Mt. Cho-Oyu also called Mt.Qowowuyag is the world’s sixth highest mountain. It is considered as one of the easiest to climb and comparatively safe, which enables climbers with determination but not necessarily a high degree of technical expertise to reach an 8,000 m summit.

Route description

Camp 1: At altitude of 6400m. To reach at Camp 1 we have to walk for about 4-6 hours from advance base camp via an initial walk up the Gyabrag Glacier, up steep screc to a broad snow shoulder.

Camp 2: At altitude of 7150 m.  We have to follow the snow ridge out of Camp 1 to a steep 50 meter ice wall, which provides most challenging climbing on this route. To make this ascent fixed ropes are necessary.

Camp 3: At altitude of 7500m. After 4/5 hours walk from Camp 2 we can reach camp 3. At this altitude there is a tremendous sense of effort to gain further height. The final summit push will be made from this camp and takes about 6-9 hours.

Trip facts
Height: 8201m
Latitude: 28.1
Longitude: 86.65
Entry/Exit: Zhangmu
Departure Date: 10 April, 4 September 2012
Trip Duration: 40 Days

ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport and transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Tibet visa procedure in kathmandu
Day 03: Trip prepairation in Kathmandu
Day 04:Drive to Tibet Border (Zhangmu) from Kathmandu
Day 05: Drive to Nylam
Day 06: Rest day in Nyalam for acclimatization
Day 07: Drive to Tingri
Day 08: Rest day for acclimatization
Day 09: Drive to Cho-Oyu Base Camp
Day 10: Rest day for acclimatization
Day 11: Rest day for acclimatization
Day 12: Trek to Middle Camp
Day 13: Arrive at Advance Base Camp
Day 14-34: Climbing Period of Mt.Cho-Oyu (8201m)
Day 35: Reserve day
Day 36: Trek back to Base Camp
Day 37: Drive back to Nyalam
Day 38: Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 39: A free day in Kathmandu
Day 40:    Departure from Kathmandu

Cost up to Advance Base Camp: US$ 6,295 Per Person
Cost up to Summit: US$ 13,995 Per Person


Cost Includes up to Advance Base camp
Airport transfers in Kathmandu
Accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 star hotel including breakfast
Tibet/China visa fee
Permit fee of Mt. Cho-Oyu
Road permit and travel permit
Service of Liaison officer and interpreter
Transportation as per program/itinerary
Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Nepalese Sherpa cook and kitchen boy at BC and ABC
Entry fee of Kitchen staffs
Equipment allowances and daily salary of kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter
Insurance of kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter
Food and fuel at base camp and advance base campKitchen tent, dining tent, store tent, shower tent, toilet tents, chair, table at BC and ABC
Single sleeping tent and mattress at BC and ABC
Transfer of all expedition goods and equipment’s to BC and back
1 expedition duffel bag for each member
Solar panel at Advance Base Camp for light and charging
Emergency Oxygen at advance base camp (for medical use)
Garbage deposit fee
Agency Service charge and tax

Cost Excludes up to Advance Base camp
International airfare from / to your country
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival)
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp
Tents above base camp
High altitude food and fuel above base camp
Oxygen & Mask and regulator (available on request)
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment and commercial filming
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonuses for the staffs

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Cost Includes up to Summit
Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
1 climbing Sherpa per climbing member
2 oxygen bottles per member with mask and regulator for expedition use (Poisk Oxygen)
1 oxygen for climbing Sherpa
All common climbing equipments such as fixed ropes, main ropes, snow bars, ice screws, pitons etc
High altitude tents
High altitude food and fuel
Nepalese Sherpa cook and kitchen boy at BC and ABC
Entry fee of Kitchen staffs
Equipment allowances and daily salary of Climbing Sherpa, kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter
Insurance of Climbing Sherpa, kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter
Food and fuel at base camp and advance base campKitchen tent, dining tent, store tent, shower tent, toilet tents, chair, table at BC and ABC
Single sleeping tent and mattress at BC and ABC
Transfer of all expedition goods and equipment’s to BC and back
Expedition duffel bag for each member
Solar panel at Advance Base Camp for light and charging
Emergency Oxygen at advance base camp (for medical use)
Agency Service charge and Garbage deposit fee


Cost Excludes up to Summit
International airfare from / to your country
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival)
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp
Tents above base camp
High altitude food and fuel above base camp
Oxygen & Mask and regulator (available on request)
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment and commercial filming
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonuses for the staffs