Cho Oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world with an altitude of 8,201 meters (26,906 ft) above sea level. The Tibetan meaning of ‘Cho Oyu’ is the Goddess of Turquoise. The mountain is part of the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas, which also consist of Mount Everest. It is located between Tibet-Nepal border, hence Cho Oyu Expeditions are often mounted from Tibetan side.
Cho Oyu is regarded as the easiest mountain to climb among 8000m club because of technically straightforward route. It has moderate slopes on northwest ridge approach with sweeping sights of vast snow slopes. Despite its ease, climbers are required to have satisfactory mental and physical preparation as a necessary precondition. The first attempts to climb Cho Oyu were made around 1952 by the famous climbers Eric Shipton, Edmund Hillary and Tom Bourdillion. However, it wasn’t until 1954 when an Austrian team of Herbert Tichy, Joseph Jochler, Sherpa Pasang Dawa Lama successfully scaled it via northwest ride. It was fourth 8000m mountain to be climbed after Annapurna, Everest and K2. Ever since, Cho Oyu has become popular for climbers from all over the world.
On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands. The representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork.
Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
After immigration formalities, you will be driven to hotel in Lhasa (3650 meters).
Drive to Shigatse through Gyantse (3950m)/ 261 km.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Stay overnight at camp.
Stay overnight at camp.
Stay overnight at camp.
Stay overnight at camp.
Climbing period of Cho Oyu from north side (Advance Base Camp – Summit (8201m) – Advance Base Camp).
Stay all nights at camp.
Stay overnight at camp.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.
Pick-up and drop-off service
All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
Accommodation in Kathmandu
6 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 5 star standards hotel
Sightseeing in Kathmandu
One full day city sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley with private A/C vehicle and English speaking tour guide including entrance fees
Farewell Dinner
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
Souvenir
Visa and Tibet Travel permit
China/Tibet visa and Tibet travel permit for climbing members and Nepali staffs
Flight ticket
Flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lhasa
Permit
Expedition royalty and permit fee of Chinese Government (CMA / TMA) to climb Mt. Cho oyu
Liaison Officer
1 Government Liaison officer in Tibet with full equipments, salary, accommodation and insurance as per government rule
Garbage Deposit Fee
Garbage deposit fee
Garbage Collection Fee
US$1000 per climber as standard garbage (rubbish) collection fee
Insurance
Medical & Emergency rescue insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs during the entire trip as per government rule
Land Transportation
Entire land transportation for climbing member, guide and other Nepali staffs by private jeep (Other Nepali staffs will go to Everest Base Camp via Kerung border)
Expedition Stuffs Transportation
Transportation of All Necessary expedition equipments & foods for all members and staffs from Kathmandu to Base Camp (by Jeep/Truck) – Base Camp to Advance Base Camp (ABC) by yak
While returning: Advance Base Camp (ABC) to Base Camp by yak and Base Camp to Kathmandu by jeep/truck
Member Luggage
Up to 70 Kg per member for personal baggage during the expedition period carrying by yaks (If luggage exceed 70 kgs then extra can be arranged with US$300 per yak and that carries up to 40 kgs)
Food
3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) including tea and coffee during the trek and Base Camp/Advance Base Camp
Accommodation
3 star standards hotel in all places except Base Camp and above as per the itinerary
Well managed Base Camp set up for climbing members & Staff at Base Camp
Yaks
Yak for the transportation of personal luggage from Chinese Base Camp to Advance Base Camp and vice-versa
Base Camp and Advance Base Camp Staffs
Experienced and well-trained Base Camp / Advance Base Camp Cook & kitchen helpers as per group size
Staff Salary and allowance
All involved Nepalese and Tibetan staffs daily wages, salary, equipments, foods & clothing
Base Camp/Advance Base Camp (ABC) Tent
Each member will have individual tent in Base Camp
Base Camp/ABC equipments
Foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning tent, 1 Kitchen tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower tents, 1 Staffs tent, 1 tent for Nepalese Base Camp staffs, store tents, Tables, chairs & all necessary cooking gears like Epi gas, high pots, stove, etc.
High Camp services
High altitude tents at (C1), (C2), (C3) high altitude appropriate food for member, Sherpa and all climbing and cooking crews
Climbing guide (Sherpa)
An Experienced, Trained, Government licensed holder and 8000 m. summiteers climbing / expedition guide (Sherpa) for each climbing member (1:1)
Climbing Sherpa Salary & Allowance
Salary, equipments, meals and clothing for climbing guide
Bonus
Carry bonus of Sherpas and route fixing charges
Ropes
All required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing
Rope Fixing Team
The team of experienced Sherpa will fix the route on Cho Oyu (no extra charge will be applied to members)
Oxygen (O2) Bottle
2 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 1- oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa
Oxygen Mask & Regulator
1 Set of Oxygen mask & regulator for each member and high altitude Sherpa
Back up Sets
Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask and regulator (with appropriate additional charge)
Heater
Heater at Base Camp in each Dining and other necessary camp
Solar/Generator
1 Solar panel and generator for lights and battery charge for laptop and other electronic devices at Base Camp
Walkie-Talkie
Walkie –Talkie for communication from Advance Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Advance Base Camp
Permits
Satellite Phone / walkie-talkie permits
Internet Service
Internet facility (1 Mbps) will be available at the Base Camp with additional charge
First Aid Kit
Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staffs
Certificate
Certificate for Cho Oyu climbing issued by CMA after climbing Mt. Cho Oyu successfully
Tax and VAT
Tax, VAT and our service charge
Lunch & Dinner
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from trekking / expedition than the scheduled itinerary)
Extra night in Kathmandu
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking / expedition due to any reason than the scheduled itinerary)
Travel Insurance
Medical and personal high risk travel insurance which should cover helicopter evacuation cost and medical treatment cost incase required
Rescue Evacuation
Medical and emergency rescue evacuation cost 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 (However we will provide soft drinks for members at base camp)
Personal Equipments
Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking /climbing Gears
Toiletries
Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and your other personal items used to keep yourself clean
Filming
Permit fee for special filming by using camera or drone
Internet
Internet service is available with extra charge during the trek and Base Camp
Summit Bonus
Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa (Normally US$1200 applies to full board member)
Tips
Tips for Base Camp and other involved staffs including guide
Satellite permit
US$ 500 per phone
Extra Transportation
In case member has to return earlier than the team due to personal reason, member has to pay transportation cost up to Kathmandu on their own
Extra services
Any other services or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary
Mountaineering Equipments
Crampons, Ice axe, Helmet, Harness, Lock and unlock Carabineers, Shovel, Climbing pack, Rope, Ski poles, Desender/abseil device, Jummer (Asender) , Tapes, Prusik Loops, Rappel device, Hand Warmer (if possible)
Clothing and Wears
Trekking shoes with spare laces, Mountaineering Boots, Plastic or leather for mountaineering boots, Gore-Tex pants, Long shorts, Insulated Parka, Jumper, Waterproof Jackets, Down Jacket, Fleece Vest, Wool cap, Neck Gaiter, Gloves, Climbing Socks, Thermal Underwear, Sandals, Snow Goggle
Essential Gears
Backpack, Duffle bag, Sleeping Bag, sleeping pad, Tents
Gadgets
Map, Compass, Camera, GPS, Two way radios, Binoculars, Head Lamp, Flashlight
Sun Protection Items
Sun glasses, sun scream, Lip balm,
Medical
First aid Kit (Brufen / Ibuprofens, Antibiotic, Diamox, Paracetamol, Handy Plaster, Crack Bandage, Tincture Iodine, etc.)
Other Essentials
Energy Bars, Water bottle, Water Purification Tablets, Toiletries, Trekking poles, Pocket knife, raincoat, Satellite Phone, Altimeter
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