation. In general, hygienic and safe tea houses/local lodges/ home-stays with all the basic facilities are arranged. But you can, if possible, personalize according to your preference.

If your itinerary includes camping or you choose to experience camping during your travel, a proper camping-site will be pre-decided. If required, we also provide the basic equipment which is refundable. Please check the Gear-List for more information.

Meals

Breakfast is usually included with your B&B Accommodation within the cost that is evident.

For other meals in the city, you would have to pay separately. Often in the cities, you can choose from many different cuisines and varied food services. We can always help you find the right place to fit your taste.

In more remote areas, usually, there are not many options. But you can always find hygienic and well-prepared food. Moreover, almost all the meals during the trek are included in the cost. We can help you make changes according to your preference and budget, but only if choices are available!

On top of that, Himalayan Trekkers also organizes Welcome or Farewell Dinners as a symbol of warm greetings.

Please go through the detailed itinerary for more information. We are always there to help you travel to your heart’s content.

Cho Oyu Expedition - 44 Days

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