4th Apr 2020
Cho-Oyu (Mt. Qowowuyag) is the world’s sixth highest mountain. The mountain 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. The mountain was first climbed by Hebert Tichy in 1954.
Mount Cho-Oyu expedition begins after your arrival in Kathmandu. Our office representative will welcome you at Tribhuwan International airport and drive to your respective Hotel. Next day we will have a meeting at Adventure ExtremeTrekking office or in your respective hotel. We will meet our expedition crews and discuss about the expedition and check required expedition equipments for safety purpose
As Adventure Extreme Trekking & Expedition team is working as sale agent of Tibet Mountaineering Association, we will have all expedition permits and required documents in our hand. We will just collect passport from all climbers and make Tibet visa on the same day.
According to the expedition program team will drive to Rashuwa Ghadhi. Next day we will cross the Nepal, Tibet boarder and will drive to Kerung. We will rest in Kyirong (4114 M) for acclimatization. From Kerung we will drive to Tingri. We will again rest one more day in Tingri for acclimatization.
From Tingri we will drive to Cho-Oyu Base camp. Chinese call it Chinese Base Camp. Cho-Oyu base camp is situated at altitude of 4900 m. We will set camp here for 2 days to acclimatize and check expedition equipments once more.
After, we will walk for 2 days to reach Cho-Oyu advance base camp. It is situated at altitude of (5600m). Mount Cho-Oyu Expedition climbing starts from this point.
43 Days
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Destinantion
Tibet
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Region
Tibet
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Max Altitude
8201
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Activity
Mountaineering
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Experience
Advance Level
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Accomodation
Hotel/Lodge/Camping
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Trip Start
Kathmandu/Kerung/Tingri/BC
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Trip End
BC/Kerung/Kathmandu
Expedition's Info
Height: 8201
Location: Tibet
Latitude 28°05'37
Longitude: 86°39'43
- Day 1 ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU
- Day 2 IN KATHMANDU FOR EXPEDITION PREPARATION
- Day 3 IN KATHMANDU FOR EXPEDITION PREPARATION
- Day 4 DRIVE FROM KATHMANDU TO RASUWA GHADHI
- Day 5 CROSS THE BOARDER AND DRIVE TO KERUNG
- Day 6 REST AND ACCLIMATISATION DAY AT KERUNG
- Day 7 DRIVE TO TINGRI
- Day 8 REST DAY IN TINGRI FOR ACCIMATISATION
- Day 9 DRIVE TO MT. CHO-OYU BASE CAMP
- Day 10 REST IN CHO-OYU BASE CAMP
- Day 11 TREK TO INTERMEDIATE CAMP
- Day 12 TREK TO ADVANCE BASE CAMP
- Day 13 REST, ORGANIZATION AND TRAING AT ADVANCE BASE CAMP
- Day 14 REST, ORGANIZATION AND TRAING AT ADVANCE BASE CAMP
- Day 15-37 CLIMBING PERIOD- MT. CHO-OYU- 8201 M
- Day 38 RESERVE DAY AT ADVANCE BASE CAMP
- Day 39 TREK BACK TO BASE CAMP
- Day 40 DRIVE BACK YO KERUNG
- Day 41 DRIVE BACK TO KATHMANDU
- Day 42 FREE DAY IN KATHMANDU
- Day 43 DEPARTURE
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WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- All arrival and departure transfer services to and from KTM international airport with other necessary transportation as per itinerary.
- Assistance at KTM international airport by our office representatives during your arrival and departure.
- 5 night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on Bed & Breakfast basis (3 Star category Hotel).
- Expedition Royalty and permit from China Tibet Mountaineering Association to climb Mt. Cho-Oyu.
- The Liaison Officer at Base Camp from Chinese Government
- Tibet visa documentation and procedure
- Tibet visa Fee
- Experienced, trained, government licensed climbing guide (Sherpa) .1 Climbing Sherpa for 2 climbing members.
- Oxygen cylinders 2 per member with Top out mask and regulator
- Oxygen cylinders 1 per Sherpa with Top out mask and regulator
- High altitude tents for all camps
- High altitude food and fuel
- Common climbing equipment such as: Rope, ice bars, ice screws, and snow bars.
- Required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period.
- 50kg baggage allowance per person. This will be carried by porters/Yaks
- Accommodation at hotel/lodge/guest house or tent camp during your travel for base camp and back..
- Services of chef and kitchen assistant at base camp.
- 3 meals a day during traveling and expedition: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee. Fresh fruits are provided.
- All facilities including: kitchen tent, storage tent, frame dining tent, toilet tents, tables, chairs and cooking utensils for base camp.
- Sleeping tent at base camp. 1 tent for 1 member
- Equipment allowances and wages for climbing Sherpa’s, cooks, kitchen assistant and liaison officer.
- Medical and accident insurances for all involved staff during the trekking and climbing period.
- Comprehensive Medical kit.
- Heater will be provided at base camp for the dining tent.
- Emergency oxygen mask and regulator provided upon request of client with requirement appropriate charge.
- Solar panels or Generator at Base Camp for light and for charging electric devices.
- Walkie –Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
- Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties.
- Our service charge and government taxes levied in Nepal & China.
- Complete pre-departure information.
- Flight ticket reconfirmation and visa extension procedure services.
- Mt. Cho Oyu climbing certificate issued by CTMA (after climbing Cho Oyu successfully).
- Farewell dinner in Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu before departure.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
- Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except for the farewell dinner).
- Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, or any other food consumed beyond the prescribed breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones and internet.
- Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear.
- Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations, etc.
- Transportation services includes only what is listed on the itinerary. Any extra distance travelled will be appropriately charged.
- Any additional staff other than specified.
- Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses.
- Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
- Travel insurance and helicopter rescue.
- Personal climbing gear.
- Summit bonus $500.00USD minimum for each climbing Sherpa guide.
- Nepal custom duty for import of expedition equipment.
- Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips.
- Tips, gifts, souvenirs.
- Airfare of international flights.
- Nepal entry visa fee (Visa's easy to acquire upon arrival).
- Any extra services, products, offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any other item not included in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section.
According to the expedition program team will drive to Rashuwa Ghadhi. Next day we will cross the Nepal Tibet boarder and will drive to Kyirong. We will rest in Kyirong (4114 M) for acclimatization. From Kyirong we will drive to Tingri. We will again rest one more day in Tingri for acclimatization.
From Tingri we will drive to Cho-Oyu Base camp. Chinese call it Chinese Base Camp. Cho-Oyu base camp is situated at altitude of 4900 m. We will set camp here for 2 days to acclimatize and check expedition equipments once more.
After, we will walk for 2 days to reach Cho-Oyu advance base camp. It is situated at altitude of (5600m). Mount Cho-Oyu Expedition climbing starts from this point.
Short note about climbing route:
Camp 1 is 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 screed to a broad snow shoulder.
Camp 2 is 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 is located 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.
Climbing Sherpa guide:
We facilitate highly professional, well trained and qualified climbing Sherpas for your expeditions. They are very useful in your each and every step of support, which makes your climbing easier to restore your strained energy and it gives you vigorous strength for your next day's climbing. Most of our Sherpa staffs know the mountain very well.
GOOD TO KNOW:
HOW TO SAY HELLO AND THANK YOU IN NEPALI
Many Nepalese know Hello and Thank you, but hearing you speak in their language is still a sweet sound of respect. When saying Hello in Nepal, you say “Namaste” and fold your hands into a prayer. Thank you is “Danyavad”.
HOW TO GET A NEPAL VISA UPON ARRIVAL
Once you arrive at the airport, please follow these simple procedures for Tourist Visa on Arrival.
1st Step. Fill in ' Arrival Card ' ...
2nd Step. Make payment at the bank according to your visa requirement ( 15/30/90 Days) ...
3rd Step. Proceed to the Immigration Desk with your online form, payment receipts and your passport.
THE SPOKEN LANGUAGE IN NEPAL IS NEPALI AND THE SECOND LANGUAGE IS ENGLISH
Nepali is an Indo-Aryan language similar to Hindi, is written in Devanagari script and is the first language of Nepal. Indian travelers should understand enough to get around. English is a secondary language spoken mostly in large cities like Kathmandu. Outside Kathmandu, English is spoken a little less, but getting around is still manageable. Simply smile with a Namaste and the Nepalese will help you in any way they can.
AVOID DRINKING TAP WATER
Tap water is not filtered or purified in Nepal. Thus, tap water is often boiled before consumption. It’s best to buy bottled water. It is relatively inexpensive. Avoid any fruits and veggies foods washed in tap water.
ROADS AND DUST
Roads in Nepal can occasionally be in disrepair, due in part to the earthquake. The government is said to be working on improving them. Still, you’ll find large potholes and a lot of dust, especially in the more urban areas of Kathmandu. You’ll see Nepalese wearing face masks when driving on the road. Women cover their faces with saris or scarves.
SQAT TOILETS ARE COMMON IN NEPAL
While westernized hotels and restaurants and tourist attractions have western toilets, you’ll find more local joints and public restrooms bearing squat toilets.
AVOID STREET FOOD
Nepalese street food has been known to cause many bold adventurers a case of traveler’s stomach issues. Refrigeration is poor in Nepal so street food isn’t always refrigerated and food can be reused after a day of being out. Stick to well-maintained and busy restaurants.
BLACK OUT IN NEPAL
In the past, Nepal had regular blackout periods, which meant most of the city would go dark and don lanterns or power generators to keep business flowing. Today, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has turned on the lights, making blackouts a thing of the past. But the newfound electricity has made Nepalese people suspect that the NEA purposely left them in the dark all these years, as a ploy to force them to invest in power generators.
Kathmandu is fairly lit and most westernized hotels and restaurants have backup power generators for traveler’s convenience. In more remote areas and trekking trips, take a flashlight or head lamp.
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15th May 2020
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7th Apr 2020
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19th May 2020
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12th Nov 2020
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6th Oct 2020
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17th Nov 2020
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3rd Apr 2021
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14th May 2021
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6th Apr 2021
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13th May 2021
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5th Oct 2021
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7th Oct 2021
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18th Nov 2021
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