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Overview

  • Trip Type: expeditions
  • Trip Grade: Very Strenuous
  • Duration: 45 Day(s)
  • Max Alt.: 8,188m / 26,863ft
  • Group Size: 1-12
  • Location: Khumbu, Nepal
  • Arrival On: Kathmandu Nepal
  • Departure From: Kathmandu Nepal

MT. Cho-oyu Expedition (8,201m. / 26,863ft)

Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m) is the sixth highest mountain in the world, located a short distance to the west of Everest in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal along the Tibetan border.

There are no technical sections and the objective dangers are close to non-existent. Its relatively easy access makes it an attractive climb for someone with limited time, as it can be attempted in roughly 6 weeks round trip. Base Camp is accessible by jeep and it is possible to reach Kathmandu on a very long day from Base Camp.

Because of its ease of access, ABC is often crowded with a large number of expeditions. Just west of Cho Oyu is the Nangpa La, the old trade route between the Khumbu Sherpas and Tibet.

It was the third such peak climbed, and the first climbed by light expedition and in autumn. Herbert Tichy, Joseph Jöchler, and Sherpa Pasang Dawa Lama of an Austrian expedition first climbed the mountain on October 19, 1954, via the northwest ridge.

Now you can climb Mt. Cho Oyu from Nepal side as well. Himalayan Windhorse Adventure await to organize your expedition and provide our quality services.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Welcome to Kathmandu. Our staffs from Himalayan Windhorse Adventure will pick you up from International Airport and transfer to hotel.

Day 2: Kathmandu sighseeing tour

Full day sightseeing tour, and enjoy the welcome dinner with live Nepali cultural show in the evening. The next day is free for preparation on pre trek.

Day 3: Drive to Tibet, Cross the border

Day 4-5: Drive to Nyalam and stay additional night for acclimatization.

Day 6-7: Drive across Lalung La pass (5050m) to Tingri and stay additional overnight.

Day 8-9: Drive to Chinese Base Camp 4900m with good views of Everest en route.

We will also have one rest day before starting our trek to ABC. Our Yaks should arrive in the evening or early the next morning.

Day 10: Trek to the intermediate camp before the base camp of Cho Oyu.

Day 11: Trek further up and arrive at the Advanced Base Camp of Cho Oyu at 5700m.

The walk takes about 7 hours.

Day 12-14: Rest days.

Day 15: Acclimatisation walk to Lake Camp at 6000m.

This day will allow the team to explore the route out across the glacier from ABC to the beginning of the scree slope, which is the start of our climb on Cho Oyu.

Day 16-20: Set up Camp 1 at 6400m (frequent moves between the high camp and base camp) .

Everyone in the group transfers the essentials to higher camps. The climb from base camp to high camp normally takes 4-6 hours and offers a fairly stiff climb at above 6000m.

Day 21-23: Camp 2 at 7100m.

The journey up to camp 2 at 7100m involves climbing a steep 60 metre ice wall at around 6800m. With fixed lines this is a relatively straightforward task. Normally the journey takes 6-8 hours.

Day 24: Rest day at ABC.

Day 25-27: Advance higher up to Camp 3 at 7500m.

We ascend to Camp 2, this time to spend a night or two above 7000 metres. It is also possible to climb up to Camp 3 at 7500m. After this, members may wish to spend a number of days at base camp resting and building strength prior to making their summit bid.

Day 28-29: Rest Day.

Day 30-40: Summit Days

It takes 8-10 hours to reach the summit. Initially we ascend up easy snow and rock to the summit plateau at which point it is only altitude, weather and fitness that will stop you reaching the sixth highest summit. The views across the summit plateau will include the other Himalayan giants: Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Menlugste and the beautiful Ama Dablam. If we are successful in climbing the mountain early then we will leave base camp early.

Day 41-42: Return to Kathmandu.

In Tibet H, B, L, D, In Nepal

Day 43-44: At leisure in Kathmandu.

Day 45: Fly home.

Cost Includes

  • AIRPORT PICK-UP & DROP : Kathmandu Airport - Hotel transfers – Kathmandu Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
  • ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU : 6 nights hotel in Kathmandu (3-star category) on BB Plan-Twin Bed Room (sharing basis).
  • WELCOME DINNER : One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office’s Staff.
  • CARGO CLEARANCE : Assistance for cargo clearance in Nepal’s Custom Department, clearance cost is subject to a charge. *before the expedition.
  • PERMITS : Expedition Royalty and permit of the Chinese Government (CMA / TMA) to climb Mt. Cho Oyu.
  • LIAISON OFFICER : 1 Government Liaison officer in Tibet with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
  • GARBAGE DEPOSIT : Garbage Deposit fees.
  • RUBBISH COLLECTION FEE : $1000 USD Per Climber standard rubbish collection fee.
  • STAFF INSURANCE : Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.
  • MAP : Trekking and climbing map.
  • DUFFLE BAG: A duffle bag of Himalayan Windhorse Adventure
  • TIBET VISA : Visa arrangement for Tibet including Visa fee.
  • MEMBER TRANSPORTATION : Land Transportation (Members): In a group drive by Jeep from Kathmandu to Chinese Basecamp via Khasa Border. And while returning Drive by Jeep from Chinese Basecamp to Kathmandu. (In case, if members have to return earlier than the team due to personal reasons, members have to pay their own transportation costs up to Kathmandu). Land Transportation (Staffs): Drive by Jeep from Kathmandu to Chinese Basecamp via Khasa Border and while returning Drive by Jeep from Chinese Basecamp to Kathmandu.
  • EXPEDITION STUFF TRANSPORTATION : Transportation of All Necessary expedition equipment & Foods for all Members and Staff from Kathmandu to Chinese Basecamp (by Jeep/Truck) - Basecamp to Advanced Basecamp (ABC) by Yak. – While returning: Advance Base camp (ABC) to Basecamp (by Yak), Chinese Basecamp to Kathmandu (by Jeep/Truck).
  • MEMBER LUGGAGE : Up to 70 Kg per member for personal baggage during the expedition period carried by Yaks. If luggage exceeds 70 KG then extra Yak is will be required. ($300 USD Per Yak and carry 40 KG).
  • FOODS & LODGING : 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Tent (twin sharing basis) during the trail - Single room is subject to a charge. Well-managed base camp & ABC set up for member & Staffs.
  • YAKS : Yaks for the transportation of member personal luggage (70 Kg maximum) and expeditions stuffs from Chinese Basecamp – (ABC)Advance Basecamp –Chinese Basecamp.
  • BASE CAMP / ADVANCE BC STAFF : Experienced and well-trained Base camp / ABC Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
  • STAFF SALARY & ALLOWANCE : All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
  • BASE CAMP / ABC TENT : Each member will have an individual Yak Mountain or Kailas tent in Chinese Basecamp & Advance Basecamp.
  • BASE CAMP / ABC EQUIPMENT : Foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese basecamp staffs, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
  • SOLAR/GENERATOR/LIGHT : 1 Solar panel / Generator for lights at base camp, battery charge, for laptop and other electronic devices.
  • HIGH ALTITUDE CLIMBING SHERPA : 1 veteran and Government Licensed per member. (1 Member: 1 Sherpa).
  • CLIMBING SHERPA SALARY & ALLOWANCE : Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothing.
  • BONUS : Carry Bonus of Sherpas and Route Fixing Charges.
  • OXYGEN BOTTLE (O2) : Summit Oxygen cylinder: 2 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 1-oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa, which has to be returned after the expedition. **
  • OXYGEN MASK & REGULATOR : 1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks & regulator for each member and high-altitude Sherpa, which has to be returned after the expedition. **
  • BACK UP OXYGEN : Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask, and regulator (with appropriate charge).
  • HIGH CAMP SERVICE : High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot for members, High food for a member, Sherpa, all climbing and cooking crew. (C1) (C2) (C3). Group climbing gears, and fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
  • ROPE FIXING : The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the route on Cho Oyu along with the help of members (no extra charge will be applied to members).
  • SATELLITE PHONE : Satellite Phone for emergency communication carried by Sherpa, also available for members with appropriate charge.
  • WALKIE-TALKIE : Walkie –Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
  • PERMITS : Walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.
  • INTERNET SERVICE : In per order- an Internet facility (Thuraya Satellite) will be available at the Basecamp & ABC (subject to a charge).
  • WEATHER FORECAST : Weather forecast report from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition.
  • MEDICAL KIT : Comprehensive Medical kit for the group and staff.
  • SUMMER CERTIFICATE : Mt. Cho Oyu climbing certificate issued by CMA (after climbing Mt. Cho Oyu successfully).

Cost Excludes

  • INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE : International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
  • NEPAL VISA FEES : Nepali Visa fee $60USD per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days $ 120USD).
  • LUNCH & DINNER : Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
  • EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU : Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
  • INSURANCE : Travel and high-altitude insurance, accident, Helicopter medical & emergency evacuation. *Mandatory
  • RESCUE EVACUATION : Medical and emergency rescue evacuation costs if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Helicopter, Medication, Medical Tests, and Hospitalization costs.)
  • PERSONAL EXPENSES : Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will serve soft drinks for members at the base camp).
  • PERSONAL EQUIPMENT : Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears.
  • FILMING : Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
  • TOILETRIES : Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
  • INTERNET SERVICE : Not included during the trek and expedition.
  • SUMMIT BONUS : Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa- Minimum 1200 USD.
  • TIPS : Tips for Guide and Basecamp staff.
  • YAKS : Per yak, it’s $ 300 if required Extra, (1 Yak can carry up to 40 KG).
  • SATELLITE PERMIT : Satellite permit $ 500 / per.
  • EXTRA TRANSPORTATION : In case, if members have to return earlier than the team due to personal reasons, members have to pay their own transportation costs up to Kathmandu.
  • EXTRA : Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary. Any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” Section.

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