Expedition Overview
Mount Cho Oyu, standing at 8,188 meters, is the sixth-highest mountain in the world, located on the border between Nepal and Tibet. Known for its relatively moderate climbing routes compared to other 8,000-meter peaks, it is often considered one of the more accessible Himalayan giants for high-altitude climbers. Cho Oyu is admired for its stunning glaciers, wide ridges, and spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.
Detailed Itinerary
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Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m) & Transfer to hotel,
2
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Rest Day in Kathmandu & Tibet visa preparation |
B/L/D |
Hotel |
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Rest Day in Kathmandu & Tibet visa preparation
3
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Tibet Visa Application & Expedition Briefing – Briefing by expedition leader |
B/L/D |
Hotel |
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Tibet Visa Application & Expedition Briefing – Briefing by expedition leader
4
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Rest in Kathmandu – Optional sightseeing or equipment check |
B/D |
Hotel |
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Rest in Kathmandu – Optional sightseeing or equipment check
5
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Drive from Kathmandu to Timure |
B/L/D |
Lodge |
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Drive from Kathmandu to Timure
6
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Cross the Nepal-Tibet border and drive to Kerung (1,962m) |
B/L/D |
Lodge |
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Cross the Nepal-Tibet border and drive to Kerung (1,962m)
7
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Drive from Kerung to Tingri (4,300m) |
B/L/D |
Lodge |
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Drive from Kerung to Tingri (4,300m)
8
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Acclimatization and Preparation in Tingri – Light trek, equipment check, and rest |
B/L/D |
Lodge |
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Acclimatization and Preparation in Tingri – Light trek, equipment check, and rest
9
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Drive from Tingri to Cho Oyu Chinese Basecamp (5,100m) via Rombuk Monastery |
B/L/D |
Tent |
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Drive from Tingri to Cho Oyu Chinese Basecamp (5,100m) via Rombuk Monastery
10
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Rest Day at Cho Oyu Chinese Basecamp – Acclimatization and preparation |
B/L/D |
Tent |
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Rest Day at Cho Oyu Chinese Basecamp – Acclimatization and preparation
11
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Trek from Basecamp to Intermediate Camp (5,400m) |
B/L/D |
Tent |
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Trek from Basecamp to Intermediate Camp (5,400m)
12
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Ascent from Intermediate Camp to Advanced Basecamp (5,700m) |
B/L/D |
Tent |
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Ascent from Intermediate Camp to Advanced Basecamp (5,700m)
13 - 25
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Complete acclimatization rotations through Camp I and Camp II |
B/L/D |
High Camp |
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First and Second Rotation – Basecamp → Camp I → Touch Camp II → Sleep at Camp I → Return to Basecamp; Basecamp → Camp I → Camp II → Sleep at Camp II → Return to Basecamp
25 - 32
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Summit Push: Climb from Advanced Base Camp to the Summit (8,188 m) and descend back to Base Camp |
B/L/D |
High Camp |
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Climbing Period (Summit Push) – Advanced Basecamp → Camp I → Camp II → Summit (8,188m) → Return to Camp II or Advanced Basecamp
33
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Trek from Advanced Basecamp back to Chinese Basecamp |
B/L/D |
Lodge |
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Trek from Advanced Basecamp back to Chinese Basecamp
34
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Drive from Chinese Basecamp to Tingri |
B/L/D |
Lodge |
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Drive from Chinese Basecamp to Tingri
35
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Drive from Tingri to Kerung Border |
B/L/D |
Lodge |
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Drive from Tingri to Kerung Border
36
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Cross the border and drive back to Kathmandu |
B/L |
Hotel |
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Cross the border and drive back to Kathmandu
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Services
Includes
Kathmandu Airport - Hotel transfers – Kathmandu Airport (Pick Up and Drop) by private vehicle.
6 nights hotel in Kathmandu (4-star category) - single room on bed and breakfast plan.
One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office Staff.
Expedition Royalty and a permit fee of the Chinese Government (CMA / TMA) to climb Mt. Cho Oyu, Restricted area permit and fee.
Expedition Royalty and a permit fee of the Chinese Government (CMA / TMA) to climb Mt. Cho Oyu, Restricted are permit and fee.
1 Government Liaison officer in Tibet with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
Garbage Deposit fees.
$1000 USD Per Climber standard rubbish collection fee.
Medical and emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.
Trekking and climbing map.
One AltiPro Adventures Duffle Bag.
Visa arrangement for Tibet including Visa fee.
Land Transportation (Members/Staffs): In a group basis: drive by Jeep from Kathmandu to Chinese Basecamp via Kerong Border. While returning Drive by Jeep from the Chinese Basecamp to Kathmandu via Kerong Border. (In case, if members have to return earlier than the team due to personal reasons, members have to pay their own transportation cost up to Kathmandu).
All necessary expedition equipment transportation for all Members and Staff from Kathmandu to Chinese Basecamp (by Jeep/Truck) - Basecamp to Advance Basecamp (ABC) by Yak. – While returning: Advance Base camp (ABC) to Basecamp (by Yak), Chinese Basecamp to Kathmandu (by Jeep/Truck). Based on the condition, different transportation variants may be adopted.
Up to 60 Kg per member for personal baggage during the expedition period carried by Yaks. If luggage exceeds 60 KG then extra Yak will be required. ($500 USD Per Yak and carry 40 KG).
Three (3) meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), including tea, coffee, and hot water, will be provided, along with accessible accommodation at hotels, lodges, or tea houses (sharing) during the trek. Hygienic foods will be served throughout the entire trek. (To upgrade to a room with an attached washroom, inform us earlier. Extra cost applies).
Three (3) meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), including tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks, etc., will be provided. Additionally, a comfortable box tent will be provided for accommodation at the base camp. Hygienic and green vegetables, fresh meat, soft drinks, and juice will be served regularly throughout the entire expedition, facilitated by helicopter flights. A well-managed base camp & advanced base camp (ABC) setup, including a dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet, and shower tent, will be available for both members and staff.
Yaks for the transportation of member personal luggage (60 Kg maximum) and expeditions stuff up to the base camp and from the base camp (both ways). Overweight luggage costs extra.
Experienced and well-trained Base Camp / ABC Cook & Kitchen Helpers as required.
All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
Each member will have an individual tent in Chinese Basecamp & Advance Basecamp.
Single Tent, foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dining Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staff, Store tent, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
1 Solar panel and Generator for lights at base camp, for battery charges, laptop, and other electronic devices.
Heater at base camp in each Dining and other necessary camps.
Oxygen, Mask Regulator, Ice wall, and Ladder training at Basecamp by a professional guide.
1 veteran and government-licensed climbing Sherpa per member (1 Member: 1 Sherpa), during the entire climb from Basecamp to the summit and back, and on each rotation.
Climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your gear to the high camps.
Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food and Clothing.
oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 1 oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa.
An oxygen bottle, along with one set of summit oxygen masks and regulators, will be available at the base camp for emergencies (subject to a charge).
High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews at (C1) (C2), and (C3). Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
The team of experienced Sherpas (including personal Sherpa) will fix the route in Cho Oyu (no extra charge will be applied to members).
Satellite Phone for emergency communication carried by Sherpa, also available for members at ABC (subject to a charge).
Walkie-Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
Walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.
In per-order- Internet facility (Thuraya Satellite) will be available at the Basecamp & ABC (subject to a charge).
Weather forecast report regularly from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition.
Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staff.
Mt. Cho Oyu climbing certificate issued by CMA (after climbing Mt. Cho Oyu successfully)
Excludes
International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
Nepalese Visa Fee is $125 USD for 90 Days. (Apply for Multiple Entry Visa).
Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition, or domestic flight cancellation (due to any other reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
Any types of trips or programs not included in the program for any reason.
Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption, high-altitude rescue, air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) *Mandatory (Send us a copy of your insurance policy before your arrival.)
Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical Kit, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear.
Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical Kit, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear.
Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
Not included during the trek and expedition.
Summit bonus for each climbing Sherpa- Minimum $1800 USD. (Check the details below).
Each member needs to contribute a minimum of $100 for Porter/Yak, $100 USD for Guide, and $400 USD for Basecamp, high camp, and other staff involved. (Check the details below).
Per YAK, $500 USD additional if the required luggage limit exceeds, a, (1 Yak can carry up to 40 KG).
Any other services or activities, that are not mentioned in the itinerary and not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.
Gear Lists & Useful Information
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Expedition Details
Peak Name
Cho-oyu Expedition
Duration
36 - 40 Days
Max Elevation
8,188 m
Best Seasons
Autumn
Region
Mahalangur Range
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