Mt. Cho Oyu Expedition ( Tibet Side )

At an altitude of 8201 meters, Cho-Oyu is located on the Nepalese and Tibetan border. Technically it is not a difficult climb with a relatively easy descent. We do suggest, however, that only climbers with high altitude experience attempt summating this mountain. Due to the acclimatization needs and unpredictable weather conditions of Cho-Oyu, we have created an itinerary that begins with 14 days of sightseeing, acclimatizing and preparation to ensure maximum enjoyment over the 33-day trip. Always with safety as our first concern, our climbing team will provide full logistical support and determine the appropriate climbing route to ensure a successful summit.

And you will be richly rewarded for reaching the summit -- views from the top of Cho-Oyu are some of the most fantastic in the world. Mt. Everest (just 645 meters higher) is so close you can almost touch it.

Our tour will begin in Kathmandu where we can prepare for our trek and also, time permitting, see some of the famous sights in the Kathmandu Valley. On the third day we fly to Lhasa (3650 m) where we spend three days acclimatizing and sightseeing. On the seventh day we take the Friendship Highway to Tingri (3 days) via Gyantse (an ancient trading hub of Tibet) and Shigatse (the second largest city in Tibet and the the seat of the Panchen Lama the second most holiest man after the Dalai Lama). We then drive to Cho-Oyo Base Camp, where our climbing team awaits us. We spend two days at the Base Camp, again acclimatizing and preparing for the trek. Finally, on day 13 we begin our climb towards the summit.

We include bottled oxygen, a mask and a regulator for each summit bid. Additional oxygen can be purchased if necessary.

Cost Includes;

• Kathmandu - Kodari transportation by private bus
• Transportation in Tibet by Land Cruiser
• Support truck in Tibet
• Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis
• Yaks and yak handlers to carry logistics from Base Camp to Advance Base Camp (1 member = 3 yaks to go from BC to ABC; 1 member = 2 yaks for return)
• Cook & kitchen staff and gear
• Equipment, insurance, allowance for Kitchen staff
• CTMA Royalty fee
• All food and fuels for members up to Advance Base Camp
• All camping equipment including sleeping tents, kitchen tents, dining tents, toilet tents and mattresses
• Solar panel and generator up to Advance Base Camp
• 1 Bottle of Oxygen and a mask and regulator set up to Advance Base Camp for medical use only
• Charges of Liaison officer, his food and daily wages
• Interpreter, his food and wages
• Shisapangma Conservation fee
• Road permit fee
• Permit fee of Mt. Shisapangma

Cost Excludes;

• Air ticket to and from Kathmandu
• Drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, and other personal items
• Nepal re-entry visa fee (US$25 for 15-day; US$40 for 30-day; US$100 for 90-day)
• Travel and medical evacuation insurance
• Fee for walkie-talkie (US$30 per set)
• Additional porters and transportation in case of natural calamity
• Extra yak or porters at Base Camp or at Advance Base Camp if requested
• All services above Advance Base Camp