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Mt. Cho Oyu Expedition

17 Days Nepal Expedition
Trip At Glance
  • Group Size2-15 Persons
  • Max Elevation8,201 Meters
  • GradeFull Fledge Mountaineering Climbing Classification
  • DestinationTibet
  • TransportationPrivate Jeep/Bus
  • AccommodationHotel/Guest house/Camping
  • CostContact Us
  • Trip Length38 days
  • Best MonthMarch to June & September/October
  • WIFIMost of the Places available
  • RegionExpedition
  • Trip ModeHotel/Camping
  • MealB/L/D
  • Trekking StyleDrive and Climb
Trip Overview

‘adventure on top of world’s highest, largest tableland and a plateau of Tibet’

Mt. Cho-Oyu Expeditions where you will stand atop world’s sixth highest mountain that straddles the border between two countries the north within Tibet and the southern side in Nepal near Everest region at Gokyo. Mt. Cho-Oyu rise high above 8,201 m and 26,906 ft high within vast Tibetan plateau and the highest and largest on this planet, where the mountain lies close to Kyachun Khang and Everest near Nangpa-la pass which leads to Khumbu region from Tibet. Mt. Cho-Oyu Expeditions first started in early 19th October 1954 led by Austrian Mountaineers H.Tichy,  S, Jöchler with Pasang Dawa Lama (Nepalese), since then decades of gaps when China annexed Tibet into its main land, but opened its doors for outside travelers and adventurer from 1970’s onward slowly becoming as one of the most popular 8,000 meter peak to climb its summit.

Mt. Cho-Oyu one of most accessible mountain to climb out of all eight thousand meters peaks due to its less technical difficulties than other high mountains of moderate challenge to reach its top which offers spectacular scenery of both Nepal and Tibet landscapes with close views of Mt. Everest and Mt. Shisapangma with series of other peaks that borders between Nepal and Tibet. Starting our marvelous adventure Mt. Cho-Oyu Expeditions with full preparation in Kathmandu where an exciting overland reaches high country of Langtang Himal areas and going through the frontier of  Nepal and Tibet at Kyirong, once inside Tibetan soil on the northern side of Langtang and Ganesh Himal  range where drive continues of wide terrain facing full views of snow capped mountain range to reach at Old Tingri, located on main Kathmandu & Lhasa Friendship Highway. At Old Tingri with acclimatization and rest to explore Tibetan village and town enriched with colorful custom and age-old culture of Buddhism religion with views of Mt. Everest and Cho-Oyu towards East, where our drive continues towards Cho-Oyu base camp for the adventure and climb to the summit of Mt. Cho-Oyu.

Tramping Himalaya Adventures provides ample time for the climb with maximum of twenty days just to reach its summit and back at base camp, during 20 days with rest, practice and checking health conditions of each climbing members and then heading for the Big Haul and climb on top Cho-Oyu using Advance with other high camps up to Camp III at above 7,300 m where the final bid is made. The climbing day to the summit determined at base camp depending upon favorable weather to reach the top where our expert guides will make the path more accessible fixing ropes and snow bar where necessary as safety measures. Once on top enjoy fantastic panorama of mountains and dramatic landscapes of both countries and then descend safely back to base camp using and packing up other camps then with final preparations for journey back to Kathmandu with mesmerizing adventure of a life time on Mt. Cho-Oyu Expeditions

Trip at a Glance

Trip Mode: Hotel – Lodge and Guest House with camping from base camp onward.

Trip Grade: Moderate to Adventurous (on drives)

People & Culture: Mostly Tibetans of Buddhism religion, with some Chinese.

Climbing Grade: Full Fledge Mountaineering Climbing Classification.

Expedition Region: Tibet Autonomous region of China on route Kyirong- Tingri to Cho-Oyu

Expeditions Durations: 33 Nights & 34 Days (In Tibet and Nepal border with drives both ways).

Total Expeditions: 39 Nights & 40 Days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)

Seasons: April to June and September to October.

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Scenic and exciting journey to Tibet from Nepal with panorama of mountains with views of Everest
  • Trekking into world highest and largest plateau within Tibet with overwhelming scenery
  • Explore Tibetan traditional farm villages and monasteries of immense Buddhist cultures
  • Adventure on top world 6th highest Mt. Cho-Oyu with sweeping panorama of Nepal and Tibet
  • A classic adventure following Yak and Yeti trails towards base camp and beyond to Mt. Cho-Oyu
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 On arrival in Kathmandu meet our staff for transfer to hotel

On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport received by our staff and guide with warm welcome and greetings and then transfer to your hotels in the heart of Kathmandu city. After checking into your rooms getting refreshed from Jet-Lag, a quiet environment after getting refreshed join at main hall or in lobby where our guide will provide briefing on expeditions, Tibet-hotels with necessary information. Evening includes group dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with folk culture program with various dances of Nepal while having your authentic Nepalese dinner with local entertainment.

Meals
Dinner
 Accomodation
Hotel
 Altitude
1350
Day 2 - 3 In Kathmandu preparation for Mt. Cho-Oyu Expeditions

We have two full days in Kathmandu to get organized with final preparations for Mt. Cho-Oyu Expeditions, where every member will check and load the gears with time for optional sightseeing tour or just relax and save the energy for the great mountaineering adventure, and this two day allows obtaining permits and visa for the Expeditions in Tibet.

Meals
Breakfast
 Accomodation
Hotel
 Altitude
1350
Day 4 Drive to Syabrubesi 1,470 m North of Kathmandu via Dhunche town 1,950 - 06 hrs

Starting marvelous journey to Mt. Cho-Oyu Expeditions, heading North West from Kathmandu taking an exciting overland drive past many farm villages and towns within low warmer valley of Trisuli Bazaar, and then towards cooler areas to reach at Dhunche, headquarter and administrative town of Rasuwa district within Langtang Himal. From here entering into Langtang National Park, our journey continues downhill on zig-zag winding road to reach at Syabrubesi village in a nice local lodge for overnight halt.

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Hotel
Day 5 Drive to Kyirong 2,890 m (Kyidrong / Dzonga) County camp or in local Guesthouse

From Syabrubesi morning drive leads on newly built road that links Nepal / Tibet towards Rasuwagadhi (1800m / 15 km / 1 hr min from Syabrubesi), here received by our Tibetan counterpart guide and drivers, after completing immigration & custom formalities on both side of the frontier Nepal / Tibet at Rasuwagadhi, continue drive further to Kyirong county with first overnight stop in Tibet accommodation at local guest-house. At Kyirong afternoon with time to relax and enjoy views of Ganesh and Langtang Himal that borders Nepal and Tibet.

Meals
Breakfast
 Accomodation
Tea House/Hotel
 Altitude
2890
Day 6 In Kyirong rest day for acclimatization.

Important rest day to assist with acclimatization before heading towards higher areas within Tibetan wide and high plateau, Kyirong provides a perfect choice with an altitude of above 2,890 m high as next day journey takes you above 4,500 meters and much higher on passes, at Kyirong relax and enjoy views of Ganesh and Langtang Himal that borders with Nepal and Tibet. Kyirong also a famous religious and historical site, which is home of 11 th Centaury great saint and Guru Milarepa known for his tantric wisdom as well a poet and folk singer, his song are still remembered by local herdsman and villagers.

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Hotel
 Altitude
2890
Day 7 Drive to Old Tingri 4, 260 m - 05 hrs

From Kyirong onward where Tibetan high plateau begins as morning drive leads past Tibetan farm villages to reach on top of Lalung-la Pass (5,050m) with views of Mt. Shisapangma (8013m highest within Tibet). After Lalung-la driving on vast Tibetan plateau with high and dry terrain to Old Tingri with first glimpse of Everest and Cho-Oyo peaks. A windswept town Old Tingri situated on the main Nepal / Tibet-China Friendship Highway with views of Mt. Everest and Cho-Oyu at close distance, here in the comfort of local lodge and guest

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Hotel
 Altitude
4260
Day 8 At Old Tingri for rest and acclimatization

At old Tingri with rest and contingency day, on this full rest day relax take a short walk around traditional village and town at Tingri with glimpse of local culture and happy smiley faces of Tibetan farmers and Yak herders.

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Hotel
 Altitude
4260
Day 9 Drive to Cho-Oyu Base Camp 4,800 m - 04 hrs

Morning drive leads towards east with views of Mt. Cho-Oyu and Everest, from Old Tingri driving past many farm land and villages within world's highest and largest plateau in Tibet with wonderful views, after a great scenic ride reaching a wide field just below towering Mt. Cho-Oyu for the expeditions, with our first camping where our high adventurous climb starts

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tent/Camping
 Altitude
4800
Day 10 At base camp acclimatization and preparations.

A necessary day to ferry the load and packing as well planning for the climb on the right day to reach on top Mt. Cho-Oyu as weather permits during our expeditions and fixed date to reach its summit on nice and clear day.

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tent/Camping
 Altitude
4800
Day 11 - 30 Ascent of Cho-Oyu from North Col (20 days climb to the summit top)

We have set Twenty Days for the for the climb to the summit where all members and staff will have time get fully acclimatized and as well planning for the climb. Rest of the day relax and sorting gears and foods for the next day adventure towards Mt. Cho-Oyu summit covered within snow and ice. Starting the climb as morning leads westwards to reach advance camp, below Cho-Oyu as the altitude gains slowly, taking time with few stops walk follows a faint path which climbs an ablation valley towards east side of the glacier. As climb advances along the valley onto glacier making our way over boulder-strewn area of ice and snow to advance base camp beneath towering Mt. Cho-Oyu. Adventure leads over glacier to reach Advance Camp rewards you with unique views of Mt. Everest and Melung Tse with Gaurishanker and Numbur peaks. Twenty days includes climb to the summit, where our expert guides and team members will be busy ferrying loads to respective high camps. Cho-Oyu one of the stunning mountains where technical skill required with maximum 3 camps needed. Our team of climbing guides will set camp III, at above 7,200 meters where members will sleep only one night at this top camp before heading to the top. After full preparation at ABC climb through moraine covered in glacier and then head towards Camp I at 5,350 meters, after climbing on boulders of rocks and ice within scree slope to reach the required Camp I. The camp is located on a broad snow field at the foot of the ridge leading up to a serac barrier which is one of the few technical sections on route. At 7,200 meters the ridge line with ice cliffs where fixing ropes and snow bars needed, normally we will have one rope for the ascent and another for descent on this pitch, which is about 80 meters high. This is the toughest part of the climb but with some difficulty, high above the serac climb out onto a plateau cut by huge crevasses, a winding path between to pitch Camp II at about 6, 800 meters. Above Camp II broad snow slopes lead more easily to Camp III at 7,600 meters. This is the highest camp and make the summit bid from here. Summit day as always involves an early start. Depending on snow conditions might encounter some easy scrambling as the climb gets in progress making way up and across the low angled South East Face. The top of the summit a small plateau offering views of Everest-Lhotse-Pumori Himal with adjoining peaks and as far towards massive and world's 14 th highest Mt. Shisapangma. After feeling in high spirit with successful climb head back to Advance and Base Camp after a tough adventure to reach world 6 th highest Mt. Cho-Oyu summit at above 8,201 m / 26,906 ft high.

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tent/Camping
 Altitude
8201
Day 31 - 32 Descend to base camp

After grand victory with successful climb descend back to base camp and then clear and clean above camps on the way down, on these two days all the climbing members and staffs should be at the Base Camp for return journey and packing.

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tent/Camping
 Altitude
4800
Day 33 Pack up and cleaning the base camp.

At base camp with final packing and checking each members health, a necessary spare day to clean up the Base Camp and leaving nothing except your foot prints and memory.

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tent/Camping
 Altitude
4800
Day 34 Drive to Old Tingri 4,260 m - 04 hrs.

With final packing and leaving no trace of the expeditions and camping dumping the garbage on right disposal site and then drive back to the main road at Old Tingri for overnight stop.

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Hotel
 Altitude
4260
Day 35 Drive to Kyirong in local guesthouse - 06 hrs.

A long drive today to reach at Kyirong frontier town, journey leads past Laylung pass taking a newly opened route of six hours overland drive to reach the border town of Tibet-China and Nepal at Kyirong for last overnight stop in Tibet.

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
2774
Day 36 Drive to Kathmandu and then transfer to your hotels

Farewell to our Tibetan guides and drivers as morning starts leaving Tibet with short drive to the border post of Nepal and Tibet / China at Rasuwa-Gadhi, here on completing visa and custom formalities then enter into Nepal border at Rasuwa Gadhi, here again following and completing immigration forms and continue drive on rough dirt road for a while to reach at Syabrubesi village, after a short refreshing break journey continues on winding uphill to reach at Dhunche town then continue drive leads you back at Kathmandu with views of mountains, green scenery of hills and farm fields driving past nice villages and towns as journey brings you back at hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu transfer to your respective hotels with time for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.

Meals
Breakfast/Lunch
 Accomodation
Hotel
 Altitude
1350
Day 37 In Kathmandu contingency and free day for individual activities

A spare and contingency day in Kathmandu we have reserved two days in case of delay on overland drive to Kathmandu due to road conditions at Kyirong towards Langtang areas at Sybrubesi, which is part of the adventure being in Himalayan region. Well as per the plan with normal itinerary, this day to be used for your own individual activities and shopping souvenirs or join in for another exciting tour around Kathmandu-Patan and Bhaktapur for delightful sightseeing tour around world heritage sites and seeing more of Nepalese culture.

Meals
Breakfast
 Accomodation
Hotel
 Altitude
1350
Day 38 Depart for international flight home ward bound or to respective countries.

Last day in the country of high beautiful Himalayas as per your international flight transfer to Kathmandu international airport for homeward bound or to next port of call after a wonderful and overwhelming adventure on Mt. Cho-Oyu Expeditions with great service and management of Tramping Himalaya Adventures.

Meals
Breakfast
Cost Included
  • Airport Pick up & Drop with private transport
  • Hotel in Kathmandu 5 Nights, 3-star standard with B/B  Twin Sharing Basis 
  • Kathmandu to Shyabrubensi-Rasuwa  Gadhi ( Kerung Border Private Jeep )
  • Tibet travel visa and permit ( Royalty: USD 9300/4000 for members/Staffs )
  • Official Liason Officer for Mt. Cho-Oyu Expedition from Tibet 
  • Kerung-Tingri-Chinese BC and transportation on SUV minibus on sharing 
  • Full camping logistics set up in Chinese BC Intermediate Camp and Advance BC
  • 3 meals a day ( B/L/D )Cookded by our expedition cook at Base Camp, and Advance Base Camp
  • 1:1 Experienced Climbing Sherpa Guide and required Bas Camp Staffs in Sharing plan 
  • Solar panels for light and battery charging at Base Camp
  • Gamow bag at Base Camp for emergency recuse purposes 
  • Carog and duties clearing assistance services in Kerung border both ways 
  • Necessary member tents for ABC ( 1:1) and high camps C-1, C-2, C-3
  • 2 Ocygen ( 4 Ltrs, ) Bottles for Climbing members and 1 Oxygen for Sherpa 
  • Mask and regulator set for each climbing member and support Sherpa 
  • First aid medical kits for the group and the staff at Base Camp 
  • Baggage allowance carrying by Yak up and down to ABC from CBC-50 Kg each
  • Walkie-talkies and Satellite phone for communications ( Uses charge per minute USD 5 ) 
  • Combined pred-departure information for the members and staffs 
  • Office service charges and Government taxes levied in Nepal 
Cost Excluded
  • Nepalese visa fee ( Bring the right cash in USD and 2 passport-size photographs )
  • 15 Days USD 30, 30 Days USD 50, 90 Days USD 125, 
  • Airfare International and domestic flights other than specified 
  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu Except for farewell dinner in Kathmandu
  • Clothing, Packing items, Personal Medical Kit, Personal trekking/climbing gears
  • Items of a personal nature like phone calls and like laundry and internet uses, 
  • Any extra services or products or offers or activities not mentioned in the Itinerary 
  • Any additional staff (s) especially required by the climbing member
  • Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses
  • Medical travel insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required 
  • Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, Strikes, Changes in Government regulations, etc,
  • Nepal custom duty fees for import or expedition goods if required
  • Summit bonus to the personal climbing Sherpa ( Beginning from a minimum of USD 1000 per Summit per Sherpa)
  • Tips for Base Camp Staffs per climbing member from a minimum of USD 200 in total for all the staff 
  • Any other item not mentioned in the service package exclude section, 
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