TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Cho Oyo is the world‘s sixth highest mountain and considered by many as the easiest of the fourteen 8000m. Peaks this is mainly due to the ease of access which is achieved utilising vehicles to the base of the mountain and a two day trek in hiking boots to the base camp at 5600m. The climbing route has only a few short technical sections yet is direct, allowing climbers to gain altitude without covering a lot of distance.

As with all ascents at high altitude the climbing is strenuous and requires a high standard of fitness but as a peak experience the thin air at 8000m for the first time, Cho oyu is ideal. A small team of Sherpa’s will accompany the expedition to provide the carrying power and to ensure the high camps are well stocked the summit on nine of these trips!

Our familiarity with the mountain and our ability to transcend the logistical hurdkes, as well as providing excellent base camp food and comfort makes the possibility of taking those final steps onto an 8201m. Summit that much greater.

Climb the world 6th highest mountain in the world at 8201m
One of the easiest 8000m peaks from the Tibet side with multi Mt Everest summitter guides
Follow the traditional trade between Nepal and Tibet sherpas, via one of the caravan routes (pass) called ‘Nangpala Pass’, just a few km from Cho Oyu Advance Base Camp Southwest
Explore and visit high lights of ancient Tibet, including Potola Palace in Lhasa
Experience the marvelous beauty of the Tibetan Plateau
Enjoy the drive of some of the motor-able world’s highest pass (5000m+) in Tibet and the great views of the Himalayan range and Mt.Everest from the car /jeep’s window
Competitive price, the best logistic service and a world-class service

Itinerary

Day 1 – 2: Fly to Kathmandu

Those joining on a ‘Land Only’ basis should arrive in Kathmandu no later than ‘Day 2’ of this itinerary.

Day 3: At leisure in Kathmandu, final preparations day

Day 4: Fly to Lhasa (3,650m)

Day 5 – 6: At leisure/acclimatisation in Lhasa

Day 7 – 9: Travel to Base Camp of Cho Oyu.

Travel via Shigatse (3,900m) and Xegar (4,300m), from where you will walk to 4,600m as part of your acclimatization.

Day 10: Arrive base camp (4,900m)

You complete the drive to the road-head and to the Chinese base camp.

Day 11: Acclimatization walk at around base camp of Cho Oyu

Walk above camp to 5,500m.

Day 12 – 14: Trek to Cho Oyu base camp (5,700m)

You spend 2 nights at an intermediate camp (5,400m), before continuing to base camp – our home for the next 3 weeks.

Day 15 – 35: Climbing the North West Face of Cho Oyu

We utilise three camps above base camp. Camp 1 is situated on a broad shoulder of snow at 6,400m, Camp 2 is located at 7,000m and Camp 3 at 7,400m. The technical crux of the climb is a 50m serac barrier located between Camp 1 and Camp 2 at 6,600m. You can expect to make 3 journeys to Camp 1 prior to the summit attempt, and to sleep one night at Camp 2. Oxygen can be used from Camp 2 on the summit push.

Day 36: Return to BC

Day 37: Return to Kerung Border

Day 38: Drive back to Kathmandu

Arrive back at the hotel

Day 39 : Free day in Kathmandu

Day 40: Expedition ends. Homebound flight departures

PLEASE NOTE: The above itinerary is not a fixed programme but is intended to give an indication of the likely events during the expedition. Please note that because of the nature of mountaineering on 8,000m peaks, it will be necessary to have a flexible plan in order to take the best advantage of situ

Insurance:

Make sure you have a good insurance covering search and rescue, medical expenses and transportation to home country. You should also consider a Cancellation Policy in case of illness at time of departure.

WHAT'S WE INCLUDE

Hotels in Kathmandu (3 nights at beginning of Expedition, 1 night at end. Note: there is 1 extra day built into climb)
Transport to Tibet (RT) from Kathmandu
Flight one way Kathmandu to Lhasa
Hotels in Lhasa ( 1 night ) (Zhangmu, Nylam and Tingri) Old exit route, = now Via Kerung Border .
All ground transport to Base Camp
All group camp supplies, such as tents, stoves, etc.
All group climbing gear including minimum of 2.5 bottles of oxygen per climber.
All meals while trekking and climbing B.L.D ,
Welcome and Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
Climbing and trekking permits China/Tibet
Guides/sherpa,yaks, porters,
and support staff. approximately 5:1 climber to guide ratio with Sherpa Suport
Base camp/ advance base camp cook with well equipped dining tent, Kitchen tent , sleeping tents with cook
Camp 1, Camp 2 , Camp 3 Tents with food and fuel.
Summit day Oxygen
weather report updated
Visa fee for Tibet ,

Not included in the cost

International & home country domestic airfares or transfers
International departure taxes from Kathmandu (1,695NRs = USD $25)
Visa Fee. You could easily obtain visa at the airport at about 100 U$D for months multy entry visa, you need have cash,
Personal expenses such as gifts, phone calls, laundry, tips for porters /staff and soft drinks (including alcohol)
Personal Trekking and climbing gear.
Tips for local staff about USD250 per person Base camp cook and porter
Summit Bonus For Climbing Guide/Sherpa $1000, this .
Extra Sherpa Guide Service .( optional )
Personal , medical and evacuations insurance for expeditions