Cho Oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world at 8201 meters above sea level. Cho Oyu lies in the Himalayas and is 20 km west of Mount Everest, at the border between China and Nepal. Cho Oyu means "Turquoise Goddess" in Tibetan.
Arrive in Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel.
Day in Kathmandu. Getting a group Tibetan visa.
Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmu (2350m-7520ft). O/N Hotel.
Drive to Nyalam (3750m-12,000ft). O/N Guest House.
Rest and acclimatization at Nyalam. O/N Guest House.
Drive to Thingri (4300m-13760ft).O/N Guest House.
Rest day in Thingri for acclimatization- O/N Guest House
Drive to Cho-Oyu Base Camp (4900m-15680ft)
At the base camp to acclimatize and preparing loads to advance base camp.
Trek to Intermediate camp (5400m-17,280ft)
Arrive at advance base camp (5600m-17,920ft)
Climbing Period
Descent to Base Camp.
Drive to Nyalam- O/N Guest House.
Drive to Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel.
Free day in Kathmandu.
Final departure.
Climbers wishing to join this expedition must already be experienced with rock and ice climbing and have successfully completed previous climbs at high altitude, over 4500m (15,000ft).
This expedition requires excellent levels of fitness to endure the extreme conditions of summiting big peaks. To prepare for this, climbers should undergo a regular and strenuous exercise regime for at least 6 months to build their strength, stamina and endurance.
Transportation from Kathmandu to BC
Meeting and seeing-off in the airports
Necessary transfers in Kathmandu
Bus and truck for the loads to Zhangmu and back to Kathmandu
One jeep (or minivan) for 4 members and truck from Zhangmu to BC and back
Transportation of the loads above BC Yaks carry loads from BC to ABC:
Climbing is a potentially dangerous pastime, high-altitude climbing is dangerous at all times. There can be no possible guarantee of your success and safety at the altitudes above BC and especially above 7000 and 8000m. So we strongly recommend you to hire a personal high altitude Sherpa guide-porter, especially if you do not have any experience in high-altitude climbing. This will increase immensely your safety and chances of summiting.
Booking deposit:
10,000 USD.
The price increases by 10% if your booking application comes to us later than 30 days prior to the expedition. Balance payment is due not later than 30 days prior to the expedition. Cancellation more than 15 days prior to the expedition – 50% refund. Less than 10 days – no refund is given.
As in all high mountains the weather in Shisha-Pangma region is very changeable.
Every day we will get forecasts from Internet and will choose the best period for acclimatization and ascent.
If your decision to take part in our expedition if firm, please send us e-mail with:
Confirmation (in a form you prefer):