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International Cho-Oyu Expedition - Lhasa

Spring 2011

Entry: Lhasa Exit: Zhangmu

Fixed Departure: 10-April 2011

Height: 8201m.
Latitude: 28° 06′″N
Longitude: 86° 39′″E
Trip Duration: 45 Days
Normal Ascent Route: Normal
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: Kathmandu-Lhasa – Shigatse, Shegar- Tingri- Cho Oyu BC

Cho Oyu Expedition from Tibet side1 Mt. Cho-Oyu (Mt. Qowowuyag) is the world’s sixth highest most popular mountain located between Nepal and Tibet (China). The mountain would be the best choice for the mountaineers who want to stand on the summit of 8000 meter peak due to its straight forward climbing with minimal objective danger and less technically demanding. Cho Oyu climbing has the higher rate of success than any other 8000 meter peak climbing in Nepal & Tibet. The mountain was first climbed by Hebert Tichy in 1954. We arrange both the logistic support to ABC and fully guided Cho Oyu expedition.

Cho Oyu Expedition from Tibet side As per the expedition program our expedition team will fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa and we will have sightseeing around. 3 days drive takes us to Cho Oyu Base camp. All members will drive by 4WD land cruiser and expeditions equipments will be carried by truck via Kodari border and meet you at Cho Oyu Base camp

Climbing History of Mt. Cho Oyo

a) First ascent in 1954 (Austrian).

b) 1959: First women's Himalayan expedition to an 8,000m peak. (Two of the women and one Sherpa were killed in two separate avalanches.)

c) Approximately 465 pe ople summit prior to spring, 1995.

d) Approximately two thirds of prior expeditions put at least one person on top.

e) Approximately 17 people killed on the mountain (making it by far the safest of the 8,000m peaks).

Mt. Cho Oyu short note about climbing route:

Camp 1 is at altitude of 6400m. To reach at Camp 1 we have to walk for about 4-6 hours from advance base camp via an initial walk up the Gyabrag Glacier, up steep screc to a broad snow shoulder.

Camp 2 is at altitude of 7150 m. We have to follow the snow ridge out of Camp 1 to a steep 50 meter ice wall, which provides most challenging climbing on this route. To make this ascent fixed ropes are necessary.

Camp 3 is located at altitude of 7500m. After 4/5 hours walk from Camp 2 we can reach camp 3. At this altitude there is a tremendous sense of effort to gain further height. The final summit push will be made from this camp and takes about 6-9 hours.

If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.

Expedition Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m.) airport, meet our staff, then transfer to Hotel.

Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Preparation for expedition and official trip briefing.

Day 04: Fly to Lhasa (3600m). then transfer to Hotel Hotel.

Day 05: Lhasa, visit Drepung and Sera monasteries. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 06: Lhasa, Potala, Jokhang and Barkhor. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 07: Drive to Shigatse (3940m). Overnight in Hotel.

Day 08: Drive to Shegar (4538m). Overnight in Hotel.

Day 09: Drive to Cho Oyu Base Camp. (4700m)

Day 10: Base Camp, rest day.

Day 11: Trek to middle Camp.

Day 12: Advanced Base Camp. (5200m).

Day 13 – 38: Days Climbing Period Mt. Cho Oyu.

Day 39: Reserve day.

Day 40: Return to Base Camp.

Day 41: Drive to Nyalam (3750m). Overnight in Guest House.

Day 42: Zhangmu – Kodari then drive back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.

Day 43: Free day in Kathmandu.

Day 44: Kathmandu free or free for personal activities.

Day 45: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Expedition Cost in group joining basis;

Expedition cost up to Advance Base Camp: US $ 7,500 Per Person

High Altitude Sherpa: US $ 3,900 (If required)

Note:

We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.
Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.

Expedition Cost Includes:

All land transportation by private vehicle, (Airport /Hotel/Airport & expedition pick up & drop).
Accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel for 6 nights (BB plan).
Tibet visa fee.
Road permit and travel permit.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Cho Oyu.
Transportation as per program/itinerary.
Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
Service of Liaison officer and interpreter.
Nepalese Sherpa cook and kitchen boy at BC and ABC.
Entry fee of Kitchen staffs.
Sightseeing in Lhasa.
Air ticket: Kathmandu – Lhasa (Gongar airport – one way).
Equipment allowances and daily salary of kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter.
Insurance of kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter.
Food and fuel at base camp and advance base camp.
Kitchen tent, dining tent, store tent, shower tent, toilet tents, chair, table at BC and ABC.
Single sleeping tent and mattress at BC and ABC.
Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till Advance Base Camp.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
Transfer of all expedition goods and equipment’s to BC and back.
2 Expedition duffel bag for each member.
Generator or Solar panel at Advance Base Camp for light and charging.
Emergency Oxygen Mask & regulator at advance base camp (for medical use).
Garbage deposit fee.
Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew’s and simple medical service for members till ABC.
Agency Service charge.

Expedition Cost Doesn’t Include:

Airfare: To & from your country.
International airport departure tax.
Nepal entry & Re-entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
All Drinks except tea and coffee.
Hotel after 6 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
Tents above advance base camp.
High altitude food and fuel above base camp.
Oxygen & Mask and regulator (available on request).
Personal local transportation in Kathmandu and Tibet except above mentioned programs.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment and commercial filming.
Porters and transportation in case of natural calamity.
Nepal custom duty charges for import of expedition goods.
Extra yaks if required.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonuses for staff.

Expedition cost up to Summit: US $ 13,700 Per Person

We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.

Expedition Cost Includes:

All land transportation by private vehicle, (Airport /Hotel/Airport & expedition pick up & drop).
Accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 star hotels for 6 nights (BB plan).
Tibet visa fee.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Cho Oyu.
Road permit and travel permit
Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
1 Climbing Sherpa per climbing member.
Service of Liaison officer and interpreter.
Transportation as per program/itinerary.
4 oxygen bottles per member with mask and regulator for expedition use ( Poisk Oxygen System).
1 Oxygen for climbing Sherpa.
All common climbing equipments such as fixed ropes, main ropes, snow bars, ice screws, pitons etc.
High altitude tents.
High altitude food and fuel.
Nepalese Sherpa cook and kitchen boy at BC and ABC.
Entry fee of Kitchen staffs.
Sightseeing in Lhasa.
Air ticket: Kathmandu – Lhasa (Gongar airport – one way).
Equipment allowances and daily salary of Climbing Sherpa, kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter.
Insurance of Climbing Sherpa, kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter.
Food and fuel at base camp and advance base camp.
Kitchen tent, dining tent, store tent, shower tent, toilet tents, chair, table at BC and ABC.
Single sleeping tent and mattress at BC and ABC.
Transfer of all expedition goods and equipment’s to BC and back.
2 Expedition duffel bag for each member.
Generator or Solar panel at Advance Base Camp for light and charging.
Emergency Oxygen at advance base camp (for medical use).
Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew’s and simple medical service for members till ABC.
Garbage deposit fee.
Agency Service charge.

Expedition Cost Doesn’t Include:

Airfare: To & from your country.
International airport departure tax.
Nepal entry & Re-entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 6 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment and commercial filming.
Porters and transportation in case of natural calamity.
Nepal custom duty charges for import of expedition goods.
Extra yaks if required.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonuses for staff.