Cho Oyu Expedition

TRIP INTRODUCTION

Cho Oyu Expedition is an expedition in the land of Tibet starting from Nepal. This mountain climbing is an ideal choice for mountaineers ready for eight-thousanders.  It is also reported that Cho Oyu is also called ‘Mighty Head’ meaning ‘god’s head’.  Cho Oyu is also known as the world’s sixth highest mountain. Australians – S. Moehler, H. Tichy, and P. Dawa Lama from Nepal in 1954 were the first to step onto the snow-dome summit.

While on a Cho Oyu Expedition we can enjoy the breathtaking views of the mountains. We will see the entire Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Chamlang, Ama Dablam, and other peaks of the Khumbu. This massif is the most straightforward, accessible, and safe to climb. These days there are more than four different routes on Cho Oyu. Tibetan north side offers several worthy first ascent possibilities.

We start Cho Oyu Expedition from Nepal with a travel permit of China in hand. We take a drive to Cho Oyu Base Camp which is at the altitude of 5000 m above sea level. Later we start our climb from Camp I at 5180 m. Later we will climb all the way to 8100 m above sea level. Once we reach the summit we take our time to enjoy the best panoramic views of mountains. Later we decent and take a drive back to Kathmandu.

It is a short technical section, yet the ascent path is direct. Cho Oyu expedition allows climbers to gain altitude without covering long distances.  Parikrama Trekking is offering this trek since 2000 with a 100 % success rate. Be sure to check other destination for your visit to Nepal and Tibet.

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu

Upon arrival meet and assist by Parikrama Trekking representative. Transfer to the hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing and Tibet Visa Preparation

Early Morning we will submit a passport for a visa in the Chinese Embassy. You will have a sightseeing of Kathmandu Heritage sites.

Day 03: Sightseeing of Kathmandu

Today we will visit the cultural heritage sites of Kathmandu.

Day 04: Drive Nepal – Tibet Border, Rasuwagadhi

Today we will start our drive to Nepal Tibet Border to start our climb.

Day 05: Drive to Kyiriong

Today we will complete all the Nepal Tibet Border formality. We take a drive to Kyirong.

Day 06: Drive to Tingri

Today we will drive to the last point before we drive for base camp.

Day 07: Rest in Tingri

Today is a rest day at Tingri. We can go for a short hike around.

Day 08: Drive to Cho Oyu Base camp 4900 m

Finally today we will reach the base camp of Cho Oyu Mountain.

Day 09- 10: Preparation of all the necessary equipment.

For 2 days we will make all the preparation for our climb to Cho Oyu.

Day 11: Trek to High Base Camp 5500 m

Today we will take to the high base camp from where we start climbing Cho Oyu.

Day 12 -37: climbing period for Mount Cho Oyu Expedition

From today we will take a climb with rest for our success fo Cho Oyu Expedition. We take our stay to 3 high camps before our final push for the summit at 8201 m.

Day 38: Descent to Advance Base Camp 5800 m

Today we will start descending downhill to advance Base Camp.

Day 39: Hike to Cho Oyu Base Camp

Today we will head all the way back to the base camp.

Day 40: Final packing of equipment

Today we will do all the packing of our expedition equipment and make a small celebration with our team.

Day 41: Drive to Tingri

We take a drive back to Tingri.

Day 42: Drive back to Kyirong.

Today we will spend our last night inside Tibet and celebrate success with our team for the last time.

Day 43: Drive back to Kathmandu

Today we will drive all the way to Kathmandu.

Day 44: Kathmandu Rest Day

Today we take our time to relax and buy souvenirs from our friends and family.

Day 45: Departure

A Cho Oyu Expedition Journey Ends.