Mt. Cho-Oyu
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summer:
June - Augustduration:
27 daysgrade:
Challenging (grade III)max altitude:
8,188m/26,864.828ftFixed Departure
Season: summer
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About Expedition
Mt. Cho-OYU Expedition
Mount Cho-Oyu, standing at 8,201 meters (26,906 feet), is the sixth-highest peak in the world. Located 20 km west of Mount Everest, it lies on the border between Tibet (China) and Nepal. Cho-Oyu is known as one of the most accessible 8,000-meter peaks in the Himalayas, due to its relatively straightforward climbing route and lack of significant technical challenges. The mountain is revered in Tibetan culture and is often called the "Turquoise God," a name that reflects its beautiful blue hue seen from a distance.
Most expeditions to Cho-Oyu are launched from the Tibetan side, where the climbing route is more manageable compared to Nepal, where organizing an expedition can be more difficult. Pioneer Adventure offers highly trained and experienced climbing Sherpas for your Cho-Oyu expedition. Sherpas are invaluable for their expertise and assistance throughout the climb, ensuring the journey is safer and more successful. Past expeditions with our Sherpa guides have seen a high success rate, making their inclusion highly recommended for anyone looking to summit Cho-Oyu.
The expedition begins upon arrival in Lhasa, Tibet, where we handle all the necessary official procedures and offer sightseeing opportunities during your two-day stay. From Lhasa, we’ll drive you in a Toyota Land Cruiser or comfortable mini-bus to Shigatse, Shegar, and eventually the Chinese Base Camp. After settling in at Base Camp, you'll trek to the Advance Base Camp (ABC) and continue the climb through several camps before reaching the summit. Afterward, we’ll descend back through the camps and return to Base Camp, followed by a drive to Tingri and Nyalam, and finally to Kathmandu. The ideal times for a Cho-Oyu expedition are from late May to early June and from late September to early October.
Itinerary
Weeks (1)
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Week 0null
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel (1,300m/4,265ft)
Day 02 Preparation Day
Day 03 Drive from Kathmandu to Timure
Day 04 Drive to Kerung
Day 05 Drive to Thingri
Day 06 Acclimatization day in Thingri
Day 07 Drive to Chinese camp
Day 08-9 Acclimatization
Day 010 Trek to Middle camp
Day 011 Arrive at Advance base camp
Day 012-22 Climbing Period
Day 023 Trek down to Intermediate camp then Drive to Thingri
Day 024 Drive to Kerung
Day 025 Drive to Kathmandu
Day 026 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 027 Final Departure
Day 0Note Note: Above itinerary might be flexible with the time duration of Expedition
includes
- International & Domestic Airport pick up and drop off
- 4 nights Hotel in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast in sharing basis
- Land Transportation & Cargo from Kathmandu – Chinese Camp and return back to Kathmandu
- Climbing Permit of Cho-Oyu Expedition & Tibet Entry Visa fee
- High way & Conservation charge
- All necessary transportation from Kathmandu to Base Camp and return to Kathmandu for all member & staff
- Yaks from Base Camp to Advance Base Camp to Base Camp
- Meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner) with Hot Drinks/Tea/Coffee and Soup items including high foods during the trekking and expedition
- 1 Professional Climbing Sherpa Guide
- Well trained and experienced Cook and Kitchen Helpers
- Daily wages, Equipment, allowances, logistic etc. for Climbing guide, Cook & porter
- Accident & Medical Insurance for involved Nepalese Staffs for the expedition
- Kailas or The North Face or any other branded tent and each expedition member will have an individual tent available at the base camp
- Dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, hot shower tent, communication tent, mattress, pillow, table, chair and other necessary equipment for Base Camp
- Generator or Solar panel will be provided at Base camp for charging battery and other electronic devices
- Kailas or any other branded tent from Base Camp to C1, C2 & C3
- Oxygen (4ltr.) 3 bottles for Member and 3 bottles for each climbing Sherpa
- Top Out or Summit Mask & Regulator for each Member and climbing Sherpa
- In case of emergencies, sufficient oxygen and mask regulator available at our base camp (Note: US $500.00 per bottle if used)
- EPI gas and gas burner, dynamic climbing rope, ice screws, snow shovel, snow bars, carabineers etc.
- Satellite phone available for emergency communication (chargeable as per use)
- Walkie-talkie per member and climbing staff as required
- Availability of the daily weather forecast during the entire expedition
- Garbage Management and Disposal
- Fee Farewell dinner with expedition staff in a Nepali typical restaurant with cultural show in Kathmandu
You won’t be charged yet
summer:
June - Augustduration:
27 daysgrade:
Challenging (grade III)max altitude:
8,188m/26,864.828ft
Facts of the Trip
Highest access
8,201m (26,906ft)
Duration
27 Days
Climbing route
North-west Ridge
Group Size
5-10 people per Group
Co-ordinates
28°05'37''N, 86°39'43''E
Location
Nepal/ Tibet border
Country
Nepal, China (Tibet)
Airport
Kathmandu
Departure
Kathmandu
Transportation
Car, Jeep, Mini Bus
Best season
Spring and Autumn
Major Activity
Trekking/ climbing
Culture
Tibetan and Sherpa
Himalayan sights
Everest, Lhotse, Shishapangma, Friendship peak
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