Mt. Cho Oyu Expedition

Trip Introduction

The world's sixth highest mountain, which is supposed to be a holy mountain to the locals. It stands high above the Tibetan plains on the Nepal / Tibet border which is an ideal choice for mountaineers to go on the eight thousanders. The first climbed was by S. Moechler, H. Tichy and P. Dawa Lama in 1954. Till to date many expedition teams have successfully reached on its summit. Most of the Cho Oyu expedition teams climb from Tibet side due the easy technique-climbing route from there. From the summit plateau the view is breathtaking of mt. Everest , Lhotse , Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Chamlang and neighboring high peaks of the Khumbu. The summit attempt is most technically straightforward, accessible and safe to climb. There are normally four different routes of 5000m. with the advanced bas camp at 5700m. just above few miles away from a real climb.

The base camp is established at Rombuk glacier at 5200m. from where the real climb starts at camp 1 at an elevation of 7000m.

Preparation way
We welcome you at the kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel. The second day is for making introduction with other climbing members & Expedition crews. Then, we make your Tibet visa and other necessary document for the Expedition.

On the forth day, we drive you towards Nepal-Tibet border up to the Friendship Bridge; where the Chinese liaison officer and Chinese transportation are waiting for us. The expedition gears are taken by truck and members drive by Land cruiser 4wd or with comfortable Minibus. We have few days acclimatization before we reach to BC like one day at Nyalam (3750m) and Tingri (4350m) which also gives us the chance to trek up high hills around. From Tingri, we drive to Base Camp 5000m along the rough way with jerking & bouncing experience through grassy plain which leads up to the Chinese Base Camp where we set up our camp and stay two or more nights. In rest days, we prepare loads, yaks and other necessary things and trek for two more days towards the advance base camp (ABC) at an elevation of 5700m.

About Camps:
Camp one; tough walking on a vague path over moraine-covered glacier from ABC
Camp one is situated at the ridge about 6400m. From here the real mountaineering starts.
Camp two is on the edge of a large plateau at 7125m. Depending on conditions and fitness you may attempt the summit from here, or you may establish a light Camp 3 at around the ridge 7550m. From here, there are two rocky steps where you fix another set of ropes prior to our summit ascent and it is a long haul to the summit plateau.

Once you are on top, the panorama is breathtaking magnificent views including Everest 8848m, Lhotse 8501m, Nuptse 7855m, Chamlang 7319m, Ama Dablam 6856m and other peaks of the Everest region to the east and south. To the west, there are the Melungtse and Gauri Sankar massifs and to the north, there is all Tibet area. It is normal to descend to Camp 2 from summit and to continue down to the ABC.