Cho-Oyu Expedition 2024

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Introduction:

Mt. Cho Oyu 8,201m / 26,906 ft expedition is the perfect expedition for those who are seeking for the climb of the world’s highest mountains. Mt. Cho Oyu world’s sixth-highest peak that stands between Mt. Gaurishankar, Numbur and Mt. Everest range straddles the border with Nepal & Tibet

From the Khumbu region of northeast Nepal, it lies 20 k.m. west from the Everest between the border of Nepal and China and perhaps, this expedition is the best preparation for Mt. Everest Expeditions. Mt. Cho Oyu is popular among climbers because of its high altitude and accessible route. This expedition is technically easier than any other 8,000 meters mountains in Himalaya from Tibet side.

Mt. Cho Oyu in Tibetan means “Turquoise Goddess” In 1952 when Cho Oyu was first attempted by an expedition group of the Joint Himalayan Committee of Great Britain as a preparation for Mount Everest Expeditions with Eric Shipton as a team leader. But the attempt was unsuccessful the team faced unfavorable weather with avalanche danger at an ice cliff above 6,650 m /21,820 ft. Later on October 19, 1954, Cho Oyu was first climbed by Herbert Tichy, Joseph Jöchler and Sherpa Pasang Dawa Lama of Austrian expedition via the north-west ridge. Since then, many climbers have successfully conquered summit Mt.Cho Oyu and has become the landmark preparation for the climb of Everest.

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Itinerary
Detail
Cost Include & Exclude

Brief Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02: In Kathmandu half day sightseeing tour.
Day 03: In Kathmandu preparation for expedition.
Day 04: Drive to Zangmu 2,240 m 06 hrs journey.
Day 05: Drive to Nyalam 3,660m 04 hrs journey.
Day 06: Rest day at Nyalam for acclimatization.
Day 07: Drive to Old Tingri 4,355 m 05 hrs.
Day 08: In Old Tingri acclimatization and rest day.
Day 09: Drive to Cho Oyu Base Camp 4,900 m 04 hrs ride.
Day 10-12: Mt. Cho 0yu Climbing preparation &
acclimatization:
Day 13- 27: Mount Cho Oyu climbing period.
Day 28: Descend to Advance Base camp.
Day 29: Descend to Base Camp.
Day 30: Clean up the base camp and packing.
Day 31: Drive to Zhangmu 6 hrs journey.
Day 32: Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 33: Free day in Kathmandu for individual activities.
Day 34: Final international departure:

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Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On arrival in Kathmandu, you are warmly greeted by our Sherpa Mountaineering Expeditions staff at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). SME representatives will assist then transfer to respective hotels.

Day 02: In Kathmandu sightseeing tour.

In Kathmandu sightseeing program includes visit of world heritage sites the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the world biggest Stupa; Boudhhanath, known as little Tibet, Swoyambhunath Stupa (monkey temple) located on a hillside one of the oldest religious spot of more than 2,500 years old and historical Kathmandu Durbar Square with unique architectural temple, and the virgin Kumari known as Living Goddess in Basantapur at central Kathmandu. Kathmandu is not only naturally beautiful but it also holds the beauty of incredible Newar people culture with ancient architecture.

Day 03: Preparation day for expedition.

On this day you can buy your essential equipment, gears, harness, crampons, ice ax with a leash, webbing, cord, trekking poles, sleeping bag, headwear, footwear, and other stuff. Our representative will work on making your necessary permits and papers for the expeditions. There will be a special meeting in the evening regarding our pre-expedition discussion with all our fellow expedition staff.

Day 04: Drive to Timure – overnight lodge/Fly to Lhasa overnight hotel BB Plane.

Day 05: Drive to Kerung Immigration formality and drive Kerung / Lhasa City tour, overnight hotel BB Plane

Day 06: Drive to Thingri / Drive from Lhasa to Shigatse, overnight hotel BB Plane

Day 07: Drive to Old Tingri 4,355 m 05 hrs.
Morning drives uphill to the highest plateau of the world, also known as the ‘Roof of the world’ and crosses the Lalung La (5,050 m). The journey to Tingri offers magnificent views of high chain of Himalayas of world’s last 14^th highest Shisapangma, Dorji Lakpa, Gurishanker, Melugatse and as far to Langtang range of mountains including Mt. Everest (8,848 m) and Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m) on route near Old Tingri and, after few hours of drive reaching at Old Tingri for overnight stop.

Day 08: In Old Tingri acclimatization and rest day.
Another rest day allows you to acclimatize well, with time to explore the surrounding area of Old Tingri. Our guide will make sure every member of the group is in perfect condition or not.

Day 09: Drive to Cho Oyu Base Camp 4,900 m 04 hrs ride.
The stunning sunrise of early morning captures this precious sunrise on your camera if the weather is perfect. Then drive to Cho Oyu Base Camp. This charming scenery on-route base camp attracts many visitors, trekkers, and mountaineers from all around the globe.

Day 10-12: Mt. Cho Oyu climbing preparation &
acclimatization.
These days an acclimatize period and preparation for the climb, our guide or team leader will teach you some climbing techniques and skills, sharing all his climbing knowledge with you all, if you have any queries and confusion then, please do not hesitate to ask your guide. In case of any problem, let our team knows so that they can take necessary steps.

Day 13- 28: Mount Cho Oyu climbing period.
During this climbing, the period continues to climb and descend for a few days from base camp to camp III. This helps the body to acclimatize at higher altitudes. Taking rest for a few days then make final preparation for our climb at base camp.

The weather condition around high Himalaya is unpredictable, sometime have to stay at base camp till the bad weather clears, one has to be mentally strong and prepared then start ascending to Advance Base Camp, with three major camps above Advance Base Camp, Camp I, Camp II, & Camp III at the elevation of 6,400 m / 21, 000 ft, 7,010 m / 23, 000 ft and 7,437 m / 24, 400 ft. respectively. There is a difficult section between Camp I and Camp II with Ice cliff where fix ropes are required and towards steep front pointing at Camp II situated on the upper glacier plateau and might need oxygen from Camp II to reach the summit. After spending some moments at the summit enjoying the panoramic view of high Himalayan range and make gentle descend. Descending is more technical and difficult than ascending to the summit especially in Ice cliff. Continue to descend to base camp via camp III, camp II and finally tackle Ice cliff and spend the night in a tented camp at base camp with celebrating of the victory climb to the summit.

Day 29: Descend to Base Camp.
Leaving ABC, continue losing altitude and descend to the base camp where a camp manager and other members will be there, waiting to celebrate the victory.

Day 30: Clean up the base camp and packing.
Himalaya region has thousands of trekking and mountaineering expeditions every year, resulting piles of unwanted rubbish and trash that still exist in the Himalayan mountains, our true effort to reduce as much pollution around as we do have some responsibility towards mother nature, today clean up the base camp which helps to reduce the impacts of global warming. Then pack necessary stuff and prepare for the return journey.

Day 31: Drive to Kerung 6 hrs journey.
Today, drive back to Thingri and unto Kerung from Cho Oyu base camp. A few hours of the drive with the scenic views of giant Himalaya peaks will take to the town of Kerung and continue the journey back Kerung or the last overnight in Tibet.

Day 32: Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
After breakfast, with visa formalities at the frontier in Kerung immigration, drive back to Nepal side with another visa paper works then a great journey leads back to Kathmandu. The journey to Kathmandu offers scenic landscapes with a magnificent view of high Himalayan ranges. About 05 hrs of drive via Timure (Nepal -Tibet Border) will bring to Kathmandu.

Day 33: Free day in Kathmandu.

The last day of this great adventure trip with Sherpa Mountaineering Expeditions and in Nepal today catch the last minute souvenir shopping with last night dinner with the group member and staff.

Day 34: Final departure for homeward bound.

SME office staff assists you with the complimentary transfer to the airport for your departure flight to your onward destinations your wonderful moments with us will treasure it for many years to come.

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Cost Include

5 nights 3-star standard hotels in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast.
Expedition Permit Fee.
Emergency Oxygen, Mask and regulator.
Liaison officer and Interpreter charge.
Oxygen for Everest 8 bottle per head and regulator max set
5 bottle and regulator max set.
Satellite phone in payable basis (per minute $ 5)
Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging
Base Camp 1 tent for 1 person and above base camp 2 member 1 tent provide North Face or same qualities
Food for during trekking base camp, at camp 2 food prepared by cook and kitchen boy camp 1 camp 3 and camp 4 high altitude food prepared by won and support by Sherpa and Mountain guide.
1 High Altitude Sherpa every 1 member
1 IFMGA certified mountain guide in the group as a leader.
At base camp Dining tent, Table, Chairs, Toilet tent, Kitchen tent, and shower tent store tent.
We provide Gamow bag for 09-12 people only (Life-saving device in case of altitude sickness)
Advance base camp dining tent, Kitchen tent toilet tent
Mountain guide high altitude climbing Sherpa daily wedge equipment allowance carry and summit bonus and insurance.
Base camp and Abc or camp 2 cook and kitchen boy daily wedge equipment allowance insurance.
Porters or Yak / carry food and fuel, members climbing gears, and all equipment.
We provide Porter / 4 Yak Per person’s (50 KG) Load is carried by the Yak till to the from Lukla to EBC
We provide Porter / 2 Yak Per person’s (40 KG) Load is carried by the Yak on the way back to the EBC to Lukla
We provide Porter / 1 Yak for each high altitude Sherpa and mountain guide Luka to EBC to Lukla
We provide Porter / 1 Yak for each EBC kitchen crew member
Transportation: Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu provided flight tickets for the members & cargo for the food and equipment.