Mt. Cho Oyu Expedition: Challenge Yourself on the World's Sixth-Highest Peak
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Trip Overview
The Mt. Cho Oyu Expedition stands out as a unique and challenging mountaineering adventure in the Himalayas, straddling the border between Nepal and Tibet. Cho Oyu, the sixth-highest mountain in the world, at an elevation of 8,188 meters (26,864 feet), offers a thrilling and unparalleled experience for climbers.
The expedition typically begins from the base camp at around 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) and involves a gradual ascent through various terrains. As they approach the summit, climbers face steep slopes, icy ridges, and unpredictable weather conditions.
Central to the Mt. Cho Oyu Expedition is our unwavering commitment to your safety and well-being. Acclimatization, a crucial part of the journey, involves establishing multiple camps at higher altitudes. This strategic approach allows your body to adjust to the thin air, ensuring you're in the best possible condition for the final push to the summit.
Reaching the summit of Mt. Cho Oyu requires technical mountaineering skills, including crampons, ice axes, and ropes. The climbing routes vary in difficulty, with some sections requiring careful navigation and overcoming challenging obstacles.
The expedition offers more than just a physical challenge. It's a journey through a landscape of unparalleled beauty, with snow-capped peaks, vast glaciers, and a backdrop of the Himalayas, including Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu. The sheer magnificence of the surroundings is sure to leave you in awe and inspire a sense of wonder.
Completing the Mt. Cho Oyu Expedition is not just a physical feat, it's a testament to your physical endurance, mental resilience, and a strong team spirit. It's an opportunity to test your limits, both physically and mentally, against the elements. The thrill of conquering one of the world's highest peaks is an experience that will stay with you, marking a significant personal achievement.
Itinerary
Cost Include
- Accommodation in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast basis (4 star hotel) as per program
- All Meals in Trekking & Base camp
- Guest House accommodation in Tibet till base camp
- Mt. Cho-Oyu Expedition permit fees
- Experience Guide, cook, helper & porters as per program
- Tibetan guide & Tibet Travel permit
- Equipments & Daily allowance for Trekking & Climbing staffs
- Insurance of all staffs from Nepali Insurance company
- Extra tents for climbing period (If necessary)
- All transportation as per program
- Member Tent, Dining tent, Toilet tent, Shower tent, Table , Chair & store tent for base camp
- Oxygen Cylinders, Mask & regulator (If necessary)
- Welcome / Farewell Dinner
- First aid & Medicine kit (Normal)
- Kathmandu – Border – Kathmandu transportation by tourist bus
- All applicable Government tax
Cost Exclude
- Lunch & Dinner at Kathmandu
- Essential Personal Equipments for climbing & trekking
- Emergency Rescue evacuation (If necessary)
- Climbing meals, Gas , stove etc for climbing period (Above Base camp)
- Personal communication equipments/ permits for any extra personal equipments
- Extra Oxygen & Mask regulator
- Personal insurance & all types of personal nature cost
- All types of Beverages & Drinks
- Garbage Deposit fees
- Personal Tips/bonus to trekking & Expedition staffs
- Any extra cost due to extension of program, delay arrival, sickness or other unavoidable circumstances.
- Extra cargo charge if any
Equipment list for Mt. Cho Oyu Expedition
This checklist is designed to help you prepare for a trekking holiday in Nepal, with additional notes for those attempting to summit a trekking peak. It's reassuring to know that high-quality gear, including outdoor clothing and sleeping bags, can be conveniently rented in Kathmandu.
Most treks will be in lodges or teahouses, which offer basic rooms with two single beds and mattresses. These lodges, with their cozy rooms and provided blankets, ensure a comfortable stay, making your trek a more enjoyable experience. A good-quality three-season sleeping bag should suffice. However, for trekking peaks, you'll generally set up base camp with tents, necessitating a warmer sleeping bag, a liner to enhance its warmth, and a sleeping mattress.
| TRAVEL DOCUMENTS | HEAD |
| Debit/Credit Cards | Sun Cap |
| PP Size Photo (2 Pieces) | Fleece Hat/ Warm Hat (1-2 Pcs) |
| Insurance Paper And Contact Address. | Neck Gaiter (2 Pcs) |
| Family Members / Company’s Contact | Head Lamp with extra batteries |
| Address | Sun Glasses (UV Protection) |
| Travel Insurance | Balaclava |
| HANDS AND FEET | UPPER BODY |
| Light Liner & Down Gloves | Thermal Top Base Layer (2 Pcs) |
| Normal Socks (5-6 Pairs) | Fleece Jacket (1 Pcs) |
| Trekking Shoes | Gore Tex Jacket (1 Pcs) |
| Slipper (1 Pair) | Down Jacket (1 Pcs) |
| Camp Shoes | Quick Dry T-Shirt (2 Pcs) |
| Hiking Boot with ankle support | Wind breaker/Windproof Jacket |
| LOWER BODY | PERSONAL EQUIPMENT |
| Thermal Bottom Base Layer (2 Pcs) | Down Sleeping Bag -10°C to -20°C |
| Fleece Trouser (1pcs) | Headlamp (Rechargeable Batteries) |
| Gore Tex Pant (1 pcs) | Trekking Pole |
| Light Weight Quick Dry Trekking Pants(2-3 Pairs) | Rucksacks 35L - 45L/Day Bag |
| Gaiters for trekking boots | Rain Pancho & Umbrella |
| Under Wear (4 pcs) | Powerbank |
| EATING & DRINKING | TOILETRIES |
| Energy Bar | Hand Disinfectant |
| Snacks | Wet Tissue |
| Water Bottle | Tooth Paste & Tooth Brush |
| Thermos | Soap & Shampoo |
| MEDICAL/FIRST AID | MISCELLANEOUS |
| Severe Pain Killer (Flexon) | Lip Balm |
| Mild Pain Killer (Paracetamol) | Sunscreen |
| Throat Lozengen (Strepsils) | Moisturizer |
| Lubricating Eye Drop (Artificial Tear) | Quick Dry Towel |
| Antacid Tab | Trails Maps |
| Electrolyte Tab | Trekking Poles |
| Handy Plast | Sun Cream (30-50 Spf) |
| Blister Blast | Lip Guard (30-50 Spf) |
| Crep Bandage (Elastic Bandage) | Sun Glasses (UV Protection) |
