Trip Overview
Mt. Cho Oyu Expedition (8,201m.) Cho Oyu in Tibetan is “Turquoise God’ which means the turquoise color of the peak in the afternoon sun from the Tibet side of the mountain. But in Nepal, it is known as Qowowuyag by the Sherpas. Stands astride the Nepal/Tibet border, just 70 kilometers west of Everest. It is the world's sixth-highest mountain and of the fourteen 8,000-meter peaks, it is regarded as one of the most straightforward to climb. due to its straightforward climbing wi...
Mt. Cho Oyu Expedition (8,201m.) Cho Oyu in Tibetan is “Turquoise God’ which means the turquoise color of the peak in the afternoon sun from the Tibet side of the mountain. But in Nepal, it is known as Qowowuyag by the Sherpas. Stands astride the Nepal/Tibet border, just 70 kilometers west of Everest. It is the world's sixth-highest mountain and of the fourteen 8,000-meter peaks, it is regarded as one of the most straightforward to climb. due to its straightforward climbing with minimal objective danger and less technically demanding. Cho Oyu 8,201 meters (26,906 feet) is considered one of the easier 8000-meter peaks to climb, largely due to its less technical route and relatively moderate slopes it mountain would be the best choice for mountaineers who want to stand on the higher technical summit of any 8000-meter peaks of the Himalayas. Cho Oyu climbing has a higher rate of success than any other 8000-meter peak climbing in Nepal & Tibet. The standard climbing route for Cho Oyu is from the Tibetan side and was first climbed by Hebert Tichy in 1954. We XTREME CLIMBER’S arranged both Full Board guided and ABC logistic support to the Cho-Oyu.
- Climbing any mountain, especially 8000m above, is tough but highly rewarding as well. So, do prepare yourself Psychologically and Physically to withstand all possible hazards that may come across your path during the mountaineering journey.
- The expedition is EXTREMELY Challenging but worth it. Before the summit push, we will have enough time at the Base Camp where our supremely talented climbing Sherpa guide will train you very well to be in the Himalayas by providing you with all technical know-how and techniques.
- The summit lies at a higher altitude and can cause altitude sickness to anyone attempting the summit push. But proper acclimatization, enough Oxygen which will be carried and reserved at higher camps for emergency use, and support/assistance by our high altitude climbing Sherpa Guide will help you go through to reach the summit of your dream mountain. Above the higher camps, we will always have extra bottles of oxygen in case of emergencies. This is why one must go on an expedition to any of the 7 thousand before heading to any 8000m. This will not only help you gain experience in the high altitude but also familiarize you with all the gears and equipment while handling extremely cold temperatures, gaining great crampon skills on and on the rock, snow, ice, rappelling with a pack on, and using ascenders and jumars on a fixed-line. Along with tolerance at a high altitude, you need strength, endurance, and strong cardiovascular conditioning.
Trip Facts
- Duration: 40 Days
- Country: Tibet, China
- Starts In: Kathmandu-Tibet-Kathmandu
- Maximum altitude: 8,201 m
- Culture: Sherpa/Tibetan
- Group size: 02 up to 10 pax.
- Grade: Comparatively Strenuous (PD++)
- Trip Type: Expedition
- Caravan Route: Timure-Kerung, Tingri- Cho Oyu BC, Advance BC
- Best Season: April and May & October and November
- Attractions: Mt. Cho Oyu is the sixth-highest mountain in the world. Cho Oyu massif is technically straightforward and relatively safe to climb and the peak offers a fantastic panoramic view of Everest, Lhotse, N
- Climbing Ratio: 1+1 (1 Member 1 Climbing Sherpa Guide)
Trip Highlights
Mt. Cho Oyu Climbing Route Details
Base Camp (5,200m)
- Location: Situated at the end of the jeep track from Tingri.
- Details: Base Camp is the starting point of the climb, where climbers spend several days acclimatizing and preparing for the higher camps. This is where the logistics are organized, and climbers get ready for the trek to Advanced Base Camp.
Intermediate Camp (5,400m)
- Trek Duration: Approximately 6-7 hours from Base Camp.
- Details: Intermediate Camp is a transient camp used to break the journey to Advanced Base Camp. The trek involves crossing a moraine and is crucial for acclimatization.
Advanced Base Camp (ABC) (5,700m)
- Trek Duration: Approximately 5-6 hours from Intermediate Camp.
- Details: Advanced Base Camp serves as the main operational hub for the climb. Climbers spend a significant amount of time here acclimatizing, training, and preparing for the ascent to higher camps. ABC offers stunning views of Cho Oyu and the surrounding peaks.
Camp 1 (6,400m)
- Ascent Duration: 4-6 hours from ABC.
- Route Details: The route to Camp 1 involves crossing a glacier and negotiating a series of moderate ice and snow slopes. Fixed ropes are often used on steeper sections.
- Details: Camp 1 is the first high camp, where climbers spend a night to acclimatize and prepare for higher altitudes.
Camp 2 (7,000m)
- Ascent Duration: 4-6 hours from Camp 1.
- Route Details: The climb from Camp 1 to Camp 2 includes a steep ice wall known as the 'Ice Cliff.' Fixed ropes are essential for this section. The route also traverses crevasses and requires careful navigation.
- Details: Camp 2 is situated on a broad plateau and serves as an intermediate camp before the final push to the summit.
Camp 3 (7,400m)
- Ascent Duration: 4-5 hours from Camp 2.
- Route Details: The route from Camp 2 to Camp 3 involves climbing steep and exposed slopes, often with fixed ropes for safety. This section can be challenging due to the altitude and weather conditions.
- Details: Camp 3 is the highest camp on the mountain, positioned for the summit attempt. Climbers typically rest here for a few hours before making a push for the summit.
Summit Push (8,201m)
- Ascent Duration: 10-12 hours from Camp 3.
- Route Details: The final ascent to the summit involves climbing steep snow slopes and navigating the 'Yellow Band,' a rock and snow feature near the summit. The route may have fixed ropes in place, especially on steeper sections.
- Details: The summit of Cho Oyu offers breathtaking panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and the Tibetan plateau. Climbers spend a brief time at the summit before descending back to Camp 3 due to extreme altitude and weather conditions.
Descent: The descent follows the same route in reverse:
- From Summit to Camp 3-Camp 3 to Camp 2-Camp 2 to Camp 1-Camp 1 to Advanced Base Camp and Trek from Advanced Base Camp to Base Camp
Key Considerations
- Acclimatization: Proper acclimatization is crucial. Spend ample time at each camp and conduct acclimatization climbs to higher altitudes before descending to sleep lower.
- Weather: Monitor weather conditions closely. Summit attempts are often dictated by favorable weather windows.
- Health and Safety: Regular health checks and being vigilant for signs of altitude sickness are essential. Hydration, nutrition, and rest play critical roles in maintaining health.
- Equipment: Ensure all climbing gear is in excellent condition, including crampons, ice axes, harnesses, ropes, and clothing suitable for extreme cold.
Climbing History of Mt. Cho Oyu:
- First ascent in 1954 (Austrian).
- 1959: First women's Himalayan expedition to an 8,000m peak. (Two of the women and one Sherpa were killed in two separate avalanches.)
- Approximately 465 people attended the summit prior to spring, 1995.
- Approximately 17 people were killed on the mountain (making it by far the safest of the 8,000m peaks).
NOTE: Prioritize your training efforts with the following techniques assuming you are in good health and injury-free;
01. Climbing Conditioning: Uphill climbing with a backpack, walking, and staircase climbing
02. Strength training for lower body and core
03. Cardiovascular Training: Include both aerobic and anaerobic workouts with and without pack-weight
04. Flexibility Training: Include stretches for overall body
This detailed route description aims to provide climbers with a comprehensive understanding of the path to the summit of Cho Oyu, ensuring a well-prepared and safe ascent.
NOTE: Experience in (6000 m. / 7000 m.) mountaineering is recommended and required to sign up for this expedition.
Itinerary
Cost includes
Full Board: Full Board Service for our entire range of flagship Mountaineering Expeditions to all 8,000m peaks. Xtreme Climbers Full Board service means that we will provide a Trekking service, an in-base camp service and a High camp service executed by our Climbing Sherpa Guide. All our Full Board clients will have a personal Sherpa Climbing guide exclusively dedicated to the client for the duration of the climbing.
Xtreme Climbers climbing Sherpa guide team will set and secure climbing routes in collaboration with other climbing teams participating on the route, Setting up all high camps with camping equipment, provisions, and Oxygen and preparing high altitude food for our client. Assisting our valuable client on the route and ensuring the client 100% safety and well-being on the route through guiding and negotiating the route access priorities at a pace and schedule determined by clients’ physical condition and preferred pace. Ensure total commitment to the client in case of emergency with clients’ safety and well-being as overriding priority.
High camp service for Full Board Service clients will consist of the provision of all equipment necessary to fix the route, all camping equipment, fuel, and food for high camps as well as oxygen provision, including mask and regulator and the latest model of Poisk oxygen, Summit system of Mask regulators in quantities specified in your climbing itinerary as per height of Mountain.
Full Board Service Cost Includes:
- Arrival & Departure: All arrival and departure transfer services to and from international airports with other necessary surface transportation, Assistance at the international airport by Xtreme Climbers representative on arrival and departure.
- Hotel Accommodation In Kathmandu: 4-night star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per itinerary.
- Truck Transportation: Truck for expedition equipment from Kathmandu-Kerung-Kathmandu.
- Flights: Schedule flights from KTM-LHASA-KTM.
- Tibet Visa / Travel Permit: Tibet Visa and Travel Permit for expedition crew.
- Expedition Permit: Expedition Permit to climb Cho-Oyu along the northwest ridge route.
- Land Transportation: Land Transportation from KTM-KERUNG-KTM for Climbing members and Staff.
- Custom clearances: Custom clearances at the border of China.
- Chinese Government Royalty: Cho-Oyu Expedition Chinese Government Royalty for group and climbing Sherpa guide.
- Chinese visa: Chinese visa for the climbing period, both Base Camp staff, Sherpa, and group.
- Climbing Sherpa guide: Higley experienced, trained and Government Licensed 1:1 ratio (1. member 1. Climbing Sherpa) Guide each member and leaders will be included.
- Chinese liaison officer: TMA or CTMA selected English speaking Chinese liaison officer and interpreter
- Base Camp camping equipment: Required necessary camping equipment in Base Camp and Advance Base Camp.
- Full Board Accommodation: Full Board (B/L/D) Hotel en route in Tibet: Lhasa, Tingri (provided by CTMA).
- Food and high food during the expedition: High-quality Food and high food during the expedition period for expedition members and staff.
- Permanent kitchen facilities: Permanent kitchen facilities at the advanced base camp with entire necessary services as per itinerary.
- Staff during Expedition: Required necessary staff during the Expedition period with an experienced guide (B.C Manager) as per group size.
- Surface transportation: Surface transportation will be available as per itinerary.
- Cargo clearance: Cargo clearance & duties assistance service free.
- Expedition Staff Wages and Allowance: Daily wages, equipment allowance & insurance for expedition staff.
- Solar Panels: Required necessary Solar panels for light and battery chargers will be provided for expedition members.
- Heater: Heater will be provided at base camp for heating at the dining room.
- Expedition Tents: High-quality VE-25 North Face personal tent at base camp and advance base camp for members and required necessary Permanent kitchen, Kitchen equipment, Camp furniture, Dining, Guest, Shower, Toilet Tents facility at B.C and at A.B.C as per scheduled itinerary.
- Climbing Equipment: Required necessary climbing hardware and ropes.
- Preferable meals: Preferable meals at B.C, A.B.C, and above higher camps, Hot drinks and beverages, freeze-dried food, and 24-hour hot drinks and beverages during the expedition
- High altitude freeze-dried food: Quality high altitude freeze-dried food for Sherpa and staff;
- Oxygen: 2 Bottles (Summit Oxygen) with masks and regulators (if requested by client)
- For Climbing Sherpa Guide: Best high-quality Sherpa's tents, food during the trekking and climbing period, and their insurance.
- Ice falls charges: Ice falls charges, all high-quality tents for higher camps 1, 2, 3 ·
- EPI gas and burners: EPI gas and burners for cooking food above base camp.
- Insurances of Local Staff during Expedition: Entire necessary Accidental Insurance of Cook, Climbing Sherpa guide, and B.C staff and their wages, equipment, and medical.
- Baggage allowance: Per person 50.kg baggage allowance during trekking up and down carried by Yak.
- At Kerung Border: At the Kerung border, trucks will be provided for the -Chinese base camp and return to Kerung for loads.
- Yaks during Expedition: Required necessary Yaks to carry expedition loads from the Chinese base camp to the middle camp to advance base camp and return.
- First Aid Medical Kits Box: First Aid medical kits for the group and the staff.
- Satellite phone: Satellite phone carried by Guide for communication and available for members with the cost of USD 4 per minute call.
- Weather Report: Daily Weather Report Services
- Emergency Oxygen and Mask Regulator: Emergency Oxygen and Mask Regulator will be available at the higher camps.
- Summit Certificate: Cho-Oyu Summit Certificate after summiting successfully.
- Pre-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation: Complete pre-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation, and visa extension procedure services (if necessary)
- Farewell Dinner: Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with a domestic culture show in Kathmandu.
- Company minimum service charge and VAT / TAX: Entire necessary paperwork, XTREME CLIMBER’S minimum service charges, and Government Taxes levied in Nepal.
Base Camp Service: In Base Camp: Xtreme Climbers provides very professional, helpful, and friendly service from Kathmandu to the ABC as well as during the climb. Our objective is to provide good quality, helpful, safe, friendly, stress-free and comprehensive service to maximize summit opportunities.
In the Base camp, our Xtreme Climbers Kitchen Chef and helpers will prepare and serve delicious freshly cooked, and plentiful meals 3 times a day and will ensure that hot and cold drinks are available 24 hrs a day. In the Base Camp, we provide spacious expedition-quality personal tents for all our clients both with full board or base-camp service only. In base camp, we will provide high-quality Dining, Kitchen, Toilet facilities and portable shower facilities and tent accommodation for our staff.
In base camp, we provide access to communication including satellite telephone and internet access, solar panels to charge your batteries, and UHF/VHF handheld radios on the mountain to maintain communications between ABC and high camps.
Our camp manager as well as guides and climbing Sherpas have extensive experience on multiple Everest/Cho-Oyu climbs. They will ensure cooperation with other companies and Base Camp organizations. In base camp, our guides will work with other teams to ensure contribution from all operators for tasks such as route fixing and to ensure the safety of climbers from ABC to the summit.
Base Camp Service Cost Includes:
- All arrival and departure transfer services to and from the Airport.
- Assistance at the International airport by Satori Adventures representative on arrival and Departure.
- 04 Night request star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per itinerary.
- Truck for expedition equipment from Kathmandu-Kerung-Kathmandu.
- Schedule flights from KTM-LHASA-KTM.
- Chinese customs clearances at the border
- Chinese Government Royalty for Cho-Oyu Expedition for Group and climbing Sherpa guide.
- Chinese visa for the climbing period, both base camp staff, Sirdar, and climbing group;
- TMA or CTMA selected English speaking Chinese liaison officer and interpreter
- All camping equipment in Base camp and advanced base camp;
- Full Board (B/L/D) Hotel en route in Tibet: Lhasa, Shigatse, Tingri (provided by CTMA).
- Food during the expedition period for expedition Members and Staff.
- Tibet Visa and Travel Permit for Expedition Crew.
- Expedition Permit for climbing Cho Oyu along the northwest ridge route.
- Permanent kitchen facilities at A.B.C.
- Required necessary staff during the Expedition period with a highly experienced Guide (B.C. manager) as per group size.
- Surface transportation will be available as per the itinerary.
- Cargo clearance & Duties Assistance Service is free.
- Equipment allowance, Daily wages, & insurance for Xtreme Climbers Expedition Staff.
- Solar panels for the light and battery charger will be available for expedition members.
- High-quality VE-25 North Face personal tent at B.C and for A.B.C.
- Permanent Kitchen, Dining, and Shower facilities at B.C and A.B.C.
- High-quality preferable meals at BC, ABC, Hot drinks, and beverages during the expedition
- Hot drinks and beverages during the expedition
- Equipment, medical, and accidental Insurance for a cook, and base camp staff including their wages.
- Required necessary camping equipment, Camp furniture, Kitchenware, Dining, Guest, Kitchen, Shower, Toilet Tents etc.
- Per person 50.kg baggage allowance during trekking up and down carried by Yak.
- At the Kerung border Truck will be provided -the Chinese base camp and return to Kerung for loads;
- Required necessary Yaks to curry loads from Chinese base camp to middle camp to advanced base camp and return;
- First Aid medical kits for the Group and the staff.
- Satellite phone carried by Guide for communication and available for members with the cost of US$ 4 per minute call.
- Appropriate food for high altitude and all climbing crew at base camp and above as required.
- Emergency Oxygen and mask regulator (if client use they have to pay a nominal charge)
- Entire necessary paper works, office Service charges and Government Taxes levied in Nepal
- Complete pre-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation and visa extension procedure services (if necessary)
- Welcome, and Farewell Dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with a domestic culture show in Kathmandu.
- Our service Charges
Cost Excludes
- AIRFARE: International flight airfare (From To Kathmandu).
- NEPAL ENTRY VISA FEE: The Nepal Entry Visa fee is USD 125 for 90 Days. (Visa issuance on arrival in Kathmandu)
- LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition or any other trip than the scheduled itinerary).
- EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU: Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu or during the trip then the scheduled itinerary. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition, or domestic flight cancellation (or due to any other reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- INSURANCE POLICY: Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption high- altitude rescue & air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) *Mandatory
- PERSONAL EXPENSES: Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, Hard or soft drinks, beers or any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will have soft drinks for members at base camp).
- PERSONAL CLIMBING EQUIPMENT: Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical Kit, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear.
- TOILETRIES: any toiletries items such as soap/shampoos, toilet/tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
- FILMING / INTERNET SERVICE: Special Filming, Camera, Drone permit fee or Internet service included during the trek.
- EXTRA YAK: Per yak, it's $400 (1 Yak can carry up to 40. Kg) if required extra we can manage.
- SAT PERMIT: Satellite permits are $500 per person.
- SUMMIT BONUS / TIPS: Summit bonus for each climbing Sherpa- Minimum USD 1800. Calculate some tips for Basecamp staff – Minimum USD 500 Per person.
- EXTRA: Any other services or activities, that are not mentioned in the itinerary Or Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations, etc or not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.
Base camp service Cost Excludes:
- Nepal entry visa fee (Visa issuance is easy at the arrival) and re-entry visa fee
- Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except Welcome and Farewell dinner)
- Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars
- Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies or satellite phones And Internet expenses
- Clothing, packing Items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking Gear
- Any extra services or products or offers or activities that are not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations,
- International flights
- 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.
- Icefall garbage deposit fees (Sharing with other members) if applicable.
- Wake talkies & Filming permit.
- Ice falls charges, all tents for camp 1, 2, 3;
- Personal climbing gear;
- Personal climbing guide(s)
- Emergency oxygen and mask regulator.
- Film Permit: USD 20,000 (Small Portable movie camera is free)
- Xtreme Climbers services will be "Zero" above Advanced base camp
- High-altitude food above advanced base camp
- Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods.
- Items of a personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
- Emergency/rescue jeep cost US$800-900;
- Tips, gifts, souvenirs.
- Any other item not included in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” SECTION
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