Mt. Cho Oyu Expedition

At an altitude of 8201 meters, Cho-Oyu is located on the Nepalese and Tibetan border. Technically it is not a difficult climb with a relatively easy descent. We do suggest, however, that only climbers with high altitude experience attempt summating this mountain. Due to the acclimatization needs and unpredictable weather conditions of Cho-Oyu, we have created an itinerary that begins with 14 days of sightseeing, acclimatizing and preparation to ensure maximum enjoyment over the 33-day trip. Always with safety as our first concern, our climbing team will provide full logistical support and determine the appropriate climbing route to ensure a successful summit.

And you will be richly rewarded for reaching the summit -- views from the top of Cho-Oyu are some of the most fantastic in the world. Mt. Everest (just 645 meters higher) is so close you can almost touch it.

Our tour will begin in Kathmandu where we can prepare for our trek and also, time permitting, see some of the famous sights in the Kathmandu Valley. On the third day we fly to Lhasa (3650 m) where we spend three days acclimatizing and sightseeing. On the seventh day we take the Friendship Highway to Tingri (3 days) via Gyantse (an ancient trading hub of Tibet) and Shigatse (the second largest city in Tibet and the the seat of the Panchen Lama the second most holiest man after the Dalai Lama). We then drive to Cho-Oyo Base Camp, where our climbing team awaits us. We spend two days at the Base Camp, again acclimatizing and preparing for the trek. Finally, on day 13 we begin our climb towards the summit.

We include bottled oxygen, a mask and a regulator for each summit bid. Additional oxygen can be purchased if necessary.

Itinerary

Day 1 Ariving to KTM
Day 2-3 Day in Kathmandu. Getting a group Tibetan visa.
Day 4 Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmu (2350 m)
Day 5 Drive to Nylam (3750 m)
Day 6 Rest and acclimatization at Nylam
Day 7 Drive to Tingri (4200 m)
Day 8 Rest and acclimatization in Tingri
Day 9 Drive to Cho Oyu Base Camp (5100 m)
Day 10 Rest day at Cho-Oyu BC
Day 11 Ascent to Camp 5400m
Day 12 Ascent to Advance Base Camp (5700 m)
Day 13-40 Climbing Cho-Oyu
Day 41 Descent to Base Camp
Day 42 Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 43 Day in Kathmandu (reserve day)
Day 44 Departure from Kathmandu

Cost includes:
Kathmandu - Kodari transportation by private bus
Transportation in Tibet by Land Cruiser
Support truck in Tibet
Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis
Yaks and yak handlers to carry logistics from Base Camp to Advance Base Camp (1 member = 3 yaks to go from BC to ABC; 1 member = 2 yaks for return)
Cook & kitchen staff and gear
Equipment, insurance, allowance for Kitchen staff
CTMA Royalty fee
All food and fuels for members up to Advance Base Camp
All camping equipment including sleeping tents, kitchen tents, dining tents, toilet tents and mattresses
Solar panel and generator up to Advance Base Camp
1 Bottle of Oxygen and a mask and regulator set up to Advance Base Camp for medical use only
Charges of Liaison officer, his food and daily wages
Interpreter, his food and wages
Shisapangma Conservation fee
Road permit fee
Permit fee of Mt. Shisapangma

Cost does not include:
Air ticket to and from Kathmandu
Drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, and other personal items
Nepal re-entry visa fee (US$25 for 15-day; US$40 for 30-day; US$100 for 90-day)
Travel and medical evacuation insurance
Fee for walkie-talkie (US$30 per set)
Additional porters and transportation in case of natural calamity
Extra yak or porters at Base Camp or at Advance Base Camp if requested
All services above Advance Base Camp

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