Mt. Cho Oyu Expedition – Conquer the World's 6th Highest Peak (8,201m)
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Trip Overview
Mt. Cho Oyu Expedition is considered a special and unique climb to the Himalayas, actually lying on the boundary between Nepal and Tibet. It is also the sixth highest mountain in the world and reaches an elevation of 8,188 meters or 26,864 feet, providing an exceptional and incomparable experience among climbers.
The expedition usually starts from the base camp, which normally falls at an altitude of about 5,000 meters above sea level, with a gradual ascent through varied terrain. As they near the summit, the slopes become steep; ridges get icy, and weather conditions unpredictable.
Core to our Mt. Cho Oyu Expedition is a deep commitment to your safety and well-being. Acclimatization, an important part of the expedition, involves setting multiple camps at higher altitudes. This pragmatic approach helps your body get acclimatized to the rarefied air, putting you in the best shape for the summit push.
Mt. Cho Oyu can be summited using technical mountaineering skills with crampons, ice axes, and ropes. The climbing routes range from easier to extremely difficult in some areas.
It's a lot more than the bodily challenge on the expedition to Everest; it's actually a promenade in unsurpassed landscaped beauty due to the snow-capped peaks, enormous glaciers, and a backdrop that assures the Himalayas of Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu. The sheer magnificence of the surroundings is sure to overpower one into prostrated awe and provoke a feeling of wonder.
The Mt. Cho Oyu Expedition is not an achievement but a testament to the person's stamina, mental strength, and teamwork. It allows one to push oneself against the elements both bodily and mentally. This feeling of standing on one of the highest peaks of the world will remain in your head and will become one of your lifetime achievements.
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) |
