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Mt. Cho-you Expedition

45 Days Expedition / (SKILL LEVEL: extreme)

ABOUT THIS TRIP
  • PRICE:
  • DURATION: 45 Days
  • ACTIVITY: Expedition
  • BEST SEASON: / autumn / spring 
  • START: Kathmandu
  • FINISH: Kathmandu
  • ACCOMMODATION: Tea House & Camping
  • GRADE: extreme
  • AVAIABILITY: yes
  • GROUP SIZE: 2-15
  • MAX ALTITUDE: 8,201m / 26906ft.

OVERVIEW

  • SKILL LEVEL
    extreme
  • DURATION
    45 Days

Cho Oyu (8201m) is the sixth highest mountain in the world, located at short distance to the west from Everest in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal along the Tibetan border.

There’s no really technical sections and the objective dangers are close to non-existent. Its relatively easy access makes it an attractive climb for someone with limited time, as it can be attempted in roughly 6 weeks round trip. Base Camp is accessible by jeep and it is possible to reach Kathmandu in a very long day from Base Camp. Because of it’s ease of access, ABC is often crowded with a large number of expeditions. Just west of Cho Oyu is the Nangpa La, the old trade route between the Khumbu Sherpas and Tibet.

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Mt. Cho-you Expedition

45 Days Expedition / (SKILL LEVEL: extreme)

Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu & transfer to your hotel.

Day 2: Rest day in Kathmandu: Tibet Visa Preparation
Day 3: Tibet Visa Issue and Expedition briefing
Day 4: Rest day in Kathmandu.
Day 5: Drive from Kathmandu to Timure
Day 6: Cross the border of Nepal and Drive to Kerung (1962m)
Day 7: Drive from Kerung in Old Thingri (4,300m)
Day 8: Acclimatization and Preparation day in Old Thingri
Day 9: Drive from Old Thingri to Cho Oyu Chinese Basecamp (5,100m), Via Rombuk Monastery
Day 10-12: 3 more Nights Stay in Cho Oyu Chinese Basecamp (5,100m)
Day 13: Trek from Cho Oyu Basecamp to Intermediate Camp (5,400m)
Day 14: Ascent from Intermediate basecamp to Advance Basecamp (5,700m)
Day 15 – Day 39: Climbing Period [Adv. Basecamp – Summit (8,201m) – Adv.Basecamp]
Day 40: Descend from Adv. Basecamp to Cho Oyu Basecamp
Day 41: Drive back from Cho Oyu Basecamp to Thingri
Day 42: Drive from Thingri to Kerung
Day 43: Cross the border and drive to Kathmandu (Overnight stay at Hotel)
Day 44: Free day or rest day in Kathmandu.
Day 45: Depart Kathmandu

  • Arrival and Departure: Kathmandu Airport – Hotel transfers – Kathmandu Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
  • Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu: 6 nights hotel in Kathmandu (3-star category) on BB Plan-Twin Bed Room (sharing basis).
  • Permit: Expedition Royalty and permit of Chinese Government (CMA / TMA) to climb Mt. Cho Oyu.
  • Liaison Officer: 1 Government Liaison officer in Tibet with full equipment, salary and accommodation.
  • Garbage Management: Garbage Deposit fees.
  • Rubbish Collection Fee: $1000 USD Per Climber standard rubbish collection fee.
  • Insurance: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs during the trek and expedition.
  • Map: Trekking and climbing map.
  • Seven Summit Treks Duffel Bag for each member.
  • Visa: Visa arrangement for Tibet including Visa fee.
  • Member transportation: 
    • Land Transportation (Members): In a group drive by Jeep from Kathmandu to Chinese Basecamp via Kerong Border. And while returning Drive by Jeep from Chinese Basecamp to Kathmandu. (In case, if member have to return earlier than the team due to personal reason, member have to pay their own transportation cost up to Kathmandu).
    • Land Transportation (Staffs): Drive by Jeep from Kathmandu to Chinese Basecamp via Kerong Border and while returning Drive by Jeep from Chinese Basecamp to Kathmandu.
  1. Expedition Stuffs Transportation:Transportation of All Necessary expedition equipment & Foods for all Members and Staffs 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).
  2. Member Luggage: Up to 70 Kg per member for personal baggage during the expedition period carrying by Yaks. If luggage exceed 70 KG then extra Yak is will be required. ($300 USD Per Yak and carry 40 KG).
  3. Food and Lodging: 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Tent (twin sharing basis) during the trail – Single room is subject to a charge. Well-managed base camp & ABC set up for member & Staffs.
  4. Yaks: Yaks for the transportation of member personal luggage (70 Kg maximum) and expeditions stuffs from Chinese Basecamp – (ABC)Advance Basecamp –Chinese Basecamp.
  5. Base Camp / Advance BC Staff:  Experienced and well-trained Base camp / ABC Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
  6. Staff Salary and allowance: All Nepalese staffs & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, foods & clothing.
  7. Base Camp / ABC Tent: Each member will have individual Yak Mountain or Kailas tent in Chinese Basecamp & Advance Basecamp
  8. Base Camp / ABC equipment: Foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese basecamp staffs, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
  9. Solar/Generator/Light: 1 Solar panel / Generator for lights at base camp, battery charge, for laptop and other electronic devices.
  10. High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: 1 veteran and Government Licensed per member. (1 Member: 1 Sherpa).
  11. Climbing Sherpa Salary & Allowance: Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food and Clothing.
  12. Bonus: Carry Bonus of Sherpas and Route Fixing Charges.
  13. Oxygen Bottle (O2): Summit Oxygen cylinder: 2 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 1-oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa, which has to be return after the expedition. **
  14. Oxygen Mask & Regulator: 1 Set of Summit Oxygen mask & regulator for each member and high-altitude Sherpa, which has to be return after the expedition. **
  15. Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask and regulator (with appropriate charge).
  16. High camp service: High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot for members, High food for member, Sherpa, all climbing and cooking crew. (C1) (C2) (C3). Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
  17. Rope Fixing: The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the route on Cho Oyu along with the help of members (no extra charge will be applied to members).
  18. Satellite Phone for emergency communication carrying by Sherpa, also available for members with appropriate charge.
  19. Walkie-Talkie: Walkie –Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
  20. Permit: Walkie-talkie permit for all members and staffs.
  21. Internet Service: In per-order- Internet facility (Thuraya Satellite) will be available at the Basecamp & ABC (subject to a charge).
  22. Weather Forecast: Weather forecast report from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition.
  23. Comprehensive Medical kit for the group and staffs.
  24. Certificate: Mt. Cho Oyu climbing certificate issued by CMA (after climbing Mt. Cho Oyu successfully).

 

  • Air Fare: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
  • Nepal entry Visa fee: Nepali Visa fee $60 USD per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days $ 120USD).
  • Lunch & Dinner: Lunch & dinner in during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
  • Extra night in Kathmandu: Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
  • Insurance: Travel and high-altitude insurance, accident, Helicopter medical & emergency evacuation. *Mandatory
  • Rescue Evacuation: Medical and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Helicopter, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs.)
  • Personal Expenses: Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will serve soft drinks for members at the base camp).
  • Personal Equipment: Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears.
  • Filming: Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit fee.
  • Toiletries: Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
  • Internet Service: Not included during the trek and expedition.
  • Summit Bonus: Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa- Minimum 1200 USD.
  • Tips: Tips for Guide and Basecamp staffs.
  • Per yak its $ 300if required Extra, (1 Yak can carry up to 40 KG).
  • Satellite permit $ 500 / per.
  • Extra Transportation: In case, if member have to return earlier than the team due to personal reason, member have to pay their own transportation cost up to Kathmandu.
  • Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Any other item not listed in “Cost Includes” section.

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